Miranda FRS-111i Instruction Manual

FRS-111i
4:2:2
Frame
Synchronizer
Guide to Installation and Operation
M264-9900-101
Copyright 2002 MirandaTechnologies Inc.
Specifications may be subject to change.
Printed in Canada
August 2002
FRS-111i
Miranda
Technologies inc.
3499 Douglas-B.-Floreani
St-Laurent, Québec, Canada H4S 1Y6
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
www.miranda.com

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WARRANTY POLICIES
Warranty Statement
Miranda Technologies Inc. warrants that the equipment it manufactures shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment from the factory. If
equipment fails due to such defects, Miranda Technologies Inc. will, at its option, repair or provide a
replacement for the defective part or product. Equipment that fails after the warranty period, has been
operated or installed in a manner other than that specified by Miranda, or has been subjected to abuse or
modification, will be repaired for time and material charges at the Buyer’s expense.
All out-of-warranty repairs are warranted for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of shipment from
the factory.
Miranda Technologies Inc. makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness
for a particular purpose or otherwise. Miranda’s liability for any cause, including breach of contract,
breach of warranty, or negligence, with respect to products sold by it, is limited to repair or replacement
by Miranda, at its sole discretion. In no event shall Miranda Technologies Inc. be liable for any incidental
or consequential damages, including loss of profits.
Effective January 1, 2002
Warranty Exchange Policies
Miranda Technologies Inc. warrants that the equipment it manufactures shall be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment from the factory. If
equipment fails due to such defects, Miranda will provide repair of the failed unit under the terms of the
Miranda warranty.
If the equipment has been proven to be defective on arrival, Miranda will ship a new product in exchange,
usually within 36 hours of factory notification.
If the equipment to be repaired is essential and the customer so requests, Miranda will, at its option,
provide a service replacement or loaner part or product, usually within 36 hours of factory notification,
weekends and holidays excluded.
All warranty exchange or loaner parts or products shall be shipped to the Buyer with a packing list clearly
describing the items and stating the date of shipment. Repaired parts or products will be shipped to the
Buyer with a similar packing list. In the case of exchange, the defective products or parts must be
returned to Miranda within fifteen (15) days from receipt by the customer of the exchange product. In the
case of a loaner, the loaned products or parts must be returned to Miranda within fifteen (15) days from
receipt by the customer of the repaired equipment.
If the equipment is not returned within fifteen (15) days, as described for either exchanges or loans, A
Rental Invoice will be generated. Rental terms will be fifteen (15) percent of the current list price of the
products or parts per month or a fraction thereof. Before returning the equipment to Miranda
Technologies Inc., for any reason, the Buyer must first obtain a Return Authorization Number from
Miranda Technologies Inc. Miranda Technologies Inc will pay freight and insurance charges for the
delivery of the loaner or exchange products or parts. Freight and insurance charges for the return of the
defective product or part will also be paid by Miranda Technologies.
Out-Of-Warranty Repair Policy
Miranda will repair equipment which is out of Warranty. The current pricing structure for this service is
available from the Miranda web site at www.miranda.com or from Miranda Technical Support Services
at [phone]. All out-of-warranty repairs are warranted for a period of 90 days from the date of
shipment from the factory. Before returning the equipment to Miranda Technologies Inc., for any reason,
the Buyer must first obtain a Return Authorization Number from Miranda Technologies Inc. In the case of
a product deemed by Miranda to be beyond repair, the customer must purchase a new product at current
retail prices.
The Buyer will pay freight and insurance charges for the return of the defective product or part to the
manufacturer for repair. MirandaTechnologies will pay freight and insurance charges for the return of the
repaired product or part to the Buyer.

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Out-Of Warranty Equipment Updates and Spare Parts Policy
Miranda Technologies’ current pricing structure for out-of-warranty equipment updates, or the sale of
spare parts, is available from Miranda Technical Support Services at [phone].
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
- This equipment has been tested for verification of compliance with FCC Part 15,
Subpart B, class A requirements for Digital Devices.
- This equipment complies with the requirements of EN55022 Class A, Electromagnetic
Emissions, En 60555-2 & -3, Disturbance in Supply Systems and EN50082-1,
Electromagnetic Immunity.
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Contents
1 FRS-111i 4:2:2 Frame Synchronizer ......................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................1
1.2 Features...........................................................................................................2
1.3 Typical Applications .........................................................................................2
1.3.1 Hot Switching .........................................................................................2
2 Installation ...............................................................................................................3
2.1 Unpacking ........................................................................................................3
2.2 FRS-111i Mechanical Installation ....................................................................3
2.2.1 imaging Quartet, Quartet-C and Quartet-M Housing Frame .................3
2.2.2 imaging Symphonie Housing Frame......................................................3
2.2.3 imaging Solo Housing Frame ................................................................4
2.3 Rear Panel Label .............................................................................................4
2.3.1 imaging Quartet/Quartet-C/Quartet-M/Solo Connector Label ..............4
2.3.2 imaging Symphonie Connector Label ..................................................5
2.4 FRS-111i Electrical Installation........................................................................6
3 Operation..................................................................................................................8
3.1 FRS-111i User Interface..................................................................................8
3.2 Line Format Status, Error Detection and Reference Stauts Indicators ...........8
3.3 Using the Menu................................................................................................9
3.4 Timing Adjustments .......................................................................................11
3.4.1 Frame Phasing.....................................................................................11
3.4.2 Vertical Timing Delay ...........................................................................11
3.4.3 Horizontal Timing Delay.......................................................................12
3.5 Ancillary Data Blanking Functions .................................................................12
3.5.1 HANC Blanking ....................................................................................12
3.5.2 VANC Blanking ....................................................................................12
3.6 Freeze Functions ...........................................................................................13
3.6.1 Automatic Freeze Mode.......................................................................13
3.6.2 Freeze Type.........................................................................................14
3.6.3 Input Video Freeze Detection ..............................................................14
3.7 Factory Reset ................................................................................................15
3.8 Direct Access Controls ..................................................................................15
3.8.1 Freeze Pushbutton ...............................................................................15
3.8.2 Test Pushbutton....................................................................................15
4 Specifications ........................................................................................................16

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1 FRS-111i 4:2:2 Frame Synchronizer
1.1 Introduction
The FRS-111i is a high-quality frame synchronizer providing control and adjustment of a
4:2:2 digital video signal. This unit accepts a serial digital 4:2:2 signal conforming to the
SMPTE 259M standard. Timing adjustments include individual component retiming,
horizontal and vertical active video retiming, and video signal retiming.
Equipped with automatic 525- and 625-line format input detection, the FRS-111i
maintains all-digital, minimum 10-bit signal processing throughout the unit. This structure
ensures reliable and repeatable results. Error detection and handling (EDH) is performed
at the input and at the output. Vertical and horizontal ancillary data are buffered through
or blanked according to user selection. Vertical interval data is buffered through, blanked
or processed on a line-by-line basis according to user selection. An internal color bar
generator further enhances the FRS-111i’s functionality. All outputs conform to the
SMPTE 259M standard.
The easy-to-use microprocessor-based user interface simplifies user selections and
allows precise adjustments of the parameters. All FRS-111i adjustments and selections
can be controlled remotely with Miranda’s iControl software and RCP-100.
The FRS-111i is a member of the imaging family of digital video cards and therefore
requires the imaging Quartet, Quartet-C or Quartet-M, imaging Solo or imaging
Symphonie housing frame for mounting and power.
Figure 1.1 FRS-111i Functional Block Diagram
Microcontroller
FRS-111i Functional Block Dia
g
ram
REF IN
REMOTE
CONTROL
Genlock
4:2:2
4:2:2
OUT
Test
Generator
DELAY & GPI
Frame
Sync
EDH EDH
1
2
3
4
IN
LOOP
And Delay
Delay

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1.2 Features
•Serial digital 4:2:2 input with active loop-through output (270 Mbps)
•Reference input with passive loop-through output
•Automatic 525/625 input format detection
•EDH monitoring and insertion
•4 serial digital 4:2:2 outputs
•Adjustable timing of video signal (2 frames max., H & V adjustment)
•Selectable HANC (pass or blank )
•Selectable VANC blanking on a line-by-line basis (pass / blank) line 10 ~ 24 for
format 525 and line 6 ~ 24 for format 625.
•Built-in test pattern generator for 75% and 100% color bars, and black.
•Control signal for future bypass relay on rear module.
•Frame and field freeze capabilities (field1/ field2/ frame selection/black)
•Automatic freeze to last good field or black on error or on loss of input.
•Detection of frozen video on incoming signal.
•GPI output that indicates input video error, signal loss (this output will follow the
automatic freeze state), or input freeze detection.
•Tracking delay signal to control the audio delay module
•Reference may be NTSC or PAL
1.3 Typical Applications
1.3.1 Hot Switching
Some applications or studio setups may require that the input 4:2:2 signal to the
FRS-111i be switched between two or more synchronous sources. Since these
synchronous sources are generally not in phase with respect to each other,
unpleasant visual effects may occur when switching from source A to a
different time position in source B. Also, some “break before make” switchers will
further deteriorate the 4:2:2 signal by producing a hit on the video signal.
Figure 1.1 illustrates a typical hot switch setup. For a smooth transfer to occur when
switching between two sources, set the FRZE-MODE to ERR (error on input signal).
Immediately after a switch is performed on the routing switcher, FRS-111i will detect
an input error thereby performing a freeze. The FRS-111i automatically switches to
the last errorless field or black. Once the transfer between the two sources is
complete and after two full errorless input frames, the freeze is removed and normal
mode is resumed.
Note: Operation is guaranteed if the time delay between the two sources is less
than 10 video lines.
Figure 1.1 Typical Hot Switch Installation
Routing
switcher
Reference
FRS-111i
Source A
Source B

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2 Installation
2.1 Unpacking
Make sure the following items have been shipped with your FRS-111i. If any of the
following items are missing, contact your distributor or Miranda Technologies Inc.
•FRS-111i 4:2:2 Frame Synchronizer
•FRS-111i rear panel label (2)
•This manual
2.2 FRS-111i Mechanical Installation
The FRS-111i must be mounted within Quartet, Quartet-R-C, Quartet C, Quartet M,
Symphonie or Solo imaging housing frames in order to provide power to the card.
This section describes how to install the FRS-111i in any of these housing frames. It
is not necessary to switch off the power from these housing frames when installing
the FRS-111i .
2.2.1 imaging Quartet, Quartet C and Quartet M Housing Frames
To install this card into Quartet, Quartet C or Quartet M follow these steps. See
Figure 2.1. For a closer look at card installation and removal, refer to the housing
frame's Guide to Installation and Operation.
1. Remove the housing frame's front panel by rotating the thumb screws counter-
clockwise. Pull on the handles.
2. Select an empty slot.
3. Carefully place the FRS-111i between a set of card guides and gently push the
card towards the rear of the housing frame until the card's edge connector is
secured to the backplane. Pull lightly on the card verifying that it does not move.
4. Replace the housing frame's front panel. Make sure to rotate the thumb screws
clockwise in order to secure it to the chassis.
Figure 2.1 Location of modules within Quartet-family housing frame
2.2.2 imaging Symphonie Housing Frame
To install this module into Symphonie follow these steps. See Figure 2.2. For a closer
look at module installation and removal, refer to the frame's Guide to Installation and
FRS-111i
FRS-111i

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Operation. You also need to install Symphonie-R-M or –R-C rear module for
complete installation.
1. Remove the front panel door by pulling on the door handles and gently lowering
it.
2. Select an empty compartment.
3. Carefully place the FRS-111i between the module guides and slowly push the
module towards the rear of the frame until the module's edge connector is
secured to its rear module. A light pressure to mate the connectors may be
required. Pull lightly on the module verifying that it does not move.
4. Replace the front panel door.
Figure 2.2 Location of modules within imaging Symphonie housing frame
2.2.3 imaging Solo Housing Frame
To install this card into Solo follow these steps. For a closer look at card installation and
removal, refer to the housing frame's Guide to Installation and Operation.
1. In order to remove the housing frame's front panel, gently pull on it.
2. Carefully place the FRS-111i between the card guides and gently push the card
towards the rear of the housing frame until the card's edge connector is secured to
the backplane. Pull lightly on the card verifying that it does not move.
3. Replace the housing frame's front panel.
2.3 Rear Panel Label
2.3.1 imaging Quartet/Quartet-C/Quartet-M/Solo Connector Label
Connector labels have been shipped with your FRS-111i. Select the label according to
your housing frame model. This label is to be installed on the housing frame's rear panel
in order to identify the FRS-111i external connectors. To install the label, follow these
steps.

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1. Carefully apply the label to the connectors as shown in Figure 2.3.
Figure 2.3 FRS-111i rear panel label installation (imaging Quartet-M is shown in this
example)
2.3.2 imaging Symphonie Connector Label
To install the Symphonie label, follow these steps while referring to Figure 2.4.
1. On Symphonie’s rear panel, locate the appropriate connectors.
2. Carefully apply the label to the connectors making sure the label’s text is read from
top to bottom.
Figure 2.4 Symphonie rear panel label installation

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2.4 FRS-111i Electrical Installation
When connecting the FRS-111i to external equipment, make sure that all serial digital
connections are point-to-point. For instance, there must be a point-to-point connection
between a 4:2:2 OUT BNC and target equipment. If a T-connector is used to connect
other equipment, the maximum specified cable length is no longer valid.
Also, make sure that the cable lengths of the output serial digital cables are a maximum
250m (850') each. Refer to Figure 2.6 and to the following descriptions for a complete
FRS-111i electrical installation.
4:2:2 IN - serial digital input
Connect a serial digital video signal, conforming to the SMPTE 259M-C standard to the
BNC labeled 4:2:2 IN. The FRS-111i will automatically switch to the detected line format
and turn on the corresponding LED on the module’s front end (figure 3.1).
Studio reference input with loop-through output
For external synchronization, connect the studio reference signal to the BNC labeled
REF IN. The FRS-111i accepts SMPTE 170M/PAL ITU 624-4 or 2 Vpp/4 Vpp compo-
site sync reference signals. When using the Quartet, Quartet-C, Solo or Symphonie-R-C,
the FRS-111i provides a loop through output of the studio reference signal. Make sure to
terminate this output with a 75 Ωterminator when it is not being used.
A valid analog composite reference signal will turn on the REF indicator located on the
module’s front end (figure 3.1). The reference signal must be NTSC for 60 Hz sources
and PAL for 50 Hz sources. If there exists a line format mismatch between the reference
input and the 4:2:2 input, the REF indicator flashes.
4:2:2 OUT 1 to 4 - serial digital video outputs
The FRS-111i provides 4 video output BNCs. These BNCs, labeled 4:2:2 OUT 1 - 4
provide a video signal conforming to the SMPTE 259M-C standard.
Delay – video processing delay signal and GPI output
When using a Quartet-M or Symphonie-R-M, the FRS-111i provides a video processing
delay signal through an RJ-45 connector using RS-422A transport standard. The video
tracking delay is a signal that specifies the current processing delay of the card. It
indicates to an audio processor the amount of delay that must be added in the audio path
to compensate for the video processing delay and frame sync function to avoid lip sync
problems. Connector pinout is detailed on Figure 2.5.
The FRS-111i also shorts the GPI output to ground when an error is detected in the 4:2:2
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Figure 2.5 Video processing delay & GPI output connector pinout
Figure 2.6 FRS-111i connections
2GPIOUT
3GND
4DELAY(+)
5 DELAY (-)
6NC
7NC
8NC
9NC
10 NC
1NC
Pin
RJ-45 Connector
Pin Location
SMPTE 259M-C
4:2:2 video input
Studio reference
or black input
Reference
loop through output
4:2:2 loop through output
FRS-111i 4:2:2 FRAME SYNCHRONIZER
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Quartet
Quartet-C
Solo
Symphonie-R-C
4:2:2 loop through
output
Video processing
delay & GPI output
IN 4:2:2 LOOPREF IN
SMPTE 259M-C
4:2:2 video outputs
IN 4:2:2 LOOP
FRS-111i 4:2:2 FRAME SYNCHRONIZER
REF IN
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DELAY
Quartet-M
Symphonie-R-M
43
43
4:2:2 OUT
4:2:2 OUT

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3 Operation
3.1 FRS-111i User Interface
Figure 3.1 outlines the FRS-111i's user interface situated at the front end of the card.
The interface components include, from left to right:
•Line format status, error detection and reference status indicators
•Menu controls pushbuttons and alphanumeric display
•Video Freeze status indicator and pushbutton
•Test signal selection pushbutton and status indicator
For operating information on the above functions, refer to the rest of this section.
Figure 3.1 Front panel interface
3.2 Line Format , Error Detection and Reference Status Indicators
The following indicators provide information on the FRS-111i's line format status.
Refer to Figure 3.1 for the correct indicator location.
•525
This LED turns on to indicate the FRS-111i has detected a 525-line format signal
connected to 4:2:2 IN
•625
This LED turns on to indicate the FRS-111i has detected a 625-line format signal
connected to 4:2:2 IN.
•ERR
This LED lights up to indicate that the FRS-111i has detected an error on the
serial digital video signal connected to 4:2:2 IN, and, when Input Freeze
FRONT-TOP VIEW
Display
FRS-111i
FREEZE TEST SELECT
ESC -+
525 625 ERR EDH FS
Red
Green
Yellow
Black
REF
INPUT
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Detection is enabled, to indicate that the input video is frozen. During this time,
the corresponding 525 or 625 line format LED indicates the last valid format. At
all times, make sure that the input signal is firmly installed and that source
equipment is functional.
•EDH
This LED turns on to indicate a serial transmission data error has been detected
by the FRS-111i (Error Detected Here) or somewhere upstream (Error Detected
Already).
•REF
This LED lights up to indicate that a valid reference signal is connected. It will
remain off if no reference signal is installed. If there exists a line format mismatch
between the reference input and the composite input, the REF LED flashes.
•FS
When an external reference is present, the video input is frame synchronized
with the reference signal; this LED turns on to indicate that the FRS-111i is in
frame sync mode.
•FREEZE
This LED lights up when the manual freeze is enabled, It will also blink when the
FRS-111i performs an automatic freeze caused by a loss of input or continuous
input errors.
•TEST
This LED turns on when the internal test pattern is enabled.
3.3 Using the Menu
Most FRS-111i parameters are accessed and changed via an easy-to-use menu.
The flow chart of Figure 3.2 outlines the entire FRS-111i menu path. The menu
consists of 4 major functions: timing, ancillary data blanking, freeze mode, and
factory reset.
Normal Mode
The FRS-111i is in Normal Mode when the menu is not being accessed.
Navigating Through the Menu
The front panel push-buttons are used to navigate the menu of Figure 3.2. The
following describes the function of each push-button when navigating through the
menu.
+: Press “+” to move down in the menu or to increase the parameter
value. For example, if you are currently at TIMG-FRAM, pressing “+” will
scroll downwards through the selections VERT and HORZ. Maintaining “+“
depressed during a value adjustment will increase the parameter value at
a faster rate.
-: Press “–“ to move up in the menu or to decrease the parameter value. For
example, if you are currently at TIMG-HOR, pressing “–“ will scroll upwards

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to VERT and FRAM. Keeping “–“ depressed during a value adjustment will
decrease the parameter value at a faster rate.
SELECT: Changes to a menu parameter are stored immediately to non-volatile
memory. For example, in BLNK-VANC, after the desired vertical blanking
option has been chosen, press SELECT. The menu returns to VANC and
the new blanking option is stored for the current format.
ESC: If ESC is pressed after making changes to a parameter, the parameter is
reset to the value it had prior to the change. For example, after changing
the VERT value, press ESC. The menu returns to VERT and the previous
VERT value is reloaded .
Automatic Exit From Menu After 1-Minute Interval
If the menu is currently being accessed and no push-button has been pressed for 1
minute, the FRS-111i automatically exits from the menu, returning to normal mode.
At the same time, changes made to the current parameter will be stored.
Figure 3.2 FRS-111i Menu Structure
UP (+) and DOWN (–) pushbuttons.
Terms in parentheses (...) are the units for the corresponding menu.
Underline indicates the default value.



S - SELECT
E - ESCAPE
Normal Mode
S
(FRM)
TIMG FRAM [0,1]
SEES
+
E
+
-
VERT [0,1,...,524] for 525-lines or [0,1,...,624] for 625-lines
EE S
+
-
HORZ [0,0.037,...,64]
EE S
(LINE)
(
µ
S)
-
BLNK HANC [PASS, BLNK]
SEES
+
E
+
-
VANC [PASS, BLNK, USER]
EE S
-
FRZE MODE [ERR, LOSS, OFF]
SE ES
+
E
+
-
TYPE [FLD1, FLD2, FRM, BLAK]
EE S
INFZ MODE [DIG, ANA]
SEES
+
E
+
-
DLY EE S
-
FACT [NO, YES]
SEE
-
[OFF, 5S, 10S, 20S, 30S, 50S, 60S]

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3.4 Timing Adjustments
When the FRS-111i operates without a reference signal, it operates in Frame
Delay/Frame Buffer mode: the timing adjustment sets the processing delay between
the input signal and the output signal. However, when a valid reference signal is
installed, the FRS-111i is in Frame Synchronizer mode: the timing adjustment sets
the processing delay between the reference signal and the output signal. When the
vertical and the horizontal timing is set to zero (0), the output is vertically and
horizontally phased with the reference. Note that when the reference is not present
and the FRS-111i is locked to the input, a zero phasing (vertical timing and horizontal
timing set to 0) is not possible because of the minimum processing delay of the card.
Timing has several levels of adjustment which include vertical timing (video lines),
horizontal timing (µs), and frame phasing (frames).
3.4.1 Frame Phasing
Frame phasing allows a super coarse adjustment in frame increments, from 0 to 1
frames. When a reference is present (Frame Sync mode), the frame adjustment
allows additional frames to be added after/before the frame sync.
When there is no reference and the phasing is done on the video, the frame phasing
adjustment adds a delay in frame increments between the input and output video
(Frame Delay/Frame Buffer mode). A zero phasing (H & V) is not possible because
of the processing delay of the card.
To adjust frame phasing perform the steps below:
1. Press SELECT to enter the menu. TIMG is displayed.
2. Press SELECT to enter the Timing menu. FRAM is displayed.
3. Press SELECT to enable the frame phasing menu. The current value is
displayed.
4. Use the “+” or “–“ push-button to set the required frame phasing value. Press the
“+“ and “–“ push-buttons simultaneously to set frame phasing to default.
5. Press SELECT to store the new frame phasing value.
6. Press ESC to return to TIMG.
7. To return to normal mode, press ESC.
3.4.2 Vertical Timing Delay
The vertical timing delay adjustment is made in increments of 1 video line up to 524
lines in 525-lines format and 624 lines in 625-lines format. Follow these steps in
order to adjust vertical timing delay:
1. Press SELECT to enter the menu. TIMG is displayed.
2. Press SELECT to enter the Timing menu. FRAM is displayed. Press “+” until
VERT is displayed.
3. Press SELECT to enable the vertical timing delay menu. The current timing delay
in video lines is displayed.
4. Use the “+” or “–“ push-button to set the required vertical timing delay. Press the
“+“ and “–“ push-buttons simultaneously to set vertical timing delay to 0 video
lines.
5. Press SELECT to store the new vertical timing delay.

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6. Press ESC to return to TIMG.
7. To return to normal mode, press ESC.
3.4.3 Horizontal Timing Delay
The horizontal timing adjustment is made in increments of 37 ns up to a maximum of
one video line (63.5 µs in 525-lines format and 64.0 µs in 625-lines format). Follow
these steps in order to adjust horizontal timing:
1. Press SELECT to enter the menu. TIMG is displayed.
2. Press SELECT to enable the timing menu. FRAM is displayed.
3. Press the “+” or “–“ push-button to display HORZ.
4. Press SELECT to enable the horizontal timing menu. The current timing delay in
µs is displayed.
5. Use the “+” or “–“ push-button to set the required horizontal timing delay. Press
the “+“ and “–“ push-buttons simultaneously to set the timing to 0 µs if a valid
reference signal is connected (REF LED is on), or to 13 µs if no reference signal
is present (REF LED is off).
6. Press SELECT to store the new horizontal timing for the current format. HOR is
displayed.
7. Press ESC to return to TIMG.
8. To return to normal mode, press ESC
3.5 Ancillary Data Blanking Functions
3.5.1 HANC Blanking
Incoming horizontal ancillary data can be entirely blanked or can pass to the digital
video output. Within the HANC Blanking menu are two available options for HANC
blanking:
PASS: All incoming HANC data is allowed to pass through to the output.
BLNK: All incoming VANC data is blanked.
To change VANC blanking setting follow these steps:
1. Press SELECT to enter the menu. TIMG is displayed.
2. Press the “+“ push-button until BLNK is displayed.
3. Press SELECT; HANC is displayed.
4. Press SELECT to enable the HANC Blanking menu. The current HANC Blanking
setting is displayed.
5. Use the “+” or “–“ push-button to choose the desired HANC Blanking setting.
Press the “+“ and “–“ push-buttons simultaneously to set HANC Blanking to
PASS (default setting).
6. Press SELECT to store the new HANC Blanking setting. HANC is displayed.
7. Press ESC to return to BLNK.
8. To return to normal mode, press ESC.
3.5.2 VANC Blanking
Incoming vertical ancillary data can be entirely blanked, encoded, or user controlled
to allow a combination of blanked and encoded lines. Within the VANC Blanking
menu are three available options for VANC blanking:

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PASS: All incoming VANC lines are allowed to pass through to the output.
BLNK: All incoming VANC lines are blanked (lines 10 to 20 in NTSC, 6 to 22 in
PAL).
USER: This selection permits vertical blanking to be set on a line by line basis. The
line range is from 10 to 25 inclusive for 525-line operation and 6 to 25
inclusive for 625-line operation. Line selection can only be performed via the
iControl remote software.
To change VANC blanking setting follow these steps:
1. Press SELECT to enter the menu. TIMG is displayed.
2. Press the “+“ push-button until BLNK is displayed.
3. Press SELECT; HANC is displayed. Press the “+“ push-button until VANC is
displayed.
4. Press SELECT to enable the VANC Blanking menu. The current VANC Blanking
setting is displayed.
5. Use the “+” or “–“ push-button to choose the desired VANC Blanking setting.
Press the “+“ and “–“ push-buttons simultaneously to set VANC Blanking to
PASS (default setting).
6. Press SELECT to store the new VANC Blanking setting. VANC is displayed.
7. Press ESC to return to BLNK.
8. To return to normal mode, press ESC.
3.6 Freeze Functions
The FRS-111i has a manual freeze pushbutton situated on the front edge of the
module (see figure 3.1 Front Panel Interface) that allows a user to freeze (grab) a
video image.
An automatic freeze function is also available and is able to handle a live “hot switch”
on a pre-selected video input.
3.6.1 Automatic Freeze Mode
The FRS-111i can automatically freeze the output image to a predefined freeze
selection if it has detected an input signal loss or it has detected errors on the serial
digital 4:2:2 input signal. Either of these modes can be selected or disabled in the
FRZE-MODE menu. Refer to Table 3.1 for a description of each freeze mode.
To change the freeze mode follow these steps:
1. Press SELECT to enter the menu. TIMG is displayed.
2. Press the “ + “ push-button until FRZE is displayed.
3. Press SELECT; MODE is displayed.
4. Press SELECT to enable the Freeze Mode menu. The current Freeze Mode
selection is displayed.
5. Use the “+” or “–“ push-button to choose the desired Freeze Mode setting. Press
the “+“ and “–“ push-buttons simultaneously to set Freeze Mode to ERR (default
setting).
6. Press SELECT to store the new Freeze Mode setting. MODE is displayed.
7. Press ESC to return to FRZE.
8. To return to normal mode, press ESC.

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Table 3.1 Freeze modes
Freeze mode selection Freeze mode description
ERR (error) Execute a freeze if an error has been detected in the input
signal
LOSS (loss) Execute a freeze if there is a loss of input signal
OFF Automatic Freeze is disabled
Note: When a freeze condition occurs, the horizontal and vertical blanking
intervals (HANC and VANC) are blanked
3.6.2 Freeze Type
The Freeze Type menu selects the type of image freeze to be executed if it is
enabled by the Automatic Freeze Mode. Refer to Table 3.2 for a description of each
type of freeze.
To change the freeze type follow these steps:
1. Press SELECT to enter the menu. TIMG is displayed.
2. Press the “+“ push-button until FRZE is displayed.
3. Press SELECT; MODE is displayed. Press the “+“ push-button until TYPE is
displayed.
4. Press SELECT to enable the Freeze Type menu. The current Freeze Type
selection is displayed.
5. Use the “+” or “–“ push-button to choose the desired Freeze Type setting. Press
the “+“ and “–“ push-buttons simultaneously to set Freeze Type to FRM (default
setting).
6. Press SELECT to store the new Freeze Type setting. TYPE is displayed.
7. Press ESC to return to FRZE.
8. To return to normal mode, press ESC.
Table 3.2 Freeze types
Freeze type selection Freeze type description
FLD 1 (field 1)
FLD 2 (field 2)
Displays field 1 or field 2 on a manual freeze. For an
automatic freeze, it will display the last good field.
FRM (frame) Displays the current frame on a manual freeze. For an
automatic freeze, it will display the last good field (no freeze
on last good frame is required).
BLAK (black) Displays a black frame at the output
3.6.3 Input Video Freeze Detection
In addition to providing an automatic freeze on incoming signals with detected errors,
the FRS-111i has the ability to detect that the incoming video itself is frozen. An
alarm is raised once the frozen state has been detected for longer than a user-
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LED will illuminate and the display will show INFZ), on the rear-panel GPI output, and
on iControl.
This feature is very useful when the FRS-111i is processing video coming from a
circuit prone to failure, such as an MPEG satellite receiver. When most receivers
lose the satellite carrier, they freeze their output but do not send an alarm. A FRS-
111i with Input Video Freeze Detect enabled will identify the frozen video and raise
the alarm.
To select the detection period, or turn the feature off, perform the following steps:
1. Press SELECT to enter the menu. TIMG is displayed.
2. Press the “+“ push-button until INFZ is displayed.
3. Press SELECT to enable the Input Freeze menu. The current selection is
displayed (either OFF or a time interval in seconds).
4. Use the “+” or “–“ push-button to choose the desired delay. Press the “+“ and “–“
push-buttons simultaneously to set the status to 0FF (default setting).
5. Press SELECT to store the new status. INFZ is displayed.
6. To return to normal mode, press ESC.
3.7 Factory Reset
It may be necessary, at times, to reset all parameters for 525 or 625-line inputs to
their original values programmed during manufacturing. To perform a factory reset
follow these steps.
1. Press SELECT to enter the menu. TIMG is displayed.
2. Press the “+“ push-button until FACT is displayed.
3. Press SELECT to enable the Factory Rest menu. NO is displayed.
4. Press the “+“ push-button to display YES.
5. Press SELECT to reset all parameter values to factory values for the current
video format. After the reset is complete, the FRS-111i returns to FACT.
NOTE: USER parameters, set remotely with the iControl option, are not reset to their
default values after a factor reset
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3.8 Direct Access Controls
3.8.1 Freeze Pushbutton
The Freeze pushbutton activates a manual freeze, thus grabbing the video image
according to the Freeze Type selected in the menu. Refer to table 3.2 Freeze types
for a description of the resulting frozen image.
3.8.2 Test Pushbutton
The Test pushbutton selects the test signal generator at the output. Test patterns
available are: 75% color bars, 100% color bars and black. When the pushbutton is
pressed, the test pattern is switched to the output and the yellow LED located next to
it lights up. Pressing the Test pushbutton repeatedly will cycle through the 3 test
patterns and OFF. The selected pattern is indicated on the display when the LED is
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4 Specifications
DIGITAL INPUT
Signal: 4:2:2 SMPTE 259M-C (270 Mbps) with active loop-through
Cable Length: 250 m (850')
Return Loss: > 15 dB up to 270 MHz
REFERENCE INPUT
Ext. Ref.: SMPTE 170M / ITU 624-4 or 2 Vp-p/ 4 Vp-p Composite Sync
Return Loss: > 35 dB up to 5.75 MHz
DIGITAL OUTPUT
Signal (2): 4:2:2 SMPTE 259M-C (270 Mbps)
Return Loss: > 15 dB up to 270 MHz
Jitter (Wideband): < 0.2 UI (0.74ns) p-p
Delay Tracking: Miranda video-audio tracking signal
PROCESSING PERFORMANCE (DIGITAL)
Signal Path: 10 bits
Processing Delay: 13 µs in delay mode
2 lines (min) in frame sync mode
MISCELLANEOUS
Test Signal: 75% color bars, 100% color bars, black
Power 9 W