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TECHNICAL MANUAL
HDFS-550/551/552
High Definition Frame Synchronizers
Publication: 81-9059-0606-0, Rev. A
April, 2007

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 HDFS-55X Cards..................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Frame....................................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.3 Control Panels ........................................................................................................................ 1-4
Chapter 2 Installing Cards in a Frame............................................................. 2-1
2.1 Installing cards in the FRM-504 IntegrityTM System Frame................................................ 2-1
2.2 Installing cards in the FRM-501 IntegrityTM System Frame................................................ 2-2
Chapter 3 Connecting a Card to External Systems.......................................... 3-1
3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 HDFS-55X Card’s Inputs/Outputs ......................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Input and Output Connectors ............................................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Input and Output Formats ..................................................................................................... 3-3
Input Formats Supported by HDFS-55X Cards ........................................................................................3-3
Output Formats Supported by HDFS-55X Cards......................................................................................3-3
Chapter 4 Configuring a Card’s Video Settings............................................... 4-1
4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 RCP-502 Compact Remote Control Panel (Video) .............................................................. 4-1
Status & Alarms ........................................................................................................................................4-3
Input (Input Configuration).......................................................................................................................4-4
Output (Output Configuration)..................................................................................................................4-5
Proc Controls ............................................................................................................................................4-7
Color Corrector.........................................................................................................................................4-8
Vid Processing...........................................................................................................................................4-9
User Reset .................................................................................................................................................4-9
Change Mode ............................................................................................................................................4-9
Card Info .................................................................................................................................................4-10
4.3 RCP-503 Remote Control Panel (Video)............................................................................. 4-11
Status & Alarms ......................................................................................................................................4-12
Input Cfg (Input Configuration) ..............................................................................................................4-13
Card Info .................................................................................................................................................4-13
Reset Procs (Reset the Proc-Amp) ..........................................................................................................4-14
VidProcess (Video Processing) ...............................................................................................................4-15
Output Cfg (Output Configuration).........................................................................................................4-16
Card Reset (Reset to Factory Defaults)...................................................................................................4-17
Freeze......................................................................................................................................................4-17
Chapter 5 Configuring a Card’s Audio Settings .............................................. 5-1
5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2 RCP-502 Compact Remote Control Panel (Audio).............................................................. 5-1
Configuring Audio Settings on HDFS-550 Card.......................................................................................5-1
Configuring Audio Settings on HDFS-551 and HDFS-552 Cards............................................................5-2
5.3 RCP-503 Remote Control Panel (Audio) .............................................................................. 5-6
Configuring Audio Settings on HDFS-550 Card.......................................................................................5-6
Configuring Audio Settings on HDFS-551 and HDFS-552 Cards............................................................5-7
Phase.........................................................................................................................................................5-7
Mute...........................................................................................................................................................5-7
Bank Gain..................................................................................................................................................5-8
Cfg (Configuration)...................................................................................................................................5-9

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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting................................................................................ 6-1
6.1 Network Communication Errors ........................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Recommended Network Configuration................................................................................ 6-1
6.3 When Things Do Not Work .................................................................................................... 6-2
No frames or cards found..........................................................................................................................6-2
Selecting Ethernet cables ..........................................................................................................................6-3
Appendix A SNMP Error Reporting .................................................................A-1
Appendix B Installing Jumpers on HDFS-55X Cards .....................................B-1

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List of Figures
Figure 1: HDFS-550/551/552 High Definition Frame Synchronizer Cards.............................................. 1-2
Figure 2: HDFS-552 High Definition Frame Synchronizer Card.............................................................. 1-3
Figure 3: FRM-504 (4RU) High Density System Frame .......................................................................... 1-4
Figure 4: RCP-502 Compact Remote Control Panel................................................................................. 1-4
Figure 5: RCP-503 Remote Control Panel ................................................................................................ 1-4
Figure 6: FRM-504 Integrity System Frame ............................................................................................. 2-1
Figure 7: FRM-501 Integrity System Frame ............................................................................................. 2-2
Figure 8: HDFS-55X Input and Output Connectors..................................................................................3-2
Figure 9: RCP-502 Compact Remote Control Panel................................................................................. 4-1
Figure 10: RCP-503 Express Remote Control Panel............................................................................... 4-11
Figure 11: RCP-502 Compact Remote Control Panel............................................................................... 5-1
Figure 12: RCP-503 Express Remote Control Panel.................................................................................5-6
Figure 13: Integrity System Flow Diagram............................................................................................... 6-1
Figure 14: Jumpers on a Typical HDFS-55X Card ...................................................................................B-1
Figure 15: User-Selected Jumper Settings.................................................................................................B-1

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Important Safeguards and Regulatory Notices
Information on the following pages provides important safety guidelines for both Operator and Service
Personnel. Specific warnings and cautions will be found throughout the manual where they apply, but may
not appear here. Please read and follow the important safety information, noting especially those instructions
related to risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons.
Danger
•Electrical potential is still applied to some internal components even when power switch/breaker is in
the off position. To prevent electrical shock when working on this equipment, disconnect the AC line
cord source before working on any internal components.
•Residual voltage may be present immediately after unplugging the system due to slow discharge of
large power supply capacitors. Wait 30 seconds to allow capacitors to discharge before working on
the system.
Warnings
•Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or enclosure are for use by
qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing
other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
•Heed all warnings in the unit and in the operating instructions.
•Do not use this equipment in or near water.
•Disconnect AC power before installing any options unless explicitly told to do so in this manual.
•This equipment is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electric
shock, connect the power cord to the equipment and plug it into a properly grounded receptacle
before connecting the equipment inputs and outputs. Receptacle grounding conductor must be
connected to earth ground at the service equipment.
•Dangerous voltages exist at several points within this equipment. To avoid personal injury, refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
•During installation, do not use the door handles or front panels to lift the equipment as they may open
abruptly and injure you.
•To avoid fire hazard, use only components on the specified type, voltage and current rating as
referenced in the appropriate parts list. Always refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
•To avoid explosion, do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere unless it has been
specifically certified for such operation.
•Have qualified personnel perform safety checks after any completed service.
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, ensure that the two power supply cords (if so equipped) are each
plugged into a separate branch circuit.
•If equipped with a redundant power supply, this unit has two power cords. To reduce the risk of
electric shock disconnect both power supply cords before servicing.

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Cautions
•This equipment contains static sensitive components. Use anti-static grounding equipment whenever
handling or servicing modules and components. When circuit modules are removed from the frame,
place them on a flat static-controlled surface. Failure to follow this precaution can result in
component damage due to electrostatic discharge.
•To prevent damage to equipment when replacing fuses, locate and correct the trouble that caused the
fuse to blow before applying power.
•Verify that all power supply LEDs are off before removing the power supply or servicing equipment.
•Use only specified replacement parts.
•Follow static precautions at all times when handling this equipment.
•Leave the back of the frame clear for air exhaust cooling and to allow room for cabling. Slots and
openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not block them.
•The front door is part of the fire enclosure and should be kept closed during normal operation.
•To prevent damage to this equipment read the instructions in this manual for proper input voltage
range.
•Circuit boards in this equipment are populated with surface mount and FPGA components. Special
tools and techniques are required to safely and effectively troubleshoot and repair modules that use
SMT or FPGA components. For this reason, service and repair of Fortel DTV products incorporating
surface mount technology are supported only on a module exchange basis. Customers should not
attempt to troubleshoot or repair modules that contain SMT components. Fortel DTV assumes no
liability for damage caused by unauthorized repairs. This applies to both in-warranty and out-of-
warranty products.
Power Cord Notices
North American Power Supply Cords
This equipment is supplied with a molded grounding plug (NEMA 5-15P) at one end and a molded
grounding receptacle (IEC 320-C13) at the other end. Conductors are color coded: white (neutral), black
(line) and green or green/yellow (ground).
International Power Supply Cords
This equipment is supplied with a molded grounding receptacle (IEC 320-C13) at one end and a molded
grounding plug (EU1-16P) at the other end. Conductors are CEE color coded: light blue (neutral), brown
(line) and green/yellow (ground). Other IEC 320-C13 type power supply cords can be used if they
comply with the safety regulations of the country in which they are to be installed.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 HDFS-55X Cards
Fortel DTV’s HDFS-55X High Definition (HD) frame synchronizer cards are designed to support both
HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) and SD-SDI video formats. It accepts an HD SMPTE 292M or 259M input to a
local reference tri-level or composite sync signal input. When locked to a local reference, it provides an
infinite phasing adjustment window. A video proc-amp provides signal-level adjustments in the component
domain (Y, Cb, Cr, Black).
The DAS-441 Audio Synchronizer option provides control of embedded audio with gain, mixing, shuffling,
and delay adjustment. This decoder generates a cleaner, more accurate HD signal by eliminating quantizing
errors and unwanted comb artifacts.
Its Perfect-Palette™ Legalizer fixes gamma errors better by first analyzing what color it was supposed to be
and then correctly adapting each pixel to a legal value without causing a hue shift while minimizing clipping
effects. There are independent settings for RGB, Luminance and Composite thresholds.
The following are key features of HDFS-55X cards:
•Any input standard with auto detection (2X1 switch).
•Second input can be used as AES input for HDFS-552 card.
•Output HD-SDI in SMPTE 292M.
•Separate monitoring SDI down-converted output.
•NTSC/PAL output timed to reference (jumper to AES).
•Synchronizer and Legalizer standard.
•Optional color corrector with eight memory settings.
•Four-group de-embed, synchronization and all audio processing including shuffle, phase reversal,
summing, soft clip, ALC, Dolby-E, synchronization and embed.
•Works with DAS-441 for parallel audio synchronization (analog or AES) with or without de-embed
and embed.

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HDFS-550/551/552 Cards: Individual Features
Feature HDFS-550 HDFS-551 HDFS-552
Synchronizer/Legalizer 999
Color Corrector (optional) 999
Embedded Audio 99
AES I/O 9
DAS-441 999
Analog Video Out 99
Figure 1: HDFS-550/551/552 High Definition Frame Synchronizer Cards

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Figure 2: HDFS-552 High Definition Frame Synchronizer Card
Note: See Appendix B for information on installing jumpers on an HDFS-55X card.

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1.2 Frame
An HDFS-550/551/552 High Definition Frame Synchronizer card can be mounted in either a FRM-504 high-
density frame (4RU) or a FRM-501 frame (1RU). Although a FRM-504 frame can hold up to 18 cards, it is
recommended that no more than 16 cards be inserted in the frame. The FRM-504 frame is especially useful
when many cards are needed in a single location using a minimal amount of space. For the FRM-501, it is
recommended that no more than two cards be inserted in this frame.
Figure 3: FRM-504 (4RU) High Density System Frame
1.3 Control Panels
FRM-504 and FRM-501 frames require the use of a remote control panel for operating the cards. The control
panels compatible with these frames are the RCP-502 and RCP-503.
Figure 4: RCP-502 Compact Remote Control Panel
Figure 5: RCP-503 Remote Control Panel
One of these remote control panels can be used to control cards in other frames by changing a selection on
the front panel. One control panel can access up to 299 separate Fortel DTV cards. The control panel can be
placed anywhere in the facility to control cards in multiple frames over a local area network (LAN). Control
panels are connected to frames using LAN hardware:
•Category-5 patch cables
•100-base-T Ethernet switch
Although the hardware may be the same type you use for other LAN components in your facility, Fortel
DTV recommends you isolate their hardware on a separate LAN. This is important because other LAN
traffic overhead is unpredictable and could task available bandwidth at a time when communications to the
synchronizers is critical.
For more detailed information on the RCP-502 and RCP-503 Control Panels, see Fortel
DTV’s RCP-502 Compact Remote Control Panel User Manual, January 2005; and
RCP-503 Remote Control Panel User Manual, Revision No. 1.01, June 2004.

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Chapter 2 Installing Cards in a Frame
2.1 Installing cards in the FRM-504 IntegrityTM System Frame
The FRM-504 Integrity System Frame can hold a maximum of 18 cards, but it is recommended that no more
than 16 cards be inserted in the frame.
1. Carefully load cards through the rear of the frame.
•Card slot number 1 is nearest to the power supply side.
•Card slot number 18 is farthest from the power supplies.
2. Card guides at the top and bottom of each slot are used to align the card with the mating connector
on the mid-plane card as the card is inserted fully into the frame.
3. After cards are gently seated into the mating connector, secure them to the top and bottom rail of the
frame using the two captive screws attached to each card.
Figure 6: FRM-504 Integrity System Frame

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2.2 Installing cards in the FRM-501 IntegrityTM System Frame
The FRM-501 Integrity System Frame can hold a maximum of four cards, but it is recommended that no
more than two cards be inserted in the frame.
1. Carefully load cards through the rear of the frame (see diagram below for slot numbers for placing
the card in the frame).
2. Card guides at the sides of each slot are used to align the card with the mating connector on the mid-
plane card as the card is inserted fully into the frame.
3. After the card is seated into the mating connector, secure the card using the two captive screws.
Figure 7: FRM-501 Integrity System Frame

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Chapter 3 Connecting a Card to External
Systems
3.1 Introduction
This chapter presents details on the following for each HDFS-55X card:
•Number of inputs and outputs on each card.
•Graphic showing the connectors on the card, along with a description of what is attached to each
connector.
•Supported input and output formats.
3.2 HDFS-55X Card’s Inputs/Outputs
The following table provides a brief description of each of the three HDFS-55X cards, as well as a list of
each card’s input and output connectors.
Card Description Inputs/Outputs
HDFS-550 High Definition Frame
Synchronizer Card with outputs:
•SDI
•PAL
•2 HD/SDI Inputs
•2 HD Outputs
•3 SDI Outputs
•Genlock
HDFS-551 High Definition Frame
Synchronizer Card with outputs:
•SDI
•NTSC
•PAL
•2 HD/SDI Inputs
•2 HD Outputs
•2 SD Outputs + 2 Selectable SD or NTSC
•16 Channels of Internal Audio and
Synchronization, ALC
•Genlock
HDFS-552 High Definition Frame
Synchronizer Card with outputs:
•SDI
•NTSC
•PAL
•AES
•2 HD/SDI Inputs or 1 HD/SDI + 1 AES
Input.
•2 HD Outputs
•2 SDI Outputs + 2 Selectable
SD/AES/NTSC Outputs
•16 Channels of Internal Audio and
Synchronization, ALC
•Genlock

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3.3 Input and Output Connectors
Figure 8: HDFS-55X Input and Output Connectors
The following table presents specifics on the Input/Output connections for HDFS-55X cards:
Input/Output
(BNC Connector)
Description
Input 1 Primary Serial Digital Video Input 1.5Gb/s HD input per SMPTE 292M
or 270Mb/s SDI input per SMPTE 259M.
Input 2 Secondary Input used as:
•User-selectable alternate to primary video input.
•Automatic backup video input used in case of failure on main input.
•AES audio input.
Output 1A Primary Video Output – SD or HD depending on input.
Output 1B Duplicate of Output 1A.
Output 2A Secondary Video Output – SD version of primary.
Output 2B Duplicate of Output 2A.
Option A Optional Output jumper selectable as:
•Duplicate of Output 2A.
•Composite video output based on a decimation of the primary
output.
•One AES pair selectable from any embedded audio group.
Option B Optional Output jumper selectable independently from Option A as:
•Duplicate of Output 2A.
•Composite video output based on a decimation of the primary
output.
•One AES pair selectable from any embedded audio group, a separate
choice from Option A.
Genlock An optional source for a Genlock reference that may be used instead of
the frame Genlock.

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3.4 Input and Output Formats
Input Formats Supported by HDFS-55X Cards
The table below lists the input formats supported by HDFS-55X cards:
Input Formats
525i/59.94
720p/59.94
1035i/59.94
1080i/59.94
625/50
720p/50
1080i/50
1080i/50-295
Output Formats Supported by HDFS-55X Cards
The table below lists the output formats supported by HDFS-55X cards:
Output Formats
With NTSC
Reference
With PAL
Reference
SD-525 SD-625
487i/59.94 720p/50
720p/59.94 1080i/50
1080i/59.94

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Chapter 4 Configuring a Card’s Video Settings
4.1 Introduction
This chapter presents step-by-step instructions for configuring an HDFS-55X card’s Video settings using
Fortel DTV’s RCP-502 and RCP-503 remote control panels. Chapter 5 provides instructions for configuring
Audio settings.
4.2 RCP-502 Compact Remote Control Panel (Video)
Figure 9: RCP-502 Compact Remote Control Panel
After powering up the RCP-502 control panel and selecting the HDFS-55X card to be configured, you are
prompted to select either Audio or Video by pressing the appropriate button on the front of the control panel.
After pressing the Video button, the control panel displays the Video Config menu screen. From here, you
can step through a series of screens offering options for configuring the card’s Video settings.
The table below presents an overview of the options you will have an opportunity to set or change.
Screen’s Menu Description / Sub-Menu Items
Status & Alarms •Temperature
•Over Temperature Threshold
•Errors
•Major or Minor Alarms
•HDFS Alarm
Input •Input Sel (Input 1 or Input 2)
•OnVidLoss
oOff
oFreeze
oBlack
oTimeout
oSwitch Input
•Video Format
•No Timecd (Input 1 or Input 2)
Output •Primary Output
•Sec AspRatio
•HD Config
•SD Config
•Genlock Source
•Frame Rate
•Test Pattern
•Encoder Mode
Proc Controls •HUE

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Screen’s Menu Description / Sub-Menu Items
•GAIN
•BLACK
•CHROMA
Color Corrector •Unity (Press Preset)
•White Balance
•Black Balance
•Gamma Balance
•Black
•CC Memory Save
•CC Memory Recall
Vid Processing Min FRM Delay
User Reset •Reset User Controls
Change Mode Not allowed with HDFS
Card Info Card Type
For more detailed information on the RCP-502 and RCP-503 Control Panels, see Fortel
DTV’s RCP-502 Compact Remote Control Panel User Manual, January 2005; and
RCP-503 Remote Control Panel User Manual, Revision No. 1.01, June 2004.

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Status & Alarms
Choose this option to determine the following about your HDFS-55X card:
•What is the card’s Temperature and its Over Temperature Threshold?
•Is the card getting any Errors?
•Does the card have any active Major or Minor Alarms?
•Is there an Input Error?
Step Action
1 With the control panel’s main menu screen listing the Video Config options, rotate A1
knob until Status & Alarms is highlighted on the screen and press Menu.
The following is an example of information displayed upon selecting Status & Alarms.
40.0C
OvrTempThr(knob) 55.0
ErrorSecs(TAKE): 0
Major Alrm: NoVidLock
Minor Alrm: AudInErr
UDC Alrm: --NA--
2 Rotate A1 knob to reset the OvrTempThr setting to a higher or lower setting.
3 Press Take/Enter to save your settings.

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Input (Input Configuration)
Choose this option to select the type of input you want to use—Input 1 or Input 2:
Step Action
1 With the control panel’s main menu screen listing the Video Config options, rotate A1
knob until Input is highlighted on the screen and press Menu.
The following is an example of information displayed upon selecting Input.
Video Input
OnVidLoss Off
Input Sel Input 1
Input-1
SD525/59.94
2 For OnVidLoss, rotate A1 knob to select a preferred option when there is a loss of video to
the card. The following options are offered:
•Off
•Freeze
•Black
•Timeout
•Switch Input
3 Rotate A2 knob to switch both displayed settings of Input 1 to Input 2, or vice versa.
4 Press Take/Enter to save your settings.