THOMSON Grass Valley KAM-XM Series User manual

KAM-XM-SERIES
SD SDNR/MPEGAR MODULES
Instruction Manual
SOFTWARE VERSION 1.4.4
071833101
DECEMBER 2005

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Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
KAM-XM-SDNR and MPEGAR SDI Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Module Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Module Placement in the 2000 Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
KAM-XM-R Rear Module Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
GPI0 Connections for GPI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power Up and Module Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Configuration Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Proc Amp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Aspect Ratio Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Detail Enhance Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Noise Reduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Spike Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Brickwall Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Temporal Recursive Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Artifact Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mosquito Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Advanced Aperture Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Color Legalizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
GPI and User Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Configuration Summary Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Newton Control Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Web Page Operations and Functional Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Status Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Links and Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Status Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
License Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setup Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Format Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Aspect Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Proc Amp Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Detail Enhance Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Spike Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Brickwall Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Temporal Recursive Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Mosquito Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Advanced Aperture Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Color Legalizer Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Grain Insertion Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
GPI Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
E-MEM Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Slot Config Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Software Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Acquiring NetConfig Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Acquiring the Latest KAM-XM Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Software Updating With NetConfig. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Power-up Diagnostics Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Module Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Preface
About This Manual
This manual describes the features of a specific KAM-XM module in the
Kameleon Media Processing System. As part of this module family, it is
subject to Safety and Regulatory Compliance described in the 2000 Series
frame and power supply documentation (see the Kameleon 2000 Series
Frames Instruction Manual).

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Preface

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KAM-XM-SDNR and
MPEGAR SDI Modules
Introduction
This manual covers installation, configuration and operation of the fol-
lowing Kameleon KAM-XM Series modules:
• KAM-XM-SDNR – SDI Noise Reducer
• KAM-XM-MPEGAR – SDI MPEG Artifact Remover
Module functionality is summarized in Table 1.
Table 1. KAM-XM SDI Modules Summary
Functions KM-XM-SDNR KM-XM-MPEGAR
User selection of 480i59.94 and 576i50 SD SDI formats for noise reduction XX
Aspect Ratio Conversion XX
Proc Amp Adjustments (for video processing) XX
Color Space Conversion X
Detail Enhancement XX
Spike Filter (Adaptive Median filtering) X
Brickwall Filter XX
Temporal Recursive Filter (Auto or Manual mode) XX
Mosquito filter with selectable strength and motion parameters X
Advanced Aperture correction filter with selectable horizontal and vertical high
frequency cutoff, slope, and coring X
GPI Control (3 external GPI inputs controlling 10 preset E-MEM registers) XX
Re-embeds first two groups of audio into the SDI input stream with compensating delay XX
Closed Caption pass-through to SD output stream XX

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Module Descriptions
The KAM-XM SDI modules also feature:
• Proprietary Teranex™ PixelMotion™ De-interlacing,
• Support of SD video with embedded audio, including Dolby-E,
• Hot-swap capability,
• Operates in the same frame with other 2000 and Kameleon modules,
• Active loop-through of selected 270 Mb/s input source,
• Two standard-definition SDI video outputs,
• Network control with the Newton Control Panel or web browser con-
trol, and
• Support of NetConfig™ configuration tool and NetCentral™ SNMP-
based monitoring system.
Module Descriptions
Each KAM-XM module uses the same circuit board with the application
software enabled for the particular module type. The module type is iden-
tified by a sticker on the circuit board and the Model name is identified in
the web page header and on the License web page.
The modules described in this manual include the following:
• KAM-XM-SDNR – designed high-quality noise reduction for SDI
sources with embedded audio for pre-compression applications and
reducing noise on the SDI signal prior to MPEG encoding. This pro-
vides increased efficiency of the compression process nd the output
image quality.
• KAM-XM-MPEGAR – is a flexible tool for noise reduction, MPEG arti-
fact removal, and pre-compression conditioning of SDI source material.
Its noise reduction and artifact removal techniques, including temporal
recursive, brickwall, mosquito, and advanced aperture correction, min-
imize picture noise and MPEG/JPEG artifacts in the SDI video source.

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System Requirements
System Requirements
Operation of the KAM-XM modules in 2000 Series frames has the following
hardware and software requirements:
• Modules must be installed in a 2000T1DNG or 2000T3DNG Kameleon
2000 Series frame containing a a 2000GEN module.
• The frame must have a 2000NET module with assembly number 671-
5231-01 or later running software version 3.2.2 or later.
Note These requirements are necessary for proper cooling support and interface
to the Newton Control Panel configuration, NetConfig and GUI control, and
SNMP monitoring.
Existing Kameleon frames can be upgraded with the necessary modules
and software for proper operation. Contact your sales representative for
more information.
All KAM-XM module sets require two vertical module slots of frame space.
Frame density for the 1 RU frame is two module sets and six module sets
for a fully stuffed 3 RU frame. Both dual and single height Kameleon and
2000 modules can be mixed in the frames.

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Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide is provided for an overview of installing the KAM-
XM modules. Each step gives you a link to a more detailed description of
each process.
1. Install the KAM-XM modules in the 2000 Kameleon frame. Install the
XM-IO-1 Rear module first, then install the front module in the
corresponding front slot (Module Placement in the 2000 Frame on
page 11).
2. Connect the 2000 frame to the network and navigate the web browser
to the frame. This process is described in detail in the 2000NET
Instruction Manual available on-line.
3. Navigate to the module you would like to configure and click on the
appropriate slot to access the module links (Links and Web Pages on
page 36).
4. Click on the Slot Config link on the left side of the page (Slot Config Web
Page on page 62). This page allows you to assign a name to this module.
Assigning easily recognizable names will help later in the configuration
process.
5. Cable the rear module signal connections (Cabling on page 15).
6. Configure the input and output formats on the Format web page
(Format Web Page on page 41).
7. Configure the Reference source on the Reference web page (Setup Web
Page on page 40). Select the type of reference from either the input
signal or an external reference (2000GEN module installed in the 2000
frame).
8. Continue with module configuration depending on the module type.

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Installation
Installation
Installation of a KAM-XM module set is a process of:
• Placing the KAM-XM rear module in a frame slot,
• Placing the front media module in the corresponding front slot, and
• Cabling signal ports.
Module Placement in the 2000 Frame
There are twelve slot locations in both the front and rear of a Kameleon
3 RU frame to accommodate KAM-XM modules. A KAM-XM module set
consists of a front media module and a dual height rear module that
requires two module slots.
Each KAM-XM front media module plugs into the front of the 2000 frame
mid-plane. The rear module plugs into the corresponding rear slot to
provide the input and output interface connectors.
A 3 RU 2000T3 frame fully stuffed with KAM-XM front and rear modules
will accommodate up to six module sets. A 1 RU 2000T1 frame will accom-
modate up to 2 module sets.
The KAM-XM front and rear module can be plugged in and removed from
a Kameleon 2000 Series frame with power on. When power is applied to the
module, LED indicators reflect the initialization process (see Power Up and
Module Status on page 17).
To install a KAM-XM module set in a frame:
1. For fully stuffing a 3 RU frame with KAM-XM modules, locate a vacant
slot in slot 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 of the rear of the frame (Figure 1 on
page 12). The rear module uses two slots.
Note This configuration (using slots 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10) is only suggested when fully
stuffing the frame with KAM-XM modules. There are no restrictions on which
slot to use as long as there is room in the frame. You may use any two slots
(odd or even numbered) for a KAM-XM module with any Kameleon or 2000
module combination.

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Installation
Figure 1. 2000T3NG Frame, Rear View
For a 1 RU frame, place the rear module in the lower slot as shown in
Figure 2.
Figure 2. 2000T1DNG Frame, Rear View
2. Insert the rear module into the vacant rear slot of the frame as
illustrated in Figure 3.
3. Verify that the module connector seats properly against the midplane.
4. Using a crossblade screwdriver, tighten the two screw locks to secure
the module in the frame.
Mid-frame motherboard
with power and
communication buses
Use rear media module slots 2, 4, and 6Use rear media module slots 8, 10, and 12
8330_05r1
Slot 6
Slot 4
Slot 2
Slot 8
Slot 10
Slot 12
8330_17
Media section
rear slots 1-2
J101
1
2
3
4
J102
Media section
rear slots 3-4 Network
and reference
input connections
Power connections

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Installation
Figure 3. Installing KAM-XM Rear Module
5. Locate the front slot 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 in the frame corresponding to the
rear module circuit board. The 3 RU frame front view is illustrated in
Figure 4 and the 1 RU frame is shown in Figure 5 on page 14.
Note Module slots where the KAM-XM should be installed are highlighted in gray
for a fully stuffed 2000T3 frame and for any 2000T1 frame.
Figure 4. 2000T3 Frame, Front Slots
Alignment post
and receptacle
Screw locks
(both sides)
8330_03r1
2000 frame (rear view) Board edge guides
(both sides)
J1
LOOPINOUT2OUT1
RS-232 GP10
J2
J4J5
J5
J7
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(15)
(13)
(1)
8173-04r1
Network Slot (13)
Reference Distribution Slot (15)
Main Power Supply Slot (18)
Secondary Power
Supply Slot (20)
Front Media Slots (1-12)
Fan Sled
Slot (19)

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Figure 5. 2000T1 Frame, Front Slots
6. With the component side up, insert the front media module in the
corresponding front slot (see Figure 6).
7. Verify that the module connector seats properly against the midplane
and rear module connector.
8. Press firmly on both ejector tabs to seat the module.
Figure 6. Installing Front Media Module
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(1)
8039-21
Network Slot (5) Power Supply Slot (7)
Front Media Slots (1-4)
Reference Distribution Slot (6)
KAM-XM
Alignment post and receptacle
8330-10
2000 Frame (front view)
Board edge
guides
Board edge
guides

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Installation
Cabling
All cabling to the KAM-XM module set is done on the corresponding Dual
Height KAM-XM-R rear module (XM-IO-1) at the back of the 2000 frame.
KAM-XM-R Rear Module Connections
Refer to Figure 7 for an illustration of the KAM-XM rear module.
The KAM-XM rear module provides the following input and output and
control connections.
• IN (BNC J2)– accepts a serial digital input or decoded source material
for filtering and conditioning, depending on front module type.
• LOOP (BNC J1)– provides an output for the input signal to be looped
to another destination.
• OUT1 (BNC J4)– one of two serial digital output connections to feed the
pre-compressed conditioned video to a downstream device.
• OUT2 (BNC J5)– one of two serial digital output connections to feed the
pre-compressed conditioned video to a downstream device.
• RS-232 Port (DB-9, Male, J6) – this serial port allows a direct interface to
the module for testing and configuration purposes. This port is not nor-
mally used.
• GPI0 Port (DB-9, Female, J7) – this port allows connection of external
GPI (General Purpose Interface) signals to the module as described in
GPI0 Connections for GPI Control on page 16.
Figure 7. KAM-XM Rear Module Input/Output Connectors
KAM-XM-SDNR
For a KAM-XM-SDNR, connect an SD signal (with embedded audio) to the
IN (J2) BNC. Loop the signal from the LOOP (J1) BNC to another destina-
tion if required.
Connect the OUT1 (J5) and OUT2 (J4) BNCs to the downstream device.
J1
LOOPINOUT2OUT1
RS-232
XM-IO-1
GPI0
J2
J4J5
J6
J7
8330_02

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KAM-XM-MPEGAR
For a KAM-XM-MPEGAR, connect the SD signal (with embedded audio)
to the IN (J2) BNC. Loop the signal from the LOOP (J1) BNC to another des-
tination if required.
Connect the OUT1 (J5) and OUT2 (J4) BNCs to the downstream device.
GPI0 Connections for GPI Control
The KAM-XM modules can receive up to three General Purpose Interface
(GPI) external triggers to automatically activate specific user preset E-MEM
registers configured on the GPI (page 55) and E-MEM web pages (page 56).
Customer-supplied external GPI triggers are wired through connector J6
(GPIO) on the rear module.
Inputs to the GPI are held high and expect a contact closure to ground to
activate the programmed presets. There is a 100 mA maximum sink to
ground.
Table 2 provides pinouts for the GPI I/O control port, connector J6.
Table 2. Connector GP10 Wiring for GPI Control
GPIO Control Pin Connector J6
1GPI Input 1
2GPI Input 2
3GPI Input 3
4Reserved
5System Ground
6System Ground
7Not Connected
8Reserved
9Reserved
Pin 1
Pin 6
Pin 5
Pin 9
D-9 Female
8330_12

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Power Up and Module Status
Power Up and Module Status
The front LED indicators are illustrated in Figure 8.
Upon power-up, the green PWR LED should light.
Note The KAM-XM module will take approximately 25 seconds to boot up.
Refer to Table 3 on page 18 to see a complete list of possible operating con-
ditions and the resulting indicator status.
Figure 8. Front Edge LEDs Indicators
8269_07
FAULT
COMM
CONF
GND
PWR
+3.3
SEQ
ACT
TC
PRSNT
AUD
PRSNT
FRM
LOCK
FBREF
ERR
UCREF
ERR
OFF
ERR
IFF
ERR
VOLT
TRIP
CH2
STAT
CH1
STAT
RESET
SEQ ACT (green)
TC PRSNT (green)
AUD PRSNT (green)
FRM LOCK (green)
FBREF ERR (red)
UCREF ERR (red)
OFF ERR (red)
IFF ERR (red)
VOLT TRIP (red)
CH1 STAT (yellow)
RESET (green)
FAULT (red)
COMM (yellow)
CONF (yellow)
PWR +3.3 (green)

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Power Up and Module Status
A red FAULT LED indicates an error situation and, when noted with the
other indicator LEDs, can indicate a specific problem area. Table 3 describes
signal output and LED indications for the various input combinations and
user settings.
Table 3. Indicator LEDs and Conditions Indicated
LED Indication Condition
FAULT
(red)
Off Normal operation.
On continuously Module has detected an Optic 1 or Optic 2 internal fault from the submodule or a write failure has
occurred on the front module.
Long flash No input is detected for the input or the input does not match the format selected manually, no rear mod-
ule is present, or the wrong rear module is present.
COMM
(yellow)
Off No activity on frame communication bus.
3 Short Flashes Location Command received by the module from a remote control system.
Short flash Activity present on the frame communication bus.
CONF
(yellow)
On Module is initializing, changing operating modes, or updating firmware.
Off Module is in normal operating mode.
PWR +3.3
(green)
Off No power to module, fuse blown, or module’s DC/DC converter failed.
On continuously Normal operation, module is powered.
SEQ ACT
(green)
Off Input video not detected or PLL unlocked.
Blinking Normal operation, Sequencer Active LED should be blinking to Indicate good video input and PLLs
locked.
TC PRSNT
(green)
Off No timecode or bad timecode.
On Good timecode is detected.
AUD PRSNT
(green)
Off No embedded audio detected.
On Embedded audio detected.
FRM LOCK
(green)
Off Input to output frame rates are not locked.
On Normal operation, input to output frame rates are locked.
FBREF ERR
(yellow)
Off No FrameBuilder refresh error detected.
On FrameBuffer refresh error detected, output could be corrupted such as bad output image.
UCREF ERR
(yellow)
Off No Microcode refresh error detected.
On Microcode refresh error detected, Microcode memory could be corrupted.
OFF ERR
(yellow)
Off Normal operation, no Output FIFO underflow/overflow error detected.
On Output FIFO underflow/overflow error condition detected.
IFF ERR
(yellow)
Off Normal operation, no input FIFO underflow/overflow error condition detected.
On Input FIFO is detecting underflow/overflow error condition.
VOLT TRIP
(yellow)
Off Normal state, no under voltage trip detected.
On Under voltage trip detected, one or more supply voltages is below specification.
CH1 STAT
(green)
Off No input detected or bad input.
On Normal operation, good input detected.
RESET
(red)
Off Normal operation, board is not in Reset mode.
On Module is in reset mode, including FPGA configuration sequence.

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Configuration
Configuration
The KAM-XM modules are configured remotely using the 2000NET
network interface GUI and/or a networked Newton Control Panel.
Refer to the following sections for configuration instructions:
• Configuration Summary (page 19)
• Newton Control Panel Configuration (page 31)
• Web Browser Configuration (page 32)
Operation of these control types is explained in detail in their respective
sections of this manual.
Before configuration, verify that system requirements have been met as
described in System Requirements on page 9.
Configuration Summary
This section provides a summary of all available filters and controls that
can be adjusted on the KAM-XM-SDNR module. Use this section for a
summary of what adjustments can be made. Table 4 on page 28 provides a
summary in table format of all controls and their ranges, default values,
and remote and control panel function names and locations for setting each
value.
Proc Amp Controls
Proc Amp controls are provided for making adjustments to the output
video signal. Each Proc Amp function must be enabled before adjustments
can be made.
The following Proc Amp controls are available:
• Video Gain – sets the overall amplitude with a range of ± 6 dB.
• Black Level – adjusts the black level with a range of ± 30 IRE.
• Hue – adjusts the phase with a range of ± 9 degrees.
• Saturation – adjusts the chroma saturation with a range of ± 6 dB.
• RP 177 checkbox – use for applications involving film production
material.

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Configuration
Aspect Ratio Modes
Most SD material is in a 4:3 aspect ratio while HD material is 16:9. Aspect
ratio in this case refers to the ratio of an image width to height, not related
to image size. The effect of aspect ratio in up conversion (4:3 to 16:9) is a
process of cropping, stretching, or squeezing the image. To address these
issues, the module provides a control for selecting one aspect ratio conver-
sion option:
• Anamorphic – this mode is designed to be used with material originally
captured with an anamorphic lens. It ensures that the top and bottom
edges of the input aspect ratio match the top and bottom edges of the
output aspect ratio. When used with standard 4:3 material, it will have
the effect of stretching the material horizontally as illustrated in
Figure 9. This results in a distortion of the geometry of the image, par-
ticularly causing circles to appear as ovals when present in the image.
Figure 9. 16:9 Anamorphic Mode
Note Common Top and Common Sides are not used in this application.
Other aspect ratio controls include the following:
• Zoom Crop – when turned on, will zoom the image by 3 pixels and then
crop the image by 3 pixels. This corrects issues that arise on the top or
bottom edge or on the left or right side of an image.
• Edge Trim – this control adjust the amount of border cropping in the X
and Y directions. It is adjustable from 0-50 or 0-20 pixels, depending on
the conversion currently in use.
• Fill Shade – this control is used when input the aspect ratio is smaller
than the output aspect ratio and there are areas in the output display
that are filled with black. The Fill Shade control adjusts the luminance
level (Y) and color (Cb and Cr) of these areas from 64 (digital black) to
940 (digital white).
16:9 conversion with horizontal stretch4:3 Original