Miranda DENSITE XVP-1801 Instruction Manual

DENSITÉ series
XVP-1801
HD/SD Universal Video Processor/Converter
Guide to Installation and Operation
M820-9900-140
8 Feb 2011
Miranda
Technologies Inc.
3499 Douglas-B.-Floreani
St-Laurent, Québec, Canada H4S 2C6
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www.miranda.com
© 2011 Miranda Technologies Inc..

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harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
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Table of Contents
1XVP-1801 HD/SD Universal Video Processor/Converter ........................................................1
1.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features..............................................................................................................................................1
1.3 XVP-1801 variants.............................................................................................................................. 2
1.3.1 XVP-1801-SD......................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 XVP-1801-FS.........................................................................................................................3
1.3.3 XVP-1801-DC ........................................................................................................................3
1.3.4 XVP-1801-UC ........................................................................................................................4
1.4 Front Card-edge Interface...................................................................................................................4
2Installation ..................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Unpacking ...........................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Installation in the Densité frame.......................................................................................................... 5
2.3 ABUS Connection to Companion Audio Cards................................................................................... 5
2.4 Rear Panel Connectors.......................................................................................................................6
3Operation ....................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Control options....................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Card-Edge Status LED........................................................................................................................9
3.3 Local control using the Densité frame control panel.........................................................................10
3.3.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................10
3.3.2 Menu for local control...........................................................................................................11
3.4 Remote Control Using the RCP-100.................................................................................................11
3.5 Remote control using iControl........................................................................................................... 12
3.5.1 The iControl graphic interface window................................................................................. 12
3.5.2 The Input group.................................................................................................................... 15
3.5.3 The Video Processing group................................................................................................ 20
3.5.4 The Video Output group....................................................................................................... 21
3.5.5 The Audio Processing group................................................................................................ 34
3.5.6 The Audio Out (Video) group............................................................................................... 38
3.5.7 The Audio Out (AES) group................................................................................................. 40
3.5.8 The Reference group........................................................................................................... 41
3.5.9 The ABUS group..................................................................................................................41
3.5.10 The Thumbnail group........................................................................................................... 42
3.5.11 The RALM group.................................................................................................................. 42
3.5.12 The Test group..................................................................................................................... 44
3.5.13 The Factory/Presets group .................................................................................................. 44
3.5.14 The Options group ...............................................................................................................47
3.5.15 The Alarm Config group.......................................................................................................48
3.5.16 The Info group...................................................................................................................... 51
3.6 Automation Using RS-422 ................................................................................................................53
3.6.1 Load Image R0 Command................................................................................................... 53
4Specifications...........................................................................................................................54
ANNEX 1 – XVP-1801 User Interface ............................................................................................56

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ANNEX 2 – AFD FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................59

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1 XVP-1801 HD/SD Universal Video Processor/Converter
1.1 Introduction
The XVP-1801 is a highly integrated module designed to synchronize, convert and process HD and SD
signals into HD/SD hybrid plants. The XVP-1801 (Densité) offers similar functionality to the very successful
XVP-811i (Imaging). One of the main differences is that it is a single channel card, but audio I/Os have been
integrated on the card.
The XVP-1801 can accept either HD or SD inputs and will provide an HD or SD output regardless of the
input standard. The output path provides format, color space, and aspect ratio conversion necessary to
maintain a constant signal format. The conversion format will automatically adjust to input format changes. A
cross converter feature even allows the XVP-1801 to convert from 720p to 1080i and vice versa.
The XVP-1801 can process up to 16 audio channels (4 groups of embedded audio) or 8 channels (4 discrete
AES) inputs/outputs. The XVP-1801 allows for an external connection to other audio processing cards like
the UAP, AAP and DAP. These boards can be used when analog audio or Dolby E encoding/decoding are a
requirement.
The module provides streaming video and audio level metering, so an operator can remotely and effectively
monitor the signal path using Miranda’s iControl facility monitoring and control system.
1.2 Features
•Built-in up, down and cross conversion
•Dual HD/SD inputs
•HD/SD output can be 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 720p50, 720p59.94, 480i (525/59.94) or 576i (625/50)
•Configuration and operation by card edge, GPI, RCP-100 or iControl
•Up to 16 channels of embedded audio processing
•4 discrete AES inputs and 4 discrete AES outputs
•Compatible with Miranda external audio processor modules
•Built-in frame sync and proc amp
•Flexible HD/SD reference input
•Auto failover/change over to second input
•Fill input for background side panels or letterbox
•Automatic aspect ratio conversion, using AFD signaling
•Processes and converts Ancillary data such as closed captions and time code
•Discrete 5.1 to LtRt/LoRo downmix with input shuffler and normalization
•Available sub-models that can be upgraded to full XVP-1801 operation

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1.3 XVP-1801 variants
The following block diagram shows the XVP-1801.
Figure 1.1 Functional block diagram XVP-1801
The XVP-1801 is also available in models with reduced functionality for applications where the full
capabilities of the XVP-1801 are not required. The various models that are available are described below.
•Note that each of these models can be upgraded to a fully-functional XVP-1801 with the
purchase of an upgrade key. See Section 3.5.14 for details.
•The Audio and Key/Fill options are available on all of these models – see Section 3.5.14.
1.3.1 XVP-1801-SD
Figure 1.2 Functional block diagram XVP-1801-SD
The XVP-1801-SD is an SD-to-SD processor with frame sync and Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC).
XVP-1801 – HD/SD Up /Down/ Cross converter
HD/SD
SDI
Video
Proc
/
Color
Corr.
Gamma
HD/SD
SDI 16 Ch
Audio
Embed
+
Metadata
insert
FS
and
Delay
REF
Thumbnail
MSB
2x1
1
2/
Bkgnd
16 Ch
Audio
Demux
& Dolby
Metadata
Extract
ARC
AFD
Process
Up / Down/
Cross
Convert
Advanced
de-interlacing Bkgnd
Keyer
Dolby Metadata
Delay
ALM
Video
Match
Delay
Fixed
Delay
(<= 2 sec)
Audio
Proc
Phase
5.1- 2.0
Down-mix
4 AES
In
(8 ch)
Audio Bus
Channel
Select &
Shuffle
Genlock
16 Ch
2x1
SUM
/MIX
4 AES
Out
(8 ch)
****XVP-1801-OPT-AUD***
Control
RS-422
automation
****XVP-1801-OPT-K***
Audio Output Bus
XVP-1801 – HD/SD Up /Down/ Cross converter
HD/SD
SDI
Video
Proc
/
Color
Corr.
Gamma
HD/SD
SDI 16 Ch
Audio
Embed
+
Metadata
insert
FS
and
Delay
REF
Thumbnail
MSB
2x1
1
2/
Bkgnd
16 Ch
Audio
Demux
& Dolby
Metadata
Extract
ARC
AFD
Process
Up / Down/
Cross
Convert
Advanced
de-interlacing Bkgnd
Keyer
Dolby Metadata
Delay
ALM
Video
Match
Delay
Fixed
Delay
(<= 2 sec)
Audio
Proc
Phase
5.1- 2.0
Down-mix
4 AES
In
(8 ch)
Audio Bus
Channel
Select &
Shuffle
Genlock
16 Ch
2x1
SUM
/MIX
4 AES
Out
(8 ch)
****XVP-1801-OPT-AUD***
Control
RS-422
automation
****XVP-1801-OPT-K***
Audio Output Bus
XVP-1801-SD – SD ARC with frame sync
SD
SDI
Video
Proc
SD
SDI 16 Ch
Audio
Embed
FS
and
Delay
REF
Thumbnail
MSB
2x1
1
2/
Bkgnd
16 Ch
Audio
Demux ARC
AFD
Process
Advanced
de-interlacing Bkgnd
Keyer
Control
GPI I/0 (4)
ALM
Audio Output Bus
Video
Match
Delay
Fixed
Delay
(<= 2 sec)
Audio
Proc
Phase
5.1- 2.0
Down-mix
4 AES
In
(8 ch)
Audio Bus
RS-422
automation
Channel
Select &
Shuffle
Genlock
16 Ch
2x1
SUM
/MIX
4 AES
Out
(8 ch)
****XVP-1801-OPT-AUD***
****XVP-1801-OPT-K***
XVP-1801-SD – SD ARC with frame sync
SD
SDI
Video
Proc
SD
SDI 16 Ch
Audio
Embed
FS
and
Delay
REF
Thumbnail
MSB
2x1
1
2/
Bkgnd
16 Ch
Audio
Demux ARC
AFD
Process
Advanced
de-interlacing Bkgnd
Keyer
Control
GPI I/0 (4)
ALM
Audio Output Bus
Video
Match
Delay
Fixed
Delay
(<= 2 sec)
Audio
Proc
Phase
5.1- 2.0
Down-mix
4 AES
In
(8 ch)
Audio Bus
RS-422
automation
Channel
Select &
Shuffle
Genlock
16 Ch
2x1
SUM
/MIX
4 AES
Out
(8 ch)
****XVP-1801-OPT-AUD***
****XVP-1801-OPT-K***

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1.3.2 XVP-1801-FS
Figure 1.3 Functional block diagram XVP-1801-FS
The XVP-1801-FS is an HD-to-HD frame synchronizer, and an SD-to-SD ARC processor with frame
sync.
1.3.3 XVP-1801-DC
Figure 1.4 Functional block diagram XVP-1801-DC
The XVP-1801-DC is an SD-to-SD ARC processor and an HD-to-SD downconverter.
XVP-1801-FS – HD/SD Frame sync / ARC
HD/SD
SDI
Video
Proc
/
Color
Corr.
Gamma
HD/SD
SDI 16 Ch
Audio
Embed
FS
and
Delay
REF
Thumbnail
MSB
2x1
1
2/
Bkgnd
16 Ch
Audio
Demux
& Dolby
Metadata
Extract
ARC
AFD
Process
Advanced
de-interlacing Bkgnd
Keyer
Dolby Metadata
Delay
ALM
Video
Match
Delay
Fixed
Delay
(<= 2 sec)
Audio
Proc
Phase
5.1- 2.0
Down-mix
4 AES
In
(8 ch)
Audio Bus
Channel
Select &
Shuffle
Genlock
16 Ch
2x1
SUM
/MIX
4 AES
Out
(8 ch)
****XVP-1801-OPT-AUD***
Control
GPI I/0 (4)
RS-422
automation
****XVP-1801-OPT-K***
16 Ch
Audio
Embed
+
Metadata
insert
Audio Output Bus
XVP-1801-FS – HD/SD Frame sync / ARC
HD/SD
SDI
Video
Proc
/
Color
Corr.
Gamma
HD/SD
SDI 16 Ch
Audio
Embed
FS
and
Delay
REF
Thumbnail
MSB
2x1
1
2/
Bkgnd
16 Ch
Audio
Demux
& Dolby
Metadata
Extract
ARC
AFD
Process
Advanced
de-interlacing Bkgnd
Keyer
Dolby Metadata
Delay
ALM
Video
Match
Delay
Fixed
Delay
(<= 2 sec)
Audio
Proc
Phase
5.1- 2.0
Down-mix
4 AES
In
(8 ch)
Audio Bus
Channel
Select &
Shuffle
Genlock
16 Ch
2x1
SUM
/MIX
4 AES
Out
(8 ch)
****XVP-1801-OPT-AUD***
Control
GPI I/0 (4)
RS-422
automation
****XVP-1801-OPT-K***
16 Ch
Audio
Embed
+
Metadata
insert
Audio Output BusAudio Output Bus
XVP-1801-DC – HD to SD Down converter
SD
SDI
Video
Proc
/
Color
Corr.
Gamma
HD/SD
SDI 16 Ch
Audio
Embed
FS
and
Delay
REF
Thumbnail
MSB
2x1
1
2/
Bkgnd
16 Ch
Audio
Demux
& Dolby
Metadata
Extract
ARC
AFD
Process
Down
Convert
Advanced
de-interlacing Bkgnd
Keyer
Dolby Metadata
Delay
ALM
Video
Match
Delay
Fixed
Delay
(<= 2 sec)
Audio
Proc
Phase
5.1- 2.0
Down-mix
4 AES
In
(8 ch)
Audio Bus
Channel
Select &
Shuffle
Genlock
16 Ch
2x1
SUM
/MIX
4 AES
Out
(8 ch)
****XVP-1801-OPT-AUD***
Control
GPI I/0 (4)
RS-422
automation
****XVP-1801-OPT-K***
16 Ch
Audio
Embed
+
Metadata
insert
Audio Output Bus
XVP-1801-DC – HD to SD Down converter
SD
SDI
Video
Proc
/
Color
Corr.
Gamma
HD/SD
SDI 16 Ch
Audio
Embed
FS
and
Delay
REF
Thumbnail
MSB
2x1
1
2/
Bkgnd
16 Ch
Audio
Demux
& Dolby
Metadata
Extract
ARC
AFD
Process
Down
Convert
Advanced
de-interlacing Bkgnd
Keyer
Dolby Metadata
Delay
ALM
Video
Match
Delay
Fixed
Delay
(<= 2 sec)
Audio
Proc
Phase
5.1- 2.0
Down-mix
4 AES
In
(8 ch)
Audio Bus
Channel
Select &
Shuffle
Genlock
16 Ch
2x1
SUM
/MIX
4 AES
Out
(8 ch)
****XVP-1801-OPT-AUD***
Control
GPI I/0 (4)
RS-422
automation
****XVP-1801-OPT-K***
16 Ch
Audio
Embed
+
Metadata
insert
Audio Output BusAudio Output Bus

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1.3.4 XVP-1801-UC
Figure 1.5 Functional block diagram XVP-1801-UC
The XVP-1801-UC is an HD-to-HD processor and an SD-to-HD upconverter.
The chart summarizes the functionality of the various models
Feature SD FS UC DC Full
SD-to-SD with ARC • • ••
HD-to-HD same format •••
SD-to-HD (720p/1080i) ••
HD (720p/1080i)-to-SD ••
SD/HD to HD/SD •
1.4 Front Card-edge Interface
The front card-edge of the XVP-1801
incorporates three elements:
•Status LED (see section 3.2)
•Select Button (see section 3.3)
•ABUS connector (see section 2.3)
Figure 1.6 Front card-edge layout
XVP-1801-UC - HD Up converter
HD
SDI
Video
Proc
/
Color
Corr.
Gamma
HD/SD
SDI
16 Ch
Audio
Embed
FS
and
Delay
REF
Thumbnail
MSB
2x1
1
2/
Bkgnd
16 Ch
Audio
Demux
& Dolby
Metadata
Extract
ARC
AFD
Process
Up
Convert
Advanced
de-interlacing Bkgnd
Keyer
Dolby Metadata
Delay
ALM
Video
Match
Delay
Fixed
Delay
(<= 2 sec)
Audio
Proc
Phase
5.1- 2.0
Down-mix
4 AES
In
(8 ch)
Audio Bus
Channel
Select &
Shuffle
Genlock
16 Ch
2x1
SUM
/MIX
4 AES
Out
(8 ch)
****XVP-1801-OPT-AUD***
Control
GPI I/0 (4)
RS-422
automation
****XVP-1801-OPT-K***
16 Ch
Audio
Embed
+
Metadata
insert
Audio Output Bus
XVP-1801-UC - HD Up converter
HD
SDI
Video
Proc
/
Color
Corr.
Gamma
HD/SD
SDI
16 Ch
Audio
Embed
FS
and
Delay
REF
Thumbnail
MSB
2x1
1
2/
Bkgnd
16 Ch
Audio
Demux
& Dolby
Metadata
Extract
ARC
AFD
Process
Up
Convert
Advanced
de-interlacing Bkgnd
Keyer
Dolby Metadata
Delay
ALM
Video
Match
Delay
Fixed
Delay
(<= 2 sec)
Audio
Proc
Phase
5.1- 2.0
Down-mix
4 AES
In
(8 ch)
Audio Bus
Channel
Select &
Shuffle
Genlock
16 Ch
2x1
SUM
/MIX
4 AES
Out
(8 ch)
****XVP-1801-OPT-AUD***
Control
GPI I/0 (4)
RS-422
automation
****XVP-1801-OPT-K***
16 Ch
Audio
Embed
+
Metadata
insert
Audio Output BusAudio Output Bus
Select
Status
Status LED
SELECT button
ENC-1101
ABUS connector
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2 Installation
2.1 Unpacking
Make sure the following items have been shipped with your XVP-1801. If any of the following items are
missing, contact your distributor or Miranda Technologies Inc.
•XVP-1801 HD/SD Universal Video Processor/Converter
•XVP-1801-110-QRP or XVP-1801-75 -QRP Quadruple Rear Panel. If you ordered the new 3RU rear,
you could have an XVP-1801-110-3DRP or XVP-1801-75 -3DRP Double Rear Panel for the Densité
3RU frame. See figure 2.2
2.2 Installation in the Densité frame
The XVP-1801 and its associated rear connector rear panel must be mounted in a DENSITÉ frame. It is not
necessary to switch off the frame’s power when installing or removing the card. See the DENSITÉ Frame
manual for detailed instructions for installing cards and their associated rear panels.
The XVP-1801 has multiple inputs and outputs, and requires a quadruple-width rear panel.
With the quadruple–width rear panel installed, the XVP-1801 must be installed in the second slot from the
right-most of the 4 slots covered by the panel in order to mate with the panel’s connectors. If it is placed in
the wrong slot, the front panel LED will flash red. Move the card to the designated slot for correct operation.
No damage will result to the card should this occur.
2.3 ABUS Connection to Companion Audio Cards
When the XVP-1801 is used in conjunction with one or two companion audio cards (Miranda’s AAP, DAP or
UAP series), the ABUS flat cable must be installed between the ABUS connector of the XVP-1801 and the
connectors on the audio cards. The ABUS flat cable is supplied with the audio card.
Figure 2.1 ABUS flat cable installation
Note: If only one audio card is used, you must use the two end connectors on the ABUS cable, and leave
the center connector unplugged
XVP-1801
UAP-XXXX DAP-XXXX

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2.4 Rear Panel Connectors
Figure 2.2 XVP-1801 Rear Panels

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REF IN – Studio reference input
For external synchronization, connect a black studio reference signal to the BNC labeled REF IN.
The reference input must conform to SMPTE 170M/SMPTE 318M/ITU 624-4/BUT 470-6 for standard
definition signals and SMPTE 274M / SMPTE 296M for high definition signals and is used to phase the
HD/SD SDI outputs to the studio. A reference mismatch may occur if there is a difference between the input
video format’s frame rate and the reference format’s frame rate. When a mismatch occurs, the output will
freeze to the reference frame rate and produce an input error and the card-edge Status LED will turn red to
indicate the mismatch.
Note that in the case of HD signals of the same frame rate, any reference signal may be used to genlock any
output signal, regardless of scan type (progressive or interlaced). When a 720p/tri-level sync reference signal
is used with an interlaced output, the output is synchronized but there may be a delay of one field depending
on when the synchronization started.
The loop must be terminated if not used.
HD/SD SDI IN – serial digital HD/SD input
Connect up to two serial digital video signal, conforming to the SMPTE 292M standard for HD input signals
and SMPTE 259M standard for SD input signals, to the BNC labeled HD/SD SDI IN. The XVP-1801 will
automatically switch to the detected line format.
HD/SD SDI OUT – serial digital video outputs
The XVP-1801 provides two HD/SD SDI video outputs on BNC connectors, labeled HD/SD SDI OUT 1 and
2. The SDI video signal conforms to the SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 259M-C standard.
GPI – GPI I/O connector
The rear panel GPI connector on a 15-pin D-SUB provides 8 GPI: 2 for input selection, 4 to recall user
configurable presets and 2 GPIs to indicate which input is selected.
GPI Label Pin #
GPI USER1 1
GPI USER2 6
GPI USER3 2
GPI USER4 7
GPI INPUT 1 3
GPI INPUT 2 8
GPI OUT1 (IN1 selected) 13
GPI OUT2 (IN2 selected) 10
N/C 4, 9
GND 5, 11, 12, 14, 15
The User Preset and Input selections are all contact closures to ground (GND). To select a preset (User 1 to
4) or an input (Input 1 or 2) using the GPI, simply short the preset or input pin to any GND pin.
•The card detects the transition to ground
•user presets must be configured and saved through the normal operating mode of the XVP-1801.

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GPI loading is a “single load” process triggered by a transition to ground: it needs to be activated only for a
short period (around 10 milliseconds) to be detected by the card. Since it is not activated by a level, it is not
necessary to maintain the level at ground after the activation.
GPIs, system and user presets are not operating modes: when loaded, they change only the current card
configuration.
AES IN 1-4 – discrete AES3 digital audio inputs (4)
110 Ohm rear Pin # 75 Ohm rear
AES IN 1 High 1 AES IN 1
AES IN 1 Low 6 GND
AES IN 2 High 2 AES IN 2
AES IN 2 Low 7 GND
AES IN 3 High 3 AES IN 3
AES IN 3 Low 8 GND
AES IN 4 High 13 AES IN 4
AES IN 4 Low 10 GND
GND 5 GND
N/C 4, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15 N/C
AES OUT 1-4 – discrete AES3 digital audio outputs (4)
110 Ohm rear Pin # 75 Ohm rear
AES OUT 1 High 1 AES IN 1
AES OUT 1 Low 6 GND
AES OUT 2 High 2 AES IN 2
AES OUT 2 Low 7 GND
AES OUT 3 High 3 AES IN 3
AES OUT 3 Low 8 GND
AES OUT 4 High 13 AES IN 4
AES OUT 4 Low 10 GND
GND 5 GND
N/C 4, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15 N/C
RS-422 – Machine Control Interface (RJ45 socket):
RS-422 Label Pin #
RS422-TX1 1
RS422-TX0 2
RS422-RX1 3
RS422-RX0 6
N/C 4,5,7,8

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3 Operation
3.1 Control options
The XVP-1801 can be controlled in three different ways:
•The local control panel and its push-buttons can be used to move through a menu of parameters and to
adjust parameter values (see section 3.3).
•Miranda’s RCP-100 remote control panel can be used to access the same menu structure from a remote
location (see section 3.4).
•Miranda’s iControl system can be used to access the card’s operating parameters from a remote
computer, using a convenient graphical user interface (GUI). (see section 3.5)
3.2 Card-Edge Status LED
The status monitor LED is located on the front card-edge of the XVP-1801, and is visible through the front
access door of the DENSITÉ frame. This multi-color LED indicates the status of the XVP-1801 by color, and
by flashing/steady illumination.
The chart shows how the various error conditions that can be flagged on the XVP-1801 affect the LED status.
•If a cell is gray, the error condition cannot cause the LED to assume that status
•If more than one LED status is possible for a particular error condition, the status is configurable.
See Section 3.5.15 for details.
•The factory default status is shown by a 
The LED will always show the most severe detected error status that it is configured to display, and in the chart error
severity increases from left to right, with green representing no error/disabled, and flashing red the most severe error.
LED Status
Error Condition Green Yellow Red Flashing
Red
Cooling Fan 1 error 
Cooling Fan 2 error 
FPGA 1 error 
FPGA 2 error 
AES Receiver 1 error 
AES Receiver 2 error 
AES Receiver 3 error 
AES Receiver 4 error 
Dataflash error 
No Rear 
Card System error 
Reference missing 
Reference mismatch 
Manual Freeze 
Test Mode 
Input 2 format mismatch 
Input 2 failover 
Carrier 1 detect error 

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Carrier 2 detect error (keyer mode) 
Carrier 2 detect error (switcher mode) 
Carrier 2 detect error (failover mode) 
AES 1 presence error 
AES 2 presence error 
AES 3 presence error 
AES 4 presence error 
Silence detected Channel 1 
Silence detected Channel 2 
Silence detected Channel 3 
Silence detected Channel 4 
Silence detected Channel 5 
Silence detected Channel 6 
Silence detected Channel 7 
Silence detected Channel 8 
Silence detected Channel 9 
Silence detected Channel 10 
Silence detected Channel 11 
Silence detected Channel 12 
Silence detected Channel 13 
Silence detected Channel 14 
Silence detected Channel 15 
Silence detected Channel 16 
: Factory default.
If the LED is Flashing Yellow, it means that the card is selected for local control using the Densité frame’s
control panel. See Section 3.3 for details.
3.3 Local control using the Densité frame control panel
3.3.1 Overview
Push the SELECT button on the XVP-1801 card edge (see Section 1.4) to assign the local control panel to
operate the XVP-1801. Use the control panel buttons to navigate through the menu, as described below.
All of the cards installed in a Densité frame are connected to the frame’s controller card, which handles all
interaction between the cards and the outside world. There are no operating controls located on the cards
themselves. The controller supports remote operation via its Ethernet ports, and local operation using its
integrated control panel.
The local control panel is fastened to the controller
card by a hinged connector, and when installed is
located in the front center of the frame, positioned in
front of the power supplies. The panel consists of a
display unit capable of displaying two lines of text,
each 16 characters in length, and five pushbuttons.
The panel is assigned to operate any card in the
frame by pushing the SELECT button on the front
edge of that card.
Figure 3.1 Densité Frame local control panel
SELECT
ESC
+
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•Pushing the CONTROLLER button on the control panel selects the Controller card itself.
•The STATUS LED on the selected card flashes yellow.
The local control panel displays a menu that can be navigated using the four pushbuttons located beneath
the display. The functionality of the pushbuttons is as follows:
[+] [–] Used for menu navigation and value modification
[SELECT] Gives access to the next menu level. When a parameter value is shown, pushing this button
once enables modification of the value using the [+] and [–] buttons; a second push confirms the
new value
[ESC] Cancels the effect of parameter value changes that have not been confirmed; pushing [ESC]
causes the parameter to revert to its former value.
Pushing [ESC] moves the user back up to the previous menu level. At the main menu, [ESC]
does not exit the menu system. To exit, re-push the [SELECT] button for the card being
controlled.
If no controls are operated for 30 seconds, the controller reverts to its normal standby status, and the
selected card’s STATUS LED reverts to its normal operating mode.
3.3.2 Menu for local control
The XVP-1801 has operating parameters which may be adjusted locally at the controller card interface.
•Press the SELECT button on the XVP-1801 front card edge to assign the Densité frame’s local
control panel to the XVP-1801
•Use the keys on the local control panel to step through the displayed menu to configure and adjust
the XVP-1801.
The complete menu structure is shown in Annex 1 to this document, beginning on page 56.
3.4 Remote Control Using the RCP-100
The XVP-1801 can be controlled through a menu accessible using Miranda’s RCP-100 remote control panel.
Please refer to the RCP-100 Guide to Installation and Operation for detailed instructions on installing and
operating the RCP-100, and for instructions on how to connect the RCP-100 to the XVP-1801 (or any other
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3.5 Remote control using iControl
The operation of the XVP-1801 may be controlled using Miranda’s iControl system.
•This manual describes the control panels associated with the XVP-1801 and their use.
•Please consult the iControl User’s Guide for information about setting up and operating iControl.
In iControl Navigator or iControl Websites, double-click on the XVP-1801 icon to open the control panel.
3.5.1 The iControl graphic interface window
The basic window structure for the XVP-1801 is shown in figure 3.2. The window identification line gives the
card type (XVP-1801) and the slot number where the card installed in its Densité frame.
Figure 3.2 XVP-1801 iControl graphic interface window:
There are four main sections in the window itself, identified in figure 3.2:
1. The top section displays icons on the left. These icons report different statuses such as card
communication status, input signal and reference signal format and statuses. In some instances, they relate
to conditions defined through parameters settings.
Icon # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Move the mouse over an icon and a status message appears below the icon providing additional information.
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If there is an error, the error status message appears in the message area without mouse-over.
•If there are multiple errors, the error messages cycle so all can be seen
•The icon whose status or error message is shown is highlighted with a mauve background
The table below lists the various status icons that can appear, and how they are to be interpreted.
•In cases where there is more than one possible interpretation, read the error message in the iControl
window to see which applies.
Table –iControl Status Icon interpretation
Icon #1 – Manual Card Configuration
(green)
Remote card control activated. The iControl interface can be used to operate the card
(yellow)
Local card control active, The card is being controlled using the Densité frame control
panel, as described in section 3.3. Any changes made using the iControl interface will have
no effect on the card.
Icon #2 – Input 1 / Input 2 status
This icon reports the status of either input 1 or input 2, depending on Input 2 operating
mode (see Sect. 3.5.2) and situation
•2x1 Switch – status of the input selected in the Input Select area of the input panel
•Failover – usually status of input 1, but status of input 2 if input 1 has failed
•Key/Fill – status of input 1
(green)
Signal detected and valid.
•Beneath the icon, the format will be indicated as HD or SD, and the specific format
details will be listed if the cursor is moved over the icon.
(red)
Signal absent (Input 1 or Input 2 will be specified)
No rear
Reference mismatch
Video/TRS error
Input 2 selected in Failover mode
Icon #3 – Input 2 status – only if Input 2 is in the Key/Fill operating mode (see Sect. 3.5.2)
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(red)
Signal absent
No rear
Format mismatch with output format
Input 2 Video/TRS error
Input 2 Format
(gray)
This icon is shown if Input 2 is not in the Key/Fill mode
Icon #4 – Audio Status
(green)
Audio OK
(yellow)
Yellow alarm condition detected on 1 or more channels
(red)
Red alarm condition detected on 1 or more channels
(gray)
All audio disabled
(red)
Card System Mismatch – the audio cards detected on the ABUS do not match the
configuration selected in the ABUS panel
Icon #5 – Reference
(green)
Reference OK. Mouse over to see the source of the reference, and its format, e.g.
external, NTSC
(red)
Reference mismatch or Missing reference
(gray)
Reference absent
Icon #6 – Operation Mode
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(yellow)
Operation mode: TEST – color bar and audio test tones enabled (see Sect. 3.5.12)
(yellow)
Operation mode: Manual Freeze ON (see Sect. 3.5.2 – Freeze tab)
Icon #7 – Health Monitoring
(green)
Hardware OK
(red)
Hardware Health Monitoring (Fan1, Fan2, Hardware fault detected)
If this icon appears red, return the card to Miranda.
2. The left portion of the window contains all the parameter groups, which become highlighted when they
are selected; the main panel (4) then displays the group’s set of parameters. Each of the groups is described
in detail below.
3. The lower section of the window identifies the Preset currently in use, or “Custom” if none is applicable.
4. The main panel contains all the parameters specific to the group selected. It may contain several tabs to
help manage the different parameters.
Each of the panels associated with the groups accessed from the buttons in Section 2, and shown in Section
4, is described individually in the following sections.
3.5.2 The Input group
This group allows input selection, second input
operation mode selection, and control of the
deglitcher and freeze functions. See figure 3.3.
Input Select: choose one of the two inputs
connected to the rear panel. The Carrier Detect
icon color indicates the status of the two input
signals: green if a carrier is present, grey if there is
no input, red if Key/fill mode is selected and there
is no signal on input 2.
•The video input status in the top section (icon
#2 and error message) refers only to the
input selected here
Figure 3.3 Video Input group

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Input 2 Tab
Input 2 Mode: Specify the operation mode for the second input using the pulldown. Available choices are:
2x1 Switch operation
2x1 Switch: when this mode is selected, the card can be manually switched between the 2 inputs, using
the radio buttons in the Input Select area. Keep in mind that all current settings (ARC, audio, etc.) will
remain and be applied to input 2.
Input Fail Over operation
Fail Over: when this mode is selected, the card will automatically switch from input 1 to input 2 when
input 1 is lost for a delay longer than the Auto Switch Delay set below.
•All current settings (ARC, audio, etc.) will remain and be applied to input 2.
•The card will remain on input 2, even if input 1 returns to normal, until it is manually reset to input 1
Auto Switch Delay (sec): using the slider, set the Auto Switch Delay, from 0 to 15 seconds.
Some points to note for the Failover mode:
•The Failover mode only switches from input 1 to input 2, not from 2 to 1.
•If input 2 and Failover mode are both selected, an error is reported by iControl and the card edge
LED turns red. The second input is always required in this mode.
•Both input signals must be present – the system cannot switch to input 2 if there is no signal there –
and the absence of either of the signals will be flagged as an error (icon #2 and card-edge LED red)
•If there is no input 2, the iControl carrier detect icon for input 2 will be red, but no input error will be
flagged.
Key/Fill operation
Key/Fill: when this mode is selected, the card uses input 1 as the main video input, and the second input
is used as background graphics to the output side panels or letterbox. For this mode to function properly:
•In order for the two signals to be properly phased at the keyer, it is necessary for the second input
to be timed between 414 pixels and 1 line+413 pixels ahead of the output timing.
•The second input must be the same format as the output.
•If the second input is lost, the specified background color is used until the input comes back.
•Input 2 selection in the Input Select area is disabled in the Key/Fill mode.
The format and status for the second input is displayed in an icon at the top of the interface.
Deglitcher tab
Mode: select OFF or ON from the pulldown.
When the Deglitcher is active, the card supports a
hot-switch between two signals (either on the same
input, or between the card’s two inputs) without
producing a freeze on the frame sync, and without
producing artifacts on the output. For this mode to
function correctly:
•The two inputs must be synchronized to the
reference
•They must be phased within one line of
each other
•They must be phased to within +/- ½ line of
the HREF of the reference signal Figure 3.4 Input group – Deglitcher tab