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1. 5 11 5 12 DataSafe USING 3 16 Date encoding 3 9 5 5 5 6 Daughter card status o 0 5 4 Daylight Saving Time see DST Defaults factory 5 8 Deleting audio clusters 3 8 5 13 DFR 8321 series frames reference SOUTCE urna 5 7 slot combination err 2 6 Diagram bIOCK i a 1 4 Display card edge 7 4 2 Distributor final eses i 5 11 Documentation terms rr 1 5 DST CONT EUA sa ana 3 10 LTC Follows setting escea esc cn Dono 5 9 manual 50 3 10 5 10 siririn iisen e EER E Ei 5 10 time reference input 3 9 E East hemisphere eeen 5 9 Edit permissions configuring 5 8 Embedded audio channel status eent eege eener 5 14 IX 2 Index information read only 5 3 USINO See e ee SEET 3 6 word length 5 14 Embedding non PCM signals 3 3 Enabling SAS ts si rs 3 13 3 14 Watermarking aco cesa enDso 3 12 5 11 Encoding date EPO sr i 5 6 at NTP sa sr nia 5 6 date setting aa 5 5 tie En ruote 5 6 time NTP sta lele lea oA 5 6 time RENE ae aaa 5 5 ESD Susceptibility err 2 2 Event log A EA EA ESA eee fied DTT ticks 3 17
2. 5 3 reference status iii siss EE 5 2 signal status i 5 2 Signal tab in DashBoard n 5 2 SNMP ici okies tut Soest 4 5 status tabs in 1288120876 5 2 time Stats 226 east ed eens teas alia 5 5 watermark status ei enddo 5 3 5 11 word length err 5 14 Mono sources audio clusters 3 8 5 12 5 13 N Network Time see NTP Nielsen Watermark NW aa e sc eses cen Dono 1 2 Non PCM signals embedding 3 3 5 8 NTP dates tee eege tee 5 6 setting an offset for 3 10 5 9 specifying as a time source 5 9 7 5 6 Number serial dee 5 4 NWE 3G alarms in DashBoard for 3 13 card edge Controls 4 2 event 0 LE E E ea 3 17 features iui 1 3 installing in a frame 2 6 R EE E EER 4 3 2 SNMP ege dee 4 5 using DataSafe in 3 16 Watermarking i 3 12 O Offset specifying rr 3 10 5 9 OK ERROR LED 4 3 Output Cabling force 2 7 2 8 1 sioni i a E a 5 3 Watermarking 3 12 3 12 5 11 Overview audio clusters iss ss aaa 3 6 DashBoard 97 5 1 EVEN sans a eR 3 17 time reference input 3 9 watermarking
3. 5 12 deleting edera 3 8 EE 5 12 MONO EE 3 8 MONO SOULCE c c 5 12 5 13 5 13 5 12 SIETE eeh E 3 8 Stereo PATS ciccia ian 5 12 5 13 o EE A TT 5 12 Audio groups adding to audio clusters 3 6 d1 aT eA E TE 5 3 Audio parameters fields 3 12 5 11 Auto SRG sgancia AS IA RR 5 8 B Balanced LTC 60601101 5 6 Block diagram mnnn ENEE NEEN 1 4 Bootload button eeen 4 2 un 2 8 Bypass mode 3 4 4 2 4 4 5 7 Bypass Relay button 3 4 4 2 4 4 5 7 0 Cabling EC 2 9 0 EErEE T 2 7 serial communication 2 10 Card State 0 3 13 Card edge LEDS cet ai 4 3 4 4 user controls rien 4 2 Check Code entering a 3 12 5 11 Clusters 1 3 6 5 12 eege 3 6 addin erssseseare arrierat ee E EARSTE EERENS 3 8 AES iNputs sanna 3 6 0 E ua 3 8 embedded audio n 3 6 OVEIVIEW cei 3 6 CIE EE 5 3 EVID rea 5 12 Code level final distributor err 5 11 program content i 5 11 Compatible video formats 3 2 Components card edge 4 2 Config tab OVErview 5 7 Configuring reference SOULCE r 3 2 8 2 time reference input
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5. Ross Video Limited NWE 3G 3G HD SD Nielsen Watermark Encoder User Manual nielsen e os RSR ebe Live Production Technology NWE 3G e Nielsen Watermark Encoder User Manual Ross Part Number NWE3GDR 004A 01 e Release Date November 18 2011 Printed in Canada The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright 2011 Ross Video Limited All rights reserved 2011 The Nielsen Company All rights reserved Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video Limited Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Trademarks ROSS is a trademark of Ross Video Limited e Ross ROSS ROSS are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited e Nielsen and the Nielsen logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of CZT ACN Trademarks L L C e openGear is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited e DashBoard Control System is a trademark of Ross Video Limited e Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories Atmel is a registered trademark of Atmel Corporation or its
6. 2 11 Software Upgrades for the NWE 3G The card can be upgraded in the field via the MFC 8300 series Network Controller card in your frame Important The NWE 3G outputs will be interrupted during the upgrade process To avoid disruption of your video and or audio please place the NWE 3G in bypass before beginning by clicking the Bypass Relay button on the Config tab After you have upgraded the necessary firmware components restore the NWE 3G to active operation by clicking the Bypass Relay button again Overview There are four software packages for the NWE 3G two for the platform card and two for the DSP card When upgrading more than one software package consider following this sequence 1 NWE 3G platform card software 2 NWE 3G platform card firmware 3 NWE 3G DSP card firmware 4 NWE 3G DSP card software Note DashBoard version 4 0 0 or higher is required for this procedure To upgrade the software on a NWE 3G 1 Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file 2 Display the Device View of the card by double clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View From the Device View click Upload to display the Select file for upload dialog 4 Navigate to the bin upload file you wish to upload The filename indicates what product the file is for Click Open If you are upgrading a single card click Finish to display the Uploading to Selected Devices dialog Proceed to ste
7. Before You Begin Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter ensure that your DFR 8321 series frame is properly installed according to the instructions in the DFR 8300 Series User Manual Static Discharge Throughout this chapter please heed the following cautionary note A ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each NWE 3G you received from the shipping container If any items are damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly 2 2 Installation NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Planning the Installation Before installing the NWE 3G determine the following e Type of audio interface AES3id or embedded in video e Audio groupings 5 1 stereo or mono called clusters in the NWE 3G Assignment of clusters to inputs AES3id connectors or embedded groups e Choice of time reference source NTP or LTC Compatibility with Existing Plant The NWE 3G is designed to work with serial digital video SMPTE 259M C 292M or 425 A and with embedded or discrete digital audio AES If the insertion point is analog NTSC or PAL it is necessary to couple the NWE 3G with A D and D A conversion equipment
8. any unauthorized attempt to repair this product by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative will automatically void the warranty Please contact Ross Video Technical Support for more information In Case of Problems Should any problem arise with your NWE 3G please contact the Ross Video Technical Support Department Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication A Return Material Authorization number RMA will be issued to you as well as specific shipping instructions should you wish our factory to repair your NWE 3G If required a temporary replacement frame will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you the customer All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Ross Video Limited beyond the warranty period without charge for the life of the equipment NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Service Information 8 3 8 4 Service Information NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Index Numerics 3 pin terminal block 00 cece ceeeeseeteeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 6 4 Character Display n 4 2 Snai 3 6 3 8 5 12 5 13 8320AR 060 Cabling Overview ao escea cea o cea esi ea nodo 2 7 E CH DEE 2 6 LTC connections err 2 9 reference SOUFCE iii 5 7 A Adding audio
9. 3 9 Conversion Silence Rate onssnnnnnnnnooneoesoeee0se0ese 5 8 CRC siria 5 14 Current CONSUMPTION ii 5 5 Custom color loss of input 3 3 Index IX 1 D DashBoard AES inputs monitoring 5 4 audio clusters err 5 12 audio parameters fields 5 11 Config 407 5 7 daughter card information 0 0 000 5 4 Daylight Saving Time iii 5 10 edit permissions configuring 5 8 embedded audio information 5 3 5 4 hardware information 5 5 5 5 INPUt TEEN 5 14 loss of input configuring 5 7 5 8 VEFVIEW sil ALE LIL 1 2 5 1 product information escea er 5 4 Product tab sinensis 5 4 reference source selecting 5 7 Sample Rate Conversion configuring 5 8 selecting reference source 3 2 8 2 Set Time tab 5 05 5 9 signal information 5 2 Signal tab RE 5 2 silence threshold configuring 5 8 silence timeout configuring 5 8 software upgrades esc nenos 2 12 Status tabs rara ri 5 2 time source specifying 5 9 time status caricare i e 5 5 Tame Status tab csse 5 5 watermarking setup
10. Datas afo usan ila testo pt 3 16 OVEIVICEW shoei na ilaria 3 17 EE 3 17 V EWINB ENEE SEENEN 3 17 F Factory defaults resetting to 5 8 1 1 3 File event LOR siss esskan naar na 3 17 MIB echte ter ast st ansa deeg 4 5 Final Distributor a ae ea e ein DcDas 3 12 5 11 Firmware version n 5 4 Format input essa rs a 5 14 Frame installing card in 2 6 installing the rear 0100116 2 6 rate compatibility n 3 2 Function select switch rn 4 2 Functional block diagram 1 4 G Group embedded audio status 5 3 H Hardware information read only 5 5 Hemisphere specifying n 5 9 l Input adding to clusters eee 3 6 AES sample rate 5 14 Cabling Tor ereen geniigen 2 7 2 8 CRE 0 5 14 error count resetting 5 14 format status eee 5 3 loss A S 3 3 5 7 5 8 StAtUS sereni kan 5 14 time reference In 3 9 NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Installing cables serial communication 2 10 Cabling Overview i 2 7 cardin Mame sa Meee 2 6 planning ica aa 2 3 rear module 2 6 slot combinations ii 2 6 L LED 4 4 0 EN 4 4 66 sonen enr en i 4 3 4 4 OK ERROR siii 4 3 REPOR skila sa 4 4 VIDEO O
11. This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the NWE 3G The following topics are discussed e Card Overview e Control and Monitoring Features e SNMP Monitoring and Control NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 User Controls 1 Card Overview This section provides a general overview of the NWE 3G components For information on the LEDs available on the card edge refer to the section Control and Monitoring Features on page 4 3 Figure 4 1 NWE 3G Card edge Components 1 Function Select Switch SW2 3 4 Character Display 2 Mode Select Switch SW3 4 Bootload Bypass Button SW1 1 Function Select Switch SW2 This switch is not implemented 2 Mode Select Switch SW3 This switch is not implemented 3 4 Character Display This display indicates the card model and slot number it is installed in when SW2 is in the 0 position 4 Bootload Bypass Button SW1 SW1 has two functions e Bootload mode Press and hold SW1 when installing the card into the slot automatically sets the card into Bootload mode Do not initiate this function unless instructed to do so by Ross Technical Support e Bypass feature Pressing this button toggles the Bypass feature of the NWE 3G When in Bypass mode the SDI and AES signals on the input BNCs bypass the card and are looped passively to the output BNCs through the relays The BYPASS LED on the daughter card is lit The OK ERROR LED on th
12. 14 PROGUCE EE 5 4 SOE ET 5 9 SUG ER E S 5 2 SipMal e a AA 5 2 3 13 2 Tihe St ts ss a 5 5 Video Input amp Embed 5 14 Watermark Setup n 5 11 Terms documentation acce ec ii inno 1 5 Text file event log 3 17 Threshold silence 90 3 3 5 8 NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Time 60 3 9 Manual setting se essseeseseeseseseresersesersrsresseee 5 9 MONTONE A E AEST 5 5 5 9 setting the offset network 5 9 source specifying 5 9 0 5 10 Status 5 5 Time and date encoding 5 5 5 6 Time reference input a a E 3 9 LTC balanced setting 5 9 LTC follows DST eee 3 9 LTC unbalanced setting 5 9 manual setting aca ao ei codo 3 9 5 9 Timecode specifying an offset 3 10 Timeout silence n 3 3 5 8 Type 6016 i REEE 5 11 U Unbalanced LTC connection 5 6 5 9 Unlocked permissions n 5 8 Upgrades software aa ea err 2 12 Upload software how to 2 12 V Version EE E E AT 5 4 eu EE 5 4 Video Input amp Embed tab 5 14 0 OKR TED cina 4 4 Voltage input n 5 5 W Water
13. Indicates the type of rear module in the slot Board S N HEH THE Indicates the serial number of your card Software Rev HEHH Indicates the software and build versions Firmware Rev Type HHHH Indicates the FPGA version number Indicates what daughter card is installed Hardware Rev Indicates the hardware issue of the daughter card Software Rev Indicates the software and build versions of the daughter card Firmware Rev 5 4 DashBoard Menus Indicates the FPGA version number of the daughter card NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Hardware Tab Table 5 3 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Hardware tab Table 5 3 Hardware Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description Normal operation no hardware errors and the correct rear module is installed FPGA could not be loaded successfully It FPGA load invalid Red is recommended to contact Ross Technical Support OK Green H tat av ota Card is connected to a rear module that Theon FO modale Reg does not support the NWE 3G Current out of spec Red Current is more than 1 5A It is recommended to contact Ross Internal Error Red Technical Support Hardware Voltage mV Current mA CPU headroom RAM available Measured input voltage Current consumption in milliAmperes Processing power available CPU Memory available Displays the number of hours
14. SDI Data Rates and SMPTE Standards Accommodated 270Mbps SMPTE 259M 1 5Gbps SMPTE 292M 3Gbps SMPTE 425 Impedance 75ohm Return Loss gt 14dB to 1 5GHz gt 9dB to 3 0GHz Equalization 80m of 1694 cable 3GHz Connector Type BNC 1 HD SDI 270Mbps SMPTE 259M 1 5Gbps SMPTE 292M 3Gbps SMPTE 425 75o0hm gt 13dB to 1 5GHz gt 8dB to 3 0GHz 800mV 10 Number of Inputs BNC 4 AES Standards Accommodated AES 3id 2001 Impedance 75o0hm Minimum Input 50mV p p Maximum Input 2 0V p p Sampling Rate 48kHz Connector Type Number of Outputs BNC 4 AES Standards Accommodated AES 3id 2001 Impedance 75ohm Signal Level 1 0V 10 Sampling Rate Number of Outputs SDI Data Rates and SMPTE Standards Accommodated Impedance Return Loss Signal Level Connector Type 6 2 Specifications 48kHz NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Table 6 1 NWE 3G Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs 2 Impedance 15k ohm SR BNC 200mV p p Minimum Input Level A 3 pin terminal block 200mV p p LTC Inputs BNC gt 3 3V p p Maximum Signal Level 3 pin terminal block gt 3 3V p p Unbalanced Connector BNC Balanced Connector WECO 3 pin terminal block Protocol Subset of NAVE II PC Interface Baud Rate 9600bps Data Bits 8 Rate and Format AR Seria
15. clusters eee 3 8 AES assigning to a cluster 3 8 information read only eses nodo 5 4 inputs audio clusters cn seee 3 6 cina 5 4 sample rate status sesers 5 14 Silence Rate Conversion configuring 5 8 Watermarking i 3 6 AES OK LED EE 4 4 Alarms AES eege ees ine 5 4 audio clusters oca oes caese cn ei cendo 5 12 AUDIO Stats 5 2 cluster Status ii 5 3 CONFISUIIMB tini skini raska nt 3 13 3 14 embedded audio ern 5 3 input format status renn 5 3 reference status eeen 5 2 E TEE 3 15 signal status 7 5 2 HME STATUS iinei coitinne En 5 5 watermark status ld 5 3 5 11 Alarms Enable tab 3 13 3 14 3 15 5 15 Audio AES inputs monitoring e 5 4 embedded monitoring 5 3 Sample Rate Conversion 5 8 silence threshold configuring 5 8 silence timeout configuring 5 8 E 5 2 watermarking code type 5 11 watermarking level overflow 5 11 Audio CIUSters scsi 3 6 Sla 3 8 5 12 5 13 adding ann A 3 7 3 8 NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 assigning audio 50117065
16. e For LTC the offset is normally set to 0 unless the program will be broadcast in a different time zone than the NWE 3G location To specify an offset 1 From the Device View select the Set Time tab 2 From the Network LTC Offset from UTC area specify an offset as follows e Use the Hours field to specify the number of hours to offset the time source by e Use the Minutes field to specify the number of minutes to offset the time source by e Use the Hemisphere options to specify whether your facility is located east or west of Greenwich UK 3 Click Accept Configuring the Daylight Saving Time You can set the DST start and end date automatically or manually either by setting a custom start and end for DST by setting the system to Manual and setting the correct date when the time change occurs When selecting Manual adjustment you must enter the DST setting each time you enter the time To automatically set DST 1 From the Device View select the Set Time tab 2 Inthe Daylight Saving Time area select Auto The Manual DST Setting fields are automatically disabled 3 Set the automatic start and end times for DST as follows e From the Start area specify when DST is to automatically begin using the Month Week Day and Hour menus e From the End area specify when DST is to automatically end using the Month Week Day and Hour menus To manually set DST 1 From the Device View select the Set Time tab 2 Inthe Da
17. from an LTC device connected to the LTC 3 pin terminal block connector on the 8320AR 060 rear module LTC Unbalanced Enables the NWE 3G to use the Linear Timecode signal from an LTC device connected to the LTC BNC connector on the 8320AR 060 rear module LTC Follows DST Hours Selected Specifies that the LTC device connected to the NWE 3G automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time Cleared Specifies that the LTC device connected to the NWE 3G does not apply DST Specifies the number of hours to offset the timecode from an NTP or LTC source Minutes Specifies the number of minutes to offset the timecode from an NTP or LTC source Hemisphere Specifies whether your facility is located East or West of Greenwich UK Specifies the current date for the encoded time to start counting from Specifies the hour for the encoded time to start counting from assumes a twenty four hour clock Minute Specifies the minute for the encoded time to start counting from Second Specifies the second for the encoded time to start counting from NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Saves changes to the fields in the Manual Time Setting area DashBoard Menus 5 9 Table 5 6 Set Time Tab Items Menu Title Parameters Description The NWE 3G automatically changes between Daylight and Standard time at the Daylight Saving Time specified date and times The user manually sel
18. gone to Free Run Mode Invalid Format Video Red A reference signal is detected but the format is incompatible with the current output signal Invalid Format Free Run Red The following conditions are occurring e Card has detected an invalid reference format Input video is missing or invalid e Card has switched to Free Run Mode NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Tab Title Watermark Status Table 5 1 Signal Tab Items Parameters OK Green Description The Check Code is validated for the SID and watermarking is operating correctly Invalid Check Code Red An incorrect Check Code was entered for the specified SID value Cluster Status General OK Green All clusters are configured correctly Empty Red No audio clusters are defined At least one cluster must be defined in order for the NWE 3G to encode Unassigned Source Red e An audio cluster is defined but an audio location has not been assigned to at least one of the channels Note that when you move an audio location to a different cluster location the previous cluster channel has an unassigned audio source Watermarking of all channels is disabled under this condition Mixed Audio Sources Red A single cluster has both AES and embedded audio locations assigned to it Watermarking of all channels is disabled under this condition Input Format Indicates the input signal is a supported
19. since the upime last reboot of the card Configuration Bank Storage count Log Bank Used for diagnostic purposes only Time Status Tab Table 5 4 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Time Status tab Table 5 4 Time Status Tab Items Menu Title Parameters Description Indicates a valid time source is reporting OK Green to the NWE 3G Time Status Time Status Indicates that the time source reporting to EES the NWE 3G is invalid or absent hh mm ss D Reports the current encoding time as reported by the time source selected in the Set Time tab hours minutes seconds hh mm ss S D indicates that Daylight Saving Time is in effect Encoding S indicates that Standard Time is in effect Time and Date Indicates the encoded date where Ddd represents the day of the week Ddd Mmm yyyy e Mmm represents the month represents the day of the month yyyy represents the year NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 5 5 Menu Title NTP Time and Date LTC Time Table 5 4 Time Status Tab Items Parameters hh mm ss D hh mm ss 5 Description Indicates the current local time based on NTP hours minutes seconds D indicates that Daylight Saving Time is in effect S indicates that Standard Time is in effect Balanced Ddd Mmm yyyy hh mm ss 5 Indicates the current date based on NTP where Ddd represents the day of
20. sita aaa aaa 3 12 Configuring Alarms in DashBoard 00 cccccessceseesseesecseeeseeececeseeeeeeeeeceseeaeecaecaeeaeenaeeaeens 3 13 Resetting the Alarm Settings oa oo a aa Ea eeen 3 15 DataSate Re EE 3 16 OVETVIE WE i i ivi skinn Si Eagan l Be BANNA ri u a a 3 16 EVentFLO SAA dad ei Pt sf E 3 17 Viewing the Event Log A lina aaa 3 17 Saving the Eventos cia cose ira hin ea en RA ieee 3 17 User Controls 4 Cardi RA 4 2 Control and Monitoring Features 4 3 Status and Selection LEDs on the NWE 3G ae a ea eeen 4 3 SNMP Monitoring and 60 4 5 DashBoard Menus 5 Status KE 5 2 Signal E E E E E 5 2 Product 0 hae 0 5 4 Hard wate Tab lan ed A kst tees 5 5 Time Status Tab ns aa ee iene dee a 5 5 5 7 Set Limie Tab sei enee ek Aah a A i RG SA es 5 9 Watermark Setup Lab hl AR ee alii 5 11 Audio Clusters KEE 5 12 5 14 10 510005 Alarm Enables 5 15 Event LOG Tab EE 5 17 Message Contents siss TADE eri 5 17 Specifications 6 NWE 3G Technical 6 2 Appendix A 7 Atmel Microcontroller Software License i 7 2 Software License Agreement sininen reine E aa ai 7 3 Service Information 8 Troubleshooting Ghecklist s n aga 8 2 Warranty and Repair POlicy dea D E DESDE 8 3 Index IX ii Contents NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Introduction In This Chapter This chapter conta
21. the Watermarking Setup tab Viewing the Event Log The Event Log tab in DashBoard displays the 20 most recent messages Each message includes a timestamp and a short description of the event To view the event log in DashBoard 1 Display the Device View of the card by double clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View 2 From the Device View select the Event Log tab Saving the Event Log The complete event log or a portion thereof can be downloaded to a file on your computer The resulting file contains log entries in reverse chronological order The event log stores messages in the non volatile memory for events that have occurred since the log was last cleared by clicking Clear in the Event Log tab This log can be saved as a text file on your computer This enables you to review larger portions of the event log by specifying a number of days back from the present to be included in the text file Upon read back the entries are displayed in reverse chronological order To save the event log as a text file 1 From the Device View select the Event Log tab 2 Specify the entries to capture in the text file by selecting an option from the Range menu The default is All which captures all entries since the log was last cleared 3 Click Save and follow the on screen instructions NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 7 3 18 e Configuration NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 User Controls In This Chapter
22. you are using the reference source connected to the DFR 8321 series frame the NWE 3G input video frame rate must match the reference frame rate Reference sources can be any of the following formats 4801 59 94Hz 720p 59 94Hz or 10801 59 94Hz To specify the reference source 1 Display the Device View of the card by double clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View 2 Fromthe Device View select the Config tab 3 Select a reference input from the Reference area Choose from the following e Frame 1 Select this option to use the reference source connected to the REF 1 port on the DFR 8321 series frame e Frame 2 Select this option to use the reference source connected to the REF 2 port on the DFR 8321 series frame Video Select this option to use the digital video signal connected to the SDI IN port on the 8320AR 060 rear module This signal is used as the timing reference 3 2 Configuration NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Configuring the Inputs and Outputs This section provides information on specifying the output during a loss of input defining the silence detection thresholds of the NWE 3G and specifying how to process non PCM data Configuring the Loss of Input DashBoard allows configuration of the output during a loss of input From the Config tab you can select from a list of specific colors or create a custom color using the provided sliders in the tab Use the following procedure to configu
23. 2 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may A cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required This product contains no user serviceable parts If the module does not appear to be working properly please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the Contact Us section on the last page of this manual All openGear products are covered by a generous 5 year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period See the Warranty and Repair Policy section in this manual for details Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the
24. 3 12 Overwrite level overflow method 5 11 P PC Interface protocol 1 2 Permissions edit 0 0 5 8 Ports designations 2 7 Product information read only 5 4 Product tab Overview e 5 4 Index D 3 Program Content i 3 12 5 11 Protocol PC Interface acea e e ern 1 2 R 5 5 Rate frame anale EE Ed 3 2 6 e teei 5 14 Read only information embedded audio 5 3 5 4 hardware ses 5 5 0 alano to 5 4 S NA rallo 5 2 HIME Stats ss eege ege ies eege el 5 5 Rear module 8320AR 060 Vaia DATA ATA 2 6 Cabling Overview 97 2 7 cabling serial 2 10 connections ito rina 2 7 LE DEE 2 6 VP ela EE 5 4 REE OR 1 4 4 Reference format Status iii 5 3 input time si a R 3 9 source Selecting a 3 2 5 7 8 2 iaia ia 5 2 Refrain level overflow method 5 11 Relay bypass o caese ese ondso 3 4 4 2 4 4 5 7 Removing audio clusters 5 13 Reset S Ie ine nee 3 15 SITO COUNT isnt sn sn i 5 14 factory defaults oes cea eo iendo 5 8 5 Sample Rate Conversion see SRC Sample Rate AES 5 14 Saving 0 7 3 17 SDI CONNECTIONS ci 2 7 IN
25. BNG iaia a 2 8 5 7 OUT Ce 2 8 Serial Cab sr rns E kee 2 10 COM port ass sg ee eegen 1 2 2 7 5 4 Set Time tab 9 3 16 OVERVIEW iano 5 9 Setup audio clusters DashBoard menus 5 12 Serial cabling i 2 10 watermarking DashBoard menus 5 11 IX 4 Index SID definition a ASS 1 2 entering A E O ai 3 12 5 11 Signal information read only 5 2 GE EE 3 13 5 2 fabs OVERVIEW asa ai 5 2 Silence threshold setting 3 3 5 8 timeout setting eeeesseeeeseeeessreesseeeeseeeee 3 3 5 8 Slot combination i 2 6 4 5 Software upgrades n 2 12 Software version iii 5 4 Source e sori Reano 3 2 5 7 8 2 EIN 5 9 Source Identification Number see SID SRO EE 3 3 5 8 Standard time selecting 6 5 10 Static discharge ea rr 0 4 2 2 Status AUTO EE 5 2 AUdIo ClUSters 5 12 card state field ik 3 13 5 3 input format i 5 3 5 14 El Ge EE 5 3 5 2 reference format iii 5 3 Signal nera 5 2 watermark ii 5 3 5 11 Status tabs 090 3 13 2 Stereo pairs audio 01050078 3 8 5 12 5 13 4 2 SW ae ana he a 4 2 SMS Fei ei ae 4 2 T Tab Alarms Enable 3 13 3 14 3 15 Audio Clusters ns 5 12 6 5 7 Hardware seet ege REN RR 5 5 5
26. Contact your openGear sales representative if you need help selecting this equipment If conversion equipment is used in live on air applications it is common practice and strongly encouraged that a method for bypass be implemented The recommended solution allows a master control operator to activate the bypass routing at the master control station Determine Encoder Insertion Point The best insertion point for the NWE 3G is downstream of all switchers routers and processing equipment but before any Dolby E or Dolby AC 3 encoders To ensure that the coding remains in the audio signals the NWE 3G should be downstream of any equipment that may strip or modify audio Contact Nielsen if you are unsure about the proper system installation Select the Time Reference Source The NWE 3G requires an accurate time reference in order to ensure correct watermarking and crediting The preferred source is Network Time Protocol NTP for the following reasons e It provides the date as well as the time e It reduces cabling since it uses the network connection which is required for DashBoard control and monitoring e Itis less prone to configuration errors especially when Daylight Saving Time DST is observed and or when a time zone offset is required If NTP is unavailable at your facility the time reference can be supplied by a Linear Timecode LTC input NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Installation 3 Getting Started 2 4 Instal
27. DataSafe is disabled on the MFC 8320 N by default Note The DataSafe feature is only available for openGear frames using the MFC 8320 N cards and not for the MFC 8320 S Overview 3 16 Configuration DataSafe dramatically reduces downtime when failed modules are swapped out All module parameters are stored on the local frame network MFC 8320 N card and automatically restored when a hot swap is performed DataSafe also simplifies the set up of numerous identical modules by allowing the configuration of one device to be uploaded and distributed to other identical devices For More Information on using the DataSafe feature refer to the MFC 8300 Series User Manual and the DashBoard User Manual Notes for the NWE 3G The following information is not restored saved using DataSafe with the NWE 3G Event log e Manual Time Setting located in the Set Time tab NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Event Log The NWE 3G records events in non volatile memory The following events and conditions are recorded in the event log e Configuration changes that affect the audio path such as input selections and watermarking parameters e Input state changes such as video presence audio presence video formats In the case of audio inputs the log entry also includes the associated audio cluster e Power on or reboot cycles e Error conditions reported by DashBoard The log does not report the Check Code value entered in
28. K assa sta i a an L 4 4 Length status ei 5 14 Level Overflow method 3 12 5 11 Linear timecode see LTC Locked permissions a ee aca escea nodo 5 8 Log Venta e 3 17 Loss of input CONPIQUTING ix cece skinni 5 7 5 8 custom color ADO 3 3 LTC balanced connection 5 6 5 9 configuring time reference input 3 9 5 9 2 9 follows DT 3 9 5 9 offset specifying 3 10 time and date encoding 5 6 unbalanced connection 5 6 5 9 LTC Follows DST 5 9 M Manual DST setting lt A aa 3 10 5 10 setting time and date 3 9 5 9 setting time reference input 5 9 Menus DashBoard 5 1 UE ON 4 5 Mode select switch 4 2 Mode bypass 3 4 4 2 4 4 5 7 i ni 2 6 5 4 Monitoring AESAnputs rn allena 5 4 audio Clusters 7 002 5 12 EE le 5 an rars E T TAR 5 2 channel status 5 14 cluster statusk caio nali 5 3 embedded audio ui 5 3 encoding time 0 7 5 5 Hardware tab in DashBoard 5 5 Inputformat s aaa 5 14 input format 8 07 5 3 LEDs card edge 4 3 4 4 NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 output format status 5 3 reference format status
29. TC inputs provided on the 8320AR 060 rear module The NWE 3G receives Linear Timecode LTC on a BNC or via the 3 pin terminal block DashBoard reports the LTC presence and which physical LTC connector on the rear module is in use balanced or unbalanced connection You can also configure alarms in DashBoard to report when the LTC signal is no longer present This section provides an overview on cabling your LTC device to the 8320AR 060 rear module Refer to the documentation for your LTC source for specific cabling requirements for your device Connecting an LTC Input Before cabling ensure that the following conditions are met e The LTC should be synchronous with the video input to the NWE 3G That is the video input must be connected it must be of a supported type and the timing for the video and LTC should be derived from a common frequency reference e For 59 94Hz video formats the LTC source should be set to Drop Frame timecode as opposed to Non Drop Frame SMPTE Drop Frame timecode a SMPTE standard that maintains time accuracy between the frame rate and actual wall clock time will prevent a slight drift in a facility s house time over extended periods of time Setting the house SMPTE timecode generator to Drop Frame time will prevent this cumulative timing error from affecting the time accuracy of Nielsen s SID Source ID insertions in the program feed To connect an LTC input 1 Locate the LTC ports on the 8320AR 060 r
30. arm is enabled Sample Rate Conversion SRC is not used on the specified AES input Select this option when using non PCM audio Sample Rate da Conversion AES On SRC is used on the specified AES input SRC is automatically used on the Auto specified AES input unless the NWE 3G detects non PCM audio data All menu options are unlocked and can be Unlocked edited Edit permission All menu items except this one are Locked locked and read only Resets all parameters to factory default Factory Defaults Reset values Displays the filename for the card settings nwe3gcfg txt text file Save Configuration Saves the card settings to the specified Save text file 5 8 DashBoard Menus NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Set Time Tab Table 5 6 summarizes the Set Time tab options available in DashBoard In Table 5 6 the Menu Item column references the specific areas of the tab The Item column references specific menu Menu Title Time Source Network Offset from UTC LTC Offset from Local Manual Time Setting items Time Source Parameters Network Time Table 5 6 Set Time Tab Items Description Enables the NWE 3G to apply the timecode defined by NTP This is the recommended setting Manual Enables the user to configure the timecode using the options in the Set Time tab LTC Balanced Enables the NWE 3G to use the Linear Timecode signal
31. ate and time as described in the section To manually set the date and time on page 3 9 3 When using LTC inputs specify whether your LTC device automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time by configuring the LTC Follows DST check box as follows e Select the check box if your LTC device connected to the NWE 3G automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time e Clear the check box if your LTC device connected to the NWE 3G does not recognize DST This is the default setting To manually set the date and time 1 From the Device View select the Set Time tab 2 From the Manual Time Setting area specify the current time and date e Use the Year Month and Day fields to specify the current date e Use the Hours field to specify the hour value 00 to 23 using 24 hour notation NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 9 e Use the Minutes field to specify the minute value e Use the Second field to specify the seconds value 3 Click Accept in the Time Settings area to save your time settings The Encoding Time and Date fields in the Time Status tab are updated Specifying an Offset If the NWE 3G output is to be viewed in a separate location from the timing reference input source you need to include an offset to the time This enables the NWE 3G to watermark the local time in the broadcast area e For network time the offset is the time difference between the location of the viewers and UTC also known as GMT
32. bles the alarm DashBoard Menus 5 15 Menu Title Embedded Audio Alarms AES Input Alarms AES Alarm Enables SD 24Bit Input not present Table 5 10 Alarm Enables Tab Items Parameters Selected Description Audio Status field reports when the selected configuration would embed 4 groups of 24bit audio in an SD output Group 4 is down sampled to 20bit audio Selected Cleared Disables this alarm Signal Status and AES Inputs fields report when the AES input is not detected Cleared Disables the alarm Channel Invalid All Alarms 5 16 e DashBoard Menus Selected Signal Status field reports when the AES3id channel is detected as silent or if the signal includes non PCM data and the SRC is set to ON Cleared Disables the alarm Enables all alarms Disables all alarms NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Event Log Tab Table 5 8 summarizes the Event Log tab options available in DashBoard Table 5 11 Event Log Tab Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description Event Log DD mm dd yyyy hh mm ss code xxx Displays the last 20 messages Each message reports the date and time of the message the type of message code a brief description Specifies to download all messages in the All non volatile memory since the last clear of the log LastiDas cessa only Range rom the last twenty four hours Specifies to download m
33. bling specific ports refer to the sections that follow Operation without video is not recommended Video processing is important because it delays the video by one frame time to equalize the audio and video delays Cabling Overview The NWE 3G is used with the 8320AR 060 rear module in the DFR 8321 series frame Each rear module occupies four slots and provides one SDI input one SDI output four unbalanced AES3id inputs four AES3id outputs a balanced LTC connection an unbalanced LTC connection and a serial communications port Refer to Figure 2 2 and the rear module label for connector locations E AES IN 2 AES IN3 AES IN4 Figure 2 2 Cable Connections for the NWE 3G Power Fail Relay The 8320AR 060 provides a power fail relay from the SDI IN BNC to the SDI OUT BNC The purpose of this relay is as follows e When the card is removed from the frame the relay passes video from the SDI IN to the SDI OUT of the NWE 3G This allows the card to be serviced without interrupting the video signal s Ifthe NWE 3G loses power or the frame loses power the video still passes through e When the card boots the relay will be left in Bypass mode until the card can generate a valid output Once the card is up and functional the relay is switched to the active position You can also enable the Bypass mode using the card edge controls or the settings in DashBoard For More Information e o
34. collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products Company Address Ross Video Limited R OSS 8 John Street Iroquois Ontario Canada KOE 1K0 General Business Office Fax Technical Support After Hours Emergency E mail Technical Support E mail General Information Website e The Nielsen Company DIC S C Encoder Support Group 501 Brooker Creek Blvd e e e e e e e o o Oldsmar Florida USA 34677 Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 1 613 e 652 e 4886 1 613 e 652 e 4425 1 613 e 652 e 4886 1 613 e 349 e 0006 techsupport rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Phone 1 800 e 537 e 4872 E mail encoders nielsen com Website http www nielsen com Contents Introduction 1 0 AE N 1 2 Operator Interface 1 2 Feallres arcana EEEE ENAKE ea 1 3 Functional Block Diagram ii 1 4 Documentation 0 1 5 Installation 2 Before You Begin ista A dc A ATA aa ra andas 2 2 Static DISCHATBO se sas isis ina nei gd aa 2 2 a E aiee ie ERES 2 2 Planning the Installatioti iii iaia rari 2 3 Getting 0 RE E E RN ENE OE R EO 2 4 Related Publications nasa 2 5 Installing the NWE 3G o oso oda Ea Ea DE DEA DEDI ED 7 2 6 Insta
35. dio cluster that includes one mono audio signal A new cluster displays in the tab with the Cluster Type set to Mono and the Contents field populated with one element M mono 3 Ifdesired re name a cluster by typing a unique identifier in the Name field for that cluster This is the name the NWE 3G reports in the logs for that cluster element 4 Associate the input source s to a cluster element using the Audio Source field Choose from the following e Group Ch Select this option to assign the specified group and channel combination to the cluster element e AES Select this option to assign the specified AES input signal to the cluster element 5 Repeat for each audio cluster you wish to create Operating Tip To delete an audio cluster click the associated button in the Remove Cluster area of the Audio Clusters tab 3 8 Configuration NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Configuring the Time Reference The NWE 3G requires an external time source in order to accurately encode the time of day into the audio stream A variety of external time sources are supported Without an external time source the encoded time of day will drift over extended periods Specifying the Time Reference Input The options in DashBoard enable the selection of time date source configuration of applicable time zone offsets and Daylight Savings Time DST adjustment parameters such as whether the LTC input follows DST This section al
36. e 48KHz synchronous if possible The AES outputs are 48KHz in all cases and their channel status reflects this e Ifthe Sample Rate Conversion is set to On or Auto for an AES input it re samples PCM input at exactly 48KHz The input sampling frequency can therefore vary widely from 48KHz and high quality audio output will be maintained e Ifthe Sample Rate Conversion is set to Off the input must be 48KHz and synchronous with the video If it is not the audio output will be distorted The audibility of the distortion depends on the audio content however it is very noticeable on audio quality measurement equipment Bypass Mode When the NWE 3G is operating in Bypass mode the SDI and AES signals on the input BNCs bypass the card and are looped passively on the output BNCs through the relays The BYPASS LED on the DSP card is lit red the OK ERROR LED on the main card flashes orange and green the main DashBoard status for the card indicates Bypass and the button in the Config tab in DashBoard is labelled as Bypass You can enable Bypass mode using the card edge controls or DashBoard This section outlines how to enable Bypass mode using DashBoard Operating Tip Bypass mode can also be toggled by pressing the SW1 Bypass Bootload button on the card edge To enable Bypass mode 1 From the Device View select the Config tab 2 Locate the Bypass Relay button 3 Click Active The button label changes to Bypass to indicate tha
37. e main card flashes orange and green When in Active mode the SDI and AES signals are routed through the card The BYPASS LED is off on the daughter card This is the default setting For More Information onthe LEDs located on the card edge refer to the section Status and Selection LEDs on the NWE 3G on page 4 3 e the bypass feature refer to the section Power Fail Relay on page 2 7 4 2 User Controls NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Control and Monitoring Features This section provides information on the card edge LEDs for the NWE 3G Refer to Figure 4 2 for the location of the LEDs OK ERROR LED Function Select Switch SW2 Mode Select Switch SW3 VIDEO OK LED REF OK LED AES 1 OK LED AES 2 OK LED AES 3 OK LED 4 DSP Card iu 4 Character Display AES 4 OK LED RE AES 5 OK LED SD AES 6 OK LED AES 7 OK LED AES 8 OK LED BYPASS LED Bootload Bypass Button SW1 Figure 4 2 NWE 3G Card edge Controls Note The sixteen LEDs on the DSP card edge are not implemented Only the BYPASS LED is implemented at this time Status and Selection LEDs on the NWE 3G The front edge of the NWE 3G has LED indicators for the power and video input status Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 4 1 Table 4 1 LEDs on the NWE 3G Display and Description When lit green this LED indicates that the card is functioning normally and that no anomalies have been d
38. e so it is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your NWE 3G e DashBoard Control System User Manual Ross Part Number 835 4 e DFR 8300 Series Frames User Manual Ross Part Number 8300DR 005 e MFC 8300 Series User Manual Ross Part Number 8300DR 004 These manuals are available from the Ross Video website or the Gear Resources CD that came with your NWE 3G NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Installation 5 Installing the NWE 3G You must first install the 8320AR 060 rear module in the DFR 8321 series frame install the NWE 3G into the designated frame slot and cable the rear module This section outlines how to perform these tasks If the NWE 3G is already installed proceed to the section Cabling Overview for the NWE 3G on page 2 7 Note The 8320AR 060 is not compatible with the DFR 8310 series frames You cannot install the NWE 3G in a DFR 8310 series frame Installing the Rear Module When installing the NWE 3G in the DFR 8321 series frame the 8320AR 060 Full Rear Module is required This rear module occupies four slots in the DFR 8321 series frame If the rear module is already installed proceed to the section Installing the NWE 3G on page 2 6 Use the following procedure to install a rear module in your DFR 8321 series frame 1 Refer to the DFR 8300 Series User Manual to ensure that the frame is properly installed When installing the 8320AR 060 rear mod
39. ear module Refer to Figure 2 2 and the rear module label for connector locations 2 Ifyou have an unbalanced LTC source cable the LTC BNC as follows e Connect one end of the LTC Interface Cable to the LTC BNC on the 8320AR 060 rear module Ross Video does not supply this cable e Connect the other end of the LTC Interface Cable to the BNC connector on your LTC device 3 Ifyou have a balanced LTC source cable the LTC 3 pin terminal connector as follows e The left and right pins are the two signals while the center pin is the common Ground GND Ross Video does not supply this cable Refer to Figure 2 3 Pin fog atm 3 Ground GND Figure 2 3 LTC Wiring 3 Pin Terminal Block Connector For More Information on configuring the time source for your NWE 3G refer to the section Configuring the Time Reference on page 3 9 e on LTC status in DashBoard refer to the section Status Tabs on page 5 2 NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Installation 9 Serial Port Cabling This section outlines how to cable serial communications for the NWE 3G The Serial COM port is used for automation control by a software system designed for use with the NAVE II Unless your NWE 3G is replacing a NAVE II that was under automation control via RS 232 please skip this section For More Information e on the PC Interface Protocol refer to the NWE 3G PC Interface Protocol User Manual e the location of the Serial COM port o
40. ecific prior written permission DISCLAIMER THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ATMEL AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL ATMEL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE 7 2 Appendix A NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Software License Agreement This is a legal agreement between you either an individual or an entity as purchaser of the Nielsen Audio Video Encoder You and Ross Video Limited and The Nielsen Company By accepting delivery of the Nielsen Audio Video Encoder unit NAVE Unit You agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement If You do not agree to the terms of this agreement return the entire NAVE Unit and all accompanying materials and software if any to Ross Video Limited within 10 days of delivery for a full refund GRANT OF LICENSE The Nielsen Company and Ross Video Limited grant You a nonexclusive license to use one copy of the Nielse
41. ects Daylight or Manual Standard time Specifies that Standard time is presently in Standard Time effect Manual DST Setting Specifies that Daylight Saving Time is EE presently in effect Start Specifies the month that DST begins in Daylight Saving End Specifies the month that DST ends in Time Start Specifies the week that DST begins in End Specifies the week that DST ends in Specifies the calendar day that DST Start Ee begins in Day of Week Specifies the calendar day that DST ends in End Specifies the hour that DST begins in Start assumes a twenty four hour clock Hour of Day Specifies the hour that DST ends in Eno assumes a twenty four hour clock a Use this option when the Time Source is set to Network or LTC b Use this option when the Time Source is set to Manual The fields are read only when Time Source is set to Net work Time c This option is disabled when Daylight Saving Time is set to Auto 5 10 DashBoard Menus NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Watermark Setup Tab Menu Title Watermark Setup System Settings Audio Settings Table 5 8 summarizes the Watermark Setup tab options available in DashBoard In Table 5 7 the Menu Item column references the specific areas of the tab The Item column references specific menu or field names Table 5 7 Watermark Setup Tab Items Watermark Enabled Parameters Selected Descr
42. ed by Nielsen as follows e Type your SID value into the SID field located in the System Settings area e Type the required code into the Check Code field located in the System Settings area 3 Set the audio code scheme for your NWE 3G by selecting an option in the Code Type area Choose from the following e Final Distributor Select this option if the NWE 3G is installed in the station or cable network slot of the program distribution chain e Program Content Select this option if the NWE 3G is installed in the broadcast network or syndicator slot of the program distribution chain 4 Specify how to resolve conflicts between data already present in the incoming signal and data to be added by the NWE 3G by selecting an option in the Level Overflow Method area Choose from the following e Refrain Select this option to not encode the NWE 3G data and only transmit the incoming data e Overwrite Select this option to encode the NWE 3G data regardless of the presence of incoming data Note The Audio Parameters fields are for Nielsen diagnostics purposes only 5 Enable the watermark feature for your program by selecting the Watermark Enabled check box 3 12 Configuration NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Configuring Alarms in DashBoard DashBoard displays the status of the inputs reference signal audio watermarking feature and hardware in various status tabs in the Device View Status Tabs in the Dev
43. eight stereo pairs or two 5 1 clusters plus two stereo pairs Using a Combination of AES3id and Embedded Audio Many combinations of AES3id and embedded audio signals can be watermarked subject to the restrictions listed above 3 6 Configuration NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Examples of Valid Clusters Table 3 1 provides examples of valid clusters Table 3 1 Valid Clusters Contents Source Comments Group Chl Group Ch2 Typical configuration Group Ch3 with six successive Group Ch4 channels in three embedded pairs Group2 Chl Group2 Ch2 Six channels in three AES3id pairs Note that channels do not need to be successive Examples of Improper Clusters Table 3 2 provides examples of improper clusters Table 3 2 Improper Clusters Contents Source Comments L Group Chl R Group Ch2 C Group1 Ch4 Mixed embedded and AES3id sources is not Group 3 permitted AES 1A AES 1B More than three pairs used in a 5 1 cluster is not permitted Group Chl More than one pair used Stereo in a stereo cluster is not Group2 Ch2 permitted Defining a Cluster Embedded audio in the SDI stream is de multiplexed and sent to the daughter card for watermarking The NWE 3G adds the Nielsen watermark to a mixture of embedded and discrete NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 7 audio channels to the maximum of 16 This sectio
44. er Manual for details e Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP Optional support for remote monitoring using SNMP is also available This interface has the additional advantage of operating over TCP IP ethernet Refer to your NWE 3G Management Information Base MIB file for a breakdown of SNMP controls on the NWE 3G NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Features The NWE 3G was designed with the following client requirements in mind Supports serial digital SDI compatible video per SMPTE 259M C SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 425 A Supports AES3id digital audio or embedded in the SMPTE 259M SMPTE 292M or SMPTE 425 A video Supports popular video formats 4801 59 94Hz 10801 59 94Hz 720p 59 94Hz and 1080p 59 94Hz AES input signals are unbalanced 7Sohm and compliant with AES3id Ability to watermark up to eight audio pairs 16 channels selected from eight embedded or four AES3id channel pairs This supports up to eight stereo pairs or two 5 1 channel surround groups plus two stereo pairs Supports 5 1 stereo and mono signals Ability to define up to eight clusters per NWE 3G One SD HD 3G video input and output with relay bypass Four discrete AES inputs and outputs with relay bypass Operating software can be uploaded via LAN connection Includes a video audio bypass switch Fully transparent to VANC and H VANC data One serial port for communicating using the PC Interface Protocol Indicators for bypass enabled and status Install
45. ered silent and an alarm is raised in the Audio Status field located in the Signal tab 3 Use the Silence Timeout field to specify the value in seconds that silence is acceptable on the inputs Audio silence for longer than the specified value raises an alarm in the Audio Status field located in the Signal tab Processing Non PCM Signals You can configure the NWE 3G to pass non PCM signals such as Dolby Digital and Dolby E using the options available in DashBoard However the NWE 3G does not watermark them DashBoard provides a Sample Rate Conversion option in the Config tab that enables the card to pass non PCM signals by selecting whether SRC is automatically applied or not NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 3 To configure the NWE 3G to pass non PCM AES signals 1 From the Device View select the Config tab 2 Inthe AES column for the input signal you want to configure select Off from the associated Sample Rate Conversion menu Non PCM signals embedded in the SDI input are automatically passed to the SDI output without modification Operating Tip f you select On SRC is used unconditionally on the AES input If you select Auto the SRC is automatically used on the input unless the card detects non PCM audio data The default setting is On Using the NWE 3G with Asynchronous PCM AES Audio The NWE 3G internally processes all PCM audio as 48KHz synchronous with the video As such AES inputs should b
46. es or specific areas of the tab The Item column references specific menu items Table 5 8 Audio Clusters Menu Items Menu Title Parameters Description OK Green All clusters are configured correctly No audio clusters are defined At least one Empty Red cluster must be defined in order for the NWE 3G to encode An audio cluster is defined but an audio Cluster Status location has not been assigned to one of its Unassigned Source channels Note that when you move an Red audio location to a different cluster location the previous cluster channel has an unassigned audio source Mixed Audio Sources An audio cluster has both AES3id and Red embedded audio locations assigned to it 5 1 Indicates a cluster using 5 1 audio signals Cluster Type Stereo Indicates a cluster using one stereo pair read only Indicates a cluster using a mono audio signal Indicates the cluster element is a left channel 5 1 or Stereo Mono Indicates the cluster element is a right Audio Clusters channel 5 1 or Stereo Indicates the cluster element is a center channel 5 1 Indicates the cluster element is a low a Contents read only frequency effect 5 1 Indicates the cluster element is a left rear channel 5 1 Indicates the cluster element is a right rear channel 5 1 Indicates the cluster element is a mono channel Mono Specifies a name for the cluster element optional Ass
47. essages only Past Daye from the last seven days Specifies to download messages only Peco ae from the last thirty days nwe3glog txt Displays the filename for the log text file Save Log Sa Saves the event log messages as defined in 0 the Range menu to the specified text file Event Log Clear Clears the log from non volatile memory Message Contents Each entry in the log contains a timestamp a code number and a description Messages are written to the log when significant changes occur in the operation of the NWE 3G These include changes to video reference audio or time inputs power on or reboot cycles configuration changes that can have an effect on watermarking video audio bypass user clearing of the log and alarm conditions Firmware version numbers are included in the startup message to allow tracking of updates NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 7 5 18 DashBoard Menus NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical specification details on the NWE 3G Note that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are discussed e NWE 3G Technical Specifications NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Specifications 6 1 NWE 3G Technical Specifications This section includes the technical specifications for the NWE 3G Table 6 1 NWE 3G Technical Specifications Parameter Category Number of Inputs Specification 1 HD SDI input
48. etected The following conditions must be satisfied a valid input signal is present a valid reference signal is present when a reference is required and that the reference standard matches the input standard When flashing green this LED indicates the bootloader is waiting for a software upload OK ERROR Flashing Green When lit green with flashing orange this LED indicates there is a signal error such as a missing or invalid input or reference Note that this will occur when the card is in Bypass mode Flashing Green and Orange When lit orange this LED indicates the card is powering on Red When lit red this LED indicates the card is not operational NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 User Controls 3 LED OK ERROR VIDEO OK Table 4 1 LEDs on the NWE 3G Display and Description Green When off this LED indicates there is no power to the card When lit this LED indicates that the video input is valid Flashing Green When flashing this LED indicates that video is present but the input format is unsupported Off Green When off this LED indicates the absence of an input signal When lit this LED indicates a valid reference signal Flashing Green When flashing this LED indicates that the reference signal is present but the format is invalid Off When off this LED indicates that a reference signal is not present or is not supported AES OK These LEDs are
49. f LTC is in use and video is missing or unusable the Time Status tab will report Time Source Missing The Card state field however reports the video error in order to ensure that the user addresses this error first For More Information on the read only fields of the status tabs refer to the section Status Tabs on page 5 2 To verify the video input alarm settings Note The video alarms should be enabled at all times except when troubleshooting 1 From the Device View select the Alarm Enables tab 2 Ifthe No Input check box is selected an alarm is generated in the Signal Status field when an input signal is missing 3 Ifthe Invalid Input check box is selected an alarm is generated in the Input Format field when the input is in an unsupported format 4 Ifthe Incompatible Input check box is selected an alarm is generated in the Input Format field when the input frame rate is not the same as the reference input rate 5 Ifthe Non Sync Video check box is selected an alarm is generated in the Signal Status field when the video input is asynchronous to the reference signal NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 3 To verify the reference alarm settings Note The reference alarms should be enabled if you are using a frame reference and disabled otherwise From the Device View select the Alarm Enables tab If the No Reference check box is selected an alarm is generated in t
50. format Indicates that a valid input signal is not detected Indicates that the input signal is present but is not a supported format Reference Format Output Format General Embedded Audio Status Group NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Indicates the reference format detected None Indicates that a valid reference signal is not detected Unknown PCM No Input PCM Silent Non PCM Async Mixed Indicates a reference signal is present but is not a supported format Indicates the output format detected Indicates the presence of the specified embedded audio group DashBoard Menus 3 Tab Title AES Inputs Table 5 1 Signal Tab Items Parameters PCM Description No Input PCM Silent Indicates the presence of the specified Non PCM AES inputs Async Mixed a This parameter indicates that there are more than 3 groups of 24bit SD embedded audio sources b Refer to the section Frame Rate Compatibility on page 3 2 for a complete list of supported formats Product Tab Table 5 2 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Product tab Tab Title Product Daughter Card Product Parameters NWE 3G Table 5 2 Product Tab Items Description Indicates the product name Supplier Ross Video Ltd Board Rev Indicates the board version of your card Rear Module
51. he Reference Status field when a loss of reference condition occurs If the Invalid Reference check box is selected an alarm is generated in the Reference Format field when the reference is a format that is not supported To verify the hardware alarm settings 1 2 From the Device View select the Alarm Enables tab If the Incompat Rear Module check box is selected an alarm is generated in the HW Status field when the rear module is not compatible with the card If the Incompat Daughter Card check box is selected an alarm is generated in the HW Status field when using an unsupported daughter card To verify the embedded input audio alarm settings Note Enable the alarms only for the embedded channels in use Disable the alarms for the remaining channels From the Device View select the Alarm Enables tab If the Group Not Present check box is selected an alarm is generated in the Signal Status field when a group is not present on the input If a Channel Invalid check box is selected an alarm is generated in the Signal Status field when the specified channel is detected as silent or when it is an unsupported or invalid format If the SD 24Bit check box is selected an alarm is generated in the Audio Status field when the selected configuration would embed 4 groups of 24bit audio in an SD output Group 4 is down sampled to 20bit audio To verify the AES inputs alarm settings Note Enable the alarms on
52. he card is using the reference source connected to the REF 2 port on the DFR 8321 series frame The card is using the reference source connected to the SDI IN BNC on the 8320AR 060 rear module Loss of Input NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Sets the output to black in the event of a loss of video input Sets the output to blue in the event of a loss of video input Sets the output to a custom color in the event of a loss of video input Use the Y Cr and Cb sliders to configure the color Y slider Sets the luminance component of the Loss of Input Custom video signal Cr slider Sets the Cr component of the Loss of Input Custom video signal DashBoard Menus 5 7 Configures the output in the event of a loss of video input Output format is the last valid input format and this is indicated in the Output Format field of the Signal Status Table 5 5 Config Tab Items Menu Title Parameters Description Configures the output in the event of a loss of video input Output format is the last valid input format and this is indicated in the Output Format field of the Signal Status Sets the Cb component of the Loss of Input Cb slider Loss of Input Custom video signal Audio below the specified threshold value silence Hayne ae is considered silent Audio silent for longer than the specified Silence Timeout sec value raises an alarm Channel Invalid al
53. hing and will rollover from maximum count to zero For SD formats it displays both active picture and full frame errors For HD formats it displays the total count of errors Error Count Channel PCM No Input PCM Silent Non PCM Resets the count in the CRC Errors field Displays the status of each group and channel of embedded audio Word Length Ch Status 20 bit 24 bit PCM No Input PCM Silent Non PCM Async Displays the word length of the audio in number of bits Displays the status of the specified channel input Word Length bit Unknown Displays the number of bits of audio Emphasis Present Not Present Displays the status of the emphasis bit within the channel status Sample Rate 5 14 DashBoard Menus Unknown Displays the sample rate of the AES3id input NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Alarm Enables Tab Table 5 10 summarizes the Alarm Enables tab options available in DashBoard In Table 5 10 the Menu Title column references a specific area of the tab Menu Title Video Input amp Reference Alarms Hardware Alarms Misc Alarms Embedded Audio Alarms Group Table 5 10 Alarm Enables Tab Items No Input Parameters Selected Description Signal Status field reports a loss of input Cleared Disables the alarm Invalid Input Selected Input Format field
54. ice within the equipment manual indicates a situation which if not avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state ESD Susceptibility This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event p gt lt BB Important Safety Instructions Caution This product is intended to be a component product of the DFR 8300 series frame Refer to the DFR 8300 series frame User Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products gt Warning Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety hazard with the power switch in the OFF position To avoid electrical shock disconnect all A C power cards from the chassis rear appliance connectors before servicing this area gt Warning Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service personnel from hazardous voltages For continued safety replace all barriers after any servicing This product contains safety critical parts which if incorrectly replaced may present a risk of fire or electrical shock Components contained with the product s power supplies and power supply area are not intended to be customer serviced and should be retur
55. ice View Four status tabs located on the left side of the Device View provide fields that report read only status information such as product details signal status and time source status You can specify which fields report or ignore error conditions by configuring the options in the Alarms Enable tab Note that all alarms are enabled by default Card Status Reporting in DashBoard The top left corner of the Device View in DashBoard features the Card state field This field reports the most important alarm condition occurring on the NWE 3G or OK if there are none that are both present and enabled For example a loss of video input is a more urgent condition than a missing time reference If both errors occur simultaneously the loss of video is reported in the Card state field If there is only one error condition present a single red indicator is seen on one of the Signal Time and or Hardware status tabs This enables you to quickly identify the item that needs to be fixed For example a loss of video input is reported in the Signal Status field of the Signal tab There may be other functions that are impaired by this for example embedded audio and watermarking do not operate without video input however they do not show an alarm condition because they are not the root cause This is to avoid confusion about which items require attention An exception to this is that LTC processing requires video presence for correct operation I
56. ides a summary of the read only information displayed in the Status tabs The fields in the Status tabs vary in severity from green valid yellow caution to red alarm DashBoard reports the most severe alarm for a single field Alarm colors are noted within the tables as text set in brackets next to the parameter name Tab Title General Signal Tab Table 5 1 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Signal tab Signal Status Table 5 1 Signal Tab Items Parameters OK Green Invalid Format Incompatible Non Sync Video Group Not Present Group Channel Silent Description Indicates when the card is functioning correctly or if anomalies are detected Audio Status OK Green A valid audio source is present AES Input Not Present An AES input signal is not present AES Input Invalid AES audio source is silent non PCM or asynchronous Grp 4 reduced to 20bit The four SD SDI audio groups are at 24bits however the fourth group is now reduced to 20bit Reference Status 5 2 DashBoard Menus OK Green The detected reference format is valid and supported No Reference Video Red No valid signal detected on the selected reference input No Reference Free Run Red The following conditions are occurring Reference setting in the Config tab is set to Frame 1 or Frame 2 A valid reference signal is not present Card has
57. igns the specified group and channel Groupi Chy combination to the cluster element Assigns the specified AES3id input signal Anly ones AESH to the cluster element A signal is not assigned to the cluster Unassigned 5 element 5 12 DashBoard Menus NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Menu Title Add Cluster Remove Cluster Table 5 8 Audio Clusters Menu Items Add 5 1 Parameters Description Adds an audio cluster for 5 1 inputs Add Stereo Adds an audio cluster for stereo pair inputs Add Mono Remove Cluster Adds an audio cluster for mono inputs Deletes the applicable cluster from the watermarking stream a The options available in this column are dependent on the type of audio cluster you are configuring NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 3 Input Status Tab Table 5 8 summarizes the Input Status Menu options available in DashBoard In Table 5 9 the Tab Title column references the sub tab and a specific area of that sub tab Tab Title Video Input amp Embed Video Input amp Embed Embedded Audio Read only Audio AES Read only Input Format read only Table 5 9 Input Status Menu Items Parameters Description Displays the format of the video input CRC Errors read only Displays the count of the CRC errors on the video input This 14bit counter is reset on loss of video or by user request The counter is non latc
58. ins the following sections e Overview s Features e Functional Block Diagram Documentation Terms and Conventions A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear NWE 3G Nielsen Watermark Encoder Your NWE 3G is part of a full line of Digital Products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products backed by Ross Video s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974 You will be pleased at how easily your new NWE 3G fits into your overall working environment Equally pleasing is the product quality reliability and functionality Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your NWE 3G please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual Our technical support staff is always available for consultation training or service NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 Overview The NWE 3G adds data to audio used to track a video program through many national distribution systems Typically the signal is monitored as it is broadcast on all commercial full power United States television stations although other stations cable feeds and households can be monitored The information that is encoded is used to uniquely identify the content of the creative and if desired track the transport path of the creative through any other point in the distribution system that does wate
59. interface which allows monitoring and control of openGear cards installed in the frame You must configure this card before you can configure the NWE 3G NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 1 Connect a LAN cable directly from the DashBoard client computer to the DFR 8321 series frame or connect both to an Ethernet switch or hub 2 Power on the DFR 8321 series frame 3 Ifyour frame was ordered from Ross Video with a static IP address pre configured proceed to the next stage 4 If your frame was ordered from Ross Video but without a static IP address pre configured it is set for DHCP by default s Ifyour network supports DHCP the MFC 8300 Series Network Controller card should automatically obtain the IP address that it needs shortly after the frame is powered on e Ifyour network does not support DHCP refer to the appropriate chapter for your MFC 8300 series card in the MFC 8300 Series User Manual for details 5 Ifyour frame was not ordered from Ross Video refer to the documentation that came with your frame for configuration details Launch DashBoard 1 Ensure that the latest version of DashBoard is installed on the computer The software and DashBoard User Manual are available from the Ross Video website www rossvideo com dashboard 2 When you launch DashBoard your DFR 8321 series frame is displayed in the Basic Tree View If not consult the MFC 8300 Series User Manual Related Publications If you have not already don
60. iption NWE 3G outputs the programming with watermarking Cleared No watermarking is inserted Source Identification Number SID for this specific NWE 3G This value is assigned by Nielsen Check Code Checksum that validates the SID code entered in the field above This value is assigned by Nielsen Watermark Status Code Type OK Green The Check Code is validated for the SID and watermarking is operating correctly Invalid Check Code Red Final Distributor An incorrect Check Code was entered for the specified SID value This code is assigned by Nielsen Specifies that your facility is the final station or network in the program distribution chain Program Content Specifies that your facility is the broadcast network or syndicator in the program distribution chain Level Overflow Method Refrain When the input audio contains watermarks of the specified code type the NWE 3G does not add any watermarks of its own Overwrite When the input audio contains watermarks of the specified code type the NWE 3G replaces the incoming watermarks with its own Audio Parameters For use by Nielsen only Password NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 For use by Nielsen only DashBoard Menus 1 Audio Clusters Tab Table 5 8 summarizes the Audio Clusters Menu options available in DashBoard In Table 5 8 the Menu Item column references to either the column titl
61. l COM Port Parity None Stop Bit 1 Communication Type RS 232 Connector RJ 45 Operating Range 5 C to 40 C ambient Power Total Power Consumption 16W NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Specifications 6 3 6 4 Specifications NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Appendix A In This Appendix This appendix provides software license information for your NWE 3G This product includes multiple software components which are individually licensed under the licenses included in this appendix This appendix contains the following sections Atmel Microcontroller Software License e Software License Agreement NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Appendix A 1 Atmel Microcontroller Software License This software contains code licensed under the following terms These files were obtained from AT91LIB from Atmel com Copyright c 2008 Atmel Corporation All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the disclaimer below Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the disclaimer below in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution Atmel s name may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without sp
62. lation This section provides a brief summary of some steps that are required before you configure and use your NWE 3G watermarking system The NWE 3G requires an Ethernet network connection between the frame in which it is installed and a computer that will run the DashBoard client If you already have the DFR 8321 series frame installed and have configured your MFC 8300 Series Controller card for network communications proceed to the section Installing the NWE 3G on page 2 6 Figure 2 1 provides a simplified workflow of the steps required to set up networking for your watermarking system Basic descriptions of each stage are provided below Is the DFR 8321 Series frame configured in your facility Do you have a frame from Ross Video with a static IP address pre installed Configure the MFC 8300 Series card Launch DashBoard Figure 2 1 Simplified Workflow Diagram Installing the DFR 8321 Series Frame The DFR 8321 series frame is a 2RU high density modular frame designed to accommodate up to 20 openGear cards 1 Ifthe DFR 8321 series frame was ordered from Ross Video ensure that your frame is installed according to the instructions in the DFR 8300 Series User Manual 2 Ifyour frame was not ordered from Ross Video refer to the documentation that came with your frame for installation details Configuring the Network Connection The MFC 8300 Series Network Controller card features an ethernet
63. le disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code form of the SOFTWARE NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Appendix A 3 7 4 Appendix A NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e Troubleshooting Checklist e Warranty and Repair Policy NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Service Information 8 1 Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required In the event of problems with your NWE 3G the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem If the frame still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes please contact your openGear products distributor or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the Contact Us section 1 Visual Review Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems such as connectors not properly seated or loose cables Check the card the frame and any associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble 2 Power Check Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front panel for the presence of power If the power LED is not illuminated verify that the power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power main Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots If the power LED is still not illuminated replace the power supply with one
64. lling the Rear 6 uu aiar 2 6 Installing the 7 2 6 Cabling Overview for the NWE 3G e 2 7 Cabling OVErview iii 2 7 Power Fail EE 2 7 Connecting Video and Audio 2 8 Connecting SDI Stgndls id dei ee Da craze sieves ikea si EE EEE degen 2 8 Connecting AES Audio Signals i 2 8 Linear Timecode Cabling give e ara 2 9 Connecting an LTC Input 2 9 Serial Port Gabin sas nanne a 2 10 Seral COM Pim owt E 2 10 Connecting to the Serial COM Port 2 10 Software Upgrades for the NWE 3G 7 2 12 Configuration 3 Selecting the Reference Source tree 3 2 Configuring the Inputs and Outputs eeen renna 3 3 Configuring the Loss of Input eeen ene 3 3 Defining the Silence ThresholdSs uri 3 3 Processing Non PCM Signals Deo DD E Ea ED DE ERE REDE 3 3 Using the NWE 3G with Asynchronous PCM AES Audio 3 4 Bypass Mode 3 4 Defining the Audio 6 unica aaa 3 6 Audio Clusters Overview iii 3 6 Defininga 6 iei E EE E E E ERE 3 7 Configuring the Time Reference a e DEA 3 9 Specifying the Time Reference Input 3 9 Specifying an Offset 3 10 Configuring the Daylight Saving Time e00e00e 3 10 NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Contents i Enabling the Watermarking siss
65. ly for the AES3id inputs in use Disable the alarms for the remaining inputs 3 14 Configuration From the Device View select the Alarm Enables tab If the Input Not Present check box is selected an alarm is generated in the Signal Status and AES Inputs fields in the Signal tab when the specified AES3 input is not detected If a Channel Invalid check box is selected for an AES3 input an alarm is generated in the Signal Status and AES Inputs fields in the Signal tab when the specified channel is detected as silent or non PCM for that AES input This is especially helpful since watermarking is not applied to a channel when that channel goes silent NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Resetting the Alarm Settings You can clear all the check boxes or select all the check boxes in the Alarm Enables tab using the buttons located near the bottom of the tab e To disable the alarm settings click Clear All the alarms configurable from this tab are now disabled and will not report error conditions in the various status fields in the Device View for the card e To reset the alarm settings click Set All the alarms configurable from this tab are now enabled and will report error conditions in the various status fields in the Device View for the card NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 5 DataSafe Overview DataSafe is a feature of the MFC 8320 N card that enables you to quickly load and store card parameters Note that
66. mark status aa a ee ee aiceDdds 5 3 5 11 Watermarking audio Clusters A ag 5 12 code 6 Ea 5 11 enabling to ibi 3 12 5 11 final distributor 0 0 0 cece cece 3 12 5 11 level overflow method 5 11 5 11 OVEIVICW Es ul 3 12 program content 3 12 5 11 setting up in DashBoard 5 11 specifying audio settings 5 11 West hemisphere idee Eed 5 9 Word length status oa err 5 14 NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Index IX 5 IX 6 Index NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Notes Notes Notes Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following e Name and address of your local dealer e Product information and pricing e Technical support e Upcoming trade show information General Business Office and Technical Support SE PHONE After Hours Emergency 613 e 349 e 0006 Fax 613 652 4425 General Information solutions rossvideo com E MAIL Technical Support techsupport rossvideo com 8 John Street Ross Video Limited Iroquois Ontario Canada KOE IK POSTAL 0 0 SERVICE P O Box 880 Ross Video Incorporated Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 Visit Us Please visit us at our website for e Company information e Related products and full product lines e On line catalog News e Testimonials tvideo com
67. n Audio Video Encoder software SOFTWARE as embedded in the NAVE Unit for the sole purpose of supplying The Nielsen Company with audio and video content identification data in accordance with the written instructions provided by The Nielsen Company and subject to the terms of this agreement This license may be revoked by The Nielsen Company upon written notice to You and re purchase of the NAVE Unit INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY The SOFTWARE is licensed and not sold and your purchase of the NAVE Unit does not transfer any ownership in or to the SOFTWARE embedded therein The Nielsen specific portions of the SOFTWARE are owned by The Nielsen Company and is protected by United States copyright patent laws and international treaty provisions The remaining software is owned by or provided under license to Ross Video Limited and is protected by Canadian copyright laws and international treaty provisions OTHER LICENSE RESTRICTIONS The SOFTWARE must at all times remain embedded within the NAVE Unit You may not rent lease or sublicense the SOFTWARE but You may transfer the SOFTWARE together with the NAVE Unit on a permanent basis provided that a You retain no copies of the SOFTWARE b the transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and c recipient is currently a client of The Nielsen Company If the SOFTWARE has been updated any transfer must include the most recent update and all prior versions You may not reverse engineer decompi
68. n outlines how to define an audio cluster using the options in the Audio Clusters tab of DashBoard The purpose of defining clusters is to identify to the watermarking DSPs where to find specific channels of interest e g when the center channel is processed differently than LFE Note As long as any cluster error is present no clusters unassigned source mixed audio sources all watermarking is disabled Once all clusters and their audio sources are properly defined the Cluster Status field will display OK green indicator and watermarking will start To define a cluster 1 From the Device View select the Audio Clusters tab If this is the first time accessing the tab the cluster area is blank as no clusters are pre configured by default 2 From the Add Clusters area select a type of cluster to add Choose from the following e Add 5 1 This option adds an audio cluster that includes four pairs of 5 1 audio A new cluster displays in the tab with the Cluster Type set to 5 1 and the Contents fields populated with six elements L left R right C center LFE low frequency effect LR left rear and RR right rear e Add Stereo This option adds an audio cluster that includes one stereo pair Stereo Left Stereo Right A new cluster displays in the tab with the Cluster Type set to Stereo and the Contents fields populated with two elements L left and R right e Add Mono This option adds an au
69. n the card edge controls for Bypass mode refer to the section Bootload Bypass Button SW1 on page 4 2 on enabling Bypass mode using DashBoard refer to the section Bypass Mode on page 3 4 NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Installation 7 Connecting Video and Audio The normal configuration has all audio channels either embedded in the video stream or carried through separate AES3id signals A number of configurations are possible due to the three types of clusters the four AES inputs and the eight embedded audio pairs Their organization is constrained by the following rules 1 Three pairs that comprise a 5 1 channel cluster must all be clock synchronous with each other and have the same interface type either all AES3id or all embedded 2 All embedded audio data must be clock synchronous with the video Connecting SDI Signals For video connections use SDI grade cables e g Type 1694A with 75ohm BNC connectors Important The NWE 3G supports the following video formats 480i 59 94Hz 1080i 59 94Hz 720p 59 94Hz and 1080p 59 94Hz If you connect a video signal which has an unsupported format an Invalid Format alarm is generated In this case or if no video input is present the SDI output is the Loss of Input signal as defined on the Config tab in the most recently detected supported video format with silent embedded audio To allow unsupported video to pass through the NWE 3G click the Bypass Relay but
70. n the rear module refer to Figure 2 2 Serial COM Pinouts Refer to Table 2 1 for the pin assignment of the Serial COM port on the 8320AR 060 rear module Table 2 1 RJ 45 Pin Assignment RJ 45 Pin RS 232 1 Connecting to the Serial COM Port In order to properly complete this procedure you need the following cables and equipment e Serial Interface Cable This is a serial cable with a RJ 45 connector on one end and a connector on the other end to connect to your serial device Table 2 1 for the pin assignment of the Serial COM port Ross Video does not supply this cable To connect to the Serial COM port 1 Connect the automation computer to the Serial COM port on the 8320AR 060 rear module using the Serial Interface Cable Refer to Figure 2 2 for the port location 2 Connect and secure the other end of the Serial Interface Cable to the appropriate port on your automation computer Refer to the user manual for your serial device for details 3 Set the automation computer to the following communication settings Table 2 2 Required ASCII Terminal Settings Parameter Value Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Stop Bit 1 2 10 Installation NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Table 2 2 Required ASCII Terminal Settings Parameter Value Flow control Enabled CTS RTS Disabled Full Half Duplex Full Xon Xoff Enabled Installation
71. ned to the factory for repair To reduce the risk of fire replacement fuses must be the same time and rating Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer gt EMC Notices United States of America FCC Part 15 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 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 Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appariel numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 200
72. not implemented BYPASS 4 4 User Controls When lit this LED indicates that the card is in Bypass mode the SDI and AES3id signals on the input BNCs bypass the card and are looped passively to the output BNCs through the relays When off this LED indicates that the card is in Active mode the signals are routed through the card NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 SNMP Monitoring and Control The MFC 8320 NS Network Controller Card in the DFR 8321 series frame can provide optional support for remote monitoring using Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP which is compatible with many third party monitoring and control tools Refer to your NWE 3G Management Information Base MIB file for a breakdown of SNMP controls on this card Refer to the MFC 8300 Series User Manual for additional information on SNMP Monitoring and Control NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 User Controls 5 4 6 User Controls NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter briefly summarizes the menus items and parameters available from the DashBoard Control System for the NWE 3G Parameters marked with an asterisk are the factory default values The following topics are discussed Status Tabs e Config Tab Set Time Tab e Watermark Setup Tab e Audio Clusters Tab e Input Status Tab Alarm Enables Tab e Event Log Tab NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 DashBoard Menus 1 Status Tabs This section prov
73. p 8 7 Ifyouare upgrading multiple cards e Click Next gt to display the Select Destination menu This menu provides a list of the compatible cards based on the card selected in step 2 e Specify the card s to upload the file to by selecting the check box es for the cards you wish to upload the file to e Verify the card s you wish to upload the file to The Error Warning fields indicate any errors such as incompatible software or card type mismatch e Click Finish to display the Uploading to Selected Devices dialog 8 Monitor the upgrade e The Uploading to Selected Devices dialog enables you to monitor the upgrade process 2 12 Installation NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 e Notice that each card is listed in the dialog with a m button This button is replaced with a Reboot button once the software file is loaded to that card Important Avoid clicking the individual Reboot buttons until all cards have successfully completed the file upload process and the OK button located in the bottom right corner of the dialog is enabled Click OK to re boot all the cards listed in the Uploading to Selected Devices dialog e The Reboot Confirm dialog displays indicating the number of cards that will re boot Click Yes to continue the upgrade process Note that clicking Cancel or No returns you to the Uploading to Selected Devices dialog without rebooting the card s e The card s are temporarily taken offline during
74. re the video output 1 From the Device View select the Config tab 2 From the Loss of input field specify the output during a loss of input or during a change of input format Your selection will display until the input signal is stable or returns Note that the embedded audio will also go silent Choose from the following e Blue Select this option to set the output to blue when there is a loss of input e Black Select this option to set the output to black when there is a loss of input e Custom Select this option to set the output to a specific color when there is a loss of video input This color is determined by the Y Cr and Cb sliders 3 Ifyou selected Custom in step 2 use the sliders to specify the custom color value as follows e Y slider Sets the luminance component of the Custom video signal e Cr slider Sets the Cr component of the Custom video signal e Cb slider Sets the Cb component of the Custom video signal Defining the Silence Thresholds DashBoard provides options in the Config tab that enable you to define when a signal is considered silent and the maximum duration of silent time before an alarm is triggered Use the following procedure to configure the silence thresholds 1 From the Device View select the Config tab 2 Use the Silence Threshold field to specify the value in dB where silence is considered to start Audio signals below the specified threshold value will be consid
75. reports when the input video is a format that is not valid Cleared Disables the alarm Incompatible Input Selected Input Format field reports when the frame rate is not the same as the reference input Cleared Disables the alarm Non Sync Video Selected Signal Status field reports if the video input is asynchronous to the reference Cleared Disables the alarm No Reference Selected Reference Status field reports a loss of reference conditions when they occur Cleared Disables the alarm Invalid Reference Incompat Rear Module Selected Reference Format field reports when the reference is a format that is not supported Cleared Selected Disables the alarm HW Status field reports when a rear module is not compatible with the card Cleared Disables the alarm Incompat Daughter Card Time Status Group not present Selected HW Status field reports when using an incompatible daughter card Cleared Selected Disables the alarm Time Status field reports when the selected time source is absent Cleared Selected Disables the alarm Signal Status field reports when one of the selected groups is not present on the input Cleared Disables the alarm Channel Silent NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Selected Signal Status field reports when the specified channel is detected as silent Cleared Disa
76. rmarking This patented ability to add information at various stages is called multi level encoding The encoded information typically consists of e Source Identification Number SID A unique number is assigned to each source of creative usually one per encoder Post production facilities that serve more than one Automated Measurement of Lineups AMOL client may use a separate SID for each client e Date Time The local time that the creative was encoded The audio portion of the NWE 3G uses a Nielsen Watermark NW audio encoder Audio is encoded on a continuous basis The data is embedded in an audio signal by performing minor modification of selected spectral frequency components of successive blocks of audio data Operator Interfaces 1 2 e Introduction The NWE 3G can be accessed via one of the following interfaces e DashBoard Control System This interface enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer DashBoard communicates with other cards in the DFR 8321 series frame through the MFC 8300 Series Network Controller Card Refer to the DashBoard User Manual for details on using DashBoard e PC Interface Protocol The NWE 3G provides 8 computer to computer protocol known as the PC Interface allowing a remote computer with special software to control the NWE 3G The physical connection is through the serial port on the 8320AR 060 rear module Refer to the NWE 3G PC Interface Protocol Us
77. s DashBoard refers to the DashBoard Control System software Device View refers to the area located to the far right of the DashBoard window This area typically displays tabs that include menus and options for control and monitoring a card DFR 8321 series frame refers to all versions of the 20 slot frames and any available options unless otherwise noted Frame refers to DFR 8321 series frame that houses the NWE 3G LTC refers to linear timecode NTP refers to Network Time Protocol Operator and User refer to the person who uses NWE 3G System and Video system refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in your environment Operating Tips and Note boxes are used throughout this manual to provide additional user information NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 5 1 6 Introduction NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the rear module for the NWE 3G installing the card into the frame cabling details and updating the card software The following topics are discussed Before You Begin Planning the Installation Getting Started Installing the NWE 3G Cabling Overview for the NWE 3G Connecting Video and Audio Linear Timecode Cabling Serial Port Cabling Software Upgrades for the NWE 3G NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Installation 1
78. so outlines how to set the time manually in case the time input is temporarily unavailable To specify the time source 1 From the Device View select the Set Time tab 2 From the Time Source area specify the type of time reference input by choosing one of the following e Network Time Protocol NTP Select this option to obtain the date and time from a NTP server via the ethernet connection on the MFC 8320 series Network Controller card This is the recommended setting If required you can also set an offset as described in the section Specifying an Offset on page 3 10 Q Note It is necessary to specify the IP address of the NTP server This IP address N is configured on the MFC 8320 series Network Controller Card Refer to the MFC 8300 Series User Manual for details e LTC Balanced The time of day is obtained from the timecode signal connected to the LTC 3 pin terminal block connector on the 8320AR 060 rear module Note that the timecode provides only the time and not the date year month day which are specified manually e LTC Unbalanced Select this option if you have connected an LTC device to the LTC BNC connector on the 8320AR 060 rear module Note that the timecode provides only the time and not the date year month day which are specified manually e Manual No external time source is used the values are specified manually using the options in the Set Time tab You will need to set the d
79. subsidiaries in the US and or other countries e All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this guide are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment refer to the Important Safety Instructions listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage Products may require specific equipment and or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements Symbol Meanings This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions within the Product Manual Documentation Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment Warning The symbol with the word Warning within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution The symbol with the word Caution within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Notice The symbol with the word Not
80. t the card is now operating in Bypass mode To disable Bypass mode 1 From the Device View select the Config tab 2 Locate the Bypass Relay button 3 Click Bypass The button label changes to Active to indicate that the card is now out of Bypass mode 3 4 Configuration NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 For More Information e on the card edge controls for Bypass mode refer to the section Bootload Bypass Button SW1 on page 4 2 NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 5 Defining the Audio Clusters The NWE 3G needs to be told the structure of your audio e Whether your audio inputs are AES3id or embedded e The input pairs that are used e What type of audio they contain 5 1 surround stereo or mono These groupings are called clusters Each cluster has one or more associated audio inputs The Audio Clusters tab in DashBoard enables you to assign clusters to inputs and includes the following features e Cluster Status field that indicates when you have mis configured a cluster or whether the current clusters are supported e A cluster can be 5 1 surround stereo or mono Note When you define an audio cluster that uses embedded audio inputs the NWE 3G ensures that the corresponding embedded audio groups are always present in its SDI output If a selected input group is missing at any time the NWE 3G will insert an output group containing silence in all four channels until the input group ret
81. that is verified to work 3 Reference Signal Status Verify that the reference blackburst or tri level is supplied on one of the three reference inputs In DashBoard check the Reference setting in the Config tab and the Reference Status field in the Signal tab 4 Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied 5 Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and receiving a valid signal 6 Unit Exchange Exchanging a suspect unit with a unit that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual units 7 Re load the Factory Defaults If the card appears to be working and reports no errors but is not generating any active picture or outputs black restoring the default factory configuration may fix the problem Saving the Configuration to a Text File You can save the editable card settings and the information displayed in the Product tab to a text file using the Save Configuration option in the Config tab This information is used by the Nielsen Encoder Support when troubleshooting issues you may be encountering with your NWE 3G Use the following procedure to save your card settings to a text file 1 Display the Device View of the card by double clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View 2 From the Device View select the Config tab Click Save in the Sa
82. the re boot process The process is complete once the status indicators for the Card State and Connection fields return to their previous status NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Installation 3 2 14 Installation NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Configuration In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for configuring the NWE 3G using the options available in DashBoard The following topics are discussed Selecting the Reference Source e Configuring the Inputs and Outputs e Defining the Audio Clusters e Configuring the Time Reference e Enabling the Watermarking e Configuring Alarms in DashBoard e DataSafe Overview s Event Log Note The NWE 3G waits 10 seconds after the last setting change before saving them to permanent storage After changing any settings please wait at least 10 seconds before rebooting or ejecting the card or turning off power to the frame This will ensure that the NWE 3G will retain your settings NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Configuration 1 Selecting the Reference Source The DFR 8321 series frame distributes the analog reference signal to all cards in the frame Thus a single composite or tri level sync signal can be used for multiple NWE 3G cards This section provides information for specifying the reference source for your NWE 3G Important Ensure the frame reference is synchronous with the video input Frame Rate Compatibility It is important to remember that if
83. the week e Mmm represents the month represents the day of the month yyyy represents the year Indicates the current local time based on the LTC source connected to the LTC 3 pin terminal block on the rear module hours minutes seconds D indicates that Daylight Saving Time is in effect S indicates that Standard Time is in effect Not Present Indicates that a valid LTC source is not present on the LTC 3 pin terminal block of the rear module Unbalanced 5 6 DashBoard Menus hh mm ss D Indicates the current local time based on the LTC source connected to the LTC BNC on the rear module hours minutes seconds D indicates that Daylight Saving Time is in effect S indicates that Standard Time is in effect Not Present Indicates that a valid LTC source is not present on the LTC BNC of the rear module NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Config Tab Table 5 5 summarizes the Config Tab options available in DashBoard In Table 5 5 the Item column references specific menus Menu Title Bypass Relay Parameters Active Table 5 5 Config Tab Items Description SDI and AES signals are routed through the card Bypass SDI and AES signals on the input BNCs bypass the card and are looped passively to the output BNCs through the relays Reference Frame 1 The card is using the reference source connected to the REF 1 port on the DFR 8321 series frame Frame 2 T
84. ton on the Config tab Use the following procedure to cable the embedded SDI signals to the rear module 1 Connect the input source for SDI IN to BNC 1 2 Connect the SDI OUT BNC 2 to the destination downstream equipment This completes the procedure for connecting embedded SDI signals to the rear module Connecting AES Audio Signals If your configuration uses separate AES3id audio signals they must be routed through the NWE 3G to be watermarked The NWE 3G s AES inputs and outputs are 7Sohms unbalanced Each AES input output pair is protected by an individual bypass relay e When the unit is in Bypass each input is directly connected to the corresponding output and presents a high impedance to the input signal e When the unit is in Active state the AES input and output impedances are 7Sohms Use the following procedure to connect audio input and output cables to the rear module 1 Connect the appropriate input AES sources to the AES 1 4 BNC connectors Refer to Figure 2 2 and the rear module label for connector locations 2 Connect the output AES connectors AES OUT 1 4 to the destination equipment This completes the procedure for connecting audio input and output cables to the rear module 2 8 Installation NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Linear Timecode Cabling The NWE 3G requires a time reference to ensure accurate watermarking NTP is the preferred source If this is not available you can use one of the two L
85. ule use one of the following slot combinations e Slots 1 4 e Slots 13 14 15 16 Slots 5 6 7 8 Slots 17 18 19 20 e Slots 9 10 11 12 Remove the Blank Plates from the slots you have chosen for the NWE 3G installation Install the bottom of the rear module in the Module Seating Slot at the base of the frame s back plane Align the two screws of the rear module with the holes on the top edge of the frame back plane Verify that the card aligns with the rear module before fully tightening either of the Screws Using a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screws fasten the rear module to the back plane of the frame Do not over tighten Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with rear modules or Blank Plates Installing the NWE 3G Use the following procedure to install the NWE 3G in a DFR 8321 series frame 2 6 Installation 1 Ensure that the DFR 8321 series frame is properly installed Refer to the DFR 8300 Series User Manual for details Install the card in slot 2 6 10 14 or 18 to mate with the rear module Hold the card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the rails in the frame Fully insert the card into the frame until the card is properly seated in the rear module NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Cabling Overview for the NWE 3G This section provides a general overview of the connections available on the rear module For details on ca
86. up to 5 cards per frame Audio and video are delayed by one frame maintaining proper lip sync timing Report status and configuration remotely via the DashBoard Control System Fully compliant with openGear specifications NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Introduction 1 3 Functional Block Diagram This section provides the functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the NWE 3G BYPASS RELAY on Rear Module 16 CHANNEL AUDIO EMBED SDI SDI RECEIVER VIDEO DELAY Je CHANNELS S T 8 CHANNELS 16 CHANNELS 4 CHANNELS 2 Q 9 ui gt 2 Q O 5 E wu ech 5 lt L o Q a gt gt AUDIO DELAY 16 CHANNELS REAL TIME 16 CHANNELS 16 CHANNELS CLOCK OF NIELSEN WATERMARKING LTC IN UNBAL LTC IN 997 BAL Bi BYPASS RELAY on Rear Module Figure 1 1 NWE 3G Simplified Block Diagram 1 4 e Introduction NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual 5 1 refers to 5 1 surround sound uncompressed PCM data Basic Tree View refers to the area located to the far left of the DashBoard window This area displays devices in a tree structure When you launch DashBoard all openGear frames within the same subnet are auto detected Board and Card refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames including all components and switche
87. urns This is convenient if the audio configuration is subject to frequent changes for example you might have 5 1 2 0 channels at some times and only 5 1 channels at others The NWE 3G ensures a consistent output group configuration at all times regardless of the input Audio Clusters Overview The normal configuration has all audio channels either embedded in the video stream or carried through separate AES3id signals A number of configurations are possible due to the types of clusters the four AES3id inputs and the eight embedded audio pairs The following restrictions apply e All the signals in a 5 1 or stereo cluster must be co timed All embedded audio data must be clock synchronous with the video All inputs in a single cluster must use the same interface type AES3id or embedded For example a stereo cluster cannot consist of one AES3id and one embedded channel e Each cluster must use exactly the number of audio pairs required to support it three pairs for 5 1 and one pair for stereo or mono For example a stereo cluster cannot consist of two channels located in different AES3id or embedded pairs For More Information connecting the input and output audio signals refer to the section Connecting Video and Audio on page 2 8 Using AES3id Inputs The four AES3id signals can carry up to four stereo pairs or a 5 1 cluster plus a stereo pair Using Embedded Audio Pairs Embedded audio can carry up to
88. ve Configuration area located near the bottom of the tab and follow the on screen instructions 8 2 Service Information NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 Warranty and Repair Policy The NWE 3G is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance quality reliability and workmanship for a period of FIVE 5 years from the date of shipment from our factory In the event that your NWE 3G proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this NWE 3G has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available You the owner will bear any labor and or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond the FIVE 5 year warranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including loss of profits incurred by the use of this product Implied warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This NWE 3G User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your openGear Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the NWE 3G are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative Therefore
89. ylight Saving Time area select Manual 3 From the Manual DST Setting area select one of the following 3 10 Configuration NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 4 NWE 3G User Manual Iss 01 e Standard Time Select this option if you do not observe Daylight Savings Time DST in your area Daylight Saving Time Select this option if you observe DST in your area If you selected Daylight Saving Time in step 4 manually set the start and end times for DST as follows e From the Start area specify when DST is to begin using the Month Week Day and Hour menus e From the End area specify when DST is to end using the Month Week Day and Hour menus Configuration 1 Enabling the Watermarking Once you have selected the embedded or AES3id audio inputs for watermarking and assigned audio pairs to clusters you can proceed to set up and enable the watermarking feature for your NWE 3G The NWE 3G watermarks only the selected PCM audio channels as defined in the Audio Clusters tab Channels which are not selected for watermarking as well as those containing non PCM audio or other data are delayed but not watermarked If you encode for Program Content and are also Final Distributors you may need multiple encoders Contact Nielsen Encoder Support for assistance To enable watermarking 1 From the Device View select the Watermark Setup tab 2 Identify the NWE 3G for your program by entering your Source ID SID provid

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