Ross Opengear UDC-8625A Series User manual

UDC-8625A Series
3G/HD/SD SDI Multi-Function Format Converters
User Manual

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UDC-8625A Series · User Manual
• Ross Part Number: 8625ADR-004-11
• Release Date: January 18, 2018.
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Contents
Introduction 1
Product Overview ................................................................................................................ 1-2
Features................................................................................................................................ 1-3
Functional Block Diagrams ................................................................................................. 1-4
UDC-8625A Block Diagram................................................................................. 1-4
Format Conversion ..............................................................................................................1-6
Supported Format Conversions ............................................................................. 1-6
Output Format Reference Compatibility ............................................................................. 1-7
User Interfaces ..................................................................................................................... 1-8
DashBoard ............................................................................................................. 1-8
Card-edge Controls................................................................................................ 1-8
SNMP Monitoring and Control............................................................................. 1-8
Documentation Terms and Conventions.............................................................................. 1-9
Installation 2
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................ 2-2
Card Overview..................................................................................................................... 2-3
Card-edge LEDs .................................................................................................... 2-4
Card Installation................................................................................................................... 2-5
Supported Rear Modules ....................................................................................... 2-5
Installing the Card ................................................................................................. 2-6
UDC-8625A Cabling ........................................................................................................... 2-8
UDC-8625A-A Cabling..................................................................................................... 2-11
UDC-8625A-B Cabling ..................................................................................................... 2-12
Video Cabling Overview ................................................................................................... 2-13
Power Fail Relay (8310AR-033, 8320AR-033, and 8320AR-055) .................... 2-13
SDI Input Cabling Overview............................................................................... 2-13
Cabling a Reference Source ................................................................................ 2-14
Audio Cabling Overview ................................................................................................... 2-15
UDC-8625A-A Cabling....................................................................................... 2-15
UDC-8625A-B Cabling....................................................................................... 2-15
Ethernet Port Cabling......................................................................................................... 2-16
Ethernet Communication Cabling ....................................................................... 2-16
GPIO Cabling .................................................................................................................... 2-17
Configuration 3
Using DashBoard................................................................................................................. 3-2
Ethernet Communication Setup ........................................................................................... 3-3
Selecting the Reference Source ........................................................................................... 3-4
Configuring the Video Outputs............................................................................................ 3-5
Setting up GPI/Tally Communications................................................................................ 3-7
GPI Overview........................................................................................................ 3-7
Tally Overview...................................................................................................... 3-7
To set up GPI/Tally communications.................................................................... 3-8
Configuring the Transition Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-9

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Configuring the Input Signal Timing Display ................................................................... 3-10
Configuring the Loss of Input Behavior ............................................................................ 3-11
Specifying the Output during a Loss of Input ..................................................... 3-11
Previewing the Loss of Input Setting................................................................... 3-12
Configuring the Edit Permissions ...................................................................................... 3-13
Software Upgrades ............................................................................................................. 3-14
Loading the Factory Defaults............................................................................................. 3-16
Using DataSafe................................................................................................................... 3-17
AFD 4
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 4-2
Selecting an ARC Mode....................................................................................................... 4-4
Auto Output ARC Mode - Auto AFD ................................................................... 4-4
Using the Force AFD Option................................................................................. 4-5
Blank Number of Active Lines ............................................................................................ 4-6
Managing the Profiles for ARC ........................................................................................... 4-7
Configuring a Profile ............................................................................................. 4-7
Recalling a Profile ................................................................................................. 4-9
AFD and ARC Status ......................................................................................................... 4-10
Ancillary Data 5
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 5-2
HANC and VANC Status ...................................................................................... 5-2
HANC Pass Through or VANC Pass Through.................................................................... 5-3
Specific ANC Processing..................................................................................................... 5-4
ANC Processing Overview.................................................................................... 5-4
Video Index (VI) Processing ................................................................................. 5-4
OP-42 Processing................................................................................................... 5-5
CEA-708/CEA-608 Closed Captioning ............................................................................... 5-7
Other Data Types ................................................................................................................. 5-8
AFD and Video Index............................................................................................ 5-8
Timecode ............................................................................................................... 5-8
Compressed Audio Metadata................................................................................. 5-8
Other Packets ......................................................................................................... 5-9
Audio Configuration 6
Selecting an AES Configuration .......................................................................................... 6-2
Configuring the AES Inputs................................................................................................. 6-3
To configure the AES inputs ................................................................................. 6-3
Configuring the AES Outputs .............................................................................................. 6-4
To configure the AES outputs ............................................................................... 6-4
Setting up the Embedded Audio .......................................................................................... 6-5
Processing the Embedded Audio Input.................................................................. 6-5
Configuring the Audio Groups .............................................................................. 6-6
Media File Management 7
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 7-2
Media File Basics................................................................................................................. 7-3
Connection using FTP ........................................................................................... 7-3
Connection using RossLinq................................................................................... 7-3
CompactFlash™ Card............................................................................................ 7-4
Image Specifications.............................................................................................. 7-4
File Naming Specifications.................................................................................... 7-4
Loading Media Files ............................................................................................................7-5

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Loading a Media File............................................................................................. 7-5
Operation 8
External Key and Internal Key Features.............................................................................. 8-2
Key 1 Wings Setup ..............................................................................................................8-3
Key 2 Setup.......................................................................................................................... 8-4
Configuring Key 2................................................................................................. 8-4
Masking a Key....................................................................................................... 8-5
Logo Setup........................................................................................................................... 8-6
Adjusting the Proc Amp Controls........................................................................................ 8-7
Performing Transitions ........................................................................................................ 8-8
Transitions Setup................................................................................................... 8-8
Transition Rates..................................................................................................... 8-9
Auto Change Over Setup....................................................................................... 8-9
Performing a Cut Transition.................................................................................. 8-9
Performing an Auto Transition............................................................................ 8-10
Performing a Fade to Black................................................................................. 8-11
Notes on Transitions with Audio......................................................................... 8-11
Appendix A. DashBoard Menus 9
Status Tabs........................................................................................................................... 9-2
Signal Tab.............................................................................................................. 9-2
Hardware Tab ........................................................................................................ 9-5
Product Tab ........................................................................................................... 9-6
Configuration Menus ........................................................................................................... 9-7
Video Tab .............................................................................................................. 9-7
GPI Configuration ................................................................................................. 9-9
Tally Configuration ............................................................................................. 9-10
Ethernet Tab ........................................................................................................ 9-11
Personality Tab.................................................................................................... 9-11
Audio Tab............................................................................................................ 9-12
Load/Save Tab..................................................................................................... 9-13
ARC Menus ....................................................................................................................... 9-14
Status Tab ............................................................................................................ 9-14
Profile Tabs ......................................................................................................... 9-14
ANC Menus ....................................................................................................................... 9-18
Embedded Audio Processing Menus ................................................................................. 9-20
Embedded Audio Selection Menus.................................................................................... 9-21
AES Inputs Menus ............................................................................................................. 9-22
AES Outputs Menus .......................................................................................................... 9-23
Proc Amps Menus.............................................................................................................. 9-25
Logos Menus...................................................................................................................... 9-26
Key Setup Menus............................................................................................................... 9-28
On Air Control Menus ....................................................................................................... 9-29
Input Status Menus ............................................................................................................ 9-32
Alarm Enables Menus........................................................................................................ 9-34
Appendix B. Specifications 10
UDC-8625A Technical Specifications .............................................................................. 10-2
UDC-8625A-A Technical Specifications .......................................................................... 10-4
UDC-8625A-B Technical Specifications .......................................................................... 10-6
Appendix C. ARC Setting Examples 11
4:3 SD to HD (Pillarbox)................................................................................................... 11-2

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4:3 SD to HD (Zoom) ........................................................................................................ 11-3
4:3 SD to 16:9 SD (Pillarbox)............................................................................................ 11-4
HD to 4:3 SD (Letterbox) .................................................................................................. 11-5
HD to 4:3 SD (Zoom) ........................................................................................................ 11-6
Appendix D. Cascade Feature 12
Cabling for the Cascade Feature ........................................................................................ 12-2
Cabling Overview................................................................................................ 12-2
Configuration in DashBoard .............................................................................................. 12-3
Basic Configuration ............................................................................................. 12-3
Setting up the First UDC-8625A-B ..................................................................... 12-3
Setting up the Second UDC-8625A-B................................................................. 12-3
Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 12-4
Appendix E. Software Licenses 13
BSD .................................................................................................................................... 13-2
Dual GPL/Free Type .......................................................................................................... 13-3
GPL .................................................................................................................................... 13-4
IJG ...................................................................................................................................... 13-8
LGPL.................................................................................................................................. 13-9
MIT .................................................................................................................................. 13-11
zlib.................................................................................................................................... 13-12
Appendix F. Service Information 14
Troubleshooting Checklist ................................................................................................. 14-2
Warranty and Repair Policy ............................................................................................... 14-3

UDC-8625A Series User Manual (Iss. 11) Introduction • 1–1
Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Product Overview
•Features
• Functional Block Diagrams
• Format Conversion
• Output Format Reference Compatibility
• User Interfaces
• Documentation Terms and Conventions
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing an openGear UDC-8625A(-A/-B) 3G/HD/SD SDI Multi-Function
Format Converter. 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 card, 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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Product Overview
The UDC-8625A series are feature rich 3G1 / HD / SD SDI converters that support all traditional
formats including 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480i, and 576i. Audio and video synchronization is
combined with a signal processor, offering full control of the 16 channels of audio, with gain,
invert, shuffle and sample rate conversion. Video processing offers adjustment for luma / chroma
gain plus black offset with ANC processing including AFD processing and insertion. Fill around
Pillar bar / letter box (Wings) can be inserted from the external fill signal or internally from a logo
inserter. A/B inputs can be configured to V-Fade or operate in an auto fail-safe mode selecting the
secondary input on failure / absence of the primary input.
Keyer
The UDC-8625A series can be operated as a keyer using the external Key / Fill inputs to key over
the Program input. The operation can be extended to allow for mixing of the background with
V-Fade transitions behind the keyer by using the second background input.
Logo Inserter
The UDC-8625A series offer internal 2GB storage for logo insertion that supports static and
animated playout with support for TGA, GIF, PNG, JPEG, and BMP file formats.
A/B Mixer
For downstream signal mixing, the UDC-8625A series offers a full audio / video mixing engine
that can be configured to perform Fade-Fade, Take-Fade, or Fade-Take transitions with selectable
rate control.
Combined UDC, Keyer, Logo Inserter, and A/B Mixer
Any combination, as required!
Control
The UDC-8625A series offer complete remote control and monitoring via the DashBoard Control
System.
Discrete Audio Processing (UDC-8625A-A and UDC-8625A-B)
The UDC-8625A-A and UDC-8625A-B offer discrete audio processing using an audio daughter
card and the 8320AR-052A, 8320AR-053A, or 8320AR-053B rear modules with 8 AES
connections. DashBoard enables configuration of the 8 AES I/O as 8 AES inputs, 8 AES outputs,
or 4 AES inputs / 4 AES outputs. The UDC-8625A-A and UDC-8625A-B also offer embedding,
de-embedding and full discrete audio processing functions.
The UDC-8625A-A unbalanced AES model is available with an 8 DIN rear module
(8320AR-053A) or an 8 HD-BNC rear module (8320AR-053B). The UDC-8625A-B provides 8
balanced AES connections via WECO™ terminal blocks on the 8320AR-052A rear module.
1. Not supported on the 8310AR-033 rear module.

UDC-8625A Series User Manual (Iss. 11) Introduction • 1–3
Features
The following features are standard on the UDC-8625A series cards:
• Compliance with SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 272M-A
48kHz 24bit, and SMPTE 299M-2004 48kHz 24bit
• Passes SMPTE 291M formatted vertical ancillary data from input to output
• Up/Down/Cross Conversion of all traditional formats: 1080p1, 1080i, 720p, 480i, and
576i
• Compatible with SmartConversion
• Detects the incoming video format, and converts to the assigned output format
• Built-in Frame Synchronizer times outputs to a selectable local or frame-wide reference
• Support for SD reference or tri-level sync
• Support for “cascade” output of Wings SDI input
• Additional input for A/B transitions or use as a backup input
• Supports Active Format Description (AFD)
• Supports RP 186-1995 and RP 186-2008 Video Index data
• Flexible aspect ratio control
• Ability to create and recall ARC configuration profiles
• Individual Proc Amps for each output
• Output can be dithered and clipped to SMPTE levels
• Provides DTVCC, and NTSC caption processing including frame rate conversion
• External key video and key alpha inputs for keyers
• 2GB animation store for keyers
• Ample input status, and output test pattern and tone generation for easy signal
troubleshooting
• 16 channels embedded audio pass through with SRC and gain control
• Reports status and configuration remotely via the DashBoard Control System
• Compatible with DataSafe
• Fully compliant with openGear specifications
• 5-year transferable warranty
UDC-8625A-A and UDC-8625A-B Features
In addition to the standard features, the UDC-8625A-A and UDC-8625A-B also provide:
• Eight configurable AES connections
• Simultaneous discrete audio embedding and/or de-embedding
• Full discrete audio processing, delayed relative to the video
• Simultaneous discrete and embedded processing
•UDC-8625A-A: Rear module options available with DIN (8320AR-053A rear module) or
with HD-BNC (8320AR-053B rear module) connections for AES inputs/outputs
•UDC-8625A-B: Rear module available with WECO™ (8320AR-052A) connections for
AES inputs/outputs
1. Not supported on the 8310AR-033 rear module.

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Functional Block Diagrams
This section provides functional block diagrams that outline the workflow of the UDC-8625A
series. Note that the number of AES inputs and outputs is determined using the AES IO Config
menu in DashBoard.
UDC-8625A Block Diagram
Figure 1.1 outlines the workflow of the UDC-8625A.
Figure 1.1 UDC-8625A — Simplified Block Diagram
†
* Frame sync function is always enabled on SDI IN 1 and SDI IN 2. Note that SDI IN 3 and SDI IN 4 are limited to line sync when the output is 3G.
** Not available when using the 8320AR-041 rear module.
† Not available when using the 8322AR-065 rear module.
EMBEDDED
AUDIO
INPUT
PROCESSING
EMBEDDED AUDIO
SOURCE SELECTION
ANC PROC AFD
**†
**
†

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UDC-8625A-A and UDC-8625A-B Block Diagram
Figure 1.2 outlines the workflow of the UDC-8625A-A when using the 8320AR-053A Rear
Module. When using the 8320AR-053B Rear Module, HD-BNC connectors are available. When
using the UDC-8625A-B, the 8320AR-052A Rear Module provides WECO™ connectors.
Figure 1.2 UDC-8625A-A and UDC-8625A-B — Simplified Block Diagram
Key and Fill
Clean Feed 2
Clean Feed 1
Proc
CARD
CONTROL
Local Area
Network
GENLOCK
Local Reference
† Frame sync function is always enabled on SDI IN 1 and SDI IN 2. Note that SDI IN 3 and SDI IN 4 are limited to line sync when the output is 3G.
* Note that the number of AES inputs and outputs is dependent on how the AES IO Config is set: 8 in and 0 out, 4 in and 4 out, 0 in and 8 out.
SDI IN 1
SDI IN 2
SDI IN 3
SDI IN 4
†
†
EMBEDDED
AUDIO
INPUT
PROCESSING
Requires the audio daughter card and the appropriate rear module.
AES
INPUT
PROCESSING
AES SOURCE
SELECTION
AES AUDIO* AES AUDIO*
ANC PROC
AFD
AES
OUTPUT
PROCESSING
SDI OUT 4
SDI OUT 3
SDI OUT 2
SDI OUT 1
EMBEDDED AUDIO
SOURCE SELECTION

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Format Conversion
The UDC-8625A series provides up-conversion, down-conversion, and cross-conversion. The
card converts the incoming video to any supported video format and incorporates a video frame
synchronizer to allow the output video to be timed to an external video reference.
The UDC-8625A series can cleanly switch between SDI IN 1 and SDI IN 2 for conversion. The
two sources do not have to be the same format. SDI IN 3 and SDI IN 4 do not offer format
conversion. Using advanced video de-interlacing algorithms, and full 10bit 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.
Supported Format Conversions
This section provides a summary of the supported formats for conversion available for the
UDC-8625A series. (Table 1.1) Note that if an unsupported format is received, an alarm message
is displayed in the Video Processing Output field of the Signal tab.
Table 1.1 Supported Conversion Formats
Input Formats
Output Formats
480i 59.94
720p 59.94
1080i 59.94
1080p 59.94 Lvl A
576i 50
720p 50
1080i 50
1080p 50 Lvl A
480i 59.94 
720p 59.94 
1080i 59.94 
1080p 59.94 Lvl A 
576i 50 
720p 50 
1080i 50 
1080p 50 Lvl A 

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Output Format Reference Compatibility
The UDC-8625A series locks the output video to an external reference. Reference compatibility
is shown in Ta ble 1.2. A check-mark indicates a supported output reference compatibility.
Table 1.2 Output/Reference Compatibility
Reference Output
480i 59.94Hz 720p 59.94Hz 1080i 59.94Hz 1080p 59.94Hz 576i 50Hz 720p 50Hz 1080i 50Hz 1080p 50Hz
480i 59.94Hz   
720p 59.94Hz 
1080i 59.94Hz   
576i 50Hz 
720p 50Hz 
1080i 50Hz 

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User Interfaces
The UDC-8625A series includes the following user interfaces.
DashBoard
DashBoard enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer.
DashBoard communicates with cards in the frame through the Network Controller Card. This
controller card is required in order to use DashBoard to monitor the UDC-8625A series card. The
DashBoard software and manual are available for download from our website
For More Information on...
• setting up and using the Network Controller Card, refer to its user manual.
• the UDC-8625A series menus in DashBoard, refer to “Appendix A. DashBoard
Menus” on page 9-1.
Card-edge Controls
The front-edge of the card features LED indicators for input status and communication activity.
The card-edge also includes a 3-position jumper block used to configure the termination on the
local reference input.
For More Information on...
• using the card-edge controls, refer to the section “Card Overview” on page 2-3.
• the LEDs, refer to the section “Card-edge LEDs” on page 2-4.
SNMP Monitoring and Control
The Network Controller card in the openGear frame provides optional support for remote
monitoring of your frame and the UDC-8625A series card using Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP), which is compatible with many third-party monitoring and control tools.
For More Information on...
• enabling SNMP Monitoring and Control for your frame, refer to the MFC-8300 Series or
MFC-OG3 Series User Manual.
• SNMP controls for your card, refer to its Management Information Base (MIB) file.
Note — Ross Video recommends using the MFC-8320-N or MFC-OG3-N Network
Controller Card for optimal performance especially when multiple UDC-8625A series
cards are installed in one frame. An MFC-8320-S or MFC-8322-S Controller Card can
be used, but you may encounter delays in updating settings in DashBoard and
upgrading the card software.

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Documentation Terms and Conventions
The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual.
Terms
The following terms are used:
•“Active image” refers to the portion of the video picture area (production aperture) that is
being utilized for output content. Active image excludes letterbox bars and pillarbox bars.
•“Board” and “Card” refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames,
including all components and switches.
•“DashBoard” refers to the DashBoard Control System.
•“DFR-8300 series frame” refers to all versions of the DFR-8310 series frames and
DFR-8321 series frames and any available options unless otherwise noted.
•“DTVCC captions” refer to CEA-708 captions.
•“Frame” refers to the openGear frame that houses openGear cards.
•“Input 1” refers to SDI IN 1.
•“Input 2” refers to SDI IN 2.
•“Input 3” refers to SDI IN 3.
•“Input 4” refers to SDI IN 4.
•“Network Controller Card” refers to the MFC-8320-N or MFC-OG3-N and any
available options unless otherwise noted.
•“NTSC captions” refer to CEA-608-D: Line 21 Data Services captions.
•“openGear frame” refers to the DFR-8300 series and the OG3-FR series frames unless
otherwise noted.
•“Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses the UDC-8625A series card.
•“PAL” refers to PAL-B, and PAL-G unless otherwise stated.
•“Production aperture” refers to the image lattice that represents the maximum possible
image extent in a given standard (e.g. the full size of all active pixels and active lines).
For example, the 1080i production aperture would be 1920x1080.
•“System” and “Video system” refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal
equipment in your environment.
•“UDC-8625A” refers to the model that does not include discrete audio processing
features.
•“UDC-8625A-A” refers to the model with discrete audio processing features and eight
unbalanced AES I/O.
•“UDC-8625A-B” refers to the model with discrete audio processing features and eight
balanced AES I/O.
•“UDC-8625A series” refers to all models unless otherwise noted.
Conventions
The following conventions are used:
•The “Operating Tips” and “Note” boxes are used throughout this manual to provide
additional user information.

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