Phabrix RX1000 User manual

Copyright © PHABRIX Ltd 2014
PHRX1000-201 2
Rx 1000/500 Operation Manual
Software Release 0.09.0024
Manual Revision 2
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2 29/04/2014 0.09.0024 Dolby Decoder & High res Waveforms
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Getting Started
Package Contents
The shipping box should contain the following
PHABRIX Rx unit
Power Supply Unit
Mains lead
CD Manual
Allen Key
The shipping box will also contain this Manual on a CD, note that the Web Site always contains
the latest version of the manual. The version of software that this manual supports is on the
front page.
General Safety
Avoiding Personal Injury
This instrument is designed for use by qualified personnel only.
No user serviceable parts are provided. Units should be returned to your local
PHABRIX agent for servicing.
The Operator should NOT remove the case from the unit.
Do not spill any liquid onto the unit or its power adaptor.
Power Supply
Make sure that the unit is connected to the correct power supply voltage. A power supply
adaptor is supplied with the unit which may be connected to any AC power supply between
100 and 240VAC at 50-60Hz. Only the supplied power adaptor should be used with the
unit. Do not use a damaged AC cable with the unit as it may cause a shock or fire hazard.
Replacement AC cables are available from your local PHABRIX agent.

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Installation Environment
Operating Temperature
The unit should only be operated between 0 and 40 °Centigrade. If the unit is
operated at a higher temperature there is a possibility of a fire hazard. If the
temperature is changed rapidly from a cold environment to a hot environment,
moisture can be created internally which can cause malfunction or damage the
unit. Allow the unit to sit for 30 minutes without power applied to reduce any
possibility of condensation. If the temperature rises above 60°Centigrade a
warning dialog will be given. If the temperature rises above 65°Centigrade the
unit will be turned OFF. Under both conditions, an event will be added to the
event log to show what happened.
Input/Output Terminals
Do not connect the input or output BNC connectors to external power as this can damage the
internal circuitry and cause the unit to work incorrectly.
The BNC connectors fitted on this unit are 75Ω type which are not compatible with 50Ω plugs.
The use of 50Ω plugs will permanently damage the connectors on the unit. The
use of 50Ω plugs is considered to be misuse of the equipment and will therefore
invalidate the unit’s warranty.
When Not In Use
Disconnect the unit from the power supply and AC power source when not in use.
Maintenance
Wipe the case, and knobs gently with a soft cloth, lightly dampened with a neutral cleaning
agent. A screen cleaning cloth may be used to clean the LCD. Do not apply force to the LCD
when cleaning or it may be damaged.
Remove the power supply from the unit and turn OFF before cleaning. Do not
allow any water or other liquid to enter the unit while cleaning.
RoHS Compliance
PHABRIX products are designed and manufactured using only RoHS compliant components
and materials. Therefore based on information provided by our suppliers, PHABRIX certifies
that ALL products that it manufactures are “RoHS-5” compliant and that they do not exceed
the designated levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated
biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants (PBDE) legislated under
the provisions of the “European Parliament and Council Directive” on the “Restriction of the
Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (2011/65/EC)” and
associated regulations collective known as the “RoHS Regulations”.
Disposal of Equipment
This product is subject to the European WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) directive and should be disposed of according to the
regulations of each country.

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Getting Started iii
Package Contents........................................................................................................iii
General Safety.............................................................................................................iii
Avoiding Personal Injury.........................................................................................iii
Power Supply .........................................................................................................iii
Installation Environment .............................................................................................iv
Operating Temperature ..........................................................................................iv
Input/Output Terminals...........................................................................................iv
When Not In Use ....................................................................................................iv
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................iv
RoHS Compliance........................................................................................................iv
Disposal of Equipment ................................................................................................iv
Description
Rx Platform 1–3
Overview..................................................................................................................... 1–3
Rx 1000 Rasteriser..................................................................................................... 1–4
Description............................................................................................................. 1–4
Front Panel............................................................................................................. 1–4
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................. 1–4
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 1–4
Rx 500 Rasteriser....................................................................................................... 1–5
Description............................................................................................................. 1–5
Front Panel............................................................................................................. 1–5
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................. 1–5
Specifications ......................................................................................................... 1–5
Rx Modules................................................................................................................. 1–6
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1–6
CPU Module........................................................................................................... 1–6
Single Analyzer, Dual Input..................................................................................... 1–7
Single Analyzer, Dual Input, Physical Layer Measurement ..................................... 1–7
Single Analyzer, Single Generator ........................................................................... 1–7
AES Digital Audio Input / Output ............................................................................ 1–8
Single Analyzer, Single Generator, Physical Layer Measurement ............................ 1–8
Dual Output Generator Module.............................................................................. 1–8
Rx Software Options ................................................................................................... 1–9
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1–9
3G-SDI and advanced formats upgrade for Rx chassis........................................... 1–9
HD/SD-SDI Data Analyzer and Ancillary Packet analyzer ....................................... 1–9
Dolby analysis ....................................................................................................... 1–10
Dual analyzer for SDI input modules ...................................................................... 1–10
Advanced physical layer analysis........................................................................... 1–10
Enhanced remote control........................................................................................ 1–11
SDI-2K Formats...................................................................................................... 1–11
4 Channel Loudness ............................................................................................... 1–12
4 Channel Closed Caption....................................................................................... 1–12

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Front Panel
Front Panel Control 2–3
Turning on and off the instrument ............................................................................... 2–3
Navigation .................................................................................................................. 2–3
Preset Menu ............................................................................................................... 2–3
Inputs Menu................................................................................................................ 2–4
DHCP Mode Menu...................................................................................................... 2–4
Network Name............................................................................................................ 2–4
IP Address Menu......................................................................................................... 2–5
Gateway Menu ............................................................................................................ 2–5
Sub Net Mask Menu ................................................................................................... 2–6
DNS Server Menu ....................................................................................................... 2–6
GEN Type Menu .......................................................................................................... 2–6
GEN Lines Menu ......................................................................................................... 2–6
GEN Rate Menu .......................................................................................................... 2–6
GEN Pattern Menu...................................................................................................... 2–7
HDMI Output Menu.................................................................................................... 2–7
HDMI Rate Menu........................................................................................................ 2–7
Brightness Menu......................................................................................................... 2–7
Screensaver Menu....................................................................................................... 2–7
Software Version Menu ............................................................................................... 2–7
Remote Control Menu................................................................................................. 2–7
Monitor Output
Overview 3–3
HDMI Output.............................................................................................................. 3–3
Display Area................................................................................................................ 3–3
Locking Reference VITC and LTC .................................................................................. 3–4
Instrument Panel Re-sizing .......................................................................................... 3–4
Managing the Monitor Output .................................................................................... 3–5
Closing Open Panels (Windows).............................................................................. 3–5
Working with Multiple Analyzers ............................................................................ 3–5
Working with Multiple Generators .......................................................................... 3–6
Saving Monitor Display Layouts............................................................................. 3–6
Contextual Menus .................................................................................................. 3–6
Generator Panels 3–7
Overview..................................................................................................................... 3–7
Generator Video.......................................................................................................... 3–8
Output On.............................................................................................................. 3–8
Standard ................................................................................................................ 3–8
Colour Format ........................................................................................................ 3–8
Pattern................................................................................................................... 3–9
EDH........................................................................................................................ 3–13
Errors..................................................................................................................... 3–13
SMPTE 352............................................................................................................ 3–13
Ident ...................................................................................................................... 3–13
Generator Reference ................................................................................................... 3–14
Source.................................................................................................................... 3–14
Delay ..................................................................................................................... 3–14

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Generator Output Audio Menu.................................................................................... 3–15
Group n.................................................................................................................. 3–15
Source.................................................................................................................... 3–15
Inv.......................................................................................................................... 3–15
Link ........................................................................................................................ 3–15
Master ................................................................................................................... 3–15
4AES Module ......................................................................................................... 3–16
Analyzer Panels 3–17
Overview..................................................................................................................... 3–17
Picture ........................................................................................................................ 3–18
Timecode Display................................................................................................... 3–18
Safe Area Generator............................................................................................... 3–19
Sample, Line and Field Selection ............................................................................ 3–19
Cursors and Zoom .................................................................................................. 3–19
Closed Caption / Subtitle Display............................................................................ 3–20
Gamut Error Indication........................................................................................... 3–21
Native Resolution Picture Display .......................................................................... 3–21
Data View / Signal Data............................................................................................... 3–22
Type ....................................................................................................................... 3–22
Waveform Monitor ...................................................................................................... 3–23
Waveform Type ...................................................................................................... 3–23
Waveform Scale ..................................................................................................... 3–23
Cursors................................................................................................................... 3–24
All, Line and Sample............................................................................................... 3–25
Setup Button Dialogue ........................................................................................... 3–25
Vectorscope................................................................................................................. 3–26
Eye.............................................................................................................................. 3–27
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3–27
Causes of Jitter ...................................................................................................... 3–27
Eye Display ............................................................................................................ 3–28
Jitter Filters............................................................................................................ 3–29
Jitter Meter Ranges ............................................................................................... 3–29
Advanced Jitter Analysis (Option)........................................................................... 3–30
Jitter ........................................................................................................................... 3–31
SDI Errors ................................................................................................................... 3–32
EDH/CRC ERRORS.................................................................................................. 3–32
EDH DATA .............................................................................................................. 3–32
Cable Length .......................................................................................................... 3–33
Active Picture CRC.................................................................................................. 3–33
Input Status ................................................................................................................ 3–34
Payload ID – SMPTE 352 ...................................................................................... 3–34
Video Format ......................................................................................................... 3–34
Video Timing ............................................................................................................... 3–35
ANC Status (SDI Analysis Option) ............................................................................... 3–36
ANC Inspector (SDI Analysis Option)........................................................................... 3–39
ANC Inspector Setup .............................................................................................. 3–40
Error Triggers ......................................................................................................... 3–40
Audio Meters .............................................................................................................. 3–41
Audio Phase Meters ............................................................................................... 3–41
Meter Setup ........................................................................................................... 3–42
4AES Module ......................................................................................................... 3–42
Dolby Metadata Analysis....................................................................................... 3–42
Dolby Decoder module........................................................................................... 3–42

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SDI Audio Status......................................................................................................... 3–43
Lissajous ..................................................................................................................... 3–43
Loudness Meters......................................................................................................... 3–44
Mode ..................................................................................................................... 3–44
Input and Source.................................................................................................... 3–44
Setup ..................................................................................................................... 3–45
Loudness Logging................................................................................................... 3–45
Confidence Check ................................................................................................... 3–46
Dolby Meta-data (Dolby Analyzer Option) ................................................................... 3–47
Overview ................................................................................................................ 3–47
Dolby E .................................................................................................................. 3–47
Dolby Digital .......................................................................................................... 3–47
Dolby Digital Plus................................................................................................... 3–48
Analyser Reference ................................................................................................ 3–48
Source selection ..................................................................................................... 3–49
Dolby Framing Values ............................................................................................ 3–49
Dolby E Programme configuration.......................................................................... 3–49
Dolby Digital Programme configuration ................................................................. 3–50
Dolby Digital Plus Programme configuration.......................................................... 3–50
Programme Metadata............................................................................................ 3–50
Peak Metering........................................................................................................ 3–52
System Panels 3–53
Overview..................................................................................................................... 3–53
Network ...................................................................................................................... 3–54
Network Setup ....................................................................................................... 3–54
Remote Control of Rx Instrument (Cost Option) ...................................................... 3–55
Engineer...................................................................................................................... 3–56
Clear Memories...................................................................................................... 3–56
Default Settings...................................................................................................... 3–56
Software Upgrade .................................................................................................. 3–56
HDMI/CPU SDI Setup / HDMI/SDI Output................................................................... 3–58
HDMI Output ......................................................................................................... 3–58
CPU SDI Output ..................................................................................................... 3–58
Using SDI output as Test Pattern Generator ........................................................... 3–59
Using HDMI over SDI ............................................................................................. 3–59
External Locking Reference .................................................................................... 3–59
System Info ................................................................................................................. 3–60
Setting User Language ........................................................................................... 3–60
Changing Options Security Code ............................................................................ 3–60
Software Upgrade .................................................................................................. 3–60
Board Status............................................................................................................... 3–62
Board (Module) ...................................................................................................... 3–62
Hardware Status .................................................................................................... 3–62
System Temperature............................................................................................... 3–62
Voltages ................................................................................................................. 3–62
SFP ........................................................................................................................ 3–62
Date/Time Setup ......................................................................................................... 3–63
Changing The Date/Time ........................................................................................ 3–63
Changing the Date Format: .................................................................................... 3–63
Audio Monitoring Setup .............................................................................................. 3–64
Speaker / Headphone............................................................................................. 3–64
Rear Panel Audio ................................................................................................... 3–64
Time Code Setup......................................................................................................... 3–65
Default Window Size.................................................................................................... 3–65

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Logging Panels 3–67
Overview..................................................................................................................... 3–67
Event Log.................................................................................................................... 3–67
Log Setup.................................................................................................................... 3–68
Audio Thresholds.................................................................................................... 3–68
Video Status........................................................................................................... 3–68
AES Status ............................................................................................................. 3–69
Dolby E Status (Requires Dolby E Analysis Option) ................................................ 3–69
Logging .................................................................................................................. 3–69
Log Time Limit........................................................................................................ 3–69
Eye Log Setup / Log Eye Jitter..................................................................................... 3–70
Jitter Thresholds .................................................................................................... 3–70
Eye Timings............................................................................................................ 3–70
Eye Amplitude........................................................................................................ 3–70
Log ANC Status........................................................................................................... 3–71
Preset Memories 3–73
Overview..................................................................................................................... 3–73
Defining Preset Content .............................................................................................. 3–73
Generator Section .................................................................................................. 3–73
Analyser Section .................................................................................................... 3–74
Misc Section........................................................................................................... 3–74
Saving Presets ............................................................................................................ 3–74
Recalling Presets......................................................................................................... 3–74
Renaming Presets ....................................................................................................... 3–75
Adding Additional Presets........................................................................................... 3–75
Clearing Presets.......................................................................................................... 3–75
Exporting Presets ....................................................................................................... 3–75
Disk Space Considerations .......................................................................................... 3–75
System Reference 3–77
Overview..................................................................................................................... 3–77
Free Run ..................................................................................................................... 3–78
External Reference...................................................................................................... 3–78
SDI / FIB ..................................................................................................................... 3–78
Admin Menus 3–79
USB Disk Connected Window ...................................................................................... 3–79

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Browser Control
Browser Control 4–3
Overview..................................................................................................................... 4–3
HDMI Link .................................................................................................................. 4–3
Event Log Link ............................................................................................................ 4–3
Status Link.................................................................................................................. 4–4
Screen Dumps Link ..................................................................................................... 4–4
Glossary
Glossary of Terms A–3
Specification
Rx Platform B–3
Overview.....................................................................................................................B–3
Rx1000 Rasteriser B–5
Description .................................................................................................................B–5
Environmental Requirements ......................................................................................B–5
Dimensions .................................................................................................................B–6
Front Panel Dimensions..........................................................................................B–6
Top Panel Dimensions.............................................................................................B–6
Side Panel Dimensions ...........................................................................................B–6
Front Panel .................................................................................................................B–7
Front Panel Display ................................................................................................B–7
Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................B–7
Power Connection...................................................................................................B–7
External Locking Reference ....................................................................................B–7
AES Input ...............................................................................................................B–8
SDI Out ..................................................................................................................B–8
HDMI .....................................................................................................................B–8
Local Control..........................................................................................................B–8
Networking.............................................................................................................B–8
GPIO ......................................................................................................................B–9
Rx500 Rasteriser B–11
Description .................................................................................................................B–11
Environmental Requirements ......................................................................................B–11
Dimensions .................................................................................................................B–12
Front Panel Dimensions..........................................................................................B–12
Top Panel Dimensions.............................................................................................B–12
Side Panel Dimensions ...........................................................................................B–12
Front Panel .................................................................................................................B–13
Front Panel Display ................................................................................................B–13