Phabrix SxTAG User manual

Copyright © PHABRIX Ltd 2014
PHSXT-200 3
SxTAG Operation Manual
Software Release 1.02
Manual Revision 3
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About this Manual
Notice
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errors, omissions or inaccuracies herein. This document is subject to change and revisions may
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Revision
This manual is a revision controlled document. Any changes to any page content will be
reflected in the overall revision status of the whole manual.
Revision Date Software Version Comment
1 28/02/2014 0.12.0024 First release of manual
2 15/07/2014 1.01.12275 Full product release
3 12/11/2014 1.02.12980 Power management
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Getting Started
Package Contents
The shipping box should contain the following:
1 black carrying bag containing:
PHABRIX SxTAG unit
Power Supply Unit
Mains lead
CD Manual
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.
Do not look directly into the fibre optic connections of cable as this may cause
permanent damage to the eye.
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.
SFP Cage
When the SFP cage is fitted, either an SFP or a bung must be fitted in the SFP
cage at all times to prevent the SxTAG overheating.
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.

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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
SFP Cage................................................................................................................iv
When Not In Use ....................................................................................................iv
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................iv
Disposal of Equipment ................................................................................................ v
Description
SxTAG Instrument 1–3
Overview..................................................................................................................... 1–3
Turning on and off the instrument ............................................................................... 1–3
Menu Operation ......................................................................................................... 1–4
Main Menu ............................................................................................................ 1–4
Instrument Status................................................................................................... 1–5
Using the Menus .................................................................................................... 1–5
Input / Output Selection ......................................................................................... 1–6
SxTAG Software Options ............................................................................................. 1–7
Overview ................................................................................................................ 1–7
SDI data stream analysis ....................................................................................... 1–7
Command scripts with print report ......................................................................... 1–8
Enhanced remote control........................................................................................ 1–8
2K-SDI Option ........................................................................................................ 1–10
Ancillary Data status.............................................................................................. 1–10
Dolby bit-stream Analyzer ...................................................................................... 1–10
Dolby bit-stream Generator.................................................................................... 1–11
AES Eye.................................................................................................................. 1–11

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Menu Reference
Generator Menu 2–3
Video Out (Generator Option) ..................................................................................... 2–3
Output ................................................................................................................... 2–3
Standard ................................................................................................................ 2–3
Colour Format ........................................................................................................ 2–4
EDH........................................................................................................................ 2–4
Errors ..................................................................................................................... 2–4
SMPTE 352............................................................................................................ 2–4
Pattern ................................................................................................................... 2–5
Ident ...................................................................................................................... 2–7
Sx 2K-SDI Option ................................................................................................... 2–8
Genlock Menu............................................................................................................. 2–9
Source.................................................................................................................... 2–9
Reference Out ........................................................................................................ 2–9
Delay ..................................................................................................................... 2–9
Audio Group Menu...................................................................................................... 2–10
Group n.................................................................................................................. 2–10
Master ................................................................................................................... 2–10
Analog o/p.............................................................................................................. 2–10
AES o/p .................................................................................................................. 2–10
Dolby (Dolby Generator Option).................................................................................. 2–11
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2–11
Dolby E .................................................................................................................. 2–11
Dolby Digital .......................................................................................................... 2–11
Dolby Digital Plus................................................................................................... 2–12
Dolby E Synchronisation - Generator Reference ..................................................... 2–12
Editing Program Information .................................................................................. 2–12
Program Meta Data Editing ................................................................................... 2–13
Default Program Meta Data................................................................................... 2–15
Embedding Dolby on SDI Stream............................................................................ 2–15
Embedding Dolby Signals on AES Stream............................................................... 2–15
Analyzer Menu 2–17
Overview..................................................................................................................... 2–17
Picture ........................................................................................................................ 2–18
Analyzer Source Selection ...................................................................................... 2–18
Sample, Line and Field Selection ............................................................................ 2–18
Aspect Ratio........................................................................................................... 2–18
Zoom ...................................................................................................................... 2–19
Active Picture ......................................................................................................... 2–19
Cursor .................................................................................................................... 2–19
Composite Input Termination .................................................................................. 2–19
Blue ....................................................................................................................... 2–19

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Waveform Monitor ...................................................................................................... 2–20
Analyzer Source Selection ...................................................................................... 2–20
Sample, Line and Field Selection ............................................................................ 2–20
Waveform Type ...................................................................................................... 2–21
Magnification ......................................................................................................... 2–21
Cursors................................................................................................................... 2–21
Setup Button Dialogue ........................................................................................... 2–22
External Reference ................................................................................................. 2–22
Vectorscope................................................................................................................. 2–23
Analyzer Source Selection ...................................................................................... 2–23
Sample, Line and Field Selection ............................................................................ 2–23
Magnification ......................................................................................................... 2–24
Graticule ................................................................................................................ 2–24
Setup Button Dialogue ........................................................................................... 2–24
Composite Subcarrier Phase Alignment.................................................................. 2–24
Signal Data ................................................................................................................. 2–25
Analyzer Source Selection ...................................................................................... 2–25
Type ....................................................................................................................... 2–25
Signal Information Menu 2–27
Overview..................................................................................................................... 2–27
Video Status................................................................................................................ 2–27
EDH/CRC ERRORS.................................................................................................. 2–27
EDH DATA .............................................................................................................. 2–27
Cable Length .......................................................................................................... 2–28
Active Picture CRC.................................................................................................. 2–28
MISC Status ................................................................................................................ 2–29
Payload ID – SMPTE 352 ...................................................................................... 2–29
Video Format ......................................................................................................... 2–29
Video Timing ............................................................................................................... 2–30
ANC Status (ANC Option) ........................................................................................... 2–31
ANC Inspector (SDI Data Option) ................................................................................ 2–32
ANC Inspector Setup .............................................................................................. 2–33
Error Triggers ......................................................................................................... 2–33
SFP Info ...................................................................................................................... 2–34
Audio Menu 2–35
Meters ........................................................................................................................ 2–35
Audio Status ............................................................................................................... 2–36
Dolby Status (Dolby Analyzer Option) ......................................................................... 2–37
Overview ................................................................................................................ 2–37
Dolby E .................................................................................................................. 2–37
Dolby Digital .......................................................................................................... 2–37
Dolby Digital Plus................................................................................................... 2–38
Analyser Reference ................................................................................................ 2–38
Source selection ..................................................................................................... 2–38
Dolby E Framing Values ......................................................................................... 2–38
Dolby E Programme configuration.......................................................................... 2–39
Dolby Digital Programme configuration ................................................................. 2–40
Dolby Digital Plus Programme configuration .......................................................... 2–40
Programme Metadata............................................................................................ 2–41
Peak Metering........................................................................................................ 2–42
AES Eye (CVBS In) Option ........................................................................................... 2–43

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System Menu 2–45
Memories.................................................................................................................... 2–45
Saving Memories ................................................................................................... 2–45
Recalling Memories................................................................................................ 2–45
Renaming Memories .............................................................................................. 2–45
Adding Additional Memories .................................................................................. 2–46
Clearing Memories ................................................................................................. 2–46
Exporting Memories............................................................................................... 2–46
Disk Space ............................................................................................................. 2–46
Command Scripts........................................................................................................ 2–47
Steps, Actions and Parameters............................................................................... 2–47
Creating Command Scripts..................................................................................... 2–48
Editing Command Scripts ....................................................................................... 2–48
Running a Script..................................................................................................... 2–49
Network ...................................................................................................................... 2–50
Remote Control of Sx Instrument (Cost Option) ...................................................... 2–50
Misc............................................................................................................................ 2–51
Changing The Date/Time ........................................................................................ 2–51
Changing the Date Format: .................................................................................... 2–51
Setting LCD Brightness........................................................................................... 2–51
Setting Screen Saver Mode .................................................................................... 2–51
Setting User Language ........................................................................................... 2–51
Changing Options Security Code ............................................................................ 2–51
Utils ............................................................................................................................ 2–52
Dealer Features...................................................................................................... 2–52
Hardware Status .................................................................................................... 2–52
System Temperature............................................................................................... 2–52
Voltages ................................................................................................................. 2–52
Engineer...................................................................................................................... 2–53
Clear Memories...................................................................................................... 2–53
Default Settings...................................................................................................... 2–53
SDI In - SFP Out ..................................................................................................... 2–53
Set User Login........................................................................................................ 2–53
Adding/Deleting Users............................................................................................ 2–54
Editing The Prompt Text ......................................................................................... 2–54
Software Upgrade .................................................................................................. 2–55
CVBS Out Gain ....................................................................................................... 2–55
CVBS Inputs ........................................................................................................... 2–55
Audio Calibration ................................................................................................... 2–55
Logging Menu 2–57
Overview..................................................................................................................... 2–57
Event Log.................................................................................................................... 2–57
Log Setup.................................................................................................................... 2–58
Audio Thresholds.................................................................................................... 2–58
Video Status........................................................................................................... 2–58
AES Status ............................................................................................................. 2–59
Dolby Status (Requires Dolby Analysis Option) ...................................................... 2–59
Logging .................................................................................................................. 2–59
Log Time Limit........................................................................................................ 2–59
Log ANC Status........................................................................................................... 2–60
Speaker Menu 2–61
Overview..................................................................................................................... 2–61