Visio-Vidblox 3G-SL RX_Quick Start Guide_Rev A_pg1_New
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1. 3G SL RX MODULE Step 4 Unpack 3G SL RX MODULE VICDIe8X Quick Start Guide Step 2 GET ACQUAINTED CONT S PESA PLACE STAND ALONE VIDBLOX MODULE OR e Carefully unpack VidBlox module from shipping container and verify package contents against contents listed below e Visually inspect for any signs of damage in shipment or transit e fany components are missing or damaged contact PESA Customer Service d x vidbkix ETHERNET VIDEO OUTPUT a UNPACK ro SHIPPING CONTAINER AC POWER ADAPTER IF PURCHASED AS STAND ALONE MODULE e 3G SL RX Receiver module accepts input of SMPTE compliant HD or 3G SDI broadcast quality video at resolutions of 720p 1080i or 1080p e Produces output of DVI or analog video in a user selectable SDI broadcast or computer graphics format from a set of standard resolutions up to 1920X1200 or one of three custom configurable non standard output resolutions O connections to 3G SL RX are shown pictorially below 2 PESA 1 N vidbl x ETHERNET ial OUT o on L oiz OG Hu ial E 7 i CT O r l T I Vidblox R2. attached to the Vidblox network connector Apply power to Vidblox module by connecting external power supply to module and to a source of primary power or connect power cable jumper to Extender Frame power distribution module Vidblox supports the DHCP protocol and should automatically receive a valid IP address from the facility DHCP server if one is present on the network if no DHCP server available manually enter and select network addressing parameters see Chapter 4 of User Manual Start the Cattrax software control application e f PESA equipment you wish to control resides on multiple subnets ensure all required subnets are active see Chapter 4 of User Manual Cattrax will discover and display in bold letters the ID of all active Vidblox modules on the network Double click the entry for the module you wish to control and proceed to the 3G SL RX Configuration Screens portion of this guide VICbIeeX Quick Start Guide SYSTEM SET UP AND CONFIGURATION Step 5 CONT Communicating with a single Vidblox module through USB e Locate Cattrax Cub NOT Cattrax software CD included with module and place in drive of host PC e finstallation program does not automatically start navigate to directory of install CD and double click Setup exe Follow screen prompts to install Cattrax When Cattrax Cub has installed prompt to install USB driver is displayed Click OK to install the driver If USB driver
3. by a sequence containing the remaining three inputs designated as secondary Display Output Select Output Resolution Pull down menu of selectable standard output signal resolutions plus three custom configurable resolutions Auto is default and selects output resolution same as resolution of input signal to TX module at origination point Aspect Ratio Minimal Default selection Vidblox attempts to process video signal without scaling and will only scale images that do not fit into selected output resolution Scale to Fit Scales video to just fit within selected output image resolution while maintaining aspect ratio of original imagen 3G SL RX CONFIGURATION SCREENS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Part No 81 9059 0669 0 Rev B 3G SL RX MODULE SYSTEM SET UP AND CONFIGURATION Cloleex Quick Start Guide Step 5 SYSTEM SET UP AND CONFIGURATION S PESA SYSTEM SET UP AND CONFIGURATION Step 5 Step 5 CONT 3G SL RX CONFIGURATION SCREENS CONT FROM PREVIOUS PAGE CONTROLS MENU CONTINUED e Display Output Select Continued Aspect Ratio Full Screen Scales input image both horizontally and vertically to completely fill output image space this setting can alter aspect ratio of input signal Display Output Type Output Port Auto Active output automatically selected same as format DVI or VGA of input signal to TX module at origination point DVI Active output signal is pr
4. B Redundant Power External Power Supply Module A Video Output Signal Status LEDs Indicate format of DVI D or analog video signal leaving DVI I Step 3 INSTALL IN OPTIONAL EXTENDER FRAME CONT When modules are mounted in extender frame power is derived from external power supply s and connected to individual modules using connector cables from power distribution module 3G SL RX modules need not be continuously connected to host PC through a network or USB connection for operation For further information refer to Chapter 3 in the Vidblox 3G SL RX User Manual Step 4 Receiver module accepts input of HD SDI 720p or 1080i or 3G SDI 1080p video from any SMPTE compliant source 3G SL RX Receiver module allows selection of one of four SDI inputs through BNC connectors and fiber channels e Active input is automatically detected or may be manually selected through Cattrax or Cattrax Cub e Computer graphics video output in user selectable DVI D or analog format and at user selectable resolution up to 1920X1200 or one of three custom configurable non standard resolutions available at chassis mounted DVI I connector e Unbalanced output of dual channel analog audio de embedded from audio channels 1 and 2 of audio group 1 available through 3 5mm stereo connector O connections for 3G SL RX module are shown in following illustration and briefly introduced in following paragraphs e Using illustrati
5. SB control by clicking desktop icon or navigating through Start Menu of the Windows operating system to Cattrax or Cattrax Cub program folder and clicking on Cattrax exe file Double click the ID of the active bold letters Vidblox module you wish to control Vidblox Information Menu screen similar to that shown at top of next column is displayed on PC monitor INFORMATION MENU STATUS OVERVIEW DISPLAY Top portion of every menu screen always displays Status Overview data Module status data updated in real time Input Resolution Displays resolution of active SDI video input signal Vidblox Packet Identifies presence of VidBlox specific auxiliary data embedded into received SDI video signal Test Mode Identifies when black screen test signal is enabled or disabled Audio Source Displays source of de embedded audio output as from SDI input signal internally generated 1 kHz test tone or indicates audio is currently muted Host PC Running Cattrax SYSTEM SET UP AND CONFIGURATION Step 5 3G SL RX CONFIGURATION SCREENS CONTINUED D Settings View Save amp Restore Help ox E VidBlox Rx One x n ey MenuTree idBlox Rx One 7 X Refresh E t Show All E VidBlox Modules Status Overy mu Mats iu One VidBlox 2 0 0 Input Resolution 1920x1080p60 VidBlox Packet 1280x1024p60 2 0 Information Controls Test Mode Disabled Audio Source Embedded Conf
6. X Module l pvet vid eo Output Connector Receives Standard Input Formats Digital or Analog Video Eo E P en _ Resolutions from 640X480 p I up to 1920X1200 563 S S 1080p 50 1080p 59 94 De Embedded Stereo i 1080p 60 Analog Audio 1080 50 7 l 1080i 59 94 J 10 100 Ethernet Connectivity 1080i 60 l i L Digital Television put t DW Analog Video Output e Analog stereo audio output de embedded from channels 1 amp 2 of digital audio group 1 on SDI input signal e Active input signal selectable from one of 4 separate SDI input ports two BNC connectors and two fiber channels e Modules are Ethernet ready allowing monitoring and configuration functions over a network with PESA s Cattrax control application or any single module can be connected to the host PC via a USB connection using Cattrax Cub controller application COMP VGA DVI LOCK SYS DL HD LOCK SB POWER 0 0 0 010 0 0 00 EIS Video Input Signal System SMPTE Video Status LEDs Error Signal Status LED LEDs Power On LED connector to video destination as follows Composite COMP Composite analog video VGA VGA RGBHV analog video DVI DVI digital video LOCK Currently not used with Vidblox RX module System Error LED Lights when fault or alarm condition is detected within Vidblox module SMPTE Video Signal Status LEDs Indicate format and lo
7. ck mounted reading is zero Power Board Status Upper box provides digital readout of measured operating voltage of 3 3V power rail lower box indicates status of power supply voltage For further information refer to Chapter 4 in the Vidblox 3G SL RX User Manual lf any components are missing or damaged contact PESA Customer Service by phone or e mail Customer Service 256 726 9222 Toll Free 800 323 7372 Fax 256 726 9268 Email service PESA com Part No 81 9059 0669 0 Rev B
8. ck status of HD or 3G SDI digital video signal entering module through selected BNC or fiber connectors as follows DL Currently not used with Vidblox RX module 3G Digital video signal is SMPTE compliant 3G SDI 1080p HD Digital video signal is SMPTE compliant HD SDI 720p or 1080i LOCK RX module has detected and locked to format of input signal USB Mini USB port to connect 3G SL RX module to host PC over standard USB bus Power On LED Lights whenever power is applied to Vidblox module For further information refer to Chapter 3 in the Vidblox 3G SL RX User Manual PLACE STAND ALONE VIDBLOX MODULE OR INSTALL IN OPTIONAL EXTENDER FRAME Step 3 3G SL RX modules are shipped from factory in auto detect mode for default operating parameters In most installations no further configuration should be required Locate each module or extender frame for convenient access to video source signals Ensure primary power is available and that each module or extender frame has clearance for cooling air f mounting modules in extender frame slide module into position from rear as shown below and secure by tightening thumb screw on front of rack panel Power Distribution Fan Module ss Se VIDEO OUTPUT C oso SS ae vidblex VIDEO OUTPUT L omo MONITOR OUT VIDEO INPUT 0 ORO External Power Supply Module
9. esent only on DVI D outputs of DVI I connector Analog Active output signal is present only on analog outputs of DVI I connector CONT CONFIGURATIONS MENU CONTINUED IP Configuration Continued IP Address Enter fixed IP address you wish to assign to module Subnet Mask Enter fixed subnet mask you wish to assign to module Gateway Enter fixed gateway parameter you wish to assign to module Factory Defaults Factory Reset Clicking Factory Reset box restores factory default settings you will be prompted to verify request before reset operation is performed CUSTOM RESOLUTIONS MENU Analog Output Format Analog O P Output Type Auto Auto is default and selects format of analog output signal same as input signal to TX module at origination point VGA Manually selects format of outgoing analog video as a VGA RGBHV source SOG Manually selects format of outgoing analog video as a component analog sync on green signal RGBS Manually selects format of outgoing analog video as a RGB component analog signal with a separate composite sync signal Output Color e Auto Auto is the default selection color space is automatically selected same as input signal to TX module at origination point RGB Identifies incoming video as a component analog signal using RGB color space YPbPr Indentifies incoming video as a component analog signal using YPbPr color space Audio Aud
10. igurations Status amp Alarms Information Model DL D I RXF SW Boot v2_0_98 Serial No 653231410170019 SW Main 2 0 0 10 MAC Address 00 50 C2 14 F8 98 FPGA Ver User Text Fields User Text Fiet sd SsCUsertextField 2 i Device Properties ax A z idBlox Properties 3 IP Address Ip Alarms amp Events ax Gear Delete show All x 192 168 1 84 Subnet 255 255 252 0 Gateway 192 168 0 1 Ca Date Time Type Message Type Serial Name Alias Duration Status INFORMATION MENU CONTINUED INFORMATION DISPLAY Model and Serial Number Model identifier and serial number of module MAC Address MAC address of module Type Indentifies type of module TX or RX SW Boot and SW Main Revision levels of boot code and main program firmware FPGA Ver Indicates version number of code programmed into FPGA device Alias Enter any alias name you wish to assign to module User Text Fields Use Text Field 1 and 2 to enter information concerning module CONTROLS MENU Input Selection Input Port Auto Auto is default selection Vidblox searches all inputs for active signal in following sequence o Fiber IN channel 1 o BNCIN 1 o Fiber IN channel 2 o BNCIN2 BNC 1 or BNC 2 Selects SDI input from indicated BNC connector Fiber 1 or Fiber 2 Selects SDI input from indicated fiber channel Four input failover modes each identifies an input port as primary followed
11. io Gain Provides a slider control for gain adjustment of audio output from Vidblox audio connector over a range of 30dB to 10dB default value is zero OdB CONFIGURATIONS MENU Video Test Pattern Select Test Mode Enabled Inserts a user selectable video test pattern into video output signal Disabled Removes test pattern and restores source video to DVI or analog output disabled is default selection Test Pattern Clicking arrow opens a listing of available test patterns Audio Source Audio Source Embedded Audio is de embedded from SDI input signal 1 kHz Tone Inserts internally generated 1 kHz tone into audio output signal Mute Inserts audio silence into audio output signal e IP Configuration DHCP On and Off DHCP On is default selection these buttons toggle dynamic host configuration protocol DHCP function of Vidblox RX module on and off When DHCP On is selected Vidblox automatically receives network IP address from network DHCP server With DHCP Off selected IP address Subnet Mask and Gateway parameters entered in fields below radio buttons are used as network operating parameters for RX module Totoggle DHCP mode on or off click button for desired mode Clicking DHCP Off button activates manual data entry fields below button in DHCP On mode these fields are displayed as inactive Click Apply to initiate DHCP mode and IP address change you will be prompted to verify
12. is not present on host PC Cattrax Cub will not communicate via USB with module Follow screen prompts to install USB driver e Prompt is displayed when driver installation is complete CONNECT VIDBLOX MODULE TO HosT PC VIA USB PORT Ensure that USB driver is installed on host PC e Apply power to Vidblox module by connecting external power supply to module and to a source of primary power e Connect USB cable first to mini USB connector on module then to open U port on host PC as shown at right e Allow Plug and Play capability of th Windows operating system to interface Vidblox hardware to host PC Follow on screen prompts to complete eon ween et hardware installation Vidblox module should now be communicating with host PC lf you encounter any difficulty establishing communication with host PC consult the Vidblox 3G SL RX User Manual Start the Cattrax Cub software control application Cattrax will discover and display the ID of the active Vidblox module Double click the entry for the active module shown in bold letters you wish to control and proceed to the Configuration Screens portion of this guide vidbkx Cub Application with QFX Device Driver Installed For further information refer to Chapter 4 in the Vidblox 3G SL RX User Manual 3G SL RX CONFIGURATION SCREENS e fitis not already started from the previous step start Cattrax for network control or Cattrax Cub for U
13. on for reference complete I O connections to module prior to applying power CONNECT l O SIGNALS TO VIDBLOX SDI Coaxial Input arti VIDEO TA EE aa ETHERNET 222200000 GHEE o a Power Input DVE D or Analog 12VDC 1 5A Video Output Connector Analog Stereo Network Port Audio Output Unbalanced SDI Fiber Input e Power PWR Operating power 12 VDC 1 5A is attached to this connector When module is used standalone power is derived from a furnished external power supply brick If module is mounted in rack frame power is derived from frame power distribution panel Fiber Dual channel SFP fiber receiver device BNC Connectors BNC connectors IN 1 and IN 2 provide coaxial cable transport inputs for SDI video signal e Audio Out Output jack for de embedded unbalanced analog audio signals 3 5mm Connector Pin Audio Output De Embed Channel Tip Audio Channel 1 Left Stereo Channel 1 of Group 1 Ring Audio Channel 2 Right Stereo Channel 2 of Group 1 Sleeve Common Gnd Ethernet Standard RJ 45 connector for connecting Vidblox to a 10 100 Ethernet network SIGNAL CONNECTION STEPS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Part No 81 9059 0669 0 Rev B 3G SL RX RX MODULE Step 4 CONNECT I O SIGNALS TO VIDBLOXx CONT e Video Output Connect output signal from DVI I connector to destination point using cable end adapters if required Interfacing a VGA video device to output c
14. onnector requires use of a DVI VGA converter cable The chart below lists valid user selectable output resolutions available with the 3G SL RX module 3G SL RX Output Resolutions Bc S S SYSTEM SET UP AND CONFIGURATION Step 5 Set up configuration and monitoring functions of Vidblox 3G SL RX module are performed over a facility network through GUI menu screens of PESA s Cattrax network controller application installed on a host PC running Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista or Windows 7 operating system or on a single module through a USB connection using Cattrax Cub controller application USB driver file must be installed on host PC in order for Cattrax Cub to communicate with PESA equipment over USB port e Cattrax and Cattrax Cub automatically search for PESA equipment through a process called discovery Using Cattrax Cub only one module may be connected to USB port at a time Vidblox is shipped from factory with an auto run CD that loads Cattrax Cub controller application and USB driver onto a host PC Communicating with Vidblox over a network Locate Cattrax NOT Cattrax Cub software CD included with module and place in drive of host PC lf installation program does not automatically start navigate to directory of install CD and double click Setup exe Follow screen prompts to install Cattrax Ensure that host PC is actively communicating over the facility network Ensure that an Ethernet cable is
15. ssign data parameter values of horizontal lines and sync for custom resolution When you enter or modify a value in a field press return to actively enter data Pixel Frequency field is not modifiable and is shown on screen with a shaded background this value is automatically calculated and inserted based on values entered for horizontal and vertical pixel data Vertical Data fields in which you modify or assign data parameter values of vertical lines and sync for custom resolution When you enter or modify a value in a field press return to actively enter data Clear ee Clear box clears all entries in all modifiable fields of Change Resolution gri You will be prompted to verify request before Clear operation is performed Reload Clicking Reload box causes all entries in all modifiable fields of Change Resolution grid to revert to values currently contained in saved custom resolution You will be prompted to verify request before Reload operation is performed CONT e Change Resolution Continued Save Clicking Save box writes all entries in all modifiable fields of Change Resolution grid plus the user defined name you entered to internal memory and resolution look up table You will be prompted to verify request before Save operation is performed STATUS AND ALARMS MENUS INPUT VIDEO STATUS MENU Displays parameters associated with input SDI signal and incoming Vidblox data packet if inpu
16. t signal from Vidblox TX module FIBER MODULE STATUS MENU Fiber Module Information Vendor Name identifies manufacturer of SFP module Part No identifies manufacturer s part number of module Date Code Displays date of SFP module manufacture Fiber Channel 1 and 2 Status Displays Type Identifies type of SFP module TX or RX Signal Status Indicates valid OK or unusable Error optical input channel signal Temperature Analog readout of fiber channel receiver operating temperature Power Analog power readout in dBm of optical input signal entering indicated channel of receiver module HARDWARE STATUS MENU Temperature Fan Power Status Board Temperature Analog readout of circuit board surface temperature Over Temp Threshold Slider Determines temperature Celsius at which Over Temp alarm triggers an alert in Alarms and Events panel default value is 70 C FPGA Temperature Analog readout of FPGA device operating temperature Over Temp Threshold Slider Determines temperature Celsius at which Over Temp alarm triggers an alert in Alarms and Events panel default value is 70 C On Board Fan Status Upper box provides digital readout of FPGA cooling fan speed in RPM lower box indicates operating status of cooling fan speed External Fan Status Provides digital readout of extender frame cooling fan speed in RPM if module is mounted in an optional rack chassis in not ra
17. this action before process begins Select Resolution Number Select Resolution Click radio button of custom resolution number you wish to configure or verify When you select a button the user defined name and saved parameters are Salata ta if a custom resolution has previously been saved to that resolution number fno custom resolution has been saved the Name field will be blank and all parameter fields filled with zeroes Set Base Resolution Base Resolutions Clicking arrows opens listing of available base resolutions Selecting a base resolution provides a starting point for entering custom resolution data based on existing valid resolutions Select any resolution listed and data stream parameters for that resolution are entered in the modifiable Horizontal and Vertical fields When entering custom data for a resolution that is a slight deviation from a listed resolution Set Base saves you time by filling in modifiable fields with values for selected reference resolution You may modify any or all fields to define custom resolution Selecting or starting with a base resolution is not required to enter a custom resolution configuration Change Resolution Name This text field allows you enter a descriptive name to identify custom resolution being configured Click cursor in field box and type desired text Press return to enter typed data into field Horizontal Data fields in which you modify or a
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