Snell Mach HD Operator's manual

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User Instruction Manual
Mach HD (Version 4)
HD & SD Motion Compensated Standards Converter with
Synchronizer, Up, Down, and Cross Conversion

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Issue 1 Rev 1 Page 1 ©2011 Snell Limited
1. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Explanation of Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Power cable supplied for the USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Safety Standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 EMC Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5 EMC Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.6 EMC Performance of Cables and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.6.1 Coaxial Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.6.2 D-Type Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.7 About this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.8 Packing List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.8.1 Enclosures: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.9 Software Version Amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.10 Manufacturers Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Front Panel View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Rear Panel View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Order Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. Technical Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.1 Mach HD Rear Panel View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2 Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2.1 Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3 Power On/Off Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4 Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4.1 HDSDI/SDI In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4.2 Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.4.3 Audio AES In (Unbalanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.4.4 Audio AES In (Balanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.4.5 Analogue Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.4.6 CVBS/YC/YPbPr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5 Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5.1 HDSDI/SDI Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5.2 Audio AES Out (Unbalanced Option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5.3 Audio AES Out (Balanced Option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5.4 Analogue Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.5.5 CVBS/YC Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.6 Control Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.6.1 Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.7 D-Type Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.7.1 Analog Input/Output Pin Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.7.2 AES Input/Output Pin Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5. Web Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.1 Connecting to the Web Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.2 Using the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2.1 Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2.2 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.2.3 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2.4 Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.2.5 Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.2.6 Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.2.7 Captions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.2.8 User Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.2.9 Signalling 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.2.10 Signalling 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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5.2.11 Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.2.12 Audio A to Audio H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.2.13 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.2.14 Timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.2.15 SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6. Operation via the Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.1 Front Panel Control Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.2 Front Panel Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.2.1 Default Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.2.2 Video Direct Access Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
6.2.3 Image Direct Access Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.2.4 Genlock Direct Access Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.2.5 Audio In Direct Access Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.2.6 Audio Out Direct Access Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.2.7 More Direct Access Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Appendix A. Automated Aspect Ratio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
A.1 Recognized Input Signalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
A.2 Applied Signalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Appendix B. Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Appendix C. Kudos+ USB/IP Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
C.1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
C.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
C.3 USB Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
C.4 Running the RollTop Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
C.5 Configuring RollCall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
C.6 Connecting to a USB Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
C.7 Connecting to an IP Enabled Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
C.8 Specifying a Log Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
C.9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
C.9.1 General Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
C.9.2 USB device specifics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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1. Safety
1.1 Explanation of Safety Symbols
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
!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVERS
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY
!
!
Safety Warnings
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.
!
ACHTUNG
Gefahr von Elektroschocks.
Abdeckungen nicht entfernen
Keine vom Benutzer zu wartende Teile
Wenden Sie sich ausschlie ßlich
an qualifiziertes Personal
L=
Phase N= Nulleiter N= Nulleiter L= Phase
E=
Schutzleiter E= Schutzleiter
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 àT (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.
!
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
!
!
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
!
!
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
CUALIFICADO

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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
!
!
Attenzione:
!
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
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
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
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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1.2 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)
1.3 Safety Standard
The Mach HD 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 Mach HD conforms to the following standard:
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 ligadosa tomadas pertencentes à mesmafase.
P
!
!
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 SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY
Note:
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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• BS EN60950:2001 Specification for safety of information technology equipment,
including electrical business equipment.
1.4 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
1.5 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
1.6 EMC Performance of Cables and Connectors
Snell 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.
1.6.1 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.
1.6.2 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.
1.7 About this Manual
This manual covers the installation and operation of the Mach HD Standards Converter
(Version 4).
1.8 Packing List
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.

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1.8.1 Enclosures:
•ProductCD
• Mach HD
• Power cable
1.9 Software Version Amendments
Notes about Versions Fitted: Version 4.00a
1.10 Manufacturers Notice
Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable material and
information now 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 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 Ltd. or their authorized agents.

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2. Description
The Mach HD is an SD and HD motion compensated standards and format converter with
synchronization capability. It has SD and HD inputs and outputs, and is capable of providing
upconversion, downconversion, and crossconversion both within and between frame rates.
Mach HD is AFD ready, enabling integration of SMPTE 2016 (AFD) into your workflow.
In addition, the product handles embedded, AES (balanced and unbalanced) and analog
audio, with a range of additional features such as Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC) and color
space conversion.
The Mach HD has dual redundant PSU capability and is provided in a 1RU rack mounting
housing with remote control capability via Ethernet.
Dolby E decoding and transcoding is available as an option.
Features
• Motion compensated HD & SD standards conversion
• Advanced format conversion (up, down & cross)
• Automatic Aspect Ratio Conversion (AFD, VI, L23)
• Proprietary multi-point vertical-temporal aperture
• Multi-rate HD/SD SDI inputs & outputs
• Composite input / output
• AES, analog & embedded audio
• Input auto detect
• Audio processing, delay & routing
• Powerful picture enhancement tools
• User memories
• Front panel control
• Ethernet, RollCall and SNMP remote control
• Compact 1RU form factor
• Dual redundant power supplies
• Pass-through of non-PCM audio, such as embedded Dolby E
• Closed caption and timecode passthrough
• Legalizer
• Optional Dolby E decode and transcode
Applications
• International program exchange
• Satellite down-link
• News & events
• Dubbing & duplication
• Audio embedding & extraction

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2.1 Front Panel View
2.2 Rear Panel View
2.3 Order Codes
2.4 Block Diagram
5068500 Kudos Plus Mach HD V4 (Base Model): SD and HD motion compensated
standards converter, format converter and synchronizer with AES (balanced
and unbalanced), analog and embedded audio, including redundant PSU.
5068600 Kudos Plus Mach HD V4 Dolby E Enabled: Includes Dolby E option for Dolby
E audio decode and transcode.
5065000 Dolby E optional upgrade: Dolby E upgrade for Mach HD V4 and above only.
Only available for V4 units 5068500.

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3. Technical Profile
Format and Frame Rate Conversions
Output
525 59.94i 625 50i 720 50P 720 59.94P 1080 50i 1080 59.94i
525 59.94i √√√√ √√
625 50i √√√√ √√
Input 720 50P √√√√ √√
720 59.94P √√√√ √√
1080 50i √√√√ √√
1080 59.94i √√√√ √√
Product Features
Control Via resident Web page or active front panel
Remote control Via Web interface or RollCall
HANC data Audio data (2 groups) processed. Other HANC data is blanked.
VANC data Pass if the input standard is the same as the output standard (e.g. 1080 50i to 1080 50i).
Blanked in all up, down and cross conversion modes.
Processed audio De-embed any channel (up to 4 groups). For SDI audio must be synchronous 48kHz.
Embed to any four groups
Processed audio may be from external audio inputs or de-embedder and is simultaneously
available on the external audio outputs and as the embedder source
PCM audio has full sub-frame router, with pair gain control
PCM and non-PCM Processed audio is matched to video delay
Non-PCM audio must be 48KHz synchronous to genlock source
Simple pair routing of Non-PCM audio, gain control disabled
16, 20 & 24 bit non-PCM audio from the de-embedder or AES input is detected automatically.
When detected and selected by the router, the non-PCM data and its associated validity bit
and channel status metadata is passed unprocessed through the router and audio delay.
Dolby-E
transcode/
pass-through
(When Dolby-E
option is fitted)
Frame rate convert:
Extracts Dolby-E data from any embedded pair of the SDI source or external AES input. Data
is decoded into 4 pairs of PCM audio and delayed to match to typical video delay. It is then
encoded into Dolby-E and embedded into any output SDI or AES pair. The 2 down-mix output
channels and 8 decoded channels are also available for routing to any output audio channels.
Encode mode (program, bit stream, etc.) is set to be the same as the decode mode. Dolby
delay compensation of -1F and -2F is available
Same frame rate mode (pass-through):
Dolby-E data is routed, delayed and embedded as in current product (no decode / encode
necessary). Used only if incoming DolbyE is guard band aligned
Same frame rate mode (decode + encode):
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Dolby-E decode
(When Dolby-E
option is fitted)
Extracts Dolby-E data from any embedded pair of the SDI source or external AES input. The
decoded channels of PCM audio are available for routing to any combination of output
channels after delaying to compensate for the video delay. Dolby delay compensation is
available. The 2 down-mix output channels are available for routing to any output channels
Signalling Decode incoming L23, Video Index and SMPTE 2016-1 (AFD)
Real time clean conversion dependant on decoded signalling (if same frequency)
Encode L23, Video Index and SMPTE 2016-1 (AFD) and insert on output
Analog video input CVBS, YC, YPbPr. 3D adaptive comb filter. Good tolerance to poor inputs. Standards PAL,
NTSC, NTSC-J, PAL-M, PAL-N, N4.4, SECAM
12 bit ADCs. Control of Comb, Pedestal, ACC, CTI and Noise reduction
Analog video
output
CVBS, YC. Standards PAL, NTSC, NTSC-J, PAL-M, PAL-N. 12 bit DACs
Closed caption Passes captions between CEA608 (SD) and the 608 compatibility space in CEA708 (HD),
dropping and repeating null packets. HD to HD passes full CEA708 packet with simple
synchronisation.
Timecode – Status
display
Timecode present (VITC, LTC)
Output Timecode. Normal display to 1s but frame count shown when static (follow mode)
User Memory 16 memories
All controls in user memory except:
1. Freeze (it will always be cleared when a recall occurs);
2. DHCP;
3. IP net mask;
4. Default IP add;
5. Default gateway;
6. Version selection;
7. All User Memories related controls (e.g. MEMORY RECALL etc.)
When restoring memories to a unit of a different revision to that from which the memories were
saved;
a) the controls which exist in the product but are not present in the memory image will be set to
product preset at start-up;
b) the controls which exist in the memory image but are not present in the product will be
ignored and stay at last setting;
c) the controls which exist in the memory image and are also present in the product will be set
to the stored value.

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User memory
control
Web interface / RollCall
• Save
• Recall
• Clear
• Rename
• Name Reset
• Last Recalled
Front Panel
• Save
• Recall
• Clear
• Last Recalled
* Two dashes indicate the last recalled memory (e.g '-User Memory 1-' )
Teletext Passes Teletext subtitles between WST (SD) and RDD08(HD).
External Interface Specification
Video input 2 x HD/SD SDI; 3 x CVBS or 1 x YC or 1 x YPbPr
Video output 2 x HD/SD SDI; 2 x CVBS or 1 x YC
Reference Analog Bi/Tri sync in any operating video standard
Loop-through. Impedance >20k
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
CVBS input Differential phase < 0.8 deg.
Differential gain < 0.8%
Non-linearity < 1%
SNR (unweighted): better than -61dB
CVBS output Differential phase < 0.4 deg.
Differential gain < 0.4%
Non-linearity < 0.5%
SNR (unweighted): better than -62dB
Remote control 10/100BaseT Ethernet

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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 1Vpk-pk and/or Balanced (25 Way D) 3Vpk-pk 48KHz PCM or non PCM
audio
2 x AES Input Unbalanced BNC and/or Balanced (25Way D) 32-96KHz PCM audio 48kHz non PCM (valid
only if synchronous to video output lock source)
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
Control Features
Input select SDI A, B; CVBS A, B, C; YC, YPbPr
Manual image size Zoom ±20%
Conversion
scaling
Fit to height, 14:9, fit to width
Conversion
processing
Still process: Detects still images and applies an aperture with full (progressive) vertical
frequency response.
Enhanced still: Adds field motion detection to still process. Prevents artifacts on moving
repetitive patterns.
Motion processing Motion process: Enables motion compensation.
Enhanced motion: Detects still images and applies an aperture with full (progressive) vertical
frequency response.
Enhanced still: As above, adds field motion detection to still process. Prevents artifacts on
moving repetitive patterns. Additionally, disables motion compensation in static areas to
prevent certain images, such as cross hatch, from being interpreted as motion.
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
Legalizer On, Off
H Enhance Non-linear edge enhance with 3 frequency bands, preset levels and variable control of level
and noise threshold
V Enhance Linear vertical frequency control with 3 bands and 4 levels from soft to sharp
H Aperture Linear horizontal frequency control with 4 bands and 4 levels from soft to sharp. Mainly
effective for down conversion
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)

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Processed audio
source
For each processed channel: Analogue A; Analogue B; AES A, AES B, De-embed pair 1 to 8;
Tone; Silence
Pair or channel routing options for PCM audio
Pair routing of Non-PCM audio
Selection of balanced or unbalanced AES inputs
Audio delay Audio delay control of -40ms to +80ms relative to video delay
Audio gain For each processed pair ±18dB in 0.1dB steps (PCM audio only).
Embed group Processed pairs A & B: 1, 2, 3, 4, Off (priority selection)
Processed pairs C & D: 1, 2, 3, 4, Off
Processed pairs E & F: 1, 2, 3, 4, Off
Processed pairs G & H: 1, 2, 3, 4, Off
Dolby-E decoder
source
(When Dolby-E
option is fitted)
De-embed pair 1 – 8; AES A; AES B
Dolby-E delay
compensation
(When Dolby-E
option is fitted)
A selection of scenarios are provided (only available if video delay is longer than audio delay)
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
Audio delay -40ms to +80ms in 1ms steps
Genlock Reference lock; Input lock; free run.
Genlock phase adjustment +0.5F in output pixel steps. (Control allows range to cover
worst-case standards). Only available when reference locked to a source of the same frame
rate of the output video. This control is disabled when input locked and a fixed, minimum delay
is set.
Enabling genlock will lock the output video clock to the genlock source (reference or input)
regardless of video standard. If the genlock source and video output are the same frame rate
(50 or 59.94Hz) genlock will lock the output to the vertical phase of the source, giving
consistent and repeatable processing delay.
When attempting to pass non-PCM audio it is essential that genlock is enabled. If using an
external reference this must be clock-locked to the input video.
Non-PCM audio will always be corrupt if the Genlock is set to free-run.
Although the unit will input lock to CVBS/YC or YCbCr, it is recommended that in this case the
CVBS or Y source is looped through the reference input / output to the CVBS / Y input, and
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Sync mode Disables ARC feature when input and output formats are the same. This gives the lowest
latency.
Blanking VANC Blank: Blanks vertical ancillary data. Note that VANC data is only passed if the input
standard is the same as the output standard. (E.g. 525i to 525i).
SD Half line blank: Blanks half lines.
Signalling reader The unit can be configured to automatically control the conversion depending on the read
value of the incoming L23, VI, or SMPTE2016-1 (AFD) active format descriptors.
When no valid signalling 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 signalling 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 on all SD
inputs.
Output signalling 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 signalling:
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.

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Advanced
Horizontal
Enhancement
Enable/Disable
Frequency band selection (Low, Med, High)
4 preset enhancement levels (Low, Med, High, Super)
Custom H Gain and H Noise rejection levels.
Advanced Vertical
Enhancement
Enable/Disable
Frequency band selection (Low, Med, High)
5 preset enhancement levels (Soft, Normal, Sharp 1, Sharp 2, Sharp 3)
Horizontal
Aperture
5 preset H detail levels (Soft 2, Soft 1, Normal, Sharp 1, Sharp 2)
5 preset H sharpness levels (Low 2, Low 1, Normal, High 1, High 2)
Closed Caption
(59.94Hz only)
CEA608 NTSC Enable
CEA708 Output line number (1080i/P & 720P); enable
Version manager Allows previously installed code versions to be re-activated. Indicates current version
Factory Default Set all controls to product preset
HD Timecode
source
Embedded LTC; Embedded VITC(1)
Timecode mode Input follow:
Reads input TC (embedded VITC1 or LTC for HD; VITC for SD); regenerates timecode at
output frame rate with delay matched to video processing delay. Blanks input timecode
29.97 output format: Drop-frame for 25 and 29.97 DF input; NDF for 29.97 NDF input
Synchronisation:
Same frame rate: Guaranteed correct TC synchronisation allowing for drop / repeat at
synchronizer wrap. Other bits delayed and re-inserted.
Sync mode: input SD VITC passed as VANC data; input HD packets passed (only packet type
selected by HD Timecode source passed)
Cross frame rate: Synthesized to nearest frame with auto detection of static and stunt modes.
Other bits copied at output TC rate, with regenerated VITC field flag and LTC polarity
correction flag
Generate:
Generates timecode (embedded LTC, VITC1 & VITC2 for HD, VITC for SD) at output frame
rate
Free running TC generator with preset. For 29.97 standards format is drop-frame (DF)
Any timecode present on the input is blanked
Other bits: All binary group bits, DBB2 bits, CF & BG flags are set to zero. DF, VITC field and
LTC polarity correction flags generated.
Preset timecode
(Web page &
RollCall only)
Generator start time value
Timecode manual
trigger
Press to set generator to preset value

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SD Timecode
insertion
(not used in Sync
mode)
Enable tick box. When enabled re-inserts Timecode on line determined by SD Timecode
insertion line. If VANC Blank is not selected any VITC data present on input is blanked.
SD Timecode
insertion line
(no adjustment
possible in Sync
mode)
Set first line of VITC insertion. Second line of insertion is fixed at +2 lines. Other field insertion
is on equivalent line – e.g. 7-320 or 11-274
625 range: Line 7 to 20 (Default: 19 = 19/332 & 21/334)
525 range: Line 11 to 17 (Default: 14 = 14/277 & 16/279)
SNMP SNMP Enable; Set Port; community; contact; location; Trap address; Trap enable; Resend
traps
Memory Recall A list box displays all the available memory images by name
Memory Index A list box displays all the memory images by name.
User Mem Name
Editor
(web & RollCall)
Change the name of memory image selected on Memory Index.
Memory names cannot exceed 15 characters.
Memory Save Store current setting to a selected memory image
Memory Clear Delete current memory image
Memory Last
Recall
Display the name of last recalled memory image. If last recalled memory image not exists, it
shows 'None'.
Processing
Scaling/
De-interlacing
Horizontal scaling employs a linear filter
Color matrix Automatic correction with HD/SD conversions
Data width >= 10 bit YCbCr throughout
Audio ADC/DAC conversion is 24 bit
Digital audio is 24 bit throughout
Delay smoothly tracks video delay
Minimum audio delay < 3ms
Non-PCM
processing
(will not apply if
Dolby-e fitted)
Non-PCM audio delay is matched to video delay
It is only possible to pass non-PCM audio when the video output is clocklocked to video input
by either setting the Genlock to 'input lock' or by using an external reference which is already
clock-locked to the video input.
If the video input is not clock-locked to the video output any non-PCM audio data present will
be periodically corrupted as the input and output clocks drift. The non-PCM audio data will be
further corrupted if the synchronizer drops or repeats a frame.
Note that non-PCM audio data may be passed in frame rate conversion modes if Genlock is
set to input lock' or by using an external reference which is already clock-locked to the video
input.
Legaliser On/Off
The legaliser ensures that the output video is kept within the RGB gamut limit.
General
Dimensions H44mm x W440mm x D255mm
Weight 2.25kg

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Throughput
delays
Frame rate
conversion
Delay ~= 58ms (motion compensated or linear)
Same frame rate
'Sync' mode
(interlaced
formats)
0.4ms < Delay < 2 fields + 0.4ms
Same frame rate
'Sync' mode
(720P)
0.4ms < Delay < 1 field + 0.4ms
Same frame rate
'ARC' mode
(interlaced format
in and out)
4 fields + 1ms < Delay < 6 fields + 1ms
Same frame rate
'ARC' mode
(720P in or out)
4 fields + 1ms < Delay < 5 fields + 1ms
where field = 16.7 or 20ms
Note:
• When Mach HD is performing a standards conversion, irrespective of reference mode, the delay
is always approximately 58ms
• In Sync mode, the Mach HD is acting as a synchronizer only (the input and output have the
same format and frame rate), and it is assumed that the user is synchronizing the output to a
chosen reference. Depending on the reference, the delay will vary between 0.4 ms (minimum)
and 2 fields plus 0.4 ms (maximum).
• For ARC mode, there must be at minimum 4 fields of delay as the Mach HD must load at least 3
fields of data to be able to do the aspect ratio conversion with 'still mode' processing. In
input-locked mode, the ARC delay could be just 4 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 4 fields (minimum) and 6 fields + 1ms (maximum).

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4. Connections
4.1 Mach HD Rear Panel View
4.2 Power Connections
The Mach HD unit has two IEC320 mains power connectors suitable for a standard IEC type
power. A cable fitted with fused type plug should be used and a fuse rated at 3A installed.
4.2.1 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.
4.3 Power On/Off Switch
There is no power On/Off switch. The switch on the front panel is a standby switch.
Power ON will be indicated by the illumination of the front panel display. Standby mode is
indicated by a red LED on the front panel.
4.4 Input Connections
4.4.1 HDSDI/SDI In
There are two SD/HD SDI inputs to the unit via BNC connectors.
Power Connections
Reference
Ethernet
CVBS/YC Out
HDSDI/SDI Out
AES Audio I/O
HDSDI/SDI In
CVBS/YC/YPbPr
Analogue Audio I/O
AES Out
AES In
Caution: This unit must not be operated without an earth connection.
Note:
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.