Ross TES9 User manual

TES9
Multi-Function HD/SD-SDI VANC Processor
Software User Manual

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TES9 Software User Manual
• Ross Part Number: TES9DR-004B-04
• Release Date: January 27, 2015.
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TES9 Software User Manual (Iss. 04) Contents • i
Contents
Introduction 1
Data Distribution Overview................................................................................................. 1-2
Video Source ......................................................................................................... 1-3
Transmit Computer................................................................................................ 1-3
How to Use this Manual ...................................................................................................... 1-5
Installation 2
Installation ........................................................................................................................... 2-2
TES9 as an Encoder............................................................................................... 2-2
TES9 as a Receiver................................................................................................ 2-2
Encoder Configuration 3
Installing the Setup Software............................................................................................... 3-2
Configuring the Encoder for Setup Mode............................................................................ 3-3
Starting TES9Set.................................................................................................................. 3-4
To start TES9Set ................................................................................................... 3-4
Types of Connections ............................................................................................ 3-4
Main TES9Set Menu ........................................................................................................... 3-6
ID Area .................................................................................................................. 3-6
TCP/IP Area .......................................................................................................... 3-6
Program 1/Program 2 Tabs.................................................................................... 3-7
General Config Area.............................................................................................. 3-7
Line Usage Button................................................................................................. 3-8
Stream Setup Area................................................................................................. 3-9
Save and Exit Button............................................................................................. 3-9
Cancel Button ........................................................................................................ 3-9
Load Factory Defaults Button ............................................................................... 3-9
Transparent Module 4
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 4-2
Features................................................................................................................................ 4-3
Data Type .............................................................................................................. 4-3
Port Selection ........................................................................................................ 4-4
Send Field Indicator .............................................................................................. 4-4
Data Direction ....................................................................................................... 4-4
Line Selection........................................................................................................ 4-4
Settings .................................................................................................................. 4-4
Byte Mode ............................................................................................................. 4-5
Packet Mode Priority............................................................................................. 4-6
Data Throughput Calculations ............................................................................................. 4-8
Captioning Module 5
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 5-2
Features................................................................................................................................ 5-3

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Data IDs ................................................................................................................. 5-3
Line Selection ........................................................................................................ 5-3
Caption Service Information Defaults ................................................................... 5-3
Port Settings ......................................................................................................................... 5-4
Primary Captioning Port Tab................................................................................. 5-4
Secondary Captioning Port Tab............................................................................. 5-6
XDS Port Tab ........................................................................................................ 5-6
708 Output Port Tab .............................................................................................. 5-7
608 Output Port Tab .............................................................................................. 5-7
Redistribution Control (Broadcast Flag).............................................................................. 5-8
Constant Data Module 6
Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 6-2
Bridging Module 7
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 7-2
Troubleshooting 8
Troubleshooting Questions .................................................................................................. 8-2
STATUS 1-3 LEDs .............................................................................................................. 8-4
Appendix A. Software Interface for LAN 9
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 9-2
Example................................................................................................................................ 9-3
Appendix B. Captioning Commands 10
The Command Set.............................................................................................................. 10-2
Reset Encoder ...................................................................................................... 10-4
Enter Realtime Mode ........................................................................................... 10-4
Enter Pass-Through Mode ................................................................................... 10-5
Set Null Mode......................................................................................................10-5
Set Transparent Mode.......................................................................................... 10-6
Turn Off Channels ............................................................................................... 10-6
Turn On Channels................................................................................................ 10-6
Start Encoding Text Data..................................................................................... 10-6
Stop Encoding Text Data..................................................................................... 10-7
Start Encoding XDS Data (Interval Packets)....................................................... 10-7
Start Encoding XDS Data (Fill Packets) ............................................................. 10-8
Stop Encoding XDS Data .................................................................................... 10-9
Specify Upstream Packet Priority........................................................................ 10-9
Store and Forward Upstream Packets.................................................................. 10-9
Start Encoding Program Descriptor..................................................................... 10-9
Stop Encoding Program Descriptor ................................................................... 10-10
Service Information Enquiry ............................................................................. 10-11
Set Operating States........................................................................................... 10-12
Set Baud Rate .................................................................................................... 10-12
Vendor and Version Enquiry ............................................................................. 10-12

TES9 Software User Manual (Iss. 04) Introduction • 1–1
Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Data Distribution Overview
• How to Use this Manual
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing a TES9 Multi-function HD/SD-SDI VANC Processor. Your TES9 is
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expertise since 1974.
You will be pleased at how easily your new TES9 fits into your overall working environment.
Equally pleasing is the product quality, reliability and functionality. Thank you for joining the
group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers!
Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your TES9, please
contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. Our technical support staff is
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1–2 • Introduction TES9 Software User Manual (Iss. 04)
Data Distribution Overview
The TES9 is part of a system that allows data to be inserted into the VANC (Vertical Ancillary)
area of one or two SMPTE 292M or 259M video signals for distribution over a video network.
This method of data embedding ensures that the data follows the video signal wherever it is
routed. Eventually, the video signal reaches a location where the data is extracted and processed.
The TES9 family is comprised of two models. One model supports a single video stream. The
other model supports two video streams.
The TES9 can be used to add the data to the digital video stream, or extract it, or both. Figure 1.1
shows the flow of video and data through the TES9. This shows that each channel is equipped
with a VANC/VBI decoder that provides extracted data to the CPU, and a VANC/VBI encoder
that accepts data from the CPU for insertion into the video. The CPU also has access to a variety
of standard data ports: RS-232, LAN and modem.
These facilities allow the TES9 to perform a number of functions:
• Inserting data received from one or more of the data ports into the video. This is normally
called “encoding”, “inserting” or “embedding”.
• Extracting data from the video and forwarding it to one or more data ports. This is
normally called “decoding”, “extracting” or “disembedding”.
• Inserting data extracted from one video signal into the other. This is called “bridging”.
It should be noted that the TES9 is designed to be primarily a VANC encoder/decoder. For this
reason, its use of VBI data is limited the Bridging module, which allows WST data from a
SMPTE 259 video signal to be bridged to VANC data in a SMPTE 292 video signal, or vice
versa.
Figure 1.1 Simplified Dataflow Diagram
Figure 1.2 shows the pieces of equipment involved in a simple data distribution system. Each of
the pieces in this system is described briefly in the following sections. For clarity, only one video
signal and one data stream are used in this example.
Note — On some models of TES9, the two video channels may be labeled “PROGRAM”
and “AUXILIARY”, instead of “PROGRAM 1" and “PROGRAM 2", respectively. Their
functions are nevertheless identical.
PGM 1
IN DESERIALIZE
DESERIALIZE
PGM 2
IN
CPU
Video
Data
Legend
10/100
base-T LAN
MODEM
RS-232
VANC/VBI
DECODE
VANC/VBI
DECODE
PGM 1
OUT
SERIALIZE
VANC/VBI
ENCODE
PGM 2
OUT
SERIALIZE
VANC/VBI
ENCODE