Ross openGear SFS-8221 User manual

Ross Video Limited
SFS-8221
Single Channel MD-SDI Frame Synchronizer
User Manual
Ross Part Number: 8221DR-004
Issue: 01C

SFS-8221 •Single Channel MD-SDI Frame Synchronizer User Manual
• Ross Part Number: 8221DR-004
• Document Issue: 01C
• Printed in Canada.
The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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© 2007 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved.
Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
openGear. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.
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 a commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited
assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
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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
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.
Important Safety Instructions
Caution
This product is intended to be a component product of the openGear series frame.
Refer to the openGear 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
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 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 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
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.

SFS-8221 User Manual (Iss. 01C) Contents •i
Contents
Introduction 1-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................1-1
A Word of Thanks....................................................................................................1-1
Overview ..................................................................................................................1-2
Functional Block Diagram .......................................................................................1-2
Functional Overview ................................................................................................1-3
Frame Synchronizer Operation.................................................................................1-4
Frame Delay Operation ............................................................................................1-4
Minimum Delay through the SFS-8221 ...................................................................1-5
Video Output Resync ...............................................................................................1-5
Features ....................................................................................................................1-6
Documentation Terms ..............................................................................................1-6
Installation and Setup 2-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................2-1
Static Discharge........................................................................................................2-1
Unpacking ................................................................................................................2-1
Local Reference Termination Jumper ......................................................................2-2
Rear Module Installation (Optional) ........................................................................2-2
Board Installation .....................................................................................................2-4
BNC Labels ..............................................................................................................2-4
Cable Connections....................................................................................................2-5
User Controls 3-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................3-1
User Controls............................................................................................................3-1
LEDs.........................................................................................................................3-3
Menus 4-1
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................4-1
Layout and Navigation .............................................................................................4-1
Using the Menus.......................................................................................................4-2
The Menu System.....................................................................................................4-5
Setup.........................................................................................................................4-8
Timing ......................................................................................................................4-9
Output.....................................................................................................................4-10
Proc Amp................................................................................................................4-11
Card Information ....................................................................................................4-12
Hardware ................................................................................................................4-12
Signal......................................................................................................................4-13
Exit .........................................................................................................................4-14

ii •Contents SFS-8221 User Manual (Iss. 01C)
Specifications 5-1
In This Chapter ...................................................................................................................... 5-1
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................... 5-2
Service Information 6-1
In This Chapter ...................................................................................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting Checklist....................................................................................... 6-1
Power LED Conditions............................................................................................ 6-2
Bootload Button....................................................................................................... 6-2
Warranty and Repair Policy .................................................................................... 6-2
In Case of Problems................................................................................................. 6-3
Ordering Information 7-1
In This Chapter ...................................................................................................................... 7-1

SFS-8221 User Manual (Iss. 01C) Introduction •1-1
Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
• A Word of Thanks
• Overview
• Functional Block Diagram
• Functional Overview
• Frame Synchronizer Operation
• Frame Delay Operation
• Minimum Delay through the SFS-8221
• Video Output Resync
• Features
• Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGear SFS-8221 Single Channel MD-SDI Frame
Synchronizer. The SFS-8221 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 SFS-8221 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 SFS-8221, 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.

1-2 •Introduction SFS-8221 User Manual (Iss. 01C)
Overview
The SFS-8221 is a single channel Multi-Definition SDI frame synchronizer designed for use in both
standard and high definition environments.
The SFS-8221 supports popular standard-definition and high-definition video formats including 480i,
720p, and 1080i. The format of incoming video is automatically detected, simplifying system setup.
The SFS-8221 accepts an SDI signal of either standard definition (270 Mb/s) or high definition (1.485
Gb/s), automatically equalizing for cable loss and providing a reclocked SDI output. In Frame Sync
mode, the video is synchronized to either a frame-wide reference or a local reference. In Frame Delay
mode, further flexibility in resolving system timing problems is available, as an additional fixed delay
can be added to the video.
The openGear frames support a distributed frame reference, allowing a single incoming reference sync
signal to feed timing information to all modules in a frame. Thus, a single composite or tri-level sync
signal can be used for multiple cards. Alternatively, each card accepts an additional local reference
signal providing additional system timing flexibility.
For simplified setup and monitoring, the SFS-8221 Frame Synchronizer offers a unique Heads-Up
Display 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.
The SFS-8221 is housed in the openGear DFR-8310-C frame.
Functional Block Diagram
Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of SFS-8221 Functions