Ross ADC-8032B User manual

Ross Video Limited
ADC-8032B(-S)
Analog Composite
to SDI Video Decoder
User Manual
Ross Part Number: 8032BD-004
Issue: 02B

ADC-8032B •Analog Composite to SDI Video Decoder User Manual
• Ross Part Number: 8032BD-004
• Document Issue: 02B
• Printing Date: January 25, 2006. Printed in Canada.
• Software Issue: 1.00
The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Important Regulatory and Safety Notices
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions”
listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.
Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy
certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call
attention to these Specific requirements.
Symbol Meanings
This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed
this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or
equipment.
Warning
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potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
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potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Notice
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situation, which if not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment damage or a
situation which could place the equipment in a non-compliant operating state.
ESD
Susceptibility
This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or
assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
Important Safety Instructions
Caution
This product is intended to be a component product of the RossGear 8000 series
frame. Refer to the RossGear 8000 series frame User Manual for important safety
instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well
as it’s component products.
Warning
Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety
hazard, with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid electrical shock,
disconnect all A/C power cords from the chassis' rear appliance connectors before
ervicing this area.s
Warning
Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service
personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after
any servicing.
This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present
a risk of fire or electrical shock. Components contained within the product’s power
supplies and power supply area, are not intended to be customer serviced and should
be returned to the factory for repair.
To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

EMC Notices
US FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Notice
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video
Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
CANADA
This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de classe “A” est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
EUROPE
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE
Directive 93/68/EEC.
INTERNATIONAL
This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22:1997 along with amendments A1:2000 and A2:2002 and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.
Notice
This is a Class A product. In domestic environments this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures.
Maintenance/User Serviceable Parts
Routine maintenance to this RossGear product is not required. This product contains no
user serviceable parts. If the module does not appear to be working properly, please
contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section on
the last page of this manual. All RossGear products are covered by a generous 5-year
warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period.
See the “Warranty and Repair Policy” section in this manual for details.

Environmental Information
The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its
production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for
the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back
systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in
an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local
or regional waste administration.
You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our
products.

Contents
Introduction 1-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................1-1
A Word of Thanks....................................................................................................1-1
Overview ..................................................................................................................1-2
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................1-2
Features ....................................................................................................................1-3
Documentation Terms ..............................................................................................1-4
Abbreviations ...........................................................................................................1-4
Installation and Setup 2-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................2-1
Static Discharge........................................................................................................2-1
Unpacking ................................................................................................................2-1
Jumper Locations .....................................................................................................2-2
Video Input...............................................................................................................2-2
Reference Selection..................................................................................................2-2
Reference Termination .............................................................................................2-3
SMPTE Fault Reporting...........................................................................................2-3
Board Installation .....................................................................................................2-3
BNC Labels ..............................................................................................................2-3
Cable Connections....................................................................................................2-4
User Controls 3-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................3-1
User Controls............................................................................................................3-1
Using Banks 4-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................4-1
General Operating Rules ..........................................................................................4-1
Selecting Banks ........................................................................................................4-2
Function Tables ........................................................................................................4-2
Using Bank A Functions ..........................................................................................4-6
Using Bank B Functions.........................................................................................4-12
Using Bank C Functions.........................................................................................4-14
Timing Modes ........................................................................................................4-17
SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting 5-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................5-1
Overview ..................................................................................................................5-1
Jumper Setup ............................................................................................................5-2
Frame Connections...................................................................................................5-2
Details.......................................................................................................................5-2
ADC-8032B User Manual (Iss. 02B) Contents •i

Frame Synchronizer Upgrade 6-1
In This Chapter ...................................................................................................................... 6-1
Equipment Supplied ................................................................................................ 6-1
Record Settings........................................................................................................ 6-2
Software Upgrade Procedure................................................................................... 6-4
Firmware Upgrade Procedure.................................................................................. 6-5
Confirm Upgrade..................................................................................................... 6-6
Specifications 7-1
In This Chapter ...................................................................................................................... 7-1
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................... 7-2
Service Information 8-1
In This Chapter ...................................................................................................................... 8-1
Troubleshooting Checklist....................................................................................... 8-1
Warranty and Repair Policy .................................................................................... 8-2
Ordering Information 9-1
In This Chapter ...................................................................................................................... 9-1
ADC-8032B and Related Products.......................................................................... 9-1
ii •Contents ADC-8032B User Manual (Iss. 02B)

Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter contains the following information sections:
• A Word of Thanks
• Overview
• Functional Block Diagram
• Features
• Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the Ross Video ADC-8032B Analog Composite to SDI Video Decoder.
You have purchased a powerful, versatile, and advanced decoder. The ADC-8032B is part of a full
line of Digital Conversion Products within the RossGear Terminal Equipment family of products,
backed by Ross Video’s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974.
You will be pleased at how easily your new ADC-8032B 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 and operation of your ADC-8032B, please
contact us at the numbers listed in this publication. Our technical support staff is always available for
consultation, training, or service.
ADC-8032B User Manual (Iss. 02B) Introduction •1-1

Overview
The ADC-8032B is a 10-bit broadcast quality decoder with a 12-bit analog to digital converter. It is
specifically designed for broadcast or production situations in which an analog PAL-B, PAL-M, PAL-
N, or NTSC composite signal must be converted to a component SDI signal. Four SDI outputs are
provided.
The ADC-8032B fits into the Ross 8000 series digital frames, with four cards in the DFR-8104A
(1RU), and up to ten cards in the DFR-8110A (2RU). Please refer to the frame User Manual for
specific ventilation and cooling instructions to maintain optimum operating conditions. This card also
fits into Leitch* FR-6800 series frames to provide you with greater installation versatility.
The ADC-8032B is available in two different models:
• ADC-8032B - The base model decoder includes Proc Amp, Line Delay, and Line
Synchronizer modes.
• ADC-8032B-S - The “S” model includes a Frame Synchronizer, along with all the
features available on the ADC-8032B
The ADC-8032B-S version comes with a full featured frame synchronizer, capable of synchronizing
incoming video to house reference. Various timing modes are available to accommodate most
situations. New techniques in frame synchronization contribute to the board’s low power
requirements and compact design. The complete circuit for the ADC-8032B, including a 12-bit A-D
converter, decoder, frame (or line) synchronizer, serializer, tracking delay pulse, and microprocessor is
contained on a single DA-sized card. Additional daughter cards are not required.
A rich set of features is instantly accessible using simple card-edge switches and controls in
conjunction with a concise Heads-Up Display. The ADC-8032B’s 10-bit decoding process provides
excellent performance with all types of picture sources. In order to achieve the highest level of
precision, all signal processing and decoding is performed entirely in the digital domain. The decoder
uses adaptive 3D, 3-line, and 5-line filters with advanced control algorithms.
To simplify configuration, the ADC-8032B offers a Heads-Up Display for most board-level
adjustments. This display is especially convenient during setup, and for programming several ADC-
8032B cards with identical configurations. With the display enabled, the parameter currently being
adjusted has its value super-imposed over all board outputs.
Functional Block Diagram
Input
Filter &
Clamp
Input
Filter &
Clamp
Input
Filter &
Clamp
Input
Filter &
Clamp
Input
Filter &
Clamp
Input
Filter &
Clamp
Input
Filter &
Clamp
Input
Filter &
Clamp
3/5-Line/3D
Adaptive
Decoder
12-Bit
ADC
Alternate Reference
EDH
Insertion
& SDI
Serializer
Frame
Synchronizer
(-S Version)
TTL Tracking
Delay pulse
Master
Reference
SDI OUT
Color Black
Reference Loop
External Frame
Reference IN
NTSC
PAL-B
PAL-M
PAL-N
Analog IN: Line
Synchronizer
Tracking OUT
Color Black
Reference IN
Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of ADC-8032B Functions
* Leitch is a trademark of Leitch Technology Corporation
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Features
The following features make the ADC-8032B the most flexible, high-quality decoding card for your
analog to digital conversion requirements:
• 10-bit decoding with 3D/3-line/5-line adaptive comb filters
• 12-bit analog to digital conversion
• Handles difficult signals such as satellite or microwave feeds
• Compact design on a single DA-sized card
• Heads-Up display
• Optional Frame Synchronization (no daughter card required)
• Field-upgradeable Frame Synchronization option available
• Extensive Proc Amp controls
• Freeze modes
• Hot-switches
• Horizontal and vertical timing adjustments
• Programmable vertical interval blanking
• Setup adjustment
• Black level offset
• Passes Super Black
• Status indicator LEDs on card edge
• Jumper-selectable NTSC / PAL-B / PAL-M / PAL-N or Auto-Detect
• Choice of reference inputs
• Four serial digital outputs
• Tracking Delay Output for companion audio synchronizer
• Built-in test signals
• SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting
• Fits Ross Video 8000 series digital products frames
and Leitch FR-6800 series frames
• 5-year transferable warranty
ADC-8032B User Manual (Iss. 02B) Introduction •1-3

Documentation Terms
The following terms are used throughout this guide:
• “Frame” refers to the DFR-8104A and DFR-8110A frames that house the ADC-
8032B card.
• All references to the DFR-8104A and DFR-8110A also include the
DFR-8104A-C and DFR-8110A-C versions with the cooling fan option. See the
respective User Manuals for details.
• “Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the ADC-8032B.
• “Board”, “Card”, and “Module” all refer to the ADC-8032B module board itself,
including all components and switches.
• “System” and “Video system” refers to the mix of interconnected production and
terminal equipment in which the ADC-8032B operates.
• “525-line mode” refers to broadcast situations using NTSC or PAL-M composite
(analog) signal reference inputs.
• “625-line mode” refers to broadcast situations using PAL-B or PAL-N composite
(analog) signal reference inputs. All references to PAL in this manual implies
PAL-B / PAL-M / PAL-N.
• All references to PAL-N are “combination N” (ITU-R BT. 470-6)
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations may be used throughout the text:
Abbreviation Definition
ADC Analog to Digital Converter
A-D Analog-to-Digital
D-A Digital-to-Analog
DA Distribution Amplifier
DAC Digital to Analog Converter
DDR Digital Disk Recorder
DIS Disable
DVR Digital Video Recorder
EN Enable
LOW SIG Low Signal
RU Rack Unit
SDI Serial Digital Interface
VCR Video Cassette Recorder
VTR Video Tape Recorder
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Installation and Setup
In This Chapter
This chapter contains the following information sections:
• Static Discharge
• Unpacking
• Jumper Locations
• Video Input
• Reference Selection
• Reference Termination
• SMPTE Fault Reporting
• Board Installation
• BNC Labels
• Cable Connections
Static Discharge
Whenever handling the ADC-8032B and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge
precautions as described in the following note:
ESD
Susceptibility
Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive
semiconductor devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high
static environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing
synthetic fiber clothing. Always exercise proper grounding
precautions when working on circuit boards and related
equipment.
Unpacking
Unpack each ADC-8032B you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against
the packing list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact
your sales representative or Ross Video directly.
ADC-8032B User Manual (Iss. 02B) Installation and Setup •2-1

Jumper Locations
JP6
External
Reference
and
Terminatio
n
JP5 Fault
Reporting
J3
Input
Figure 2. Jumper Locations
Use the following sections to set up ADC-8032B jumpers. These setups are performed before
installing the unit in the frame, but may be repeated as required. Refer to Figure 2 for card jumper
locations.
Video Input
Using the figure above and the card silk-screening, set J3 (Input Select) to select the input video
standard:
• Auto — automatically select between
NTSC / PAL-B / PAL-M / PAL-N (default setting)
• NTSC — forces NTSC decoding
• PAL-B — forces PAL-B decoding
• PAL-M — forces PAL-M decoding
• PAL-N — forces PAL-N decoding
Reference Selection
An analog composite reference is required for Line Sync and Frame Sync modes. The reference can
come from BNC 7 or 8 (BNC 7 and 8 are passively connected on the card) or from the Frame. See
Figure 3. Use JP6 to set reference options:
• To select the frame as the reference source, install the jumper in the FRAME
position (the upper two pins)
Note When the frame is the reference source, the termination jumper
must be set to UNTERM position.
• To select BNC 7 or 8 as the reference source, install the jumper in the O/P8 position
(the lower two pins)
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Reference Termination
The reference signal can be terminated on the card. See Figure 3. Use JP6 to set reference termination
options:
• To terminate the reference on this card install the jumper in the TERM position (the
lower two pins).
• To leave the reference un-terminated install the jumper in the UNTERM position
(the upper two pins).
Common
O/P 8
TERM
Common
FRAME
UNTERM
TERM
Common
UNTERM
Common
O/P 8
FRAME
TerminationReference
Figure 3. Jumper 6 Reference and Termination Option Pin Locations
SMPTE Fault Reporting
(Optional) Using Figure 2 and the card silk-screening, set Jumper JP5 (269M Fault Reporting) to
enable or disable the card’s SMPTE alarm:
• Set jumper to EN to enable SMPTE fault reporting (default setting)
• Set jumper to DIS to disable SMPTE fault reporting
(See Chapter 5, “SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting” for details on fault reporting.)
Board Installation
Use the following steps to install the ADC-8032B in a RossGear 8000 series digital distribution frame:
1. Refer to the User Manual of the RossGear 8000 series frame, to ensure that the
frame is properly installed according to instructions. If this module is to be installed
in any compatible frame other than a Ross Video product, refer to the frame
manufacturer’s manual for specific instructions.
2. Please note that heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate
specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components
should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames
using convectional cooling.
3. After selecting the desired frame installation slot, hold the ADC-8032B card by the
edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame. Then fully insert
the card into the frame until the rear connection plug is properly seated.
BNC Labels
Affix the supplied BNC label, as per the included instructions, to the BNC area on the rear of the rack
frame.
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Cable Connections
This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the ADC-8032B when mounted in
RossGear 8000 series Digital Products Frames. See the following frame rear panel diagram for BNC
input and output designations:
1
IN
3
5
7
2
4
6
8
Analog
Composite
Video In
Not Used
Color Black
Reference
In (Loop)
Color Black
Reference
In
TTL Tracking
Delay Pulse
SDI Out 2
SDI Out 1
SDI Out 3
SDI Out 4
Figure 4. BNC Designations for RossGear Frames
Connect the BNC cables as follows:
1. Connect the composite signal to be converted to the IN BNC.
2. Connect BNCs 1through 4to the inputs of four component SDI devices.
3. Connect BNC 6to any device that needs to track the video delay through the 8032B
or 8032B-S. (RossGear ADL-8520 AES/EBU Auto Tracking Audio Delay)
The Tracking Delay Pulse is a positive 5V pulse. Its width tracks the video delay as
it passes through the card. The ADC-8032B tracking delay pulse tracks up to 2 video
lines, the ADC-8032B-S up to 2 fields.
4. Connect a video reference one of two ways ( please refer to the “Jumper Setup”
section)
• If you wish to reference the card from the frame’s Master Reference
connector, ensure that a composite analog color black reference signal is
connected to the REF BNC on the frame (see Figure 7 in Chapter 5). Be
sure that JP6 is set to FRAME and UNTERM.
• If you wish to obtain the reference directly from the card’s back plane,
connect a composite analog color black reference to BNC 7 or 8. Be sure
that JP6 is set to O/P 8. BNC 7 and 8 are passively connected.
To terminate the reference on the card, install the jumper on JP6 in the TERM
position. See Figure 3. If un-terminated (JP6 in the UNTERM position) the
reference can be looped to another source.
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User Controls
In This Chapter
This section contains a description of the ADC-8032B user controls.
Note The ADC-8032B uses card edge controls for changing operational
parameters. The card defaults with switch access set to the locked position.
Refer to the “Bank A - F: Lock/Unlock Switch Access” section in Chapter
4, “Using Banks”, before attempting to make any adjustments.
User Controls
The following are general descriptions of the user controls identified in the figure below.
Error LED
SW1 Function Select Switch
6
SW2 Mode Select Switch
Bank A LED
Fine Phase Adjust Pot
Bank B LED
Bank C LED
In 525 LED
In 625 LED
Ref OK LED
Freeze LED
Access LED
Input OK LED
Figure 5. Card-edge User Controls
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Function Select Switch – SW1
The (SW1)Function Select switch is a 16-position rotary switch used to select functions such as
proc amp controls and timing adjustment menu items. The SW1 switch works in conjunction with
the SW2 toggle switch; first, the function category is selected with SW1, and then the SW2 toggle
switch is used to select modes or configuration settings within that function selection. See Chapter
4, “Using Banks” for complete details.
Mode Select Switch – SW2
The (SW2) Mode Select switch is used to enable, disable, and select specific ADC-8032B
functional modes, or configurations, within the operational function menu (selected first with the
SW1 Function Select switch). The Mode Select switch is a 3-position momentary toggle switch
with an automatic spring-return to the center position.
There are two methods of toggling SW2 to select basic and advanced level menu items:
• Single toggle to select single options
• Hold toggle to scroll through multiple values or options
Toggling the switch for menu selection is made according to two basic menu design categories:
• menu selections utilizing a scrolling wrap-around style of selection (from last
menu item directly back to first menu item)
• menu selections utilizing a bi-directional style of selection (with upper and
lower range limits)
Fine Phase Adjust Potentiometer
The RV2 Fine Phase Adjust potentiometer adjusts the board’s output delay in sub-pixel
increments, with a range of 0 (zero) to approximately 40ns.
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Status and Selection LEDs
The front edge of the card features ten LEDs that display the status of the input signals, and
indicate menu function and configuration selections.
As selections are made from the menu tables, (see Chapter 4, “Using Banks” for complete bank
menu table descriptions), the LEDs display the status of the input signals for each bank, as well as
menu function and configuration selections. Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in
the following table:
Table 1. Selection and Status LED Descriptions
LED Color Display and Description
INPUT
OK Green
When lit, this LED indicates that the card is functioning normally and that no
anomalies have been detected. Both of the following conditions must be satisfied:
•A valid input signal is present
•A valid reference signal is present when a reference is required, and
that the reference standard matches the input standard. Selecting
Line Sync or Frame Sync modes require that a reference signal is
present
ERROR Red When lit, this LED indicates that conditions for INPUT OK are not met.
Mutually exclusive with INPUT OK LED.
BANK A Green When lit, this LED confirms that Bank A is selected.
BANK B Green When lit, this LED confirms that Bank B is selected.
BANK C Green When lit, this LED confirms that Bank C is selected.
IN 525 Green Lights when the input signal is 525-lines (NTSC or PAL-M).
IN 625 Green Lights when the input signal is 625-lines (PAL or PAL-N).
REF OK Green
When lit, this LED indicates a reference signal is present at the Master REF or BNC
input, and that the reference signal is locked.
•On = External reference standard matches the input standard
•Flashing = External reference standard does not match the input
standard
•Off = No external reference is present
FREEZE Yellow When lit, this LED indicates that the output is frozen (ADC-8032B-S only).
ACCESS Yellow When lit, this LED indicates that Switch Access is unlocked. ADC-8032B controls
(See Bank A, B, and C Functions) are accessible.
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