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1. 2 x YUV RGB Plus 2 x Composite and or SDI 2 x YUV RGB Plus 2 x Y C S Video 1 x YUV RGB Plus 3 x Composite and or SDI 4x Y C S Video 3 x Y C S Video Plus 1 x Composite or SDI 2 x Y C S Video Plus 2 x Composite and or SDI 1 x YUV RGB plus 1 x YC S Video plus 2 x Composite and or SDI Summary of rear connector modules SIERRA VIEW Rear Module Model Description Width z 3x YUV RGB Video Inputs plus 1x GPI Input Brevi connector 8 GPI Inputs Vid Loop card required Double 4x SD HD SDI Composite Inputs with 1x GPI j an input connector 8 GPI inputs Single 2 2x SD HD SDI Composite Inputs plus 2x S Video RMON 21 inputs with 1x GPI input connector 8 GPI inputs Single 4x S Video Inputs with 1x GPI input connector 8 RM SV30 GPI inputs Single 2x DVI I plus 2x SD HD SDI Composite inputs RM Please note that this rear has no GPI connector single 1x DVI I Inputs plus 3x SD HD SDI Composite RM SV41 Inputs Please note that this rear has no GPI Single connector RM SV42 4x DVI I Inputs plus GPI input connector 8 GPI Double inputs Vid loop card required RM SV50 4x Fiber inputs for SDI HD SDI Single 1x Fiber input for CWDM fiber systems for RM SV51 SDI HD SDI Single 4x SD HD SDI with loop through plus 1x GPI RM SV100 input connector 8GPI inputs Vid loop card Double required RM SV200 32x Analog Digital Audio inputs outputs Single 19 SIERR
2. G SIERRA VIDEO Sierra View Multi Viewer MV XX User s Manual aN sierravideo SIERRA VIEW MULTI VIEWER User s Manual Sierra Video P O Box 2462 Grass Valley CA 95945 Tel 530 478 1000 Fax 530 478 1105 Email info sierravideo com Version 6 0 Publication Date February 2012 The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Sierra Video Table of C O n i e nt S Summary of rear connector modules 19 Connector I O 20 Input card configurations 21 A Video Inputs 21 Introduction 1 Video Outputs 22 System concept 1 Audio I O 22 Features and benefits 3 Serial port assignments 23 Powerful alarms 4 Global GPI I O pin assignments 24 Captions and UMDs 4 Video card GPI I O pin assignments 25 Using bitmaps 4 Audio I O connector pin assignments 25 Keeping time 4 Optional Backup Power Supply 27 E B Remote Panel 28 Bargraph scales 5 N mode 2 Regulatory Warnings amp Safety Information 6 Network connection and setup 30 Sn x Cascading multiple SV REMOTE 30 Cautions continued 7 Uploading graphics files 31 FCC Notice 7 Upgrading firmware 32 Warning 7 Updating the scalers 32 CE Notice 8 Warning 8 Operation 33 ICAN Class A Digital Equipment 8 ae setup 33 Power Supply Cords 19 Using the web interface 34 North American Power Supply Cords 10 Navigating the User Interf 37 International Power Supply Cords 10 AAJA Tg ME Ser Mariane i Main menus 38 EMC Regulatory Notices 10 Eavout Men 40 Delivery Damage Inspection
3. Ch 25 7 22 Ch 26 6 21 Ch 27 5 20 Ch 28 4 19 Ch 29 3 18 Ch 30 2 17 Ch 31 1 16 Ch 32 33 34 Grounds 31 32 35 44 inc Female 44 way D connector AES EBU audio I O assignments channels 1 16 VE VE GNDs Ch1 amp 2 15 30 Ch 3 amp 4 13 28 Ch5 amp 6 11 26 Ch 7 amp 8 9 24 Ch 9 amp 10 7 22 Ch 11 amp 12 5 20 Ch 13 amp 14 3 18 Ch 15 amp 16 1 16 Grounds 1 24 10 33 19 AES EBU inputs or outputs depending on the card fitted may be jumper selected per channel to be either balanced or unbalanced The settings are set via jumpers on each digital audio input card SUNPERS POSITION 1 2 t 2 nt mine nn rl DDr ee Den a aan at 1 Sinnen Sag nn Day en Aether ehrt here ars IT anne seeeen ie Strata Attain Ather 26 SIERRA VIEW Analog Monitor Output Connector type 25 way D male GND VE VE Chan 1 25 24 12 Chan 2 11 10 23 Chan 3 22 21 9 Chan 4 8 7 20 Chan 5 19 18 6 Chan 6 5 4 17 Chan 7 16 15 3 Chan 8 2 1 14 Optional Backup Power Supply The optional 1U external backup power supply unit POWER xx may be installed in 19 bays and has a depth of approximately 190mm including connectors It is designed to be located close to the frame and is supplied with the necessary interconnecting DC cable In the event of failure of the internal power supply POWER xx provides a backup feed without interruption 27
4. Optional 1U remote control panel Optional external backup power supply User friendly set up via browser software All main cards hot swappable SIERRA VIDEO Powerful alarms Alarms may be created for video sync loss black loss of luminance freeze frame embedded audio loss external audio loss over level out of phase of chosen pairs teletext loss closed caption loss and V chip loss The colors used for on screen alarms are as follows Audio Loss Yellow position left or right indicates channel Audio Over Red position left or right indicates channel Anti Phase Cyan middle alarm Carrier Loss White middle alarm If carrier loss occurs only that alarm will flash unless audio loss had already been active for the same channel The decoding of closed caption is available on each scaler together with an associated alarm Analog Teletext decoding is available in the scaler On screen alarm indication may be a stationary or flashing colored tile border External alarm indication may be via the GPI I O or the LAN software application Optional triggering of SNMP traps for each alarm function or group is also supported Tiles have an optional color coded border to provide status indication such as tally or alarms VITC loss is indicated by the burnt in VITC display flashing Burnt in VITC is available from SDI sources only Captions and UMDs Captions or Under Monitor Display UMD information may be g
5. SIERRA VIDEO Remote Panel The optional 1U remote control unit SV Remote may be installed in 19 inch bays and has a depth of approximately 140mm including connectors It does not use forced cooling SV Remote Preset configurations already stored in the Sierra View can be recalled by briefly pressing the desired pre set button 1 10 on the right side of the panel which will illuminate A current multi viewer configuration may be stored as one of ten user presets by depressing the chosen button number for at least three seconds An SV Remote control panel may be set either to address single or multiple systems When addressing multiple systems collective mode only the preset storage and recall buttons are operative and all systems will respond in parallel e g store or recall preset 1 10 Other control keys and the keyboard socket cannot be used in collective mode Note Should the frame lose power it will restore the last known configuration settings on reboot and automatically reflect these in the browser 28 SIERRA VIEW Configuration mode The Sierra View has an on screen configuration menu as an alternative means of accessing IP configuration settings This can only be accessed by using the SV Remote panel A suitable display device must be connected to one of the DVI I output ports To enter configuration mode from normal mode with the red Lock LED off hold the Lock button down for about 3 seconds The
6. x 462mm D x 132mm H Weight 19kg full frame Autosensing 84 260 V AC 50 60Hz switch mode internal power supply Low voltage 12 24V DC Maximum power consumption 190W fully loaded frame with 16 x 3G video sources Temperature 0 C to 30 C Humidity 70 max O Cards all hot swappable VIP1 composite SDI DVI I S Video RGB YUV 4 x video input VIP2 as VIP1 with HD SDI up to 3G 4 x video input VidLoop 4 x video loop through requires two card slots 81 SIERRA VIDEO AIP1A 32 channel analog audio input AIP1D 16 AES EBU pairs digital audio input AIP1Dolby 8 x Dolby Digital audio input 64 channels AIP1DolbyE 4 x Dolby E streams audio input 32 channels AOPIA 32 channel analog audio output AOP1D 16 AES EBU pairs audio output Front panel Power supply and fan failure LED indicators on front panel 2 x USB 2 ports Audio Rear panel 2 x DVI I ports for digital or analog display 1 x BNC for LTC input 1 x BNC for video sync input 1 x 25 way D connector for audio monitoring out 2 x RJ45 connector for Ethernet LAN for browser NTP clock update and or remote panel control one port active per multi viewer 2x RS232 RS422 port for UMD tally via TSL Image Video or other protocols one port active per multi viewer 2 x USB 2 port 1 x 26 way D connector GPI I O port 1 x IEC AC power socket 1 x 2 pole DC power socket 82 SIERRA VIEW Audio Meter
7. 10 Son Menu 42 Model SV 11 Object Menu 43 Factors Affecting Quality of Results 12 Grid Menu 44 Help Menu 44 Installation 13 Module Properties 45 Introduction 13 Source Properties Window 54 Dowerandtises 14 Edit Object Window 60 Dimensions 14 Hardware Configuration 14 Troubleshooting 75 Configuration rules 14 Introduction 15 Video and audio cards 14 Sample problems and their solutions 76 Slots 17 and 18 14 Technical Support 77 Video Cards 14 Rear connector modules 14 S ifi 79 Double rear connector modules 15 pecifications Mixed DVI and composite SDI Backup power supply POWER xx 84 configurations 18 Remote panel SV Remote 85 RM SV42 rear module limitation 18 RM SV10 RGB YUV rear module limitation Warra nty 8718 Contents 1 SIERRA VIDEO Chapter The Sierra Video multi viewer enables up to 64 channels of video to be viewed on a single display device However each multi viewer has a pair of DVI I outputs that may be independently configured if required The video inputs are auto sensing for composite S Video YUV RGB DVI I SDI HD SDI sources Multi definition standards up to 3G 1080p are supported Comprehensive alarm functions audio metering and monitoring capabilities are also incorporated The Sierra View is designed to optimize monitoring flexibility within the multi channel video environment including video production television broadcast CCTV medical aerospace exhibition and conference applications It is supplied i
8. HD SDI up to SMPTE 292M 3G in addition to the standards supported by the VIP1 card The CPU and PSU modules are located in fixed positions within both the single and dual multi viewer frames Video and audio cards are installed in the remaining slots VO cards are hot swappable and may be freely inserted and removed while the unit is powered Changes are normally recognized immediately however inserting analog cards may force a system reset This is not harmful and the inserted cards will always be recognized following a reboot Video Inputs Separate rear connector modules of the required type are fitted to allow interfacing with each input card These are available with different combinations of BNC and Microcross DVI I connectors to suit the application Alternative interfaces such as for fiber are also available A single BNC connector is used for formats such as SDI HD SDI and composite video For S Video two BNC connectors are required for RGB YUV three BNC connectors are required Most video input card connector modules are also equipped with an 8 x GPI port although in some instances insufficient space is available 21 SIERRA VIDEO Note Video Outputs The two DVI I display outputs per multi viewer support resolutions up to HD 1080p60 16 9 1920 x 1080 Both digital and analog outputs are available on these connectors Tiles displayed via the outputs can be varied continuously in size and position cropped or dis
9. Scales and Ballistics Overall dynamic range 54dB 12 to 42dB NORDIC Attack time 10mSec Decay time 1 7Sec per 20dB decay Overall dynamic range 55dB 5 to 50dB DIN PPM Attack time 10mSec Decay time 1 5Sec per 20dB decay Overall dynamic range 24dB 3dB down Mark 1 12 to 12dB Attack time 10mSec Decay time 2 8Sec per 24dB decay from Mark 7 to Mark 1 Overall dynamic range 23dB 3 to 20dB Attack time 300mSec Decay time 300mSec per 20dB decay Overall dynamic range 60dB 10 to 50dB Attack time 300mSec Decay time 300mSec per 20dB decay Overall dynamic range 60dB 0 to 60dB AES EBU Attack time lt 5ms Decay time 1 5Sec per 20dB decay Phase Correlation Display Attack time 0 4Sec for zero to 1 deviation Decay time 0 4Sec for 1 to zero deviation Input dynamic range 45dB Minimum input level 45dBu BBC PPM 3U 19 Rack Mounting Frame with removable front panel temperature controlled fan assisted ventilation 20 card slots separate rear connector modules and power supply fan status indicators Two versions SV S Single multi viewer with up to 64 video inputs SV D Two separate multi viewers each with up to 32 video inputs Outline Dimensions 484mm W x 462mm D x 132mm H Weight 19kg full frame Autosensing 84 260 V AC 50 60Hz switch mode internal power supply Low voltage 12 24V DC Maximum power consumption 190W fully loaded frame with
10. Source Audio error Tally vo CC US _ Indicator _ Visible XDS US _ Visible TT UK _ Indicator _ Visible CC Indicator enables an indicator to be shown in the tile if the selected closed caption type is present CC Visible displays the closed caption text in the tile if ticked CC Channel selects the channel of the closed caption to encode XDS Visible shows the information contained in the extended data services TT Indicator enables the indicator to be shown if teletext is present in the video TT Visible displays the teletext from the selected page in the tile if ticked TT Page selects which teletext page is to be viewed VITC Visible enables the display of the vertical interval timecode This is only available on SDI inputs 68 SIERRA VIEW WSS Properties Tab Video object This tab only exists in tiles that are of Video type Mode selects the type of WSS AFD to decode Color sets the color of any cropping of the video that may be needed to display the correct aspect ratio Aspect Ratio Auto size when ticked the aspect ratio of the video will automatically respond to any changes in the selected WSS or AFD information Aspect Ratio Default chooses the aspect ratio to use when the correct one is unknown for example if WSS or AFD is not present Aspect Ratio Indicator when ticked this will present an indicator in the tile if there is aspect ratio informat
11. VIEW Model SV Frame Front Panel P1 P2aFF eer St meee E MV xx Multi viewer Frame Back Panel Note The models shown here and in the subsequent sections are fully populated In some cases these frames may be configured with fewer video inputs Sierra View models also offer redundant power supplies Consult the rear panel serial number and model number to verify your order and product The system you receive is customized for the size amp type requested at time of purchase from Sierra Video 11 SIERRA VIDEO Factors Affecting Quality of Results There are many factors affecting the quality of results when signals are transmitted from a source to a destination Signal cables Use only the best quality cables to avoid interference and degraded signal quality and elevated noise levels Sockets and connectors of the sources and destinations Use only the highest quality since zero ohm connection resistance is the target Connectors should also match the required impedance 75 ohm in video to minimize return loss Amplifying circuitry Must have quality performance when the desired end result is high linearity low distortion and low noise Distance between sources and destinations Plays a major role in the final result For long distances over 15 meters between sources and destinations special measures should be taken to avoid high frequency cable losses These measur
12. adequate support the unit MUST also be supported at the rear of the frame 13 SIERRA VIDEO Power and fuses The mains voltage 240 100 volts will be auto detected provided it is in the range 84 260 V AC 50 60Hz A 5A fuse is fitted and a spare fuse should be located under the pull out flap Dimensions The Sierra View frame is 19 wide and 17 5 deep and 3 RU hign Hardware Configuration 14 Configuration rules Video and audio cards The cards and their associated rear connector modules are installed in the frame in a fixed sequence which cannot be changed This applies to each separate multi viewer system whether using the single or dual frame types Viewing from the front of the frame the card sequence runs from right to left starting with the video input cards The first card slot position is adjacent to the CPU card Audio interface cards if required are installed to the left of the video input cards Continuing the sequence from right to left audio input cards are followed by audio output cards Slots 17 and 18 In single multi viewer frame configurations slots 17 and 18 are for audio cards only Video Cards Video input cards are always installed working from right to left from the front of the frame Where double width rear connector modules are needed video loop through VidLoop cards must be used See Double rear connector modules for more information Rear connector modules A va
13. as explained in the installation section Why are time clock date settings lost when the frame is power cycled 76 SIERRA VIEW This data is normally maintained by a rechargeable battery situated on the CPU board which has a typical life of 6 years Loss of data indicates that the battery requires replacement Please contact your Sierra Video dealer Technical Support Sierra Video has made every effort to insure that your unit has been fully tested and is configured to your order specifications If problems arise that can not be resolved please contact the Sierra Video technical support department Sierra Video factory 530 478 1000 Email service sierravideo com 77 SIERRA VIDEO Chapter Signal Inputs Option 1 SDI SMPTE 259M S Video Y C Component video RGB YUV Composite video PAL PAL M NTSC NTSC 4 43 SECAM CVBS 1Vpp DVI I digital or analog component 1920 x 1080 Inputs using 2 BNCs S Video 50Hz 60Hz Inputs using 3 BNCs RGB YUV 50Hz 60Hz DVI input formats 800x600 60Hz 1024x768 60Hz 1280x1024 60Hz 1280x768 60Hz 1600x1200 60Hz 1920x1080 60Hz Option 2 As Option 1 plus HD SDI SMPTE292M 1920x1080i60 1920x1080i59 94 1920x1080i50 1920x1080p30 1920x1080p29 97 1920x1080p25 1920x1080p24 1920x1080p23 98 1280x720p60 1280x720p59 94 1280x720p50 SMPTE424M 1920x1080p60 1920x1080p59 94 1920x1080p50 Option 3 Fiber for SDI video at 270Mbs 1 5Gbs and 3Gbs SDI HD SDI
14. discrete fiber inputs or single fiber with CWDM Video input loop through Optional on SDI and HD SDI These are provided on a rear connector panel that occupies two card slots ne Embedded audio derived from SDI HD SDI up to 16 channels per source Via optional input cards Analog in multiples of 32 channels External AES EBU in multiples of 16 pairs audio Dolby Digital in multiples of 8 streams Dolby E in multiples of 4 streams Signal Outputs Video outputs 2 x DVI I outputs analog and digital component per multi viewer supporting resolutions XGA 720p60 720p50 SXGA SXGA 1080p60 and 1080p50 16 9 aspect ratio Processing delay approximately 1 video frame depending on video source 4 pairs of analog audio monitor outputs with delay compensation may be assigned from any audio input source Embedded audio may be demuxed Optional output cards for Analog in multiples of 32 channels AES EBU in multiples of 16 pairs SIERRA VIDEO Alarms Video inputs Loss of sync loss of luminance freeze frame or motion Loss of embedded or external audio over level out of phase channel Audio inputs pails Metadata inputs Loss of VITC teletext subtitles or V chip video non sync detection Alarm indication Visual in display GPI LAN SNMP traps Metadata Teletext analog Subtitles AFD driving aspect ratio WSS driving aspect ratio VITC Composite Only GPI I O Glob
15. given name The currently selected object is highlighted The Sources folder contains the list of video and audio sources with an indication of the source type Those sources that are currently assigned to an object appear in red whereas those that are currently unassigned to an object appear in black A source that is assigned to the currently selected tile object appears in yellow Note The Valid Workspace icon below the Editor Workspace confirms the validity of the configuration currently displayed in the browser This is replaced by an error message should there be a conflicting setting The tile s with which the conflict is associated will be outlined in red 36 SIERRA VIEW The Edit Object menu can also be displayed for a tile by double clicking on its entry in the Object Folder in the Explorer view Audio and Alarm settings can be configured for each source by double clicking on its entry in the Source Folder in the Explorer view Right click context menus provide quick access to tile object menus and commonly used functions are presented in the top tool bar for ease of use Navigating the User Interface Settings for multi viewer objects can be accessed from the Module Layout Group and Object menus or by using the buttons on the toolbar Paste Object Deselect All New Object Cut Object Display Props Undo Move to Front Size to Screen Objects Auto Update Getlayout Save Layout mam xo oa 4 wt oy Fe ewe BD ld
16. provides important warnings and safety guidelines for both the operator and service personnel Specific warnings and cautions may be found throughout this manual Please read and follow the important safety precautions noting especially those instructions relating to risk of fire electrical shock and injury to persons Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or enclosure are intended for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not perform any servicing other than what is contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified IN Warning Ss Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions Disconnect AC power before installing or removing device or servicing unit Do not use this product in or near water This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord To avoid electrical shock plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting inputs or outputs Route power cords and other cables so that they are not likely to be damaged or create a hazard Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product To avoid personal injury do not touch unsafe connections and components when the power is on To avoid fire hazard use only the specified type correct voltage and current rating of fuse Always refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel Have qualified personnel pe
17. separate rear connector modules provide a variety of possibilities including fiber interfacing for video cards The video input cards will simultaneously support sources of differing rate for example 50Hz and 60Hz However synchronisation is achieved by frame add and drop rather than standards conversion The system rate is either locked to the reference signal provided or a designated video input source SIERRA VIDEO A scaler on each video card processes one of the possible input sources and scales it to the desired tile size for the selected position on the display output A mixer on each video card combines all the video tiles and sends the resulting image to the next video card The final display output comprises all of the tiles in a single picture Possible inputs are Card Type VIP1 Composite S video RGB YUV SDI DVI I Card Type VIP2 Composite S video RGB YUV SDI HD SDI DVI I Identical DVI resolutions are supported by the VIP1 and VIP2 cards Overlay of audio and graphics information is performed inside each scaler which receives control data from the main CPU in real time for external audio sources or from the video card itself in the case of embedded SDI HD SDI audio To allow arbitrary layering of sources each input board has information about all of the tile positions allowing each tile to be displayed as required and enabling picture overlay with complex borders Non embedded external audio sources ar
18. to 8 Alarm Source assign alarm source to the selected GPI alarm output number 50 SIERRA VIEW Network Tab Boards Screen Sources Audio Outputs GPO Alarms Network muttiviewer Gateway 49216801 DHS Server4 192 168 0 4 DNSServer2 0000000 SHMP Version On v2e Zu ee _ Hostname enter friendly name for Sierra View Use DHCP check to use DHCP for automatic acquisition of network settings Uncheck for entry of fixed network settings IP Address enter fixed IP address Netmask enter network mask if required Gateway enter gateway address if required DNS Server 1 enter DNS server address if required DNS Server 2 enter DNS server address if required Apply applies fixed network settings to the frame SNMP check required SNMP version Add reveals dialogue for entering SNMP IP address and adding to list Delete deletes selected SNMP IP address from the list 51 SIERRA VIDEO 52 AM xx Tab Module Properties 0 ast I Screen Sources Monitors Audio Outputs GPOAlarms AM AM xx The Sierra Video AM xx is a separate 1U based hardware device for converting multi channel audio into level data that can be distributed via a LAN The AM xx can be used in conjunction with the Sierra View as a means of providing additional external audio interfacing up to 64 audio channels per frame This tab enables the setup of one or more AM
19. visible Font choose font and font size of the text Foreground sets the color of the text Background sets the color of the UMD background Position position of UMD relative to the tile Separator places a separator between the UMD and the object s image and also between each line of text The color of the separator can be chosen Inside places the UMD bar inside the tile within the active picture Transparent on video enables the transparency of the UMD when it is in the picture area Transparency level sets the transparency of the UMD when it is in the picture area Visible enables disables the UMD 63 SIERRA VIDEO 64 Properties Tab This tab will not appear if the object type is set to None in the Type tab For each of the other object type selections a specific set of controls will appear on the Properties tab Source Properties Tab Video or Audio object This tab only exists within the Properties tab of Video and Audio type tiles pia SES EBS aaa Parent Source for a video tile this selects the source of the video to display in the tile For an audio tile it selects the audio channels that have been set up to be associated with the chosen source Display on all screens this will display the video tile on both outputs The tiles remain locked to each other on both outputs moving the tile on one screen will also move it to the same position on the other screen SIERRA V
20. way D connector assignments _ Pin No_ Function 1 GPI In 1 2 GPI In 4 3 GPI In 7 4 GPI In 10 5 GPI In 13 6 GPI Out 0 7 GPI Out 3 8 GPI Out 6 9 GND 10 GPI In 0 11 GPI In 3 12 GPI In 6 13 GPI In 9 14 GPI In 12 15 GPI In 15 16 GPI Out 1 17 GPI Out 4 18 GPI Out 7 19 GPI In 2 20 GPI In 5 21 GPI In 8 22 GPI In 11 23 GPI In 14 24 GPI Out 2 25 GPI Out 5 26 5V via 0 5A resettable fuse SIERRA VIEW Video card GPI I O pin assignments Female 15 way D connector assignments _ Pin No_ Function 1 GPI In 1 2 GPI In 2 3 GPI In 3 4 GPI In 4 5 GND 6 GPI In 5 7 GPI In 6 8 GPI In 7 9 GPI In 8 10 GND 11 GPI Out 1 12 GPI Out 2 13 GPI Out 3 14 GPI Out 4 15 GND Audio I O connector pin assignments Female 44 way D connector analog audio I O assignments channels 1 16 VE VE GNDs Ch 1 15 30 Ch 2 14 29 Ch 3 13 28 Ch 4 12 27 Ch5 11 26 Ch 6 10 25 Ch 7 9 24 Ch 8 8 23 Ch 9 7 22 Ch 10 6 21 Ch 11 5 20 Ch 12 4 19 Ch 13 3 18 Ch 14 2 17 Ch 15 1 16 Ch 16 33 34 Grounds 31 32 35 44 inc 25 SIERRA VIDEO Female 44 way D connector analog audio I O assignments channels 17 32 VE VE GNDs Ch 17 15 30 Ch 18 14 29 Ch 19 13 28 Ch 20 12 27 Ch 21 11 26 Ch 22 10 25 Ch 23 9 24 Ch 24 8 23
21. 16 x 3G video sources Temperature 0 C to 30 C Humidity 70 max I O Cards all hot swappable VIP1 composite SDI DVI I S Video RGB YUV 4 x video input Video VIP2 as VIP1 with HD SDI up to 3G 4 x video input VidLoop 4 x video loop through requires two card slots 83 SIERRA VIDEO AIP1A 32 channel analog audio input AIP1D 16 AES EBU pairs digital audio input AIP1Dolby 8 x Dolby Digital audio input 64 channels AIP1DolbyE 4 x Dolby E streams audio input 32 channels AOPIA 32 channel analog audio output AOP1D 16 AES EBU pairs audio output Front panel Power supply and fan failure LED indicators on front panel 2 x USB 2 ports Audio Rear panel 2 x DVI I ports for digital or analog display 1 x BNC for LTC input 1 x BNC for video sync input 1 x 25 way D connector for audio monitoring out 2 x RJ45 connector for Ethernet LAN for browser NTP clock update and or remote panel control one port active per multi viewer 2 x RS232 RS422 port for UMD tally via TSL Image Video or other protocols one port active per multi viewer 2 x USB 2 port 1 x 26 way D connector GPI I O port 1 x IEC AC power socket 1 x 2 pole DC power socket Backup power supply POWER xx Red LED indicator for presence of DC output 1x 2 pole DC power outlet socket AC power switch 1 x IEC AC power socket 1U Power Supply Outline Dimensions 484mm W x 190mm D x 44 5m
22. A VIDEO Connector I O The Sierra View uses coaxial BNCs for the video inputs LTC and sync inputs Microcross connectors are used for DVI I inputs and outputs The global GPI I O connector is a high density 26 way female D connector Local video card GPI I O connections are via 15 way female D connectors External audio connections input or output are via female 44 way D connectors with audio monitoring outputs on a male 25 way D connector The serial ports comprise a pair of 9 way female D connectors A pair of standard RJ45 connectors is provided for LAN connection and there are two USB connectors on the front panel for keyboard connection and auxiliary functions Note that only the upper LAN and serial ports are operative on the single type frame In the case of the dual frame the lower ports serve the system on the left side of the frame when viewed from the front 20 Note SIERRA VIEW Input card configurations The Sierra View may be fitted with up to sixteen VIP1 or VIP2 video input cards or any combination of the two types Frame configuration options also include video loop through and external audio I O cards which will reduce the total capacity available for video input cards VIP1 video cards support the following standards Composite video PAL NTSC CVBS 1Vpp SDI SMPTE 259M DVI I digital or analog component 1920 x 1080 S Video Y C Component video RGB YUV The VIP2 video card supports
23. DEO Error Properties Tab Video or Audio object This tab only exists within the Properties tab of Video and Audio type tiles It determines the behaviour of the tile when one of its enabled alarms gets triggered BC Ce Properties Color sets the border color of the tile when an alarm triggers Clear sets the border color of the tile when an alarm has been cleared by the user but the conditions that caused the alarm to trigger still remain Show alarm name when ticked all the alarms that are currently triggered will be listed in the tile Visible must be ticked if any of the alarm indications are to be shown in the tile 66 SIERRA VIEW Tally Properties Tab Video object This tab only exists in tiles that are of Video type Tally two tallies can be displayed per video window select 1 1 or 1 2 as appropriate Style select red green green red red red and green green Shape select fill square or round Position select UMD border or UMD and border Disabled sets the disabled color to either default disabled color UMD color border color or the user selected color set in the box below this control Color selects disabled color if disabled color is set to the user selected source Visible turns the display of the tally on off 67 SIERRA VIDEO VBI Properties Tab Video object This tab only exists in tiles that are of Video type Edit object 0 Video 1 X EA Properties MTN
24. Edit Object Copy Object Paste New Redo Move to Size Object Select All Snap to Grid Update Load Display Props Object Back to Grid Objects Layout Layout Note Some functions are only available from the toolbar 37 SIERRA VIDEO Main menus Module Menu The Module Menu allows a module s global settings to be configured Module Layout Group 1 II QY Auto update wd Update layout Lor Get layout Setup module L pe Setup source Setup remotes Set Time Halt module Reboot module Reset module Auto update automatically update tile layout to the display output and preview every time it is changed in the edit workspace Update layout transfer edit workspace layout to display output and preview Get layout transfer the current display layout to the edit workspace Setup module opens the Module Properties dialogue of the currently selected tile object Setup source opens the Source Properties dialogue of the currently selected tile object Setup remotes opens the Remote Control Setup dialogue for SV REMOTE operation Set Time opens the Time dialogue to adjust the clock and date settings Halt Reboot Reset Module maintenance items for shutting down rebooting the system or resetting input output cards Halting the module guarantees that any files that have not been saved yet such as layout ones will get saved before powering off the frame This stops the system from running The only wa
25. IEW Audio Properties Tab Video or Audio object This tab only exists within the Properties tab of Video and Audio type tiles Edit object 0 Video 1 1 Width sets the width of the audio meter bars Scale sets the scale type of all the audio meter bars on display in this tile Scale Label Position sets the positioning of the scale labelling on either side of the meter Bar Colors selects bar to which the color of the over upper and lower range applies Over Color sets the over range color for the bar selected in the Bar Colors control Upper Color sets the upper range color for the bar selected in the Bar Colors control Lower Color sets the lower range color for the bar selected in the Bar Colors control Labels sets the display of the bar labels to either an enumerated format or the labels as entered for the respective channels or off Color sets the color of the bar labels Alarm Indicators enables the alarm indicators at the top of the bars Transparent on Video enables the transparency of the meter bars when they are on the in picture area Transparency Level sets the transparency of the audio bars when they are on the in picture area Display outside of picture extends the width of the tile and displays the meters to the left and right of picture area Visible enables disables the audio bars Split Bars equally divides the audio bars either side of the picture 65 SIERRA VI
26. PPM DIN PPM Nordic PPM VU extended VU and AES EBU digital 22 SIERRA VIEW Serial port assignments Each multi viewer is equipped with a serial data port that can be configured for either RS232 or RS422 operation The mode of operation is set by means of jumpers J13 and J14 on the CPU board Note that only the upper port is active on the single type frame The lower port is only used for the dual type frame where it serves the system on the left side of the frame when viewed from the front Female 9 way D connector RS422 assignments __Pin No_ Function GND RX TX RX TX Female 9 way D connector RS232 assignments _PinNo Function TX RX inactive in half duplex mode DTR GND RTS 0 N oo Nh NO BOO Ph Jumpers J1 J13 and J14 are located on the Controller CPU card Access requires the removal of the CPU card from the front of the unit with the power removed MAC Address O0 0 C 96 02 gt ki ahi dae eerie Inamagrr r pumai J1 Position 1 2 used for debugging Position 2 3 normal J13 Position 1 2 RS422 Position 2 3 RS232 set in conjunction with J14 J14 Position 1 2 RS422 Position 2 3 RS232 set in conjunction with J13 Note Pin 1 is indicated on the PCB Other CPU card settings and controls are for factory use only 23 SIERRA VIDEO 24 Global GPI I O pin assignments Female high density 26
27. ace comprises three areas the Object and Source Explorer the Editor Workspace and the Display Preview Tile objects can be one of six basic types None Video Audio Text Logo and Clock The color of the tile as it appears in the Editor Workspace and Display Preview indicates the currently set object type as listed in the table below Object Type Tile Color Operation is designed to be simple and intuitive For example object type can be selected by double clicking on a tile selecting the Type tab from the Edit Object menu and choosing the desired tile type Video and audio tiles can be assigned sources by double clicking on a tile selecting the Properties tab from the Edit Object menu and selecting an available source 35 SIERRA VIDEO Currently selected objects are highlighted with a blue border Tiles can be moved and resized using conventional mouse operations Tile borders may appear incomplete to indicate where they lie behind other objects Object and Source Explorer _ object 10 Video 11 _ Object 11 video 12 _ Object 12 Video 13 Object 13 Video 14 _ Object 14 video 15 _ Object 15 Video 16 Sources 7 SDI Source 1 1 5 SDI Source 2 2 7 S01 Source 3 3 7 SDI Source 4 4 7 SDI Source 5 5 DI S0 Saurees e 1501 Source 7 7 p SOI Source 8 8 7 SDI Source 9 3 7 ISDN Source 10 10 a The Objects folder contains the list of current objects and each object s
28. additional SV Remote units can be cascaded from the first via RS422 Network connection and setup The network settings of the SV Remote are configured entirely by the Sierra View Multiple SV Remote configurations can be present on the same network therefore a unit does not automatically acquire remote units that it finds on the network this has to be done manually from the web interface First ensure that both the Sierra View and SV Remote units are connected to a common LAN The Remote Control Setup Dialogue is entered from the Module Menu refer to the section on Using the web interface If installing multiple new SV Remotes it s a good idea to connect them one at a time to the network because they will all have the same default IP address and will therefore not be distinguishable from one another 30 Cascading multiple SV Remote via RS422 Once the first SV Remote has been connected to the Sierra View via LAN any additional remote units may be cascaded from the first by means of a pin to pin RS422 cable The DATA OUT port of the first unit is connected to the DATA IN port of the second unit Connections between multiple SV REMOTE units SV REMOTE SV REMOTE DATA IN DATA OUT GND 4 5 9 4 5 9 RX RX 2 2 TX TX 3 3 RX RX 7 7 TX TX 8 8 SIERRA VIEW Uploading graphics files Note Graphics files may be uploaded to the frame and assigned as tile objects for display They might be used for ch
29. al port 16 inputs 8 outputs per multi viewer assignable Decoding monitoring Video I P card port 8 inputs 4 outputs per video I P card assignable 80 SIERRA VIEW Audio Meter Scales and Ballistics Overall dynamic range 54dB 12 to 42dB NORDIC Attack time 10mSec Decay time 1 7Sec per 20dB decay Overall dynamic range 55dB 5 to 50dB DIN PPM Attack time 10mSec Decay time 1 5Sec per 20dB decay Overall dynamic range 24dB 3dB down Mark 1 12 to 12dB Attack time 10mSec Decay time 2 8Sec per 24dB decay from Mark 7 to Mark 1 Overall dynamic range 23dB 3 to 20dB Attack time 300mSec Decay time 300mSec per 20dB decay Overall dynamic range 60dB 10 to 50dB Attack time 300mSec Decay time 300mSec per 20dB decay Overall dynamic range 60dB 0 to 60dB AES EBU Attack time lt 5ms Decay time 1 5Sec per 20dB decay Phase Correlation Display Attack time 0 4Sec for zero to 1 deviation Decay time 0 4Sec for 1 to zero deviation Input dynamic range 45dB Minimum input level 45dBu BBC PPM 3U 19 Rack Mounting Frame with removable front panel temperature controlled fan assisted ventilation 20 card slots separate rear connector modules and power supply fan status indicators Two versions SV S Single multi viewer with up to 64 video inputs SV D Two separate multi viewers each with up to 32 video inputs Outline Dimensions 484mm W
30. alarm detection criteria as configured in the Setup Audio Alarms menu Setup Audio Alarms enters the audio alarm setup dialogue To setup audio alarms check the Use audio channel alarm settings box and click on Setup Audio Alarms 56 Note SIERRA VIEW Audio Alarms To setup audio alarms check the Use audio channel alarm settings box and click on Setup Audio Alarms from the Alarm tab of the Source Properties dialogue Audio Alarms Audio Loss Threshold Analogue 4008 Digital 69 dis w Audio Over Threshold Analogue 10dB v Digital 10 dafs v Antiphase Threshold 135 Enable Alarms Audio Loss Audio Over Phase Carrier Loss Check the boxes to activate individual audio alarms for channels or pairs of channels Select the loss and over thresholds for analog and digital sources Choose an anti phase threshold for channel pairs Select Allto enable a specific alarm for all channels Unchecked alarms remain disabled even if Use Audio Channel Alarm Settings is checked in the Alarm tab Nominal threshold settings apply if individual alarms are enabled but Use Audio Channel Alarm Settings is not checked Enable Alarms to enable an individual audio loss or over alarm check the box in line with the audio channel For phase or carrier loss alarms check the box in line with a pair of audio channels Audio Loss Threshold the level at which audio is considered lost select values from the analog and digital drop down bo
31. annel identification purposes and up to four images may be displayed at any one time Graphics files to be stored in the frame must be in the bmp or png format Uploading the files is performed using a PC connected to the LAN port directly or over a network 1 Establish communication with the frame by using Windows Explorer to search for the IP address of the frame ftp 192 168 0 120 or whatever the current IP address is set to 2 To view this FTP site in Windows Explorer click Page and then click Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer Right click in the right hand side of the Windows Explorer page and select Login As from the menu The FTP server Log On As window appears Log in with the user name root using the password smv The complete list of currently loaded files is revealed 3 Copy the graphics file or files to the clipboard and paste them into the right hand side of the Windows Explorer page 4 The file transfer will begin 5 When the upload is complete reboot the frame to update the file list The IP addresses of the frame and the PC must be in the same range If necessary the IP address of the frame can be changed using the setup utility or within the on screen configuration menu if using the SV Remote 31 SIERRA VIDEO Upgrading firmware Note From time to time firmware updates may be made available The current firmware status of the multi viewer can be checked in the browser interface Help Abo
32. configuration or menu mode will be entered an on screen menu will appear and the red Lock LED will illuminate If the Lock button is depressed again any changed settings will be saved and the unit will return to normal The currently loaded CPU firmware version will be indicated at the top of the on screen menu The main menu mode controls are as follows Function keys 1 scroll the menu cursor up and down to select the desired function Select Parameter keys select settings to apply to the chosen parameter Lock button exits menu mode and saves settings Select submenu when the menu name is highlighted or change Parameter value within menu Select item in menus and sub menus Press Lock to save changes and exit menu mode Parameter s Network Settings Set Manually using settings below Use DHCP IP Address Enter frame IP address byte at a time in the sub menu Netmask Enter Subnet Mask byte at a time in the sub menu Gateway If required enter the Gateway address byte at a time in the sub menu DNS Server 1 If required enter the DNS server address byte at a time in the sub menu DNS Server 2 If required enter the DNS server address byte at a time in the sub menu 29 SIERRA VIDEO Note Connection Communications between SV Remote and Sierra View are handled via LAN Where there is a requirement for two or more control panels in different areas
33. details should be reported to your Sierra Video dealer LED Position 1 9 CPU Buffer Board LED Function from top all should be illuminated 1 5V General 24V External 24V Internal 2 5V Local 3 3V Local 3 7V Local first supply to the 3 3V to provide redundancy OJA AJOJN 7 3 7V Local second supply to the 3 3V to provide redundancy 5V Redundant 1 5V Redundant 2 75 SIERRA VIDEO Sample problems and their solutions There is no video output Check that there is power to the unit and that it is turned on Check that the video output resolution is not beyond the capability of the display see answer to question below An output should be seen once the unit has booted The image appears fuzzy or lacking clarity If an analog or digital LCD Plasma screen is used check that the output resolution of the unit is set to the native resolution of the panel This will avoid forcing the LCD Plasma screen to rescale the image Most panels produce artefacts when their internal scalers are active Output resolution is set using the Screen Resolution function under the System menu The image is not centred in the screen Use the monitor controls to align the image If an analog LCD screen is used use the auto adjust facility Unit fails to respond correctly to commands Power cycle the unit and or perform a Master Reset A Master Reset will restore all settings to the factory default This is p
34. e supported by dedicated input cards Card Type AIP1A Analog 32 channels 16 pairs Card Type AIP1D Digital 16 AES EBU pairs Card Type AIP1Dolby Dolby Digital 8 streams 64 channels Card Type AIP1DolbyE Dolby E 3 streams 32 channels SIERRA VIEW Features and benefits Single multi viewer with up to 64 auto sensing video inputs or dual multi viewer with up to 2 x 32 video inputs in a 3U frame multi definition capable up to 3G 1080p DVI I output up to 1080p60 1920x1080 in 16 9 Genlocked inputs for flicker free and full frame operation Teletext analog subtitles AFD WSS VITC decoding amp monitoring Audio metering is supported for up to 16 channels per display tile Audio may be sourced from SDI HD SDI embedded audio groups or externally via optional analog and AES EBU interfaces Additional external audio interfacing can be provided by using the Sierra Video AM xx multi channel audio meter in conjunction with the Sierra View 4 pairs of assignable analog audio monitor outputs Up to 32 channels of demuxed audio per output card analog or AES EBU Alarms for video audio and metadata with outputs to GPI O Ps LAN and or SNMP traps Assignable tallies Under Monitor Displays UMD entered via keyboard LAN or serial cable supporting TSL and other protocols Clock display receiving time information via NTP network protocol or LTC 3 RU compact design ideal for OB vans and other space restricted installations
35. e user The user may find the following publication prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems Stock number 004 000 00345 4 Available exclusively from the Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 telephone 202 512 1800 Warning Changes or modifications not expressiy approved by the party responsible for compliance to EN 55022 Rules could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ICAN Class A Digital Equipment This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet apparel num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies due R glement sur le materiel brouiller du Canada SIERRA VIEW Pulver Laboratories Inc and Sierra Video Systems Inc hereby certify that the Sierra View SVxx is in compliance with VFG 523 1969 DIN 57871 VDE 0871 09 84 and DIN 5785 Part 1 A2 10 90 product standards and is RFI suppressed The marketing and sale of this equipment in Germany has been reported to the German Postal service They have also been given the right to retest this equipment to verify compliance with product regulations Compliance with applicable regulations depends on the use of shielded cables The user is responsible for procuring the appropriate cables This equipment has been tested concerning compliance with the releva
36. enerated manually from a keyboard connected to a front panel USB 2 port the SV Remote USB 2 port or automatically from remote sources via the LAN using browser software operating on a remote PC or via the RS232 422 port using TSL or other protocols Up to two lines of UMD text can be left centre or right justified and may be placed anywhere in the tile Using bitmaps There is storage capacity approximately 200MB for bitmaps These can be used as backgrounds or to display station idents etc The bitmaps must be in bmp or png file format and can be uploaded to the frame via the LAN Up to four bitmaps may be displayed at any one time Keeping time Clock date display data can be derived from several sources the system clock NTP synchronisation LTC or VITC from a chosen SDI input The clock source is set by going to the Set Time item in the Module menu Here there are two tabs Timezone and Time The timezone should be set to the appropriate region before adjusting the clock To set the clock mode go to the Time tab and select the desired mode Manual NTP LTC or VITC The setup procedures for each mode are Manual In this mode the time and date of the system clock will be shown and can be adjusted Press the Get button to show the current time To adjust the time enter the new time and date in the appropriate fields and then press the Set button A battery on the CPU board ensures that time data is retained should the unit be powe
37. eo black Video freeze Delay seconds 0 Audio loss Audio over Automatic clear Audio phase correlation lt 0 o mg Audio carrier loss j Hardware Tally 1 Delay seconds 0 Software Tally 1 Software Tally 2 Closed caption loss Teletext loss Use audio channel alarm settings Setup Audio Alarms The properties section of this window allows each alarm to be set individually for onset and auto clear delay logging status and visibility in objects and lists To select an alarm to configure click on it in the Select Alarm list on the left on the window The selected alarm will appear with its descriptive text highlighted in red Choose the required properties from the right hand section of the window and check the Enabled box to activate the alarm Enabled alarms are shown with a green circle before the descriptive text 55 SIERRA VIDEO Note Select alarm Click on one of the alarms listed to change the attributes of it using the controls listed under Properties Enabled tick this to enable the selected alarm Delay input a delay before the alarm starts Automatic clearing check this for alarms are cleared after the Automatic clearing delay Automatic clearing delay input the automatic clearing delay in seconds Show in objects display alarms in objects Send SNMP check to send SNMP trap in response to alarm Use audio channel alarm settings check to apply specified audio
38. erformed by connecting a keyboard to one of the front panel USB 2 ports and using the command Ctrl Alt Del Note that the IP address will also default to 192 168 0 120 Can digital audio be balanced or unbalanced Yes AES EBU inputs may be jumper selected per channel to be either balanced or unbalanced inputs The settings are set via jumpers on each digital audio input card as explained in the installation section Can I use analog bargraphs for digital inputs or digital scales for analog inputs Yes The range colors break points and level references are set for the scale type and NOT the source assigned For example assuming the following settings Analog scale type AES EBU Analog Digital scale reference 18dBfs Analog 0dB reference OdBu Digital upper range point 18dBfs Digital lower range point 40dBfs Feeding in analog OdBu will produce a level of 18dBfs with the color changes occurring at 40dBfs and 18dBfs Changing the Analog OdB reference to 4dBu will produce a level of 22dBfs with the color changes unaltered Changing the Analog Digital reference to 20dBfs with the analog ref still at 4dBu will produce a level of 24dBfs with color changes unaltered The same applies to displaying digital channels on an analog scale the color changes will adhere to the analog upper and lower settings What are the RS232 options DTS RTS select and half full duplex via jumpers on the controller CPU card
39. es and enables their IP address to be revealed and changed if need be The currently set IP address is always indicated on the display output during the boot cycle However this may not be visible should the resolution setting not match the display device at that time All factory default settings including the default IP address may be recovered by means of a keyboard connected or SV Remote USB ports see section on keyboard operation 33 SIERRA VIDEO Note Network settings These settings only need to be manually entered if DHCP is not to be used This would be required for a network that uses fixed IP addresses and does not rely on aDHCP server to allocate them automatically IP settings can be configured manually via the multi viewer web interface by using a PC or MAC connected directly or via a LAN Direct connection is generally easier since the SV xx default IP address may not match the current LAN settings refer to the section on Using the web interface Both the single and dual frame types are fitted with a pair of LAN ports Note that only the upper LAN port is operative on the single type frame In the case of the dual frame the lower port serves the system on the left side of the frame when viewed from the front The IP address must be unique on the network Please see your system administrator if these details are required Note Keyboard Operation Any HID compliant USB keyboard can be used for the entry a
40. es done graphically will be reflected in the figures presented here Aspect Ratio the aspect ratio can be set to fixed so that as either width or height are changed height or width respectively will be automatically adjusted to retain the ratio SIERRA VIEW Border Tab Separator number of pixels separating the edge of the video content from the tile border Width pixel width of the border Color color of the border Visible turns the border on and off 61 SIERRA VIDEO 62 Parent Tab Assigning a parent object to one or more tiles enables collective positioning and resizing of grouped tiles which eases the configuration of objects that have a fixed association Once a tile object has been assigned to a parent it can no longer be moved independently Bottom 0 vost p Name for the currently selected tile select the parent object Position set the anchor point of the currently selected tile relative to the parent object X Offset Y Offset offset of the anchor point of the currently selected tile relative to the parent object Lock size check to lock the scaling of the currently selected tile to that of the parent object SIERRA VIEW UMD Tab Editobject0 lie Q Type Border Parent Properties 3 UMD l Text 1st line Input 4 _ Text 2nd line Font Foreground Background Transparent Bottom centre Text enter UMD text and set it to hidden or
41. es include using higher quality cables and or adding line cable equalizing amplifiers Interference from neighboring electrical appliances These can have an adverse affect on signal quality Balanced audio lines are less prone to interference but unbalanced audio should be installed away from any main power lines electric motors transmitters etc even when the cables are shielded CAUTION Only an authorized Sierra Video technician can service the switchers Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void the warranty Use the proper AC voltage to supply power to the switcher Use only the recommended interconnect cables to connect the switcher to other frames 12 SIERRA VIDEO Chapter Introduction The Sierra View 3U frame may be installed in 19 inch bays and has a depth of approximately 462mm including connectors Ventilation is assisted by cooling fans located on the removable front panel of the frame Exhaust grilles are located on the upper panel at a depth of approximately 370mm from the front panel If installing other equipment immediately above it is essential that the ventilation outlet is not obstructed Frames should be installed into bays such that airflow is not impeded in any way PIP2FF MV xx Multi Viewer E Do Not Obstruct Note The front rack ears are intended to provide a means of retaining the unit in the rack To insure
42. ffects the number of analog VGA type sources that can be used See RM SV42 Limitation below RM SV42 rear module limitation Each video input card has a maximum number of 10 conductors that accept video signals from the rear connector module This means the RM SV42 rear module cannot support analog VGA Type sources on all four DVI ports Two ports have full DVI I capability accepting both digital and analog sources The other two ports are DVI D digital only So it may be more appropriate to use the RM SV40 which has two DVI I ports accepting both analog and digital sources plus two composite SDI inputs This is likely to be applicable to applications were a large number of both analog VGA style DVI inputs and composite SDI inputs are required However please note that the RM SV40 does not have a GPI connector and therefore cannot provide tally inputs RM SV10 RGB YUV rear module limitation Each video input card has a maximum number of 10 conductors that accept video signals from the rear connector module While this is not a problem with single wire formats such as composite or SDI it presents a limitation with multi wire formats such as YUV and RGB Therefore the maximum number of RGB YUV type sources that can be accommodated by the RM SV10 is three leaving one BNC available for a composite or SDI source Some examples of source combinations that can be served by the RM SV10 are shown below 3 x YUV RGB Plus 1 x Composite or SDI
43. heck for analog type 24 hours check for 24 hour clock applicable to digital clock type only SIERRA VIEW Timezone check to set clock time to GMT or within the range of GMT 1 to GMT 12 Offset hours applies offset from 12 to 12 hours works in combination with Timezone setting if checked Foreground set the clock color digital clock only Background set the clock background color digital clock only 73 SIERRA VIDEO Chapter Introduction The power switch should illuminate red whenever mains power is supplied Always ensure that power is connected before using the problem solving guide A spare fuse is supplied in space provided in the IEC mains connector before the unit leaves the factory Always replace the fuse with one of the correct value as shown in the Installation section In the event of a power supply failure there is both front panel and remote panel indication If installed the optional POWER xx external backup PSU is able to sustain operation of the unit until while the internal PSU is replaced Remove the front panel and check the status of the power rail LED indicators on the front edge of the CPU Buffer Board This is situated immediately to the left of the CPU board on the right side of the frame Note that dual frames are fitted with a second CPU located in the centre position Should any of the nine LEDs not be illuminated a power rail failure is indicated as per the table below
44. his warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is non transferable This warranty begins on the date of purchase and will be in effect for five 5 years for new equipment or and for three 3 years for Factory Refurbished equipment Power Supplies and fans are warranted for three 3 years from the date of purchase for new equipment and two 2 years for Factory Refurbished units from the date of purchase Buyer must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number from SVS prior to returning a product for repair If in SVS sole discretion the product is found to be defective during the term of this warranty SVS will at its option a provide free replacement parts and or b repair the unit at an SVS facility During the warranty period SVS will make every reasonable effort to support critical emergencies by supplying no cost loan equipment while the defective unit is being repaired SVS will provide replacement parts and or factory service at no charge Buyer bears the cost of shipping products returned to SVS under this warranty SVS will bear the cost of shipping repaired products or replacement parts to the Buyer This limited warranty shall not apply to any of SVS s goods which have been altered or which shall have been subjected to misuse mishandling improper storage or negligence The aforementioned provisions do not extend the original warranty period of any goods which have been replaced by SVS This limited warran
45. ician should service the switchers Any user who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of Sierra Video Systems will void the warranty If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient temperature Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient temperature TMRA Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised Use a shielded data cable connection between the parallel data ports and peripherals of this equipment Other connections between peripherals of this equipment may be made with low voltage non sheilded computer data cables Network connections may consist of non sheilded CAT 5 cable Do not cover chassis ventilation slots or block enclosure openings FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause ha
46. ile objects in the group to the front back Note Objects can be selected individually to create a group by holding the Ctrl key down before clicking on them 42 SIERRA VIEW Object Menu The settings for the tiles can be manipulated from the object menu This is accessed either via the main menu or by a right click on the tile to be edited Obie z Object Grid Help NE New object Edit object 4 do Cut object H Copy object Co e Paste object ie Paste new object we Move object to front Fay Move object to back r 3 _ Size object to grid B Size object to screen New object creates a new object and opens the Edit Object Dialogue described in the Edit Object Dialogue section Edit object open the Edit Object Dialogue for the tile object that is currently selected Cut object delete the currently selected tile object Copy object copy the display properties of the currently selected tile object excludes source properties Paste object paste the copied display properties to the currently selected tile object Paste new object create a new object and paste to it any previously copied display properties Move object to front send the currently selected tile object in front of all other objects Move object to back send the currently selected tile object behind all other objects Size object to grid move the top left corner of the currently selected tile object to the
47. in the Module menu Boards Tab Network AMoo Screen Sources Audio Monitors Select board select a board to define sources Card configuration show selected card configuration Source 1 to 4 select source type from drop down list for each input 45 SIERRA VIDEO Screen Tab Resolution set the display output resolution Aspect ratio set the display output aspect ratio to match the display device Genlock lock the display output to the SV external reference 46 SIERRA VIEW Sources Tab Module Properties 0 eS Gpog Network AM xx Boards Screen Sources Source ID Source 1 Source Name enables the naming of sources 47 SIERRA VIDEO Audio Monitors Tab Audio Outputs GPO Alarms_ Boards Screen Sources Output 1 to 8 audio monitor output channel selection controls Select the source and source channel number to be directed to the monitor output 48 Audio Outputs Tab Audio Outputs i i Url Output 1 to 32 audio output channel selection controls Select the source and source Sources GPO Alarms Source Inn 4 HH HIN d i ee e a Oo og 2 8 gt channel number to be directed to the output Audio Monitors Network AM xx i g f SIERRA VIEW 49 SIERRA VIDEO GPO Alarms Tab Boards gt s Audio Monitors Audio Outputs gt Ali Network AM xx GPO Alarm Number select GPI alarm output number 1
48. ing and Certification Laboratories Sierra Video Name des Herstellers Importeurs SIERRA VIDEO 10 Power Supply Cords Use only power cord s supplied with the unit If power cord s were not supplied with the unit select as follows For units installed in the USA and Canada select a flexible three conductor power cord that is UL listed and CSA certified with individual conductor wire size of 18 AWG and a maximum length of 4 5 meters The power cord terminations should be NEMA Type 5 15P three prong earthing at one end and IEC appliance inlet coupler at the other end Any of the following types of power cords are acceptable SV SVE SVO SVT SVTO SVTOO S SE SO SOO ST STO STOO SJ SJE SJO SJOO SJT SUTOO SP 3 G W For units installed in all other countries select only a flexible three conductor power cord approved by the cognizant safety organization of your country The power cord must be Type HAR Harmonized with individual conductor wire size of 0 75 mm The power cord terminations should be a suitably rated earthing type plug at one end and IEC appliance inlet coupler at the other end Both of the power cord terminations must carry the certification label mark of the cognizant safety organization of your country A non shielded power cord may be used to connect AC power to every component and peripheral of the system Connect an external 16 AWG wire from earth ground to the chassis of the system as de
49. ion available 69 SIERRA VIDEO 70 Safe Area Generator Tab Video object Source Error Tally Visible when ticked this will show the safe area outline in the video Safe Area Cage if a preset safe area cage is to be shown then choose the appropriate one from this list Setup Custom Cage when ticked a custom sage area cage can be drawn using the vertical and horizontal border controls Vertical Borders adjust the vertical borders of the safe area The slide bar can be used or numbers manually entered Horizontal Borders adjust the horizontal borders of the safe area The slide bar can be used or numbers manually entered SIERRA VIEW Text Properties Tab Text object This tab only exists in tiles that are of Text type Parent Text enter up to four lines of text and set it to hidden or visible Alignment justify text within the tile Font select font and point size Foreground set text color Background set text background color 71 SIERRA VIDEO Logo Properties Tab Logo object This tab only exists in tiles that are of Logo type Type Border Parent File name select one of the stored logo files 72 Clock Properties Tab Clock object This tab only exists in tiles that are of Logo type CACACE Properties Clock Digital 24 hours _ Timezone Offset hours Foreground Background Digital check for digital clock type unc
50. m H Weight 7kg Autosensing 84 260 V AC 50 60Hz switch mode 1kW power supply with 24V DC single rail output 84 SIERRA VIEW Remote panel SV Remote USB port for keyboard 10 preset buttons 1 x RJ45 connector for Ethernet LAN for browser NTP clock update and or remote panel control 1 x RSRS422 DATA IN connector 1 x RSRS422 DATA OUT connector 1U Remote Panel Outline Dimensions 484mm W x 114mm D x 44 5mm H Weight 2kg Autosensing 90 240 V AC 47 63Hz power supply Power supply and fan failure LED indicators on front panel 85 SIERRA VIDEO Chapter A General Buyer assumes all responsibility for ascertaining the suitability of Sierra Video hereinafter SVS products for Buyer s intended use No product sold by SVS is designed or manufactured for use in any manner or under any conditions other than those described in SVS s instruction manuals and other printed material for each particular product If any product is used or applied in a manner or under conditions not specifically authorized by such written materials or if any product is used by unqualified or improperly trained personnel Buyer agrees that SVS shall have no liability of any kind arising from such use and Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold SVS harmless from any claims of third parties arising from such use and Buyer shall provide SVS with counsel of SVS s choice to defend against such claims B Limited Warranty 1 T
51. n either single or dual multi viewer configurations as a 3U rack mounting frame Options include an external backup power supply POWER xx and remote control panel SV Remote The SV is easily controlled from a PC web browser hosted by the frame itself either directly via an Ethernet cable or over a network The SV can also be used as a multi channel audio matrix de embedder and analog to AES EBU digital cross converter depending on the I O cards fitted Any combination of inputs can be used The maximum number of audio outputs is 196 channels using 6 x output boards Any input may be routed to single or multiple outputs System concept The modular architecture is designed for scalability Of the two 3U frame types available the single multi viewer frame is equipped with one controller CPU and one power supply module PSU The dual multi viewer frame is centrally divided and capable of housing two separate multi viewers each with its own CPU and PSU modules Each video input card handles 4 sources The single frame will accommodate up to 16 video cards providing a maximum capacity of 64 video channels The dual frame provides a maximum capacity of 32 video channels for each multi viewer 8 video cards per side The video cards include support for SDI embedded audio If external audio interfacing is required audio input or output cards may be fitted These will reduce the capacity available for video cards For maximum flexibility
52. nd editing of UMDs The keyboard is connected to the USB port on the front panel of the Sierra View or alternatively the SV Remote remote control unit Note that a keyboard connected to a remote control unit that has been assigned to more than one multi viewer at a time collective mode can serve no function see the Remote Panel section The Tab key activates the cursor on the topmost UMD Successive Tab key operation moves the cursor on to the next UMD in sequence The Esc key deactivates the cursor All multi viewer factory default settings including the IP address are restored with the Ctrl Alt Del command Using the web interface The Sierra View is controlled via a browser using web pages hosted by the frame itself Note that Java must first be installed on the PC or MAC that is to be used This is available as a free download from http www java com en download manual jsp Ensure that the unit has been connected via the correct LAN port see section on Network settings To access the web interface type the IP Address configured for the frame into a browser The Java application should launch immediately but be aware that Windows security precautions may block the file download The default IP address is 192 168 0 120 34 SIERRA VIEW IG UVa Untitled Layout a mose Lyt Greg Copa Git Hew Main Menu mmx mY SS Bog Fe Bw D ld gt row S Editor Workspace Object and Source Explorer The web interf
53. nnel1 None X Channei2 None Channel None w Channet4 None w Channels None vw Channei None w Channel Mone w Channels None w Channel9 None v Channel 10 None w Channeitt None v Channel 12 None v Channet13 None v Channel14 None v Channel15 None w Channel16 None w Audio Mode selects the audio source Embedded from SDI video External from optional external audio input card or AM xx audio over LAN A list of available servers appears in the drop down box below Channel 1 to 16 Controls select an audio input to display for the associated source bar Phase Bar 1 and 2 enable either or both phase bars and select two channels from the appropriate drop down box Reset Button press this button to reset all items in Channel Phase bar drop down lists to the first available item which will be None in the list given by the protocol AID Reference set the analog to digital reference level when applying an analog meter scale to a digital source or a digital meter scale to an analog source It can be set within the range of 30 to 3 dBfs 0 dB Reference set the OdBu reference level with respect to analog meter scales It can be set within the range of 12 to 12 dB Neither the A D or the OdB reference adjustments have any effect when digital audio is used with a digital scale 54 SIERRA VIEW Alarm Tab The Alarm Tab allows each video and audio alarm to be configured enabled and displayed C Enabled Vid
54. nt RFI protection requirements both individually and on a system level to simulate normal operation conditions However it is possible that these RFI requirements are not met under certain unfavorable conditions in other installations The user is responsible for compliance of his particular installation Pulver Laboratories Inc Testing and Certification Laboratories Sierra Video Name of Manufacturer Bescheinigung des Pulver Laboratories Inc und Sierra Video hiermit wird bescheinigt dass die Sierra View SVxx in bereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der VFG 523 1969 DIN 57871 VDE 0871 09 84 und DIN 57875 Part 1 A2 10 90 Amtsblattvertugung funk entst rt ist Der deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Ger ts angezeigt und die Berechtigungen zur berpr fung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen einger umt Einhaltung mit betreffenden Bestimmungen kommt darauf an dass geschirmte Ausf hrungen gerbraucht warden F r die Beschaffung richtiger Ausf hrungen ist der Betreiber Verantwortlich Dieses Ger t wurde sowohl einzeln als auch in einer Anlage die einen normalen Anwendungsfall nachbildet auf die Einhaltung der Funk entst rbestimmungen unter Ung nstigen Umst nden bei anderen Ger tekombinationen nicht Eingehalten warden Der Betreiber ist f r die Einhaltung der funk eutst rungsbestimmungen seiner gesamten Anlage verantwortlich in der dieses Ger t betrieben wird Pulver Laboratories Inc Test
55. of the terms hereof the non breaching party shall be entitled to recover all of its costs fees and expenses including without limitation reasonable attorney s fees from the breach party incurred as a result of such breach regardless of whether or not a suit is actually filed to enforce the terms hereof The provision hereof shall be governed by the laws of the State of California excluding its choice of law provisions The headings are for convenience only and do not limit or amplify the terms and provisions hereof In case any one or more of the provisions set forth herein shall be held to be invalid illegal or unenforceable in any respect the validity legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby No waiver alteration or modification of any of the provisions hereof shall be binding unless in writing and signed by an authorized Officer of SVS All products returned to SVS for service must have prior approval Return authorization requests may be obtained from your SVS dealer 88
56. played in pre configured screen layouts on a chosen colored background The pair of outputs may either be set to provide two identical display configurations or they may have differing arrangements Audio I O Audio levels may be displayed using up to 16 bargraphs in each tile either superimposed on each video image or outside active video Audio is derived from the incoming embedded audio when using SDI or HDSDI inputs or from external sources for which the appropriate audio input card option must be installed Additionally external audio sources may be monitored using level data from the Sierra Video AM xx via the LAN or by connecting the AM xx DVI I display output to one of the video inputs for a multi channel bargraph display with up to 64 channels 32 pairs Optional audio output cards 32 channels analog or 16 AES EBU pairs may be fitted to provide demuxed outputs from embedded audio Audio input and output cards must be fitted in conjunction with the appropriate rear connector modules There is an 8 channel analog audio monitor output which may be assigned from any input channel of any format excluding incoming external audio level data The number of audio channels described always refers to individual channels not channel pairs For example eight monitor outputs relate to eight individual analog channels or 4 pairs AES EBU channels All bargraph scales and ballistics conform to international standards and include BBC
57. red down NTP In this mode the time is sourced from an NTP server or multiple NTP servers can be entered Press the Add button to add a new server and enter the host name or IP address of the new server SIERRA VIEW LTC In this mode the time is sourced from the LTC input on the rear of the frame There is nothing to setup here there just needs to be LTC present for this to work properly If no LTC is present then the system clock will be used If LTC is present but later disappears then the clock will continue advancing without any discontinuity VITC Here the time can come from VITC that is present on any SDI input Select the chosen SDI source number that contains VITC If no VITC is present then the system clock will be used If VITC is present but later disappears then the clock will continue advancing without any discontinuity Genlocking Genlocking of the MV xx is via SD colour black or HD tri level sync using the genlock input Using GPI I O Assignable GPI I O with 16 inputs and 8 outputs for external alarm indication and recall of predetermined video channels or screen configurations Bargraph scales The following audio scales are supported Break points and colors used for the upper and lower ranges of each bar type can be customised to satisfy any in house monitoring style for each of the six scale types SIERRA VIDEO Regulatory Warnings amp Safety Information The information in t he following section
58. rform safety checks after any completed service To reduce risk of electrical shock be certain to plug each power supply cord into a separate branch circuit employing a separate service ground If equipped with redundant power this unit has two power cords To reduce the risk of electrical shock disconnect both power cords before servicing Operate only with covers and enclosure panels in place Do Not operate this product when covers or enclosure panels are removed This is an FCC class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take necessary measures IN Cautions Use the proper AC voltage to supply power to the switcher When installing equipment do not attach the power cord to building surfaces To prevent damage to equipment when replacing fuses locate and correct trouble that caused the fuse to blow before applying power SIERRA VIEW N Cautions continued Use only the recommended interconnect cables to connect the switcher to other frames Follow static precautions at all times when handling the equipment Power this product only as described in the installation section of this manual Leave the side top and bottom of the frame clear for air convection cooling and to allow room for cabling Slot and openings in the frame are provided for ventilation and should not be blocked Only an authorized Sierra Video Systems techn
59. riety of rear connector modules are available to suit different signal formats and interfacing requirements These may be single width occupying one card slot or double width occupying two card slots SIERRA VIEW Double rear connector modules Double width rear connector modules are sometimes required to allow sufficient space for the connectors used for certain signal types There are three types of double width connector modules for the SV For example the RM SV100 Video Loop rear module needs 8x BNCs plus a 9 pin D Type connector This requires twice the space compared with the RM SV20 video input rear module which has 4 x BNCs and a 9 pin D Type connector RM SV20 RM SV100 A Lleesea When using the double width rear connector modules the video loop card is always required This is because the system architecture requires video signals to pass through each card slot position If a video loop card is not fitted there would be an empty slot in the frame and no path for the video to pass though in Slot 1 in Slot 2 in Slot 3 Video path carrying Video path carrying scaled images from scaled images from video I P input card 1 video I P cards 1 amp 2 The example above illustrates the signal path when video input cards occupy each card slot This configuration is correct 15 SIERRA VIDEO 16 in Slot 1 in Slot 3 Video path carrying This video path scaled images from carries nothing since video I P inpu
60. rmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the expense of the user The user may find the following publication prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems Stock number 004 000 00345 4 Available exclusively from the Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 telephone 202 512 1800 Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to Part 15 of the FCC Rules could void the user s authority to operate the equipment SIERRA VIDEO CE Notice INFORMATION FOR THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A or Class 1 digital device pursuant to EN 550022 Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the expense of th
61. signated by the earth ground symbol North American Power Supply Cords This equipment is supplied with North American power cords with molded grounded plug NEMA 15P at one end and molded grounding connector IEC 320 C13 at the other end Conductors are CEE color coded light blue neutral brown line and green yellow ground Operation of the equipment at voltages exceeding 130VAC will require power supply cords that comply with NEMA configurations International Power Supply Cords If shipped outside North America this equipment is supplied with molded ground connector IEC 320 C13 at one end and stripped connectors 50 5mm at the other end Connections are CEE color coded light blue neutral brown line and green yellow ground Other IEC 320 C13 type power cords can be used if they comply with safety regulations of the country in which they are installed EMC Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission FCC Part 15 Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC standard rules Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesirable operations Delivery Damage Inspection Carefully inspect the frame and exterior components to be sure that there has been no shipping damage Make sure all modules are seated correctly and have not detached during shipment SIERRA
62. t card 1 slot 2 is empty The example above illustrates what happens if for example a double width rear connector is use for the card in slot one but no video loop card is installed in slot two The next video card is in slot three but due to the break in the signal path at slot 2 it receives no video from the card in slot one This configuration is incorrect and will not work Video I P Card 1 in Slot 1 in Slot 3 Video path carrying Video path carrying scaled images from scaled images from video I P input card 1 video I P card 1 The example above illustrates how the video loop card allows the video path to remain unbroken when using a dual width rear connector in slot 1 Even if the last card in the chain has a double width rear a video loop card is still required Another vital function of the video loop card is to pass the signals from the additional connectors on the dual width rear module back to the card with which it is associated The double width rear modules have two PCBs that connect to the mid plane within the SV SIERRA VIEW Video Loop Card Video I P Card Double Width Rear with Two PCBs The illustration above shows the internal layout with a double rear fitted Video Input Card Single Rear Connector with One PCB The illustration above shows the internal layout with a single rear module fitted When double width rear connector modules are used the input capacity of the Sierra Vie
63. talled video board Open a DOS command window At the command prompt type telnet 192 168 0 120 or whatever the current IP address is set to Log in with the user name root using the password smv Type update scalers The status of the update will be indicated in the command window Ensure that when the process is complete all scalers have been updated there are four scalers per video board SIERRA VIDEO Chapter The front panel incorporates a pair of USB 2 interfaces and three LED indicators for status reporting MV xx Multi viewer The P1 LED should light green to indicate satisfactory operation of the internal power supply The P2 LED is for indicating the status of the optional external backup power supply If the red F LED is lit after the unit has booted failure of one or more ventilation fans has been detected The time taken to complete the boot cycle will depend principally on the number of video cards fitted For example a multi viewer fitted with four video cards takes about 70 seconds to boot Each additional video card adds about 5 seconds to the boot cycle The Sierra View can be configured and controlled via the LAN using browser software operating on a remote PC Initial setup The Sierra View is supplied with the factory default IP address 192 168 0 120 To aid with initial setup or in the event that the IP address is unknown a simple PC utility is available that searches for networked fram
64. the current layout before removing all objects from the editor workspace ready to create a new layout Load layout loads a previously saved layout Save layout saves current layout A name must be given if this is the first time the layout has been saved Save layout as saves current layout with a different name Delete layout delete a selected layout from the saved list Setup layout opens the Layout Properties window see below Choose background type from transparent color or bitmap Also choose new layout style from Centre Tile or Scale SIERRA VIEW Background set the display background color Bitmap apply selected bitmap to the background Style select bitmap style Centre centres bitmap Tile display bitmap in multiple tiles or Scale scales bitmap to fit the display background 41 SIERRA VIDEO Group Menu The group menu allows object to be selected as a group Group Object Grid Help Select all objects amp Unselect all objects if db Cut objects fe Paste objects Le Move objects to front Fey Move objects to back Select all objects all objects in the layout will be selected and can be operated on asa group Unselect all objects cancels group all objects command Cut objects deletes all the tile objects in the group Paste objects pastes the object that is on the clipboard to all objects in the group Move objects to front back moves all t
65. top left corner of the nearest grid Size object to screen set the selected object to full screen size 43 SIERRA VIDEO Grid Menu The grid menu enables the Editor Workspace to be defined by a grid for ease of aligning tiles in a regular arrangement The Size Object to Grid function in the main toolbar works in conjunction with this feature and automatically sizes the currently selected tile to the cell size of the grid that has been set 3x 3 grid 4x 4grid 5x5 grid 6 x 6 grid Fixed movement check to enable tiles to be snapped to the nearest grid position when repositioning The tip left corner of the tile is anchored to the top left corner of the grid position 3 x 3 grid check to define a 3 x 3 grid 4 x 4 grid check to define a 4 x 4 grid 5 x 5 grid check to define a 5 x 5 grid 6 x 6 grid check to define a 6 x 6 grid Help Menu This menu provides current status information on the Browser CPU and scaler firmware versions About BCS Applet Version 1 1 build_20090605 CPU module firmware revision 1 4beta2 Scaler 1 firmware 1 4 Scaler 2 firmware 1 4 Scaler 3 firmware 1 4 Scaler 4 firmware 1 4 Scaler 5 firmware 1 4 Scaler 6 firmware 1 4 Scaler 7 firmware 1 4 Scaler 8 firmware 1 4 Scaler 9 firmware 1 4 Scaler 10 firmware 1 4 Scaler 11 firmware 1 4 Scaler 12 firmware 1 4 44 SIERRA VIEW Module Properties Module Properties are opened from Setup Module
66. ttings Enabled Enabled Enabled and uses user threshold settings Enabled Disabled Enabled but uses nominal threshold settings Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled SIERRA VIEW Copy Tab Audio Alarm Audio check to copy audio settings from selected source s 1 to 40 Alarm check to copy alarm settings from selected source s 1 to 40 Select All select all sources Select None deselect currently selected sources Copy To copy settings to selected source s 59 SIERRA VIDEO 60 Edit Object Window The Edit Object menu is used to set up all the attributes of a tile It can be opened using two methods double click on the object to edit go to the Object menu and select Edit Object or New Object The Edit Object menu comprises 4 tabs Type Border Properties and UMD Some controls such as Properties depend on the type of tile object Type Tab Edit object 0 Video 1 Type Type Video x Hame Video 1 x 2 Y 4 width ja Height 261 7 Aspect Ratio None v a Cancel Type Defines object type Choose from None Video Audio Text Logo and Clock Name Name of the tile can be up to 40 characters long X Y Width Height size and position of the tile can be altered by entering figures here and any adjustments will be reflected in the outline of the rectangles drawn to represent the tiles Conversely any resizing or repositioning of the til
67. ty shall not apply to any goods not of SVS s manufacture Buyer to be entitled only to the warranty set forth in the original manufacturer s limited warranty 87 SIERRA VIDEO NOTE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON SVS S PART SVS neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for SVS any other liabilities in connection with the sale of products of its own manufacture 2 SVS s liability hereunder on any claim of any kind except as set forth herein for any loss injury to person or property or damage shall in no case exceed the price allocable to the goods which give rise to such claim 3 Inno event shall SVS be liable for any damages or injuries to person or property if any goods do not meet the above limited warranty including without limitation incidental expenses or consequential or special damages except as set forth in such limited warranty The foregoing states the exclusive remedy of Buyer and the exclusive liability of SVS for any breach of the foregoing limited warranty C Cancellation Except as provided in paragraph B immediately above all sales are final and Buyer may cancel this order or return products only upon written consent of SVS D General In the event of a breach of any
68. ut menu or the on screen Configuration Mode menu that is accessible via the optional SV Remote control panel Uploading new firmware files is easily performed using a PC connected to the LAN port directly or over a network 1 Establish communication with the frame to be upgraded by using Windows Explorer or a FTP client such as WinSCP to search for the IP address of the frame ftp 192 169 0 120 or whatever the current IP address is set to 2 Copy the replacement file or files to the clipboard and paste them into the right hand side of the Windows Explorer page The file transfer will begin 3 When the upload is complete reboot the frame to enable the updates to take effect This will take several minutes to complete depending on the nature of the updates The IP addresses of the frame and the PC must be in the same range If necessary the IP address of the frame can be changed using the setup utility or within the on screen configuration menu if using the SV Remote 32 Updating the scalers Some firmware updates may include additional revisions for the video board scalers The requirement for updating the scallers can be determined by going to the Help About menu If ant scalers need updating then there will be a tag needs updating next to the scalers listed Where scaler updates are required proceed with steps 1 to 3 above and continue as follows note that this process takes approximately 25 minutes for each ins
69. w is reduced For example ifthe unit were to be configured for DVI inputs only dual width rear modules would be required RM SV42 each carrying 4 x DVI ports In this case the total video input capacity of the frame is reduced from a possible 64 to 32 inputs Eight video input cards and eight video loop cards would be needed for this configuration to work which would fully populate the 16 usable video card slots in the frame 17 SIERRA VIDEO 18 Mixed DVI and composite SDI configurations Taking into account the requirements for double width rear connector modules and the reduction in capacity they incur there are other types of rear connector that can sometimes be used to avoid this compromise When video input loop throughs are not needed but a number of both DVI I and composite SDI inputs are required the RM SV40 rear connector module can be specified The RM SV40 is single width and has two composite SDI inputs plus 2 x DVI I inputs This means that the maximum capacity of 64 video inputs in a single type frame or 32 video inputs per multi viewer in the dual type frame can be utilised In the example described there would be 32 composite SDI inputs and 32 DVI I inputs using the single frame or 16 composite SDI inputs and 16 DVI I inputs per multi viewer using the dual frame assuming double rear modules are not required for other inputs Using the RM SV40 type rear module also overcomes an input limitation of the RM SV42 that a
70. xes The range is OdB to 50dB for analog and 18dBfs to 70 dBfs for digital Audio Over Threshold the level at which audio is considered over level select values from the analog and digital drop down boxes The range is OdB to 20dB for analog and OdBfs to 20 dBfs for digital Antiphase Threshold the phase values in degrees before a pair of channels is considered to be out of phase The range is 90 to 180 The effective Alarm State for individual alarms depends on the Use audio channel alarm settings box check state and the applicable audio alarm state in the Alarm tab as explained below 57 SIERRA VIDEO 58 If Use Audio Channel Alarm Settings is not ticked and audio loss alarm is enabled in the Alarm tab of the Source Properties dialogue then all the channels will have their audio loss alarms enabled with a nominal threshold set for the audio loss level If Use Audio Channel Alarm Settings is ticked and audio loss alarm is enabled in the Alarm tab of the Source Properties dialogue then the enabled state of each channel will depend on the settings in this Audio Alarms dialogue and the threshold set for the audio loss level will also be determined here If Use Audio Channel Alarm Settings is ticked but the audio loss alarm is disabled then none of the audio loss alarms will be enabled The following table summarises the various alarm status conditions Individual Use Audio Alarm state alarm Channel Alarm Se
71. xx units for use in audio server mode A maximum of 20 AM xx units can be assigned to a multi viewer However network bandwidth requirements must also be carefully considered Each AM xx frame requires 285kbps for audio metering data Name displays the given name of the AM xx audio server A default name e g audio server 0 will be generated when pressing the New button to add a frame This name can be edited IP Address for entering the IP address ofthe AM xx New to add anew AM xx Apply applies changes to the AM xx name or IP address Delete deletes the selected AM xx from the list SIERRA VIEW AM xx Server Configuration X AM xx Server Hame jaudio server 0 IP Address 0 0 0 0 a oe AM xx Server Name displays the given name of the AM xx audio server A default name e g audio server 0 will be generated which can be edited IP Address for entering the IP address of the AM xx 53 SIERRA VIDEO Note Source Properties Window Source Properties for a selected tile can be opened from the Module gt Setup Source menu or by double clicking on a selected source in the source folder Audio Tab Use this tab to assign audio channels to sources and make various global settings for phase bars and select reference levels for analog audio and analog scales Source Properties ID 1 Username Audio TPT Eon _ AuchoMode Embedded External AM xx Cha
72. y to restart it is to power off power on again Rebooting the module will shut the system down and start it back up again This can take up to 70 seconds Resetting the module leaves the CPU running but resets and reloads the firmware into all the input output cards Note The error message Selected object has no source will appear if the current object is not an audio or video object 38 SIERRA VIEW Remote Control Setup E Remotes Found MV xxs to Control Search Again Configure Edit Control Mode AG MV xxs together fodivicual MV ax Selection Search Again searches for all SV Remote control units on the network These are listed by IP address under Remotes Found Configure allows the IP settings of the currently selected SV Remote to be configured Control Mode All MV xxs together check to control two or more units listed by IP address under SV xxs to Control from the selected SV Remote Individual MV xx Selection assign a single SV listed by IP address under SV s to Control to the selected SV Remote Edit edit the current SV Remote assignments 39 SIERRA VIDEO 40 Layout Menu The layout menu allows layouts to be created saved deleted and for layout settings to be chosen for new layouts Layout Group Object F Hew layout D Load layout bel Save layout ei Save layout as A Delete layout New layout offers to save

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