Ross openGear UDC-8225A User manual

Ross Video Limited
UDC-8225A(-W)
MD-SDI Up/Down/Cross Converter
User Manual

UDC-8225A(-W) •MD-SDI Up/Down/Cross Converter User Manual
• Ross Part Number: 8225ADR-004-03
• Release Date: May 7, 2010. Printed in Canada.
The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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© 2010 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved.
Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
Ross Video Limited. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.
Patents
This product is protected by the following US Patents: 4,205,346; 5,115,314; 5,280,346;
5,561,404; 7,034,886; 7,508,455. This product is protected by the following Canadian Patents:
2039277; 1237518; 1127289. Other patents pending.
Notice
The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without
notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited
assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Trademarks
• is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited.
• Ross, ROSS, ROSS®are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited.
• DashBoard Control System™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
• All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in
this guide are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of
their respective owners.

Important Regulatory and Safety Notices
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety
Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.
Products may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to 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
Important Safety Instructions
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 — The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Caution — The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual
indicates a 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 — The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual indicates
a 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.
Caution — his product is intended to be a component product of the DFR-8300
series frame. Refer to the DFR-8300 series frame User Manual for important safety
instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well
as its 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 cards from the chassis’ rear appliance connectors
before servicing this area.
Warning — Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator
and service personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all
ba rrie r s aft e r an y servicing.
This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present a
risk of fire or electrical shock. Components contained with 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 time and rating. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

EMC Notices
United States of America
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 the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CANADA
This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appariel numerique de la classe “A” est conforme a 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.
Maintenance/User Serviceable Parts
Routine maintenance to this openGear 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 openGear 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.
Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by
Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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.

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.

Company Address
Ross Video Limited
8 John Street
Iroquois, Ontario
Canada, K0E 1K0
Ross Video Incorporated
P.O. Box 880
Ogdensburg, New York
USA 13669-0880
General Business Office: (+1) 613 •652 •4886
Fax: (+1) 613 •652 •4425
Technical Support: (+1) 613 •652 •4886
After Hours Emergency: (+1) 613 •349 •0006
E-mail (Technical Support): [e-mail]
E-mail (General Information): soluti[email protected]
Website: http://www.rossvideo.com

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Contents
Introduction 1
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 1-2
Features.................................................................................................................. 1-2
Functional Block Diagram................................................................................................... 1-4
Documentation Terms and Conventions.............................................................................. 1-5
Installation 2
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................2-2
Static Discharge..................................................................................................... 2-2
Unpacking.............................................................................................................. 2-2
Installing the UDC-8225A................................................................................................... 2-3
Rear Modules for the UDC-8225A ....................................................................... 2-3
Installing a Rear Module ....................................................................................... 2-3
Installing the UDC-8225A .................................................................................... 2-4
Cabling for the UDC-8225A................................................................................................ 2-5
DFR-8310 Series Frame Cabling Overview.......................................................... 2-5
DFR-8321 Series Frame Cabling Overview.......................................................... 2-5
Software Upgrades for the UDC-8225A ............................................................................. 2-6
Installing a License Key ........................................................................................ 2-6
Performing Software Upgrades ............................................................................. 2-6
User Controls 3
Local Reference Jumper ...................................................................................................... 3-2
Local Reference Jumper (J20)............................................................................... 3-2
Control and Monitoring Features......................................................................................... 3-3
Card-edge Controls................................................................................................ 3-3
Status and Selection LEDs on the UDC-8225A.................................................... 3-4
Aspect Ratio Conversion ..................................................................................................... 3-5
Aspect Ratio .......................................................................................................... 3-5
Output Format Reference Compatibility ............................................................... 3-6
Auto Detect Input .................................................................................................. 3-7
Wings Input Setup ................................................................................................. 3-7
Closed Caption Support ....................................................................................................... 3-9
Overview ............................................................................................................... 3-9
VANC Setup........................................................................................................ 3-10

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Menus 4
SNMP Monitoring and Control............................................................................................ 4-2
DashBoard Menus for the UDC-8225A............................................................................... 4-3
Status Tab .............................................................................................................. 4-3
Setup Menus .......................................................................................................... 4-5
Timing Menus........................................................................................................ 4-5
Output Menus ........................................................................................................ 4-6
Proc Amp Menus ................................................................................................... 4-7
Audio Menus ......................................................................................................... 4-8
VANC Menus ........................................................................................................ 4-9
Heads-up Display ............................................................................................................... 4-10
Menu Switch (SW3) Overview ........................................................................... 4-10
Specifications 5
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 5-2
Service Information 6
Troubleshooting Checklist ................................................................................................... 6-2
Bootload Button..................................................................................................... 6-2
Warranty and Repair Policy .................................................................................................6-3

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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Overview
• Functional Block Diagram
• Documentation Terms and Conventions
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing an openGear UDC-8225A MD-SDI Up/Down/Cross Converter.
Your UDC-8225A is part of a full line of Digital Products within the openGear 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 UDC-8225A 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 UDC-8225A, please
contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. Our technical support staff is
always available for consultation, training, or service.

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Overview
The UDC-8225A is a universal cross-converter designed for broadcast use. It can provide SD to
HD up-conversion, HD to SD down-conversion, as well as HD to HD cross-conversion.
The UDC-8225A supports all popular standard definition and high definition video formats, with
or without four groups (16 channels) of embedded 48kHz synchronous audio, including 480i,
576i, 720p, and 1080i. The format of incoming video is automatically detected, simplifying
system setup.
A licensed software option for the UDC-8225A includes an additional input which is used to
insert additional content in the blank areas of the converted output (Letter Box and Pillar Box).
This is accomplished through implementing a Box Mask, which matches the active area on the
converted output, and enabling the insertion of the input on a signal that has been converted by
our aspect ratio converter.
The UDC-8225A converts the incoming SDI video, on the main SDI In, to any supported video
format. Using advanced video de-interlacing algorithms, dynamic edge detection, adaptive noise
reduction circuitry and full 10-bit processing, format conversion is performed with the highest
possible picture quality. As part of the format conversion process, a flexible aspect ratio converter
allows the video to be re-sized to a number of standard aspect ratios.
The UDC-8225A incorporates a video frame synchronizer, allowing the output video to be timed
to an external video reference.
Any openGear DFR-8300 series frame supports a distributed frame reference, allowing incoming
reference sync signals to feed timing information to all modules in a frame. Thus, a single
composite or tri-level sync signal can be used for multiple cross-converters. Alternatively, each
card accepts an additional reference signal providing additional system timing flexibility.
To make configuration easier, the cross-converter offers a unique Heads-Up Display (HUD) on a
separate composite monitoring output. When activated, card status and parameters can be viewed
and adjusted using the card-mounted finger joystick and an easy to use menu system. Alternately,
you can configure the UDC-8225A using the DashBoard Control System which also enables you
to install licensed software features such as the Wings Input option.
The UDC-8225A is fully compliant with all openGear technical specifications and supports
remote monitoring via the DashBoard Control System.
Features
The following features make the UDC-8225A the best solution for SD to HD up-conversion, HD
to SD down-conversion, SD to SD aspect ratio conversion, as well as HD to HD
cross-conversion:
• Converts between any of the following SD (270Mbps) and HD (1.485Gbps) formats:
› 480i 59.94Hz
› 720p 59.94Hz
› 1080i 59.94Hz
› 576i 50Hz
› 720p 50Hz
› 1080i 50Hz
• Automatically detects the incoming video format, and converts to the assigned output
format
• Advanced video processing algorithms provide the highest quality conversion

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• Additional input for inserting content into the unused portion of the raster of the Letter
Boxed and/or Pillar Boxed image (Wings Input licensed feature only)
• Flexible aspect ratio control
• Provides DTVCC caption pass-through
• Performs DTVCC frame rate conversion
• Provides NTSC caption ancillary pass through
• Handles 4 groups (16 channels) of synchronous embedded audio on the incoming video
stream:
› 20-bit 48KHz synchronous on SD video formats
› 24-bit 48KHz synchronous on HD video formats
• Compliance with SMPTE 272M-A 48kHz 24-bit
• Compliance with SMPTE 299M-2004 48kHz 24-bit
• Compliance with AES-3id 2001, and AES3-2003
• Built-in Frame Synchronizer times output to a local or frame-wide reference
• Composite monitoring output with Heads-Up Display menu system
• Includes the following inputs and outputs:
› 1 reclocked copy of the input
› 1 reclocked copy of the Wings input (Wings Input licensed feature only)
› 2 processed SDI outputs
• Reports status and configuration remotely via the DashBoard Control System™
• Fits DFR-8300 series frames
• Fully compliant with openGear specifications
• 5-year transferable warranty

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Functional Block Diagram
This section provides a functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the UDC-8225A.
Figure 1.1 UDC-8225A — Simplified Block Diagram

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Documentation Terms and Conventions
The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual:
•“Frame” refers to DFR-8300 series frame that houses the UDC-8225A card, as well as
any openGear frames.
• All references to the DFR-8300 series frame also includes all version of the 10-slot
(DFR-8310 series) and 20-slot (DFR-8321 series) frames and any available options
unless otherwise noted.
• All references to the UDC-8225A also includes all versions unless otherwise indicated.
•“Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses UDC-8225A.
•“Board”, and “Card” refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames,
including all components and switches.
•“System” and “Video system” refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal
equipment in your environment.
•“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.
•“DTVCC captions” refer to CEA-708 captions.
•“NTSC captions” refer to CEA-608-D: Line 21 Data Services captions.
•“PAL” refers to PAL-B, PAL-M, and PAL-N unless otherwise stated.
• The “Operating Tips” and “Note” boxes are used throughout this manual to provide
additional user information.

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Installation
In This Chapter
This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module(s) for the UDC-8225A,
installing the card into the frame, cabling details, and updating the card software.
The following topics are discussed:
• Before You Begin
• Installing the UDC-8225A
• Cabling for the UDC-8225A
• Software Upgrades for the UDC-8225A

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Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter, ensure that your DFR-8300 series frame is
properly installed according to the instructions in the DFR-8300 Series User Manual.
Static Discharge
Throughout this chapter, please heed the following cautionary note:
Unpacking
Unpack each UDC-8225A you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are
included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video
directly.
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 synthetic fiber clothing is worn. Always exercise proper grounding
precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment.

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Installing the UDC-8225A
This section outlines how to install a Rear Module in a DFR-8300 series frame. The same
procedure applies regardless of the frame or card type. However, the specific Rear Module you
need to install depends on the frame you are using.
Rear Modules for the UDC-8225A
The Rear Module for the UDC-8225A depends on the openGear frame you are installing the card
into.
•DFR-8310 series frame — When installing the UDC-8225A in the DFR-8310 series
frames, the 8310AR-030 (R1-8225) Rear Module is required.
•DFR-8321 series frames — When installing the UDC-8225A in the DFR-8321 series
frames, a Full Rear Module 8320AR-030 (R2-8225) is required.
Installing a Rear Module
If you are installing the UDC-8225A in a DFR-8310-BNC frame, or the Rear Module is already
installed, proceed to the section “Installing the UDC-8225A” on page 2-4.
Use the following procedure to install a Rear Module in your DFR-8300 series frame:
1. Locate the card frame slots on the rear of the frame. Ross Video recommends:
• using Slots 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 in the DFR-8310 series frames.
• using Slots 2, 6, 10, 14, and 18 in the DFR-8321 series frames.
2. Remove the Blank Plate from the slot you have chosen for the UDC-8225A installation.
3. Install the bottom of the Rear Module in the Module Seating Slot at the base of the
frame’s back plane. (Figure 2.1)
Figure 2.1 Rear Module Installation in a DFR-8310 Series Frame (UDC-8225A not shown)
Screw Hole
Module Seating Slot

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4. Align the top hole of the Rear Module with the screw on the top-edge of the frame back
plane.
5. Using a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screw, fasten the Rear Module to the back
plane of the frame. Do not over tighten.
6. Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with
Rear Modules or Blank Plates.
This completes the procedure for installing a Rear Module in your DFR-8300 series frame.
Installing the UDC-8225A
This section outlines how to install the UDC-8225A in a DFR-8300 series frame.
Use the following procedure to install the UDC-8225A in a DFR-8300 series frame:
1. Locate the Rear Module you installed in the procedure “Installing a Rear Module” on
page 2-3.
• Due to slot space requirements, a maximum of five UDC-8225A modules can be
installed in a DFR-8300 series frame.
• The blocker plate mounted on the daughter card is designed to prevent the
accidental installation of any other cards in right-hand adjacent card slots.
2. Ross Video recommends locating the UDC-8225A as follows:
•DFR-8310 series frames — use slots 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9.
•DFR-8321 series frames — use slots 2, 6, 10, 14, or 18.
3. Hold the card by the edges and carefully align the card-edges with the slots in the frame.
4. Fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plus is properly seated in the
Rear Module.
5. Affix the supplied Rear Module Label to the BNC area of the Rear Module.
This completes the procedure for installing the UDC-8225A in a DFR-8300 series frame.
Notice — Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot
placements 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.

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Cabling for the UDC-8225A
This section provides information for connecting cables to the installed Rear Modules on the
DFR-8300 series frames. Connect the input and output cables according to the following sections.
The inputs are internally terminated in 75 ohms. It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs.
DFR-8310 Series Frame Cabling Overview
In the DFR-8310 series frames, the UDC-8225A is used with the following Rear Modules:
•8310AR-030 Rear Module — Each card occupies two slots and provides two SDI
outputs, one Monitoring output and one reclocked output. (Figure 2.2). If the Wings
Input licensed feature is installed, each card occupies two slots and provides two SDI
outputs, a reclocked output, a Wings input and a reclocked Wings output. (Figure 2.3)
DFR-8321 Series Frame Cabling Overview
In the DFR-8321 series frames, the UDC-8225A is used with the following Rear Modules:
•8320AR-030 Full Rear Module — Each card occupies two slots and provides two SDI
outputs, one Monitoring output and one reclocked output.(Figure 2.2) If the Wings Input
licensed feature is installed, each card occupies two slots and provides two SDI outputs, a
reclocked output. (Figure 2.3)
Figure 2.2 Cable Connections for the UDC-8225A Figure 2.3 Cable Connections for the UDC-8225A-W
12
34
56
78
910
Not Used
Mon Out
SDI In
RCLK Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
Ref In
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
12
4
56
78
910
Not Used
Mon Out
SDI In
RCLK Out
SDI Out
SDI Out
Ref In
Not Used
Wings In
RCLK
Wings Out 3

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Software Upgrades for the UDC-8225A
This section provides instructions for installing a license key, such as the one required for the
Wings Input option, and upgrading the software for your UDC-8225A using the DashBoard
Control System™.
Installing a License Key
When installing a license key on the UDC-8225A:
• You must have DashBoard installed and communicating with the DFR-8300 series frame
that houses the card you wish to install the key for.
• Ensure that you are using version 2.1 or higher of DashBoard. This information is
available by selecting Help > About DashBoard from the DashBoard main toolbar.
• The DashBoard software and manual are available from the Ross Video website.
Installing a License Key
Use the following procedure to install a license key for the UDC-8225A using DashBoard:
1. Open DashBoard on your computer.
2. Open a tab in the Device View of DashBoard for the setup information.
3. Select the Setup tab in the Device View to display the setup information.
4. Make a note of the Request Code in the License Key field.
5. Contact Ross Video Technical Support using the information found in the section
“Contact Us”.
• When you speak to the Technical Support representative, tell them your name, your
facility name, and the Request Code from the Setup tab.
• You will be given a License Key that must be entered in the License box of the
Setup tab.
6. Enter the License Key in the License box of the Setup tab.
7. When the installation is complete, verify that the following has occurred:
• The Setup tab displays “Licensed” in the License field.
• The License box displays a green background.
This completes the procedure for installing a license key for the UDC-8225A using DashBoard.
Performing Software Upgrades
DashBoard enables you to upload software updates to the UDC-8225A.
Use the following procedure to upload software to the UDC-8225A:
1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file.
2. In DashBoard, display the Device tab of the UDC-8225A by double-clicking its status
indicator in the Basic Tree View.
3. From the Device tab, click Upload to display the Select File for upload dialog box.
4. Navigate to the *.bin upload file you wish to upload. DashBoard automatically selects
the last directory that you loaded from.