Lynx P VD 5600 User manual

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Reference Manual
P VD 5600
SD/HD Multi-rate Frame Synchronizer
Revision 2.0 - August 2007
This Manual Supports Device Revisions:
P VD 5600 Firmware Revision 198
Control System GUI Release 3.12.2
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LYNX Technik AG
Brunnenweg 3
D 64331 Weiterstadt
Germany
www.lynx-technik.com

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Contents
CONTENTS..................................................................................................................................... 2
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................... 4
REGULATORY INFORMATION..................................................................................................... 5
Europe......................................................................................................................................... 5
USA............................................................................................................................................. 5
GETTING STARTED....................................................................................................................... 6
Packaging.................................................................................................................................... 6
ESD Warning............................................................................................................................... 6
Preventing ESD Damage............................................................................................................ 6
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................. 7
Input Video Formats.................................................................................................................... 7
Output Video Formats................................................................................................................. 7
Connected Reference Signals .................................................................................................... 9
Frame Synchronization ............................................................................................................... 9
Audio Processing ........................................................................................................................ 9
DOWN Conversion Option........................................................................................................ 10
Down Conversion.................................................................................................................. 10
4:3 Letterbox....................................................................................................................................10
4:3 Center Cut .................................................................................................................................10
4:3 Stretch to Fill..............................................................................................................................10
SDTV Aspect Ratio Conversion ................................................................................................11
Conversion from 16:9 Input Aspect Ratio to 4:3 Output Aspect Ratio..............................................11
4:3 Letterbox.............................................................................................................................................. 11
4:3 Center Cut............................................................................................................................................ 11
4:3 Stretch to Fill ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Conversion from 4:3 Input Aspect Ratio to 16:9 Output Aspect Ratio .............................................12
16:9 PillarBox............................................................................................................................................ 12
16:9 Center Cut.......................................................................................................................................... 12
16:9 Stretch to Fill ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Color Space Conversion..................................................................................................................12
Video Processing.................................................................................................................. 13
Proc Amp Functions ........................................................................................................................13
Aperture Correction .........................................................................................................................13
Test Patterns ...................................................................................................................................13
Programmable Video Delay.............................................................................................................13
Functional Diagram................................................................................................................... 13
Module Layout........................................................................................................................... 15
CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................................ 16
Video ......................................................................................................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................ 16
SETTINGS AND CONTROL......................................................................................................... 18
Multi Function Switch ................................................................................................................ 18
Using the Local Display Menus................................................................................................. 18
Menu Structure.......................................................................................................................... 19
LED STATUS INDICATORS......................................................................................................... 20

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SDI Status LED 1...................................................................................................................... 20
Ref Status LED 3....................................................................................................................... 20
ALARM LED.............................................................................................................................. 20
CONTROL SYSTEM GUI..............................................................................................................21
Main Tab ................................................................................................................................... 22
REF in Select........................................................................................................................ 22
Signal Routing....................................................................................................................... 23
Test Patterns......................................................................................................................... 23
Video Proc Tab.......................................................................................................................... 23
General Video Settings......................................................................................................... 24
External Reference Source................................................................................................... 24
Frequency Pre-select............................................................................................................24
Device Status........................................................................................................................ 24
SDI Input............................................................................................................................... 24
Video Converter.................................................................................................................... 25
Down Converter Mode.....................................................................................................................25
SDTV Aspect Ratio Converter Mode...............................................................................................25
16:9 to 4:3 conversion................................................................................................................................ 25
4:3 to 16:9 conversion................................................................................................................................ 25
Output Proc Tabs...................................................................................................................... 26
Color Space Conversion....................................................................................................... 26
Aperture Correction............................................................................................................... 26
H and V Blanking.................................................................................................................. 27
Video Delay Adjustment........................................................................................................ 27
Settings................................................................................................................................. 27
Freeze Mode......................................................................................................................... 27
Test Pattern Pre-select.........................................................................................................28
Test Pattern Standard...........................................................................................................28
Test Pattern Enable.............................................................................................................. 28
Video Adjustments................................................................................................................ 28
Options Tab............................................................................................................................... 29
Events Tab................................................................................................................................ 30
Log in GUI Function.............................................................................................................. 30
Alarm Activation.................................................................................................................... 30
SNMP Support...................................................................................................................... 31
SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................... 32
SERVICE....................................................................................................................................... 34
Parts List ................................................................................................................................... 34
Technical Support ..................................................................................................................... 34

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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 5600
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, March 2007
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 5600 is a high performance SD/HD frame. Firmware options provide the ability
to easily add integral Down Conversion, SDTV Aspect Ratio Conversion capability is part
of the basic unit.
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 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 connected reference
signal and the output will remain fixed to this reference regardless of the connected input
signals (except module is locked to signal input format). For mismatches in the input to
output frame rates (standards) the module will perform a very basic internal format
standards conversion to ensure frame rate continuity is always maintained on the module
outputs.

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For down conversion functionality an additional firmware option is required. Without this
option installed the frame synchronizer passes the video in the connected input format.
Basic function (with down conversion option 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
525 / 59.94Hz 525 / 60Hz (adding frames / fields)
1080i / 59.94Hz 1080i / 60Hz (adding frames / fields)
1080i / 60Hz 1080i / 60Hz
720P / 59.94Hz 720P / 60Hz (adding frames)
720P / 60Hz 720P / 60Hz

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Connected Reference Signals
The module has a very flexible input reference stage which facilitates the use of either
SDTV analog bi-phase sync (i.e. Black) 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 three available 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
The algorithms used for frame synchronization are extremely robust and very tolerant of
poor input signals. The Synchronizer uses a “Flywheel” functionality. This allows the
module to recover from any missing sync pulses on the input signal by predicting where
they should be and then re-inserting them.
Audio Processing
There is no audio processing provided in this module. If the embedded audio signals
have to be preserved in the video outputs the P VD 5630 should be used. This module
provides full audio processing for embedded and external audio signals.

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DOWN Conversion Option
With the addition of the F/W option to add conversion capability to the frame synchronizer
the following features are provided. (The addition of this option does not require re-
programming it’s a simple option code to enable the extended functions)
Down Conversion
The module has a selectable independent down converter and this will convert the
connected HD input standard into a SDTV output signal. Modes supported are as follows:
4:3 Letterbox
This takes the 16:9 aspect ratio of the input HD signal and fits it into the 4:3 SD aspect
ratio screen 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 aspect ratio
screen.
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 aspect ratio space.