Snell & Wilcox TBS700 User manual

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TBS700 Synchronizer
SD & HD SDI Synchronizer with Up, Down and Cross
Conversion
Operator’s
Manual
© May, 2009

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Explanation of Safety Symbols
This symbol refers the user to important information contained in
the accompanying literature.Refer to manual.
This symbol indicates that hazardous voltages are present inside.
No user serviceable parts inside.
This unit should only be serviced by trained personnel.
Servicing instructions where given, are for use by
qualified service personnel only.
To reduce risk of electric shock do not perform any
servicing other than that contained in the operating
instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.
Always ensure that the unit is properly earthed and power connections
correctly made.
This equipment must be supplied from a power system providing a
PROTECTIVE EARTH connection and having a neutral connection
which can be reliably identified.
The power outlet supplying power to the unit should be close to the
unit and easily accessible
Power connection in countries other than the USA
The equipment is normally shipped with a power cable with a standard IEC
moulded free socket on one end and a standard IEC moulded plug on the other.
If you are required to remove the moulded mains supply plug, dispose of the
plug immediately in a safe manner.
The colour code for the lead is as follows:
GREEN/YELLOW lead connected to E
(Protective Earth Conductor)
BLUE lead connected to N (Neutral Conductor)
BROWN lead connected to L (Live Conductor)
Caution If the unit has two mains supply inputs ensure that both power
cords are plugged into mains outlets operating from the same phase.
LN
E
NL
E
GB
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVERS
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY
!
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Safety Warnings
Légende :
Ce symbole indique qu'il faut prêter attention et se référer
au manuel.
Ce symbole indique qu'il peut y avoir des tensions électriques
à l'intérieur de l'appareil. Ne pas intervenir sans l'agrément
du service qualifié.
Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne pas exposer l'appareil
dans un milieu humide.
Toujours s'assurer que l'unité est correctement alimentée,
en particuliers à la liaison à la terre.
La source électrique de cet équipement doit posséder une connexion
à la terre , ainsi qu'une liaison « neutre » identifiable.
La prise électrique qui alimente l'appareil doit être proche
de celle-ci et accessible.
Câble secteur de pays autres que les Etats-Unis
L'équipement est livré avec un câble secteur au standard IEC, moulé
mâle/femelle.
Si vous souhaitez changr la prise mâle de votre cordon, voici les
codes couleurs des fils :
Le fil VERT/JAUNE est connecté à T (Terre)
Le fil BLEU est connecté à N (Neutre)
Le fil MARRON est connecté à P (Phase)
Attention si l'appareil a 2 alimentations, s'assurer que les cordons
soient branchés sur la même phase.
Précaution d'emploi :
F
Les procédures de maintenance ne concernent
que le service agréé. Afin de réduire le risque de
choc électrique, il est recommandé de se limiter
aux procédures d'utilisation, à moins d'en être qualifié.
Pour toute maintenance, contacter le service compétent.
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ATTENTION
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS RETIRER LE COUVERCLE
NE PAS INTERVENIR SANS
L'AGREMENT DU SERVICE
QUALIFIE
PN
T
NP
T
Connecteur Prise
!
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Erklärung der Sicherheitssymbole
Dieses Symbol weist den Benutzer auf wichtige Informationen
hin, die in der begleitenden Dokumentation enthalten sind.
Dieses Symbol zeigt an, dass gefährliche Spannung vorhanden ist.
Es befinden sich keine vom Benutzer zu wartenden Teile im Geräteinneren.
Dieses Gerät sollte nur von geschultem Personal gewartet werden
Um das Risiko eines Elektroschocks zu reduzieren, setzen Sie das
Gerät weder Regen noch Feuchtigkeit aus.
Stellen Sie immer sicher, dass das Gerät ordnungsgemäß geerdet
und verkabelt ist.
Dieses Equipment muss an eine Netzsteckdose mit Schutzleiter
angeschlossen werden und einen zuverlässig identifizierbaren Nullleiter haben.
Die Netzsteckdose sollte nahe beim Gerät und einfach zugänglich sein.
Netzanschluss in anderen Ländern als der USA
Das Equipment wird im Normalfall mit einem Netzkabel mit Standard IEC
Anschlussbuchse und einem Standard IEC Anschlussstecker geliefert.
Sollten Sie den angeschweißten Stecker auswechseln müssen, entsorgen
Sie diesen bitte umgehend.Die farbliche Belegung des Netzkabels ist wie folgt:
GRÜN GELB E = Schutzleiter
BLAU N = Nulleiter
BRAUN L = P = Phase
Achtung:Wenn das Gerät zwei Anschlussbuchsen hat, stellen
Sie bitte sicher, dass beide Netzkabel mit der selben Phase in die
Netzsteckdose gesteckt werden.
Sicherheits-Warnhinweise
D
!
!
Die angeführten Service-/Reparatur-Anweisungen sind
ausschließlich von qualifiziertem Service-Personal
auszuführen. Um das Risiko eines lektroschocks zu
reduzieren, führen Sie ausschließlich die im
Benutzerhandbuch eschriebenen Anweisungen aus,
es sei denn, Sie haben die entsprechende Qualifikation.
Wenden Sie sich in allen Service-Fragen an qualifiziertes Personal.
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ACHTUNG
Gefahr von Elektroschocks.
Abdeckungen nicht entfernen
Keine vom Benutzer zu wartende Teile
Wenden Sie sich ausschließlich
an qualifiziertes Personal
L=
Phase N= Nulleiter N= Nulleiter L= Phase
E=
Schutzleiter E= Schutzleiter
Explicación de los Símbolos de Seguridad
Éste símbolo refiere al usuario información importante contenida
en la literatura incluida.Referirse al manual.
Éste símbolo indica que voltajes peligrosos están presentes en el interior.
No hay elementos accesibles al usuario dentro.
Esta unidad sólo debería ser tratada por personal cualificado.
Las instrucciones de servicio cuando sean dadas, son
sólo para uso de personal cualificado.Para reducir el
riesgo de choque eléctrico no llevar a cabo ninguna
operación de servicio aparte de las contenidas en las
instrucciones de operación, a menos que se esté
cualificado para realizarlas.
Referir todo el trabajo de servicio a personal cualificado.
Para reducir el riesgo de choque eléctrico, no exponer este equipo
a la lluvia o humedad.
Siempre asegurarse de que la unidad está propiamente conectada a
tierra y que las conexiones de alimentación están hechas correctamente.
Este equipo debe ser alimentado desde un sistema de alimentación
con conexión a TIERRA y teniendo una conexión neutra fácilmente
identificable.
La toma de alimentación para la unidad debe ser cercana y fácilmente
accesible.
Conexión de alimentación en otros países que no sean USA
El equipo es normalmente entregado con un cable de alimentación con un
enchufe hembra estándar IEC en un extremo y con una clavija estándar
IEC en el otro.Si se requiere eliminar la clavija para sustituirla por otra,
disponer dicha clavija de una forma segura.
El código de color a emplear es como sigue:
Advertencia Si la unidad tuviera dos tomas de alimentación, asegurarse
de que ambos cables de alimentación están conectados a la misma fase.
ESP
!
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Advertencias de Seguridad
LN
E
NL
E
Clavija
Aerea Macho Enchufe Aereo Hembra
VERDE/ AMARILLO conectado a E
(Conductor de protección a Tierra
-Earth en el original-)
AZUL conectado a N (Conductor Neutro -Neutral en el original-)
MARRÓN conectado a L (Conductor Fase -Live en el original-)
RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO
NO QUITAR LAS PROTECCIONNES
ELEMENTOS NO ACCESIBLES AL
USUARIO.
SERVICIO SOLAMENTE A PERSONAL
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Simboli di sicurezza:
Questo simbolo indica l'informazione importante contenuta nei
manuali appartenenti all'apparecchiatura. Consultare il manuale.
Questo simbolo indica che all'interno dell'apparato sono presenti
tensioni pericolose. Non cercare di smontare l'unità.
Per qualsiasi tipo di intervento rivolgersi al personale qualificato.
Le istruzioni relative alla manutenzione sono ad uso
esclusivo del personale qualificato.E' proibito all'utente
eseguire qualsiasi operazione non esplicitamente
consentita nelle istruzioni. Per qualsiasi informazione
rivolgersi al personale qualificato.
Per prevenire il pericolo di scosse elettriche è necessario non esporre
mai l'apparecchiatura alla pioggia o a qualsiasi tipo di umidità.
Assicurarsi sempre, che l'unità sia propriamente messa a terra e che
le connessioni elettriche siano eseguite correttamente.
Questo dispositivo deve essere collegato ad un impianto elettrico
dotato di un sistema di messa a terra efficace.
La presa di corrente deve essere vicina all'apparecchio
e facilmente accessibile.
Connessione elettrica nei paesi diversi dagli Stati Uniti
L'apparecchiatura normalmente è spedita con cavo pressofuso con la presa
e spina standard IEC. Nel caso della rimozione della spina elettrica,
gettarla via immediatamente osservando tutte le precauzioni del caso.
La leggenda dei cavi è la seguente:
VERDE/GIALLO cavo connesso
ad "E" (terra)
BLU cavo connesso ad "N" (neutro)
MARRONE cavo connesso ad "L" ( fase)
Attenzione! Nel caso in cui l'apparecchio abbia due prese di corrente,
assicurarsi che i cavi non siano collegati a fasi diverse della rete elettrica.
I
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Attenzione:
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ATTENZIONE
LN
E
NL
E
Presa volante Spina volante
RISCHIO DI SHOCK ELETTRICO
NON CERCARE DI SMONTARE
L'UNITA PER QUALSIASI TIPO DI
INTERVENTO RIVOLGERSI AL
PERSONALE QUALIFICATO
Förklaring av Säkerhetssymboler
Denna symbol hänvisar användaren till viktig information som
återfinns i litteraturen som medföljer.Se manualen.
Denna symbol indikerar att livsfarlig spänning finns på insidan.
Det finns inga servicevänliga delar inne i apparaten.
Denna apparat få endast repareras av utbildad personal.
Serviceinstruktioner som anges avser endast kvalificerad
och utbildad servicepersonal. För att minska risken för
elektrisk stöt, utför ingen annan service än den som
återfinns i medföljande driftinstruktionerna, om du ej är
behörig. Överlåt all service till kvalificerad personal.
För att reducera risken för elektrisk stöt, utsätt inte apparaten för
regn eller fukt.
Se alltid till att apparaten är ordentligt jordad samt att strömtillförseln
är korrekt utförd.
Denna apparat måste bli försörjd från ett strömsystem som är försedd
med jordadanslutning samt ha en neutral anslutning som lätt identifierbar.
Vägguttaget som strömförsörjer apparaten bör finnas i närheten samt
vara lätttillgänglig.
Strömkontakter i länder utanför USA
Apparaten utrustas normalt med en strömkabel med standard IEC gjuten
honkontakt på ena änden samt en standard IEC gjuten hankontakt på den
andra änden.Om man måste avlägsna den gjutna hankontkaten, avyttra
denna kontakt omedelbart på ett säkert sätt. Färgkoden för ledningen är följande:
GRÖN/GUL ledning ansluten till E
(Skyddsjordad ledare)
BLÅ ledning ansluten till N (Neutral ledare)
BRUN ledning ansluten till L (Fas ledare)
Varning! Om enheten har två huvudsakliga elförsörjningar, säkerställ att
båda strömkablarna som är inkopplade i enheten arbetar från samma fas.
S
!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVERS
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY
!
!
Säkerhetsvarningar
LN
E
NL
E
Stickkontakt-Hane Stickkontakt-Hona
Forklaring på sikkerhedssymboler
Dette symbol gør brugeren opmærksom på vigtig information
i den medfølgende manual.
Dette symbol indikerer farlig spænding inden i apparatet.Ingen bruger
servicerbare dele i apparatet på brugerniveau.
Dette apparat må kun serviceres af faglærte personer..
Serviceinstruktioner er kun til brug for faglærte
servicefolk.For at reducere risikoen for elektrisk
stød må bruger kun udføre anvisninger i
betjeningsmanualen.
Al service skal udføres af faglærte personer.
For at reducere risikoen for elektrisk stød må apparatet ikke
udsættes for regn eller fugt.
Sørg altid for at apparatet er korrekt tilsluttet og jordet.
Dette apparat skal forbindes til en nettilslutning, der yder
BESKYTTENDE JORD og 0 forbindelse skal være tydeligt markeret.
Stikkontakten, som forsyner apparatet, skal være tæt på apparatet
og let tilgængelig.
Nettilslutning i andre lande end USA
Udstyret leveres normalt med et strømkabel med et standard IEC støbt løst
hunstik i den ene ende og et standard IEC støbt hanstik i den anden ende.
Hvis et af de støbte stik på strømkablet er defekt, skal det straks kasseres på
forsvarlig vis. Farvekoden for lederen er som følger:
GRØN/GUL leder forbundet til J (Jord)
BLÅ leder forbundet til 0
BRUN leder forbundet til F(Fase)
Forsigtig Hvis enheden har to lysnetindgange, skal der sørges for at
begge ledninger tilsluttes lystnetudgange fra den samme fase.
DK
!
!
!
Sikkerhedsadvarsler
!
FORSIGTIG
RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK STØD
DÆKPLADER MÅ IKKE FJERNES
INGEN BRUGER SERVICERBARE
DELE SERVICE MÅ KUN UDFØRES
AF FAGLÆRTE PERSONER
F0
J
0F
J
Han-stik Hun-stik
Turvamerkkien selitys
Tämä merkki tarkoittaa, että laitteen mukana toimitettu kirjallinen
materiaali sisältää tärkeitä tietoja.Lue käyttöohje.
Tämä merkki ilmoittaa, että laitteen sisällä on vaarallisen voimakas jännite.
Sisäpuolella ei ole mitään osia, joita käyttäjä voisi itse huoltaa.
Huollon saa suorittaa vain alan ammattilainen.
Huolto-ohjeet on tarkoitettu ainoastaan alan
ammattilaisille.Älä suorita laitteelle muita
toimenpiteitä, kuin mitä käyttöohjeissa on
neuvottu, ellet ole asiantuntija.Voit saada sähköiskun.
Jätä kaikki huoltotoimet ammattilaiselle.
Sähköiskujen välttämiseksi suojaa laite sateelta ja kosteudelta.
Varmistu, että laite on asianmukaisesti maadoitettu ja että
sähkökytkennät on tehty oikein.
Laitteelle tehoa syöttävässä järjestelmässä tulee olla
SUOJAMAALIITÄNTÄ ja nollaliitännän on oltava luotettavasti
tunnistettavissa.
Sähköpistorasian tulee olla laitteen lähellä ja helposti tavoitettavissa.
Sähkökytkentä
Laitteen vakiovarusteena on sähköjohto, jonka toisessa päässä on muottiin
valettu, IEC-standardin mukainen liitäntärasia ja toisessa päässä muottiin
valettu, IEC-standardin mukainen pistoliitin. Jos pistoliitin tarvitsee poistaa,
se tulee hävittää heti turvallisella tavalla.Johtimet kytketään seuraavasti:
KELTA-VIHREÄ suojamaajohdin E-napaan
SININEN nollajohdin N-napaan
RUSKEA vaihejohdin L-napaan
Huom! Jos laitteessa on kaksi verkkojännitteen tuloliitäntää, niiden johdot
on liitettävä verkkopistorasioihin, joissa on sama vaiheistus.
FI
!
!
Turvaohjeita
!
SÄHKÖISKUN VAARA ÄLÄ AVAA
LAITTEEN KANSIA EI SISÄLLÄ
KÄYTTÄJÄLLE HUOLLETTAVIA
OSIA HUOLTO AINOASTAAN
AMMATTILAISEN SUORITTAMANA
VAROITUS
LN
E
NL
E
Pistoliitin Liitäntärasia

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Símbolos de Segurança
O símbolo triangular adverte para a necessidade de consultar o
manual antes de utilizar o equipamento ou efectuar qualquer ajuste.
Este símbolo indica a presença de voltagens perigosas no interior
do equipamento.As peças ou partes existentes no interior do equipamento
não necessitam de intervenção, manutenção ou manuseamento por parte
do utilizador. Reparações ou outras intervenções devem ser efectuadas
apenas por técnicos devidamente habilitados.
As instruções de manutenção fornecidas são para
utilização de técnicos qualificados.Para reduzir o
risco de choque eléctrico, não devem ser realizadas
intervenções no equipamento não especificadas no
manual de instalações a menos que seja efectuadas
por técnicos habilitados.
Para reduzir o risco de choque eléctrico, não expor este equipamento
à chuva ou humidade.
Assegurar que a unidade está sempre devidamente ligada à terra e
que as ligações à alimentação estão correctas.
O sistema de alimentação do equipamento deve, por razões de
segurança, possuir ligação a terra de protecção e ligação ao
NEUTRO devidamente identificada.
A tomada de energia à qual a unidade está ligada deve situar-se na
sua proximidade e facilmente acessível.
Ligação da alimentação noutros países que não os EUA
O equipamento é, normalmente, enviado com cabo de alimentação com ficha
IEC fêmea standard num extremo e uma ficha IEC macho standard no extremo
oposto.Se for necessário substituir ou alterar alguma destas fichas, deverá
remove-la e elimina-la imediatamente de maneira segura.
O código de cor para os condutores é o seguinte:
Condutor VERDE/AMARELO ligado a E (Terra)
Condutor AZUL ligado a N (Neutro)
Condutor CASTANHO ligado a L (Vivo).
Atenção: Se a unidade tem duas fontes de alimentação assegurar que os
dois cabos de alimentação estão ligados a tomadas pertencentes à mesma fase.
P
!
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Avisos de Segurança
LN
E
NL
E
Ficha Livre Tomada Livre
!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVERS
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY
Power cable supplied for the USA
The equipment is shipped with a power cord with a standard IEC molded free socket on one end and a
standard 3-pin plug on the other. If you are required to remove the molded mains supply plug, dispose of the
plug immediately in a safe manner. The color code for the cord is as follows:
GREEN lead connected to E (Protective Earth
Conductor)
BLACK lead connected to L (Live Conductor)
WHITE lead connected to N (Neutral Conductor)
Note that for equipment that is not fitted with a mains power switch, to comply with EN60950 Clauses 1.7.2
and 2.6.9, the power outlet supplying power to the unit should be close to the unit and easily accessible.
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Safety Standard
The TBS700 conforms to the following standards:
BS EN60950:2000 Specification for safety of information
technology equipment, including electrical business equipment.
UL 1419. Professional video equipment File No. E193966
The TBS700 conforms to the following standard:
BS EN60950:2000 Specification for safety of information
technology equipment, including electrical business equipment.
EMC Standards
These units conform to the following standards:
BS EN 55103-1 : 1997
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment
lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 1. Emission
BS EN 55103-2 : 1997
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment
lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 2. Immunity
Federal Communications Commission Rules Part 15, Class A :1998
EMC Environment
The product(s) described in this manual conform to the EMC requirements for, and are intended for use in,
The controlled EMC environment (for example purpose-built broadcasting or recording studios), and the rural
outdoor environment (far away from railways, transmitters, overhead power lines, etc.) E4
EMC Performance of Cables and Connectors
Snell & Wilcox products are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the appropriate European EMC
standards. In order to achieve this performance in real installations it is essential to use cables and
connectors with good EMC characteristics.
All signal connections (including remote control connections) shall be made with screened cables terminated
in connectors having a metal shell. The cable screen shall have a large-area contact with the metal shell.
COAXIAL CABLES
Coaxial cables connections (particularly serial digital video connections) shall be made with high-quality
double-screened coaxial cables such as Belden 1694 or BBC type PSF1/2M.
D-TYPE CONNECTORS
D-type connectors shall have metal shells making good RF contact with the cable screen. Connectors having
"dimples" which improve the contact between the plug and socket shells, are recommended.

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About this Manual
This manual covers the installation and operation of the TBS700 Synchronizer.
Packing List
In addition to the unit ordered, please check the contents include an operator’s manual, rubber feet and power
cable. Report any shortages or damage immediately.
The unit is supplied in a dedicated packing carton provided by the manufacturer and should not be accepted if
delivered in inferior or unauthorized materials. Carefully unpack the carton and check for any shipping
damage or shortages. Please retain the box and original packing materials in case the unit needs to be
returned.
Any shortages or damage should be reported to the supplier immediately.
Enclosures:
•Product CD
•TBS700
•Power Cable
Software Version Amendments
Notes about Versions Fitted............... None
Manufacturers Notice
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allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted, including without limitation, material generated from
the software programs which are displayed on the screen such as icons, screen display looks etc.
Reproduction or disassembly of embedded computer programs or algorithms prohibited.
Copyrighted names: Microsoft Windows™
Information in this manual and software are subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Snell & Wilcox Ltd. The software described in this manual is furnished under a
license agreement and may not be reproduced or copied in any manner without prior agreement with Snell &
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Table of Contents
About this Manual .............................................................................................................................................6
Packing List........................................................................................................................................................6
Software Version Amendments.......................................................................................................................6
Manufacturers Notice........................................................................................................................................6
Description.........................................................................................................................................................8
Technical Profile................................................................................................................................................9
Installation........................................................................................................................................................12
Operation via the Front Panel ........................................................................................................................17
Operation via the Web Interface ....................................................................................................................34
Appendix (Automated Aspect Ratio Control)...............................................................................................47
Manual Revision Record.................................................................................................................................52

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Description
The TBS700 is an SD/HD format converter with
TBS/Synchronization capabilities. It provides multi-
rate SD/HD inputs and outputs, and is capable of
providing linear up conversion, down conversion,
and cross conversion.
In addition, the TBS700 handles embedded, and
AES and Analog audio, with a range of additional
features such as Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC)
and color space conversion.
The TBS700 has a DC input for redundant PSU
capability and is provided in a convenient half rack
width housing with remote control capability via an
Ethernet connection.
Front panel view
Rear panel views
HD TBS700UD (5078010) Unbalanced AES &
Analog Audio
HD TBS700BD (5078020) Balanced AES &
Analog Audio
Order Codes
•TBS700UD – FGACU 5078010
•TBS700BD – FGACU 5078020
•Rack mount kit to mount one or two units in
a 19” rack (optional) – INSY-MNT-KIT

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Technical Profile
Product Features
Format conversion SD (525i/625i) <> HD (720P/1080i)
HD (720P <> HD (1080i)
Manual Zoom Control
Synchronization HD to HD (720P/1080i) or
SD to SD (525i/625i)
HD/SD bi or tri sync reference
Will also synchronize SD/HD output
when up/down converting
Cross-locking allowed: The output will
lock to any input or reference of the
same frequency. Ensures minimum
latency and no frame drops or repeats
when up/down converting.
Control Via resident Web page or active front
panel
Remote control Ethernet: Enhanced TSL UMD (V4.0)
protocol in direct UDP encapsulation.
Multicast supported.
HANC data PCM audio data (2 groups) processed.
Other audio data is passed in same
frame rate modes unless replaced by
processed audio.
VANC data Passed in same frame rate modes with
same format in and out. Blanked in all
other modes.
Processed audio De-embed any channel (up to 2
groups). For SDI, audio must be PCM
synchronous 48kHz.
Embed to any 2 groups.
Processed audio may be from external
audio inputs or de-embedder and is
simultaneously available on external
audio outputs as the embedder source.
Full sub-frame router with pair gain
control.
Signaling Decode incoming L23, Video Index
and SMPTE 2016-1 (AFD)
Real time clean conversion dependant
on decoded signaling (if same
frequency)
Encode L23, Video Index and SMPTE
2016-1 (AFD) and insert on output
External Interface Specification
Video input 2 x HD/SD SDI
Video output 2 x HD/SD SDI
Reference Analog Bi/Tri sync in any operating
video standard
Loop-through. Impedance >20k
(RL < -35dB to 10 MHz – target, not
specified)
Digital video
standards SDI – 525i/626i (SMPTE 259M-C)
HDSDI (SMPTE 292M) – 720P &
1080i @ 50, 59.94Hz
Input cable length > 120m of Beldon 1694A @ 1.5Gbits/s
> 350m of Beldon 1694A @
270Mbits/s
Output jitter HD timing jitter < 1UI
HD alignment jitter < 0.2UI
SD timing and alignment jitter < 0.2UI
Input/output return
loss < -15dB @ 1.5GHz
Remote control 10/100BaseT Ethernet
Indicators Standby
Power Supply 2 x 100 – 240 VAC, 47 – 63Hz 0.4A.
Three pin IEC power socket.
Dual redundant
Audio Options
2 x AES Output Unbalanced BNC
Balanced 25-way D type
48KHz PCM audio
2 x AES Input Unbalanced BNC
Balanced 25-way D type
48KHz PCM audio
AES output jitter < 0.04UI
2 x Stereo Analog
Audio Out 24 bit; THD , -91dB and +24dBu, flatness 20Hz – 20KHz ±0.05dB wrt
1KHz
2 x Stereo Analog
Audio In 24 bit; < -87 dB at -1dBFS

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Control Features
Input select A, B
Manual image
size Zoom ±20%
Conversion
scaling Fit to height, 14:9, fit to width
SD input format Normal, anamorphic 16:9,
letterbox 16:9
SD output format Normal, anamorphic 16:9
Pattern Off, black, ramp, color bars
Conversion Linear / motion compensated
Black level ± 100mV in 0.8mV steps
Contrast ± 6dB in 0.2dB steps
Color saturation ± 6dB in 0.2dB steps
Gamma Luminance only (black stretch).
Range 0.4 to 1.7
Freeze Frame (synchronize mode) or
field freeze (convert mode)
Safe area
markers Off, 16:9, 4:3. Rectangular white marker box with color
suppress. Vertical extent
always 93% (16:9) or 70% (4:3)
Processed audio
source For each processed channel: Analog A, Analog B, AES A,
AES B, De-embed pair 1-8,
tone, silence.
Pair or channel routing options.
Selection of balanced or
unbalanced AES outputs.
Audio gain For each processed pair ±18dB
in 0.1dB steps.
Embed group Processed pairs A & B: 1, 2, 3,
4, Off (priority selection)
Processed pairs c & D: 1, 2, 3,
4, Off
AES output
source
1 & 2
Processed pairs A & B (fixed –
no control)
DAC output
source
1 & 2
Processed pairs A & B (fixed –
no control)
Analog audio
input level +12 to +24dBu in 0.5 dBu steps
Analog audio
output level +12 to +24dBu in 0.5 dBu steps
Tone Frequency: 100Hz to 10kHz in
100Hz steps
Genlock Reference lock, input lock, free
run.
Genlock phase adjustment
±0.5F in output pixel steps.
Sync mode Disables ARC feature when
input and output formats are the
same. Give lowest latency.
Signaling reader The unit can be configured to
automatically control the
conversion depending on the
read value of the incomingL23,
VI, or SMPTE2016-1 (AFD)
active format descriptors.
When no valid signaling is
recognized, the user can select
whether to hold the current
conversion or default to the
current manual conversion
setup. These conversions,
assuming the input and output
are of the same frequency, will
be clean. Additional controls are
provided to allow configuration
of the format and standard of
each of the signaling types:
L23
- Standard ETSI/AFD
- Line 10-23
VI
- Standard SMPTE/AFD
HD inputs only support
SMPTE2016-1 (AFD), L23 is
valid only on 625 inputs and VI
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Output signaling Individual control for each of
L23, VI and SMPTE2016-1
(AFD) to be inserted on the
output, to allow Automatic
generation, deletion, passing or
always forcing to a user
configured value. There are
also a number of controls to
allow configuration of the format
and standard of the output
signaling:
L23
- Standard ETSI/AFD
- Line 10 – 23
- pass/setting of non Aspect
ratio bits
VI
- standard SMPTE/AFD
- pass/delete non AFD data
SMPTE 2016 is valid on all
output standards, VI is valid on
SD outputs and L23 is valid only
on 625 outputs.
DHCP Enables/disables DHCP
address discovery.
IP Address Manual setting of static IP
address for non-DHCP
networks (Default IP address
192.168.0.100), net mask,
default gateway.
General
Dimensions H44mm x W220mm x D255mm
Weight 2.25kg
Processing
Scaling/De-
interlacing Horizontal scaling employs a linear filter
Color matrix Automatic correction with
HD/SD conversions
Data width >= 10 bit YCbCr throughout
Processing delay Minimum delay in synchronize
mode (ARC disabled): 80µs
(SD), <40µs (HD)
Conversion delay 60ms typ.
Audio ADC/DAC conversion is 24 bit
Digital audio is 24 bit throughout
Delay smoothly tracks video
delay
Minimum audio delay < 3ms
Throughput delays
Same frame rate
'Sync' mode 0.4ms < Delay < 2 fields + 1ms
Same frame rate
'ARC' mode 2 fields < Delay < 4 fields + 1ms
where field = 16.7 or 20ms
Notes
In Sync mode, the TBS700 is acting as a
synchroniser only (the input and output have the
same format and frame rate), and it is assumed that
the user is synchronising the output to a chosen
reference. Depending on the reference, the delay will
vary between 0.4 ms (minimum) and 2 fields plus 1
ms (maximum).
For ARC mode, there must be at minimum 2 fields of
delay as the TBS700 must load at least 2 fields of
data to be able to do the aspect ratio conversion. In
input-locked mode, the ARC delay could be just 2
fields. However, if the user is synchronizing the
output to a chosen reference, as in Sync mode
above, depending on the reference, and up to an
additional 2 fields + 1ms (maximum) delay may be
incurred. Therefore the total delay in ARC mode will
vary between 2 fields (minimum) and 4 fields + 1ms
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Installation
Power Connections
The TBS700 unit has an IEC320 mains power
connector suitable for a standard IEC type power.
A cable fitted with fused type plug should be used
and a fuse rated at 3A installed.
The TBS700 also has a DC input for redundant
PSU capability. It is recommended that a UL
approved 12V DC 1.5A supply via a 2.1mm ring
lock jack is used for this purpose. The centre pin
must only be connected to +12V and the outer
casing to 0V.
Supply Voltage
The power supply is auto switching for input
voltages in the ranges of 100 V to 240 V nominal.
No voltage adjustment procedure is required.
CAUTION: THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE
OPERATED WITHOUT
AN EARTH CONNECTION.
Power On/Off Switch
There is no power On/Off switch.
Power ON will be indicated by the illumination of
the front panel display.
Note that for equipment that is not fitted with a
mains power switch, to comply with EN60950
Clauses 1.7.2 and 2.6.9, the power outlet
supplying power to the unit should be close to the
unit and easily accessible.

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Input Connections
HDSDI/SDI In
There are two SDI inputs to the unit via BNC
connectors.
Reference
Where suitable signals are connected to this input,
the video output of the unit will be synchronized to
the reference signal source when the genlock
function is selected. If no signal is present, the unit
will automatically revert to internal free-running
operation.
BNC loop-through connectors are provided and
the signal may be black burst or Trisync video at
standard level.
Audio AES In (Unbalanced Option)
There are two AES Audio inputs to the unit via
BNC connectors.
Audio AES In (Balanced Option)
AES audio input is via the 25 way D-Type
connector.
Analogue Audio
Analogue audio input is via the 25 way D-Type
connector.

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Output Connections
HDSDI/SDI Out
There are two SDI outputs from the unit via BNC
connectors.
Audio AES Out (Unbalanced Option)
There are two AES Audio outputs from the unit via
BNC connectors.
AES Out A outputs the audio selected for
processed pair A, and AES Out B outputs the
audio selected for processed pair B
Audio AES Out (Balanced Option)
There are two AES Audio outputs from the unit via
the 25 way D-Type connector.
AES output A outputs the audio selected for
processed pair A, and AES output B outputs the
audio selected for processed pair B.
Analogue Audio
Analogue audio Output is via the 25 way D-Type
connector.
There are two stereo analog outputs available
from this connector containing the audio selected
for processed pair A and processed pair B
respectively.
Control Connections
Ethernet
Connection to a Web browser can be made via the
10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection.

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Analog Input/Output Pin Connections
25 D-Sub Pin Description (Analog
Input/Output)
Pin Name Signal
1 Chassis Ground
14 GND1 Analog Out Pair 2 right ‘G’
2 1+ Analog Out Pair 2 right ‘+’
15 1- Analog Out Pair 2 right ‘-‘
3 2+ Analog Out Pair 2 left ‘+’
16 2 - Analog Out Pair 2 left ‘-‘
4 GND2 Analog Out Pair 2 left ‘G’
17 GND3 Analog Out Pair 1 right ‘G’
5 3+ Analog Out Pair 1 right ‘+’
18 3- Analog Out Pair 1 right ‘-‘
6 4+ Analog Out Pair 1 left ‘+’
19 4- Analog Out Pair 1 left ‘-‘
7 GND4 Analog Out Pair 1 left ‘G’
20 GND5 Analog In Pair 2 right ‘G’
8 5+ Analog In Pair 2 right ‘+’
21 5- Analog In Pair 2 right ‘-‘
9 6+ Analog In Pair 2 left ‘+’
22 6- Analog In Pair 2 left ‘-‘
10 GND6 Analog In Pair 2 left ‘G’
23 GND7 Analog In Pair 1 right ‘G’
11 7+ Analog In Pair 1 right ‘+’
24 7- Analog In Pair 1 right ‘-‘
12 8+ Analog In Pair 1 left ‘+’
25 8- Analog In Pair 1 left ‘-‘
13 GND8 Analog In Pair 1 left ‘G’
AES Input/Output Pin Connections
25 D-Sub Pin Description (AES Input/Output)
Pin Name Signal
1 Chassis
14 GND1
2 1+
15 1-
3 2+
16 2 -
4 GND2
17 GND3 AES Out Pair 2 ‘G’
5 3+ AES Out Pair 2 ‘+’
18 3- AES Out Pair 2 ‘-‘
6 4+ AES Out Pair 1 ‘+’
19 4- AES Out Pair 1 ‘-‘
7 GND4 AES Out Pair 1 ‘G’
20 GND5
8 5+
21 5-
9 6+
22 6_
10 GND6
23 GND7 AES In Pair 2 ‘G’
11 7+ AES In Pair 2 ‘+’
24 7- AES In Pair 2 ‘-‘
12 8+ AES In Pair 1 ‘+’
25 8- AES In Pair 1 ‘-‘
13 GND8 AES In Pair 1 ‘G’
D-Type Connector (On Unit)

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Block Diagram
Proc.
Amp Horizontal
filter Frame store
Vertical-
temporal
filter
SDI
HDSDI
Ref SPG
De-embed
4 Pair
Tracking
delay
AES 1
AES 2
Audio 1
Audio 2
Control
Ethernet
Remote control
AES
AES
Audio
DAC
Audio
DAC
SDI
HDSDI
Embed
HDSDI
Format
SDI
HDSDI
AES A
AES B
Audio B
Audio A
AES
AES
Audio
ADC
Audio
ADC
Colour
space
conversion
2
4
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Operation via the Front Panel
The layout of the active front panel is shown below. Applying power activates the unit; if it was powered down
in standby mode, switch on using the standby button. Direct access functions are available via six buttons.
The action of the control knob and function selection buttons are indicated by the display and vary depending
upon the mode selected.
Note that certain settings and functions cannot be adjusted by means of the front panel, and can only be
adjusted by means of the Web interface. These are:
•Net Mask
•Default IP Add
•Default Gateway
Item Description
Standby When the unit is switched off the LED is illuminated.
When the unit is switched on the display and controls are active and the
LED is extinguished.
Display Provides status and control information
Control knob Rotate to scroll through functions
Function selection button
A This button has two functions
1. This button toggles between the default screen (showing the status o
f
the input, output and genlock) and the Input selection screen.
2. When the word ‘Back’ is shown on the display adjacent to this button,
pressing it returns to the previous menu.
Function selection button
B The button has three functions
1. This selects the Output selection screen.
2. When the word ‘Select’ is shown on the display adjacent to this
button, pressing it selects the desired user selection
3. When the word ‘Preset’ is shown on the display adjacent to this
button, pressing it presets the chosen control.
Direct access functions These buttons provide access to the unit’s Video, Image, Genlock,
Audio In and Audio Out menus, as well as to the More menu, which
provides access to additional setup functions.
Standby
Direct access functions
Direct access functions
Function selection button A Control knob
Function selection button B
Display

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Selected items - indication
Selected items are highlighted with a – sign at the
beginning and end of the name.
Default display
The product defaults to show the state of the input
and output.

Upper Soft Button
This will allow the input signal type to be selected.
Input Options
•A
•B
The selected input is indicated by dashes (-) at
either end of the name.
Rotate the knob to show alternative inputs and
then press Select.
Note that for this and most other menus:
To return to the default menu press Back or wait
for the time out.

Lower Soft Button
This will allow the line standard of the output signal
to be selected. The available standards are:
z525 / 625
z720P
z1080i
Note that the field rate will follow the input field
rate
In:A 1080i50
Out: 625i
Back Input
Select -A-
Back Output
Select -625i-

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Video
Video Controls
Black Level
Rotate the knob to adjust the Black Level by
+100mV in 0.8mV steps.
Preset will return the Black Level to 0mV.
Y Gama
Rotate the knob to select the Y gamma curve
between 0.4 and 1.7 in 0.1 steps
Preset is 0
Contrast
Rotate the knob to adjust the Luma Gain by +6dB
in 0.2dB steps.
Preset will return the Luma Gain to 0dB.
Colour Saturation
Rotate the knob to adjust the Chroma Gain by
+6dB in 0.2dB steps.
Preset will return the Chroma Gain to 0dB.
Back Black Level
Preset 0.0mV
Back Y Gama
Preset 0
Back Contrast
Preset 0.0dB
Back Color Saturation
Preset 0.0dB

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Image
Image
Auto Zoom
Enables (On) or disables (Off) the auto zoom
function.
Manual Zoom
Rotate the knob to adjust the zoom from 120% to
80%.
Convert Scaling
Rotate the knob to select conversion scaling
method. The available options are:
•Fit to Height
•14:9
•Fit to Width
SD Input Format
Rotate the knob to select the SD input format. The
available options are:
•Normal 4:3
•16:9 LB
•16:9 An
SD Output Format
Rotate the knob to select the SD output format.
The available options are:
•Normal 4:3
•16:9 An
Sync Mode
When Sync Mode is On, the scaling filters are
disabled, giving transparent operation while using
the unit as a synchronizer. This control is only
effective if the input and output formats are
identical.
Back Auto Zoom
Enable On
Back Manual Zoom
Select 100%
Back SD > HD Scaling
Select Fit to Width
Back SD Input Format
Select 4:3
Back SD Output Format
Select 4:3
Back Sync Mode
Enable On