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1. AES Audio Select Alarm Control Controller Video Present AES Present NA ZNA 771 Display Control Page 8 of 29 CVBS CVBS Y SDI OUT e CVBS Y U CVBS C V Right 2 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Module Layout LED 1 LED 2 ALARM CAUTION Do not obstruct ventilation holes on top and bottom of module Sv XNAT o I o gt o E o J 2 2 o z lt made in Germany www lynx technik com Connections Video The C DX 3624 uses standard 75 Ohm BNC connectors We recommend the use of high quality video cable for digital video connections to reduce the risk of errors due to excessive cable attenuation Max cable lengths the module will support are shown below SDTV 250m Belden 8281 270Mbits s HDTV 140m Belden 1694A 1 4Gbits s Page 9 of 29 Audio Digital Audio AES The module provides for both Unbalanced AES3id and Balanced AES3 connections Unbalanced connections are made using the two BNC connectors AES 1 and AES2 Balanced connections are made via the 25 pin SubD connector Connection details shown below Analog Audio Balanced analog audio connections are made using the 25 pin SubD connector Connection details shown below C DX 3624 Referen2. TERRA nial IS m MAGNITUDE dB 1 1 5 9 FREQUENCY MHz FREQUENCY MHZ Output Options Blank When selected this will completely blank any information in the vertical interval Left unchecked the module will pass any VBI information transparently only valid for the bypass channel processed outputs down converted will have the vertical interval blanked Chrominance off When selected this will turn off the chrominance part of the signal and a luminance only black and white image will be provided Burst off When in composite mode this will remove the burst portion of the composite signal from the composite outputs Active Line Duration The active line length can be switched between analog and digital blanking Selections provided are e 470 702 pixels active analog blanking 601 720 pixels active digital blanking Special Functions These functions are for specialized use only and should be left set to the factory defaults unless you are sure you need to adjust these parameters Page 24 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Luminance Delay This allows for the delay of the Luminance signal relative to sync and Chroma by the time period specified default 0 Chrominance Delay This allows for the delay of the Chrominance signal relative to sync and Luma by the time period specified default 0 Double Buffering
3. MU NERO 12 5 13 LOCAL CONTROL MENU STRUCGTURE dnl e M ee eed 13 FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 7e eterne arena ine 17 INDICATORS ETC 17 ANALOG VIDEO GAIN TAB ANALOG AUDIO GAIN TAB SPECIFICATIONS rra 28 SERVICE 29 PARTS EIST Ce e ee tee ce ete ee ee 29 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ie Be A Re EE SEO e edo a 29 CONTACT INFORMATION 29 Page 2 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Warranty LYNX Technik AG warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two 2 year from the date of shipment If this product proves defective during the warranty period LYNX Technik AG at its option will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product In order to obtain service under this warranty customer must notify LYNX Technik of the defect before expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by LYNX Technik with shipping charges p
4. Vade Eod a 4 5 5 a ceeds ens a Se eal eed 5 Iu ed elc 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Doe onec acce OEC CR es 5 INPUT FORMAT Sencie PE FORMATS eT CONVERSION MODES HDTV Inputs gt Down Conversion SDT V 4 910 s scs t oci ee Eee dea re Ae cee Pee ASPECT RATIOS a e e Ln e et hea A At At Aad ees Letterbox Center Cut Stretch to Fill VIDEO PROCESSING Video Proe AMP notet m dentro Aperture Correction and Color Space Conversion sessi nnne tne 7 AUDIO PROCESSING cased esae doge an HEN Tad ea cua cau ATE dae dE ge du dA Eei DolbyE TEST PATTERNS RR FUNCTIONAL aa a Eea 8 MODULE LAY QUT T E E E T 9 T EE A E A EE T 9 MIDEO A E E 9 AUDIO 10 Digital Audio AES 10 Analog Audio 10 Audio Output Connections un balanced 11 POWER MES 11 INSTALLATIONS
5. Component YUV LX Le or ten E Chrominance Filters 0 65 0 65 MHz 1 00 1 00 MHz 1 30 1 30 MHz 2 00 2 00 MHz 3 00 3 00 MHz back LINE Active Line Duration 1 01 720 ITUB ITU B 470 702 Pixels CEN Vertical Interval Page 14 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Interval Y 0 1 5 Set Level i 0 2 0 Set Level eck AES1 AES 1 AES 2 Output AES2 Select GRP Audio Group ack MUTE Mute AES Audio OFF wet back back CH12 CH34 Audio Channel Select Select AES group 1B 2A Group Selections 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B GAIN LLL Audio Gain CH1 CH2 CH12 Select Analog Channel CH3 CH4 CH34 Y Page 15 of 29 0 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 OFF no no SEL gt Pattern 0 C Page 16 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Factory Default Settings The module is shipped with the following settings programmed If these are the settings you require then no changes to the switch settings are required Digital Video Outputs Down Conversion Mode Color Space Conversion Aperture Correction Analog Video Outputs Add Pede
6. Selections are made using onscreen sliders radio buttons drop down selections and checkboxes Main Analog Audio Analog Video Analog Video Gain Backpanel Events Deembedder Test Patterns Image Proc Video D A san Pattern Down Conversion Mode ot center cut 4 3 7 ENS SDI Input te Analog Video p Test Pattern Color Space Conversion 55 fof I convert xi g Test Pattern Standard Aperture Correction MV 244 analog gai follow last input pieds SDI out e E Mute Audio D A Laid A a Analog Out 1 L R Qe es es ws Analog Out 2 L R Mute et ttt AES Out 1 lt dd du SER Dut 2 Input Detection On the left the SDI input is detected and the format displayed on screen in green Deembedder The first stage is the audio deembedder The four audio groups are represented by the dark grey boxes and the individual audio signals within each AES channels are shown as being present when highlighted green This is a good reference for checking embedded audio status on the incoming SD HDTV SDI stream Page 19 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Each AES channel 8 is available on a audio crossbar which permits selection of AES channels for the digital and analog audio output stages Selected using the radio buttons Each selected AES stream can be individually muted using the checkboxes provided Although not graphically shown all
7. This is double buffers the video signal so that any changes made to the module settings over the remote Ic2 interface occurs in the vertical blanking interval Analog Video Gain Tab Main Analog Audio Analog Video Analog Video Gain Backpanel Options Gain Level L E SMPTE Luma Level U Level V Level Black Level Sharpnes Hue 1 50 2 00 2 00 15 0 4 22 5 UV Level T mv El Luma Undershoot Limiter disable a 1 00 1 00 1 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 00 0 00 7 5 4 22 5 1 00 1 00 1 00 0 0 0 0 0 1 00 1 00 1 00 0 0 0 0 0 This GUI screen provides access to the internal video processing amplifier where levels can be adjusted and set Default is a null setting for all adjustments Note The buttons at the bottom of each slider will return the settings to the factory preset null setting Options Y level The Y level can be changed which depends on the application Possible settings are e SMPTE default e UV Level The UV levels used be preset which depends on the application Possible settings are e 700mv 1000mv 648mv Page 25 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Luminance Undershoot Limiter With this selection is possible to limit the undershoot of the luminance portion of the signal The following limits are possible selected by the drop down box Disable default 1 5 IRE 6 0 IRE 11 IRE Video Adjustments A bank of six
8. color space converter There are three possiblke settings e Bypass Passes the color space on the input e Convert Performs a 709 gt 601 color space conversion e Luma in bypass Only converts the chrominance portion of the signal Aperture Correction We provide a horizontal aperture corrector for the converted outputs which permits the sharpening or softening of the SDTV outputs a slight roll off in high frequency is a normal part of the down conversion filtering process The checkbox can be used to switch aperture ON and OFF ON Default When set to ON a small preset amount of correction is applied to produce a flat frequency response on the outputs When set to OFF all Aperture correction is removed The amount of aperture correction is adjustable from the factory preset range 30 to 80 Adjustments in the positive direction will sharpen the image and the negative direction will soften the image SDI output routing There are two small radio buttons which can be used to change the SDI digital outputs One selection takes the signal before the down converter and will provide two re clocked outputs of the incoming SDI signal The other selection default provides two converted digital outputs Output Standard The output standard is indicated in green for the analog and digital outputs Note The down converter will automatically select the correct output standard depending on the connected input standard For example if a 50Hz
9. input signal is detected then a 625 PAL output will be provided Likewise if a 59 94Hz or 60Hz input is detected then a NTSC 59 94Hz output will be provided Analog Video Tab Main Analog Video Analog Video Gain Backpanel Events Output Format Output Filter Dutput Format CVBS Luminance Low Pass x Chrominance 0 65 MHz LP Output Options NTSC format options add Pedestal g Blank VBI PalM fs Chrominance off IV Burst off PAL format options Line Duration CCIR 601 v PalN E Special Functions Luma Delay 222 ns Chroma Delay 148 ns Double Buffering 21 29 MAGNITUDE dB C DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 This GUI screen is where you would access all the controls for the analog to digital conversion and proc functions Output Format Use this drop down selection to configure the analog outputs Selections are 3xCVBS e 1xCVBS YC YUV The Pedestal function is enabled when NTSC is being provided and checking this box will add a 7 5IRE Pedestal to the analog outputs NTSC Output Options There are two check boxes provided which are for configuration of the video signal when in NTSC 525 output mode Add pedestal when selected will add a 7 5IRE pedestal to the analog outputs PAL M will configure the NTSC outputs to the PAL M standard PAL Output Options There is one selection possible when in PAL 625 mode When selected this will format the outputs
10. supplied power source or adapter is not covered under warranty Installation The MiniModule can be used standalone in any suitable location The location should be free from any moisture and excessive sources of heat The ventilation holes in the top and the bottom of the module should be kept un obstructed at all times or module overheating may occur and result in module damage Note The module may run warm to the touch this is normal The module case is used to shunt heat from some internal components We provide a number of Module mounting options and we recommend the use of these to ensure the module is mechanically secured These include R FR 3020 Individual Mounting Brackets These may be secured to any surface with mounting screws RFR 3004 Wall mounting bracket for 2 MiniModules This bracket can be secured on the rear or side to any surface and will accommodate two modules Modules mount using spring clips and can be removed and installed with no tools RFR 3005 19 Rack plate for 5 MiniModules This rack plate is designed to fit ina standard 19 rack space and is typically installed in the rear of a equipment rack The plate is hinged to allow access to the rear of the equipment rack Up to 5 MiniModules can be accommodated Modules mount using spring clips and can be removed and installed with no tools This can be used in combination with the RFR 3010 Central power supply and control chassis to provide centralized powe
11. AES channels 8 are fed through a fixed 1 Frame delay and embedded back into the down converted digital outputs Test Pattern This is where the internal test pattern can be switched on via the drop down selections This will override any input signal and is present on all outputs analog and digital Selections provided are OFF default Color bars Color Bars over Red Full field Black Pathological PLL EQ e Blue Screen Auto Test Pattern When the input signal is lost you can configure the module to automatically switch in a test pattern Selections provided are OFF default Color bars Color Bars over Red Full field Black Pathological PLL EQ Blue Screen Test Pattern Standard Using this drop down selection it s possible to configure the standard of the internal test signal This can be preset to follow the last input standard connected or forced into any independent standard which is useful if using the module as a test pattern source Possible standard selections are Follow Last Input default 525 59 94Hz 625 50 Hz 10801 59 94Hz 1080i 60Hz 10801 50Hz 720P 59 94Hz 720 60Hz 720 59 94 2 Down Converter Mode This drop down selection defines the aspect ratio reproduction for the converted outputs Selections are e Center Cut 4 3 default e Letterbox e Stretch to Fill Page 20 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Color Space Conversion This drop down selection configures the
12. LYNX Technik AG Broadcast Television Equipment Reference Manual C DX 3624 SD HD Monitoring Down Converter with Embedded Audio Support and Video and Audio D A Conversion Revision 1 2 December 2006 LYNX TECHNIK AG Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without express written permission of LYNX Technik AG LYNX Technik AG may have patents patent applications trademarks copyrights or other intellectual property rights covering the subject matter in this document Except as expressly written by LYNX Technik AG the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to patents trademarks copyrights or other intellectual property of LYNX Technik AG or any of its affiliates LYNX Technik AG Brunnenweg 3 D 64331 Weiterstadt Germany www lynx technik com 2006 LYNX Technik AG all rights reserved DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Contents MDC 3 REGULATORY 00 2 4 EUROPE C 4 O70 0 olg ut VARRO HH 4 SA I Oe 4 Part 1535 sie tete Ue eate Food ed
13. OT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER LYNX TECHNIK OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Page 3 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Regulatory information Europe Declaration of Conformity LYNX Technik AG Brunnenweg 3 D 64331 Weiterstadt Germany Declare under our sole responsibility that the product TYPE C DX 3624 To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards environments 1 EN 55103 1 1996 EN 55103 2 1996 EN 60950 2001 Following the provisions of 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC directives Winfried Deckelmann A Lue Pe ef Weiterstadt November 2006 Place and date of issue Legal Signature USA FCC 47 Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to the 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 i
14. R Connector 25 pin SubD Dynamic Range gt 90dB Signal to Noise gt 85dB Conversion 24 bit Output level 390B 24dB in 0 588 increments default 18dB Electrical Operating Voltage 5 VDC Connector Lemo 5 pin locking connector Power Consumption Safety IEC 950 EN 60950 VDE 0805 Mechanical Size 85 5mm x 71mm x 41 5mm connections Weight 320g Ambient Temperature 5 C 35 C Maintaining Specifications Humidity 80 non condensing Page 28 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Service Parts list There are no user serviceable parts for the MiniModule Please refer to the service section of this manual for details on how to obtain repairs Note Do not remove the covers or otherwise disassemble the MiniModule This will void Warranty Technical Support If you are experiencing problems or have questions please contact your local distributor for further assistance Technical support is also available from the LYNX website Please do not attempt to return products directly to LYNX without an RMA Please contact your authorized dealer or reseller for details More detailed product information and product updates may be available on our web site www lynx technik com Contact information Please contact your local distributor this is your local and fastest method for obtaining support and additional sales information LYNX Technik can be contacted directly using the information below Add
15. and 2 Left and Right Adjustments Two identical adjustment panels are provided for the stereo analog audio outputs Swap Left and Right When selected this will swap the left and right channels Deemphasis When selected this will apply deemphasis to the audio output Mute When selected this will mute the analog audio outputs silence Gain Adjustments Adjustable gain is provided via two sliders one for the right and one for the left channel These can be moved on screen to the desired settings The two sliders can be ganged together at any time by selecting the linking checkbox below the sliders The return the sliders to 0 null press the button below the sliders Note The zero or null setting for the sliders will set the audio to the FS level defined The adjustment provided is 3dB from the selected FS level Reset Factory Defaults If you are unsure of the settings or have managed to set the module into a strange mode of operation and wish to recover the factory defaults this can be done by selecting Device gt Reset Factory Defaults from the Device drop down menu at the top of the GUI Note If using the RCT 3002 USB Service Adapter the settings will be written to flash RAM automatically after 10 seconds with no activity on the GUI This can be observed by the alarm LED flashing yellow three times We recommend you RELEASE the module from the GUI before unplugging This will write all the settings to flash RAM and prepa
16. ce Manual Rev 1 2 Pin Number Connection Pin Number Connection 1 Analog 11 14 Analog 1 L 2 Analog 1 L GND 15 Analog 1 3 Analog 1 R 16 Analog 1 GND 4 Analog 2 L 17 Analog 2 L 5 Analog 2 L GND 18 Analog 2 6 Analog 2 R 19 Analog 2 GND 7 AES 1 20 AES 1 8 AES 1 GND 21 AES 2 9 5 2 22 AES 2 GND 10 n c 23 n c 11 n c 24 n c 12 n c 25 n c 13 n c 13 V 25 View looking INTO connector as seen on module 14 We recommend you use high quality screened twisted pair cable for the balanced audio connections LYNX has an optional audio breakout cable which will bring out all audio connections to in line XLR connectors Model number R AC M25 8 Page 10 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Audio Output Connections un balanced Although the module is designed primarily for balanced line audio connections it is possible to make un balanced audio connections to the module NOTE When used in this manor certain technical specifications of the module cannot be maintained Wiring for balanced audio Wiring for un balanced audio Balanced Pin Identification Screen See Input output Signal ee ey Input output NUES Screen GND Twisted pair blanced audio Power The module requires a 5VDC power supply There are various power options available by LYNX which includes AC
17. f 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 his own expense Page 4 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Getting Started Packaging The shipping carton and packaging materials provide protection for the module during transit Please retain the re useable shipping cartons for a period of time in case subsequent shipping of the product becomes necessary Please read this manual before attempting operation of the module Product Description The C DX 3624 is a high quality multi format monitoring down converter providing down converted digital and analog video outputs analog and digital audio outputs Input Formats The module has one multi format serial digital input with automatic input detection The module will detect the following input standards and configure the input stage automatically for operation in the connected format SDTV Formats HDTV Formats 525 59 94Hz 1080i 59 94Hz 625 50Hz 1080i 6 2 1080i 50Hz 720P 59 94 2 720 60Hz 720 50Hz Output Formats The module provides analog and digital video outputs The analog video outputs are SDTV only and the available 3 BNC connections can be configured to provide the follo
18. into the PAL N video standard Luminance Output Filter This drop down selection allows the selection of the Luminance filtering characteristics for the analog to digital converter Settings are listed below followed by the filter response characteristics Extended Mode default Notch Filter Lowpass CIF Notch Filter PAL 70 ZARR 0 1 2 3 FREQUENCY MHz Extended Mode Default MAGNITUDE dB b 5 L e e e e b 5 70 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 FREQUENCY MHZ Low Pass PAL MAGNITUDE dB FREQUENCY MHz Page 22 of 29 MAGNITUDE dB 1 0 MAGNITUDE dB C DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 CIF PAL 2 3 4 FREQUENCY MHz Chrominance Filter It s also possible to configure the filter response for the chrominance portion of the signal The drop down box provides the following selections and the filter characteristics are shown for each 3 0 MHz Default 3 0 MHz default 0 65 MHz 1 0 MHz 1 3 MHz 2 0 MHz CIF QCIF MAGNITUDE dB 0 65 MHz MAGNTUDE dB 1 0 02 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY MHZ FREQUENCY MHz Page 23 of 29 MAGNITUDE dB MAGNITUDE dB C DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 MAGNITUDE dB 0 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 SM
19. nputSwitch follow last input 0 de empty lt empty gt SDI out lt lt empty gt lt Audio D A HD MultiFormat o 5 sf Analog Out 1 L R DVD3620 HD SD DigitalVidec da 5 ms Analog Qut 2 L R PTG3610 Testor 0 3610 Downconverter 1 Mute EM 94 empty Ce we oe AES Out 2 empty empty I umm gt Select Device Clear Log server Time Level Device Position Headline 8 2006 12 06 19 24 09 Info Local Server Local Server device lt RCT5020 RackController gt has been removed from 0 1 0 0 2006 12 06 18 13 31 Info Local Server Local Server device lt CDA3000 VideoDAC gt has been removed from lt 0 1 0 1 gt 2006 12 06 18 13 25 Info Local Server Local Server device lt CDA3000 VideoDAC gt has been removed from lt 0 1 0 1 gt tr 2006 12 06 18 13 22 Info System 0 1 01 01 new device lt CDA3000 VideoDAC gt at Stack 0 1 Frame 0 Slot 1 2006 12 06 18 13 15 Info Local Server Local Server device lt CDA3000 VideoDAC gt has been removed from 0 1 0 1 2006 12 06 18 13 07 The above screenshot shows the complete module GUI The Device info area contains information about the module including name and firmware revision If used as part of a larger system using the LYNX central control system the modules position and physical location is displayed above the locate button Note The Locate function us a tool used to quickly identif
20. on screen sliders is provided for the adjustment of various video parameters These settings apply only for the analog video outputs Settings provided are Luma Level U Level V Level Black Level Sharpness Hue To operate a slider it must be enabled by selecting the check box above dragging the slider will change the desired level To return a slider to the factory default null setting click the button below the slider Note Sharpness is a different adjustment to the Horizontal Aperture Correction provided earlier in the processing chain Analog Audio Gain Tab Main Analog Audio Analog Video Analog Video Gain Backpanel Events FS Level Analog Out 1 178 Analog Out 2 L R 12 dBu Swap Left Right Swap Left Right n 15 dBu e Deemphase a Deemphase x 18 dBu Mute E Mute E 20 dBu 22 dBu Gain 1L Gain 1R Gain 21 Gain 28 24 dBu 9 30 30 30 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 oo ro ps Page 26 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 This GUI screen provides access to all the analog audio adjustments and settings The gain adjustment provided is 3dB from the selected Full Scale Level FS Level FS Level This sets the full scale level scaling of the analog audio signal This can vary by region and installation Please check with your studio engineer what FS level is defined as standard and make the appropriate selection Default in 18dB which is typical for European markets Analog Out 1
21. power adapters and various battery adapters Please refer to the LYNX catalog for more details on available power supply options The connector used on the module is a LEMO connector which connects both power and data connections to the module Connection information is shown below The data interface is used for the optional central control system or RCT 3002 USB Service Adapter The LEMO connector has a metal key and can be aligned by using the red dots on both connectors and then pushed together until locked into place When connected correctly this will provide a secure mechanical connection KEY Pins 4 and 5 are used for Data 4 5 GND View Looking INTO Connector If you are providing your own power source please ensure it can provide enough power and provides a clean 5VDC supply with a tolerance of 4 95VDC to 5 10VDC under load measured at the connector We recommend the use of screened power cable connecting the screen to the ground pin DO NOT MAKE ANY CONNECTIONS TO PINS 4 and 5 AS THESE ARE FOR DATA CONNECTIONS LYNX USE ONLY CONNECTING POWER TO THESE PINS WILL RESULT IN MODULE DAMAGE Page 11 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 A suitable mating connector may be purchased directly from LYNX or LEMO directly www lemo com Lemo Part number for mating connector is F G 0B 305 CLAD42 Note Any failure or damage to the module resulting from the use of a non LYNX
22. r with optional redundant power protection as well as accommodation for a rack controller for connection into the LYNX centralized control system Please refer to the LYNX catalog or the website www lynx technik com for more information on these options Page 12 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Local Control The module has an integrated 4 digit alphanumeric display and a control knob which is used for changing module settings The control knob is used for navigation through a menu structure and making selections C DX 3624 Note All settings are stored in flash RAM and will survive power cycles and long term storage Settings are stored automatically after 10 seconds of inactivity Indicated by the alarm LED SDI OUT flashing yellow three times If the module is powered down before the settings are automatically stored then any recently changed settings will be lost CVBS CVBS Y CVBS Y U AES 2 CVBSI C V xIuu281 XNAT Control Knob Rotate left and right to navigate through settings Push to make a selection ANOD ONINOLINOW 5 Local Display Local Control Menu Structure Find below the local menu structure and navigation aid SSCS ___ LUMAot Convertonly Chroma APRT Y Aperture Correction Page 13 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 bak eves VBS ooo o
23. ratio conversion modes which can be user selected using dip switches or preset with the optional control system Letterbox This takes the 16 9 aspect ratio of the input HD signal and fits it into the 4 3 SD aspect ratio screen with black bars at the top and bottom of the image Center Cut This mode cuts the center portion of the 16 9 input signal and fills the 4 3 SD aspect ratio screen Stretch to Fill This mode takes the 16 9 input signal and distorts vertically stretches the image to fit the available 4 3 SD aspect ratio space 16 9 HDTV Source 4 3 Center Cut 4 3 Letterbox 4 3 Stretch to fill Page 6 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Video Processing Note All digital signal processing and D A conversion is 10 bit Video Proc Amp A basic video proc amp is provided for video adjustments This provides for adjustable Luminance Gain Chrominance Gain and Pedestal Lift Note Proc amp functions are preset to null These parameters are only adjustable via the local control central control system or by using the RCT 3002 Service Adapter Please refer to page 17 for illustrations of the available GUI controls Aperture Correction and Color Space Conversion Adjustable horizontal aperture correction is provided as well as selectable 709 gt 601 color space gamut conversion Color space conversion can be set to convert or transparent modes In transparent mode the color space is passed from
24. re the module for unplugging This also applied to modules used in the central control system This be done by selecting the Device gt Release from the drop down menus Page 27 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Specifications Video Input Signal Type Serial Digital Video SDI SMPTE 292M 344M 259M with automatic input standard detection Supported Formats 525 59 94Hz 625 50Hz 10801 59 94 2 60 2 50 2 720P 59 94Hz 60Hz 50Hz Input Imedance 750 Input Level 0 8 Return Loss gt 15dB 270Mbits 10dB 1 485Gbits Digital Video Ouputs Signal 2 x Serial Digital Video SDI SMPTE 292M 344M 259M Output Imedance 750 Output Level 0 8 pp 10 Return Loss gt 1588 1 5 Ghz Connection BNC Jitter lt 0 20 UI 270 Mbits 0 25 UI 1 485Gbits Analog Video Outputs Modes 3 x CVBS or 1 x CVBS YC or YUV Return Loss 35dB 5 75MHz Signal to Noise gt 60dB D A Conversion 10 bits and 54 MHz 4x over sampling Digital Audio Outputs Signal AES3id unbalanced and 53 balanced Impedance 75 AES3id and 110 AES3 Connectors BNC AES3id and 25 pin SubD 53 Mode Select any 2 AES signals from de embedded audio 8xAES Analog Audio Outputs Signal 4 x Balanced analog audio 2 x Stereo L
25. repaid LYNX Technik shall pay for the return of the product to the customer if the shipment is within the country which the LYNX Technik service center is located Customer shall be responsible for payment of all shipping charges duties taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care LYNX Technik shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than LYNX Technik representatives to install repair or service the product b to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment c to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non LYNX Technik supplies or d to service a product which has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty servicing the product THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY LYNX TECHNIK WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE LYNX 5 RESPONISIBILITY REPAIR AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS WILL N
26. ress LYNX Technik AG Brunnenweg 3 D 64331 Weiterstadt Germany Website www lynx technik com E Mail info lynx technik com LYNX Technik manufactures a complete range of high quality modular products for broadcast and Professional markets please contact your local representative or visit our web site for more product information LYNX TECHNIK AG Page 29 of 29
27. s is provided for each analog audio output Balanced analog audio outputs are provided on the integrated 25 pin SubD connector DolbyE If the incoming SDI signal has an encoded DolbyE stream this will be de embedded delayed one frame and re embedded into the same channels on the down converted SDI outputs Providing the Dolby Guard Band was timed correctly on the input then the SDI outputs will have the correct DolbyE audio timing and guard band timing will be preserved Page 7 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Test Patterns The module contains a selection of video test patterns which can be used for testing and fault finding Patterns provided are 75 Colorbars 75 Colorbars over Red Full Field Black Pathological PLL EQ and Full field Blue blue screen Test patterns are provided on the analog and Digital video outputs in the selected format If configured to pass the input HDTV to the digital outputs then both a Digital HD Test patterns and an Analog SDTV patterns are provided By pre selecting the input format with no input connected the Module can be used as a stand alone multi format Test Pattern Generator Functional Diagram Genlock Genlock Genlock 74 250 74 156 27 000 Test Patterns SCALING Test Patterns Aperture Color Embedder Correction Gamut 8xAES D A Conversion Ouput MUX on OD De embedder 1 Frame Proc Amp 5 Delay
28. stal Luminance Filter Chrominance Filter Lum Undershoot Limiter Active Line Duration VBI Video Levels Digital Audio Mute Analog Audio Full Scale Level Analog Audio Channel Select Analog Gain Analog Audio Mute Analog Audio Deemphasis Auto Test Pattern Test Pattern Indicators Alarm indicator SD Down Converted Center Cut Extended 3 0 MHz OFF ITU B 470 Transparent for bypass channels Set to null AES1 2 Group 1 OFF 18 dBu AES1 2 Group 1 Set to null OFF OFF OFF OFF An Alarm indicator is provided on the front of the module refer to module layout diagram this LED has three states Alarm conditions shown below LED Color Status Green Video Present PLL Locked Yellow Test Pattern Selected Red No Signal and or PLL unlocked LED 1 LED1 is visible through the top of the module case refer to module layout diagram Conditions shown below LED Color Status Green Input SDI Present Red Input SDI missing LED2 LED2 is visible through the top of the module case refer to module layout diagram Conditions shown below LED Color Status Green AES 1 and AES 2 Present Yellow Only one AES Present Red No Audio Page 17 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 GUI Operation All LYNX MiniModules support a computer interface which allows setting the modules parameters using a simple GUI interface Access to all standard fea
29. the input to the output Note Horizontal Aperture correction is factory preset for a flat frequency response on the SDTV outputs The down conversion filtering process results in a slight roll off in high frequencies The amount of aperture correction applied is user adjustable via the local controls or via the central control system or RCT 3002 Service Adapter Please refer to page 17 for illustrations of the available GUI controls All module settings are automatically stored in internal flash ram and will survive power cycles and long term storage Note Settings will be written to flash RAM automatically after 10 seconds with no activity This can be observed by the alarm LED flashing yellow three times If power is removed before the settings have been stored the module will revert back to the previous settings when powered up Audio Processing The module provides full audio support and will de embed the complete audio payload 8xAES from the incoming SDI signal This audio is delayed to match the video processing delay 1 frame and then re embedded into the digital down converted outputs Any two or the de embedded AES signals can be selected and output as external digital AES signals unbalanced AES3id on BNC connectors and balanced AES3 signals on the SubD connector Balanced analog outputs of the same signals are also provided via high quality 24 bit Audio D A converters Full scale ranging adjustable gain and de emphasi
30. tures and in some cases extended features is possible using this interface Access to the GUI requires the use of the optional LYNX central control system of via the optional RCT 3002 USB Service Adapter and desktop controller software one Service Adapter will support all LYNX MiniModules using a simple Plug and Play interface Note Any settings made using the control system or Service Adapter overrides any local settings made on the module All settings are stored in internal flash ram and will survive power cycles and long term storage The GUI screenshots below show the settings and adjustments possible for the C DX 3624 MiniModule LYNX Desktop Controller File View Device Help Device Info Position Status 11 0 3624 Downconverter Stack 7 1 Frame 5 Slot4 Locate C DX 3624 Downconvetter 199 01 01 a CDA3002 VideoDAC CDA3010 VideoDAC Main Analog Audio Analog Video Analog Video Gain Backpanel Events lt lt empty gt lt Deembedder Test Patterns Image Proc Video D A lt empty gt empty Test Down Conversion Mode empty SDllino t off 7 center cut 4 3 Em Analog Vid 10 FrameSynchrorizer 222 Auto Test Pattern Color Space Conversion 387559 03010 FrameSynchronizer convert 24 63010 TestsignalGenerator 1 Test Pattem Standard Aperture Correction oe I
31. wing analog video outputs 3 x CVBS composite 1 YUV Component analog video 1 x S VHS 1 x CVBS composite Two serial digital outputs are also provided which can be configured to provide 2 x digital down converted outputs or 2 x re clocked copies of the input signal 1 gt 2 distribution amplifier Conversion Modes HDTV Inputs gt Down Conversion With a compatible HD source connected the module only supports down conversion between divisible frame rates For example If a frame rate of 59 94Hz is connected to the input then the module can only output a down converted 59 94Hz output This module will not function as standards converter Please refer to the table below which shows compatible conversion modes Page 5 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 Input Signal Converted Output Notes 1080i 50Hz 625 50Hz 10801 59 94Hz 525 59 94Hz 1080i 60Hz 525 59 94Hz 59 94Hz output will drop frame 720P 50Hz 625 50Hz 720P 59 94Hz 525 59 94Hz 720P 60Hz 525 59 94Hz 59 94Hz output will drop frame Note It is possible to convert between 60Hz and 59 94Hz The resulting cumulative error will result in dropped frames on the converted outputs SDTV Inputs When a SDTV input is detected the module functions as a D A converter distribution amplifier providing analog and digital outputs of the connected SDTV input signal Aspect Ratios The module supports three aspect
32. y a module in larger systems Selecting locate will flash the module alarm LED yellow does not effect module operation Page 18 of 29 DX 3624 Reference Manual Rev 1 2 The first screen you see when the module is selected is the Main tab this is a graphical representation of the modules function and signal flow left to right Clicking on processing boxes where shown will link to other GUI screens with controls for these specific functions The area at the bottom of the screen is the error log Any fault condition will be timestamps and entered into the log as long as the controller adapter is connected There are a number of Tabs associated with each Module which splits up the modules settings into a number of separate screens The various GUI screens and functions are described below Note If using the RCT 3002 USB Service Adapter the settings will be written to flash RAM automatically after 10 seconds with no activity on the GUI This can be observed by the alarm LED flashing yellow three times We recommend you RELEASE the module from the GUI before unplugging This will write all the settings to flash RAM and prepare the module for unplugging This can be done by selecting the Device gt Release from the drop down menus Main Tab This screen is the main GUI interface and is presented first when the module is displayed in the GUI The layout replicates function and the signal flow if from left to right
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