Algolith XVC-1001-DC User's Manual
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1. arise from the days of CRT or picture tube televisions which form the image of each frame on the screen by scanning an electron beam horizontally across the picture tube Starting at the top and working its way down to the bottom Each horizontal line drawn by the beam includes the part of the picture that falls within the space occupied by that line If the scanning is interlaced the electron beam starts by drawing every other line all the odd numbered lines for each frame this set of lines is called the odd field Then it resets back to the top of the screen and fills in the missing information drawing all the even numbered lines which are collectively called the even field Together the odd and even fields form one complete frame of the video image However recording which is performed in an interlaced manner consists of two source fields that make up a complete frame These two fields are not recorded at the same time Each frame is recorded as an odd field from one point in time and then as an even field recorded 1 50th or 1 60th of a second later So if an object in the video has moved in that fraction of a second simply combining fields causes errors in the image called combing or feathering artifacts The simplest approach to avoid these artifacts is to ignore the even fields This is called a non motion adaptive approach In this method when the two fields reach the processor data from the even fields a2. read only information that displays the input video s 16 9 aspect ratio format Aspect Ratio Output The XVC 1001 DC s output Aspect Ratio is always 4 3 Converting a HD 16 9 ratio image into a SD 4 3 ratio image can be done in a variety of ways The Aspect Ratio Output function allows the user to select the method used to perform that conversion Select from e Anamorphic e Letter Box 25 e Crop 25 e 14 9 e Custom Aspect Ratio Settings in XVC 1001 DC Video input XVC 1001 DC Video Output Ol OF O OAO C OV O o1e s 16 9 Original Content Anamorphic Letter Box 25 Crop 25 Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC Anamorphic Scales the 16 9 input image to fit horizontally and vertically into the 4 3 output image The image is compressed and deformation will occur Letter Box 25 Scales the 16 9 input image to fit horizontally into the 4 3 output image leaving a blank area equal to 25 of the image s height 12 5 on each side The original image is complete Crop 25 Scales the 16 9 input image to fit vertically into the 4 3 output image discarding a left and right portion of the input image equal to 25 of the image s width 12 5 on each each side 14 9 Scales the 16 9 input image to occupy a 14 9 area of the 4 3 output image The left and right portion of the original image image are slightly cropped while leaving a blank area on top and bottom equal to 12 5 of the image s hei
3. 50 lines 50 lines 16 9 Original Content Custom downscaling Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC Film Based and Pixel Based Content In order to perform the best scaling the XVC 1001 DC has to detect the presence of film based content in video signals and the presence of video pixel based content over film based content Film Sequence Detection Video Setup Output Video Format 480i59 94 Channel 1 Film Sequence Detection De interlacing Pixel Based l Background Fill Mode Film sequences are transfered to video using various pulldown cadences The film to video transfer may create artifacts in the image The Film Sequence Detection function sets the XVC 1001 DC to detect the presence of film based content in the video to detect specific pulldown cadences and with this information to recreate the original image sequences The video is then downscaled with great artifacts free results Select from e Off e 2 2 only e 3 2 only NO Q D Q O1 O1 Off The XVC 1001 DC does not look for film based content in the video and de interlaces and scales the video as if the content was only video based 2 2 3 2 5 5 2 2 and 3 2 2 2 and 5 5 3 2 and 5 5 Sets the XVC 1001 DC to look specifically for the selected pulldown cadences while ignoring the others Auto Sets the XVC 1001 DC to automatically look for fim based content of any pulldown cadence it can find with
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5. at its option repair or provide a replacement for the defective part or product Equipment that fails after the warranty period has been operated or installed in a manner other than that specified by Algolith or has been subjected to abuse or modification will be repaired for time and material charges at the Buyer s expense All out of warranty repairs are warranted for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of shipment from the factory A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service Algolith Inc makes no other warranties expressed or implied of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise Algolith s liability for any cause including breach of contract breach of warranty or negligence with respect to products sold by it is limited to repair or replacement by Algolith at its sole discretion In no event shall Algolith Inc be liable for any incidental or consequential damages including loss of profits Algolith Inc 400 Isabey Montr al Qu bec Canada H4T 1V3 t 514 335 9867 t 877 ALGOLITH f 514 333 9873 Via Internet General Information info algolith com Visit us at www algolith com Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC be an
6. Reference i E E LI Processing Delay Minimum Delay output Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC Custom The length of the delay is specified by the user in frame or line increments starting from the first complete field of the reference input following the processing delay hut gt sp oo re Reference sii OG a a Additional Delay Processing Delay in lines frames Custom Delay output Output Video Delay Custom frame The Output Video Delay frame function allows users to adjust the video delay in increments of one frame for a maximum of 15 frames Output Video Delay Custom line The Output Video Delay line function allows users to adjust the video delay in increments of one line The following table lists the possible values according to the video format Output Video Format Output Video Delay Values 480i59 94 0 524 lines 576150 0 624 lines a XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation Aspect Ratio Settings The Video Setup window allows the configuration of Aspect Ratio Settings for the XVC 1001 DC Video Setup Channel 1 Output Video Format 480i59 94 Output Video Delay Mode Minimum ll Output Video Delay Custom frame Output Video Delay Custom line Aspect Ratio Input 16 3 Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Output H Custom L Aspect Ratio Output V Custom H Aspect Ratio Input The Aspect Ratio Input field is a
7. UC Save Settings Destination all User User User3 User4 listed in the Card MVO 1001 DC YLD 1002 MD Save Settings Save License tab Reference Selection Internal Channel 1 Refresh Upload Reboot Click on the Upload button to select the BIN file you have downloaded from Algolith s website NOTE If you cannot find the license for the application you want to program the card with or you cannot find the Card License info tab STOP IMMEDIATELY and call Algolith customer support at 1 877 ALGOLITH ext 3509 3 Now that you have validated the license you are ready to repurpose your Algogear card with the BIN file you have downloaded Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC 4 Next you will need to upload the downloaded file onto the Algogear card Click on the Upload button to select the BIN file in the directory in which it is stored and click the Open button amp DashBoard mmx File view TreeView Window Help im ie tr Basic Tree View W g dls slot 1 evc 1001 ue slot 2 evc 1001 pe sict 6 yio 1002 m0 AL MVC 1001 UC Card state OK Connection ONLINE F 3032 9001 F 100 bin Card Info Card Status Card License Valid License List NR 1000 80 VAIRE1 O00 HD FRS 1002 MD L MVC_1001 UIC ile name WyC 1001 DC Fans m ere at WLD 1002 MD ene sania bai Refresh Upload Reboot Close Click Upload to get to the BIN file You will get a
8. confirmation dialog box that displays the selected upload file name type size and the file creation date Click on Continue to start the uploading process an Uploading Progress dialog box opens Option card software 1479452 3032 9001 F1 00 bin Wed Aug 27 12 07 00 EDT 2008 NOTE Pressing the Cancel button while uploading will leave the card in an invalid state Do not click Cancel unless the uploading progress has stopped completely for 60 seconds or more The uploading process can take a few minutes XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation Card is in the process of being repurposed Basic Tree View Close the device window displaying the Algogear card that is no longer valid 5 Be patient The upgrade process can take a few minutes While the files are being decompressed the Dashboard user interface dis plays an Upgrade in Progress message After decompression the files are installed and Dashboard loses connection with the card An error message is then displayed See graphic below DashBoard File View Treeview Window Help E ee po Basic Tree view x SE vox Ty A Slot 0 MFC 8310 N A Slot 6 FRS 1002 MD Yox TY Slot 6 YLD 1002 MD X VLD 1002 MD Card state Connection OFFLINE Video Setup No connection to device Video Default Mode ele Faeroe This step is normal in the upgrade process and must not be interrupted 6 When
9. frame to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions 2 A maximum of 8 XVC 1001 DC or other Algogear cards can be installed in the DFR 8310 series frame Do not populate the openGear frame with more than 8 Algogear cards Attempting to do so may damage the cards the frame or both 3 After selecting the desired frame and installation slot hold the XVC 1001 DC card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame Then fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plugs are properly seated on the midplane and rear modules Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC Installation and setup The XVC 1001 DC card is installed in the openGear frame ai E O a ET openGear frame The XVC 1001 DC card requires a BNC rear output module Depending on the frame model you have purchased your frame may be equipped with a fixed 100 BNC rear panel openGear frame with a fixed 100 BNC rear panel Your frame model may have a modular rear panel to accommodate different types of cards You will then need to purchase and install a 10 BNC single rear module for each XVC 1001 DC card in your openGear frame openGear frame with a modular rear panel For information on the openGear frame and how to install your XVC 1001 DC card and your rear modules see the DFR 8310 C Multi Definition Digital Products Frame and Power Supply PS 8300 User Man
10. higher picture resolution to one with a lower definition Typically it refers to taking programming in high definition 1080i or 720p and making it into standard definition 480i or 576p Converting high definition video to standard definition video involves resizing an image to contain as much as six times less the number of pixels it had originally This is done through interpolation which discards pixels that aren t needed to render the lower resolution image Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC Specifications Inputs Formats HD SMPTE 292M 1 485 1 485 1001 Gbps 720p50 720p59 94 1080i50 1080159 94 Format autodetected Connectors One 1 BNC Return Loss gt 14 dB up to 1 5 Gbps Impedance 75 Q unbalanced Video Outputs Formats SD SMPTE 259M C 270 Mbps 480159 94 576150 Connectors Four 4 BNC Return Loss gt 17 dB up to 270 Mbps Jitter lt 0 2 Ul Impedance 75 Q unbalanced Reference Connector One 1 BNC SMPTE 170 bi level tri level Control Inputs One 1 RJ 45 on frame Software Dashboard Emedded Audio Automatic Detection Power 14W Specifications are subject to change without notice XVC 1001 DC Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage Algolith Inc warrants that the equipment it manufactures shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase If equipment fails due to such defects Algolith Inc will
11. 15 No siyi Gr4 16 No Signa Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC The Card License Window In order to be able to repurpose your Algogear card a license must be available within the card for the Algogear product you want to switch to The Card License window displays the Algogear product that were available at the time of your purchase and for which you have a license For more information on how to repurpose your Algogear card see the How to Repurpose your Algogear Card section on page 27 Card License Valid License List YMR 1000 SD VAIR 1 O00 HO FRS 1 002 MD LG PA MVC 1001 UC XVC 1001 DC LD 1002 MD Control The user can control the XVC 1001 DC s various parameters in the Card Setup Video Setup Audio Setup and Alarm Setup windows The following section describes how to adjust these parameters a XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation Adjusting Parameters The XVC 1001 DC card provides an extra level of control and security with an administrator password protected level in which the parameters of the card can be modified and controlled The non password protected level or read only mode where no password is entered allows users to view the various settings but does not permit changes to be made The Administrator Level To protect against unwanted modification of operating parameters the interface provides an administrator level password protected mode wh
12. Advanced Image Proce lt VC 1001 DC HD to SD Downconverter SJal afi te gt h k jil E i T a Di Prr 4 esi l A i SOD T a 58 LE a ran yi b x E aai VE TEETETTIIN _ a TH DS J 4 r bas P j Rma M 47 J3 Ey a D Q Hlgolith BOOT crrcu wieeinetenie Laant inal nt s Litt Installation and Operation Manual 3033 8007 100 Copyright Algolith 2008 all rights reserved a XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation Table of Contents OVverV EW 2 525 tnccacenduondconavenseensaosaaesanecis 4 Main Features sanne 4 Aspect Ratio een aa The Algogear Series 5 De Interlacing cccecesssesesereeeentreeeeneers 33 DOWNCONVEISTEY ccccececececeececececeeaees 34 Stati ISG WANs Os excecereeceeeceerecereecsten 6 Board Installation c ccceccesaeceeeeeeeeeees Power CONSUMPTION ecen 8 Card s Identification ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeenes 8 Rear Input Output Module Labels 9 Output Channels 10 OI ONS a 11 Card Info amp Card Status 11 Product Status Area ccccceccseeceeeeeeenees 11 Basic Tree View cccecceccecceceeseeeaeeaeees 11 Adjusting Parameters cccccccssesseeseseeeeaes 14 The Administrator Level 14 Recall amp apply settings eee 15 Saye Se MNO Scape ceecteceresesesecenescaesasesnsas 15 The Card Setup Window ssena 15 Selecting the Referenc
13. External 2 Frame Ref 2 Internal Chl BNC 1 External 1 Frame Ref 1 External Card BNC 10 a XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation The Video Setup Window The Video Setup window allows the configuration of video parameters of the XVC 1001 DC Video Setup Output Video Format 48059 94 Output Video Delay Mode Minimum Output Video Delay Custom frame O Output Video Delay Custom line a Aspect Ratio Input 16 9 Aspect rano Out Farom v Aspect Ratio Output H Custom 0 L Aspect Ratio Output V Custom 0 Film Sequence Detection De interlacing Pixel Based Background Fill Mode Output Video Format The Output Video Format field displays the video format at which the incoming video signal will be downscaled The output video format is automatically set by the XVC 1001 DC to match the frame rate of the video input Input Video Format Output Video Format 720p59 94 1080159 94 480159 94 720p50 1080i50 576150 Output Video Delay Mode The delay between the reference signal and the video output can be specified by the user Two modes area available Select from e Mimimum e Custom Minimum XVC 1001 DC outputs the video as soon as the processing of the input video is completed regardless of the reference signal The length of the delay depends exclusively on the processing cores and may vary slightly with operating parameters and video modes setttings Input E E ii
14. d and access the Algogear card you want to repurpose You are now ready to load the application onto your Algogear card a XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation Load the new product onto your card The instructions below will help you quickly and easily repurpose your Algogear card with a new Algogear application Please take the time to read through the steps before beginning the process so that you have all the necessary information on hand before you begin 1 Repurposing an Algogear card can only be done through the Dashboard software application to download Dashboard visit In order to repurpose your Algogear card you will need to be able to access it in Dashboard 2 Before you repurpose your Algogear card with a new applica tion view the application licenses that are authorized to run on your Algogear card by selecting the Card License info tab in Dashboard File View Tree View Window Help a ka e i Basi ee MER x Select the card you B Slot 1 X C 1001 LIC AD Slot 3 xvC 1001 Dc want to repurpose A Slot 6 YLD 1002 MD Nox TW Slot 1 VC 1001 UIC X XVC 1001 UIC Metadata Setup Alarm Setup oe aiiai Video Setup Audio Setup Card state OK Connection ONLINE Admin Login Admin Logout Logout Card Info Card Status Jon Card License Channel 1 Settings Manua The selected card can Valid License List woa eee ON D uE be repurposed to any a teeuk of the Algogear products XVC 1001
15. e 16 The Video Setup Window isene 18 Aspect Ratio Settings ccce 20 Aspect Ratio Settings cecen 20 Film Based and Pixel Based Content 23 The Audio Setup Window ssn 25 The Alarm Setup Window ccccecseeeee 26 Safety Before using this product carefully review all the safety precautions in this user guide and all the important regulatory and safety notices in the openGear DFR 8310 C Multi Definition Digital Products Frame User Manual CAUTION This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the pro duct s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important Operating and maintenance servi cing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Restrictions on Hazardous Substances Directive 2002 95 EC commonly known as the European Union EU Restriction on Hazardous Substances RoHS sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equip ment The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end of life recycling The Directive takes effect on July 1 2006 and it refers to the following hazar dous substances e Lead Pb e Mercury Hg e Cadmium Cd e Hexava
16. either the producers or users of these products Effective August 13 2005 produ cers or users will be required to recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life and may not dispose of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods Some EU member states may have different deadlines Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE compliant emblem as shown in the figure below Please insure that this equipment is properly recycled at its end of life Algolith invites you to contact your local or regional waste administration if you need any information on how to dispose of this equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner E XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation Introduction Overview The Algogear XVC 1001 DC Downconverter provides high quality conversion from HD SMPTE 292M video formats such as 20p50 720p59 94 1080150 and 1080159 94 to SD SMPTE 259M C video formats such as 480159 94 and 576150 It offers advanced de interlacing and directional content adaptive scaling for superior conversion quality Standard and custom aspect ratio conversion and HD to SD color space conversion are also supported It supports minimum or variable delay of the video output relative to the reference input The XVC 1001 DC can automatically delay all 16 channels 4 groups of embedded audio to compensate for the video delay Main Feat
17. eplace rear module label on frame a XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation Congratulations you have successfully repurposed your Algogear card To request new rear module labels and card labels email your name shipping address phone number and the Algogear applications you require at support algolith com Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC Technology Overview Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio of an image is its width divided by its height Aspect ratios are mathematically expressed as x y and xxy Two common videographic aspect ratios are 4 3 universal for standard definition video formats and 16 9 universal to high definition television and European digital television Other cinema and video aspect ratios exist but are used infrequently Converting formats of unequal ratios is done by either cropping the original image to the receiving format s aspect ratio by adding horizontal mattes letterboxing or vertical mattes pillarboxing to retain the original format s aspect ratio or by distorting the image to fill the receiving format s ratio De Interlacing De interlacing is the complex process that converts a traditional interlaced video source like common analog television signals into the progressive scan format required by modern high definition displays This is the job of a video processor and the process itself is called de interlacing The words interlaced and progressive
18. ght 6 25 on each side Custom Allows the user to determine the portion of the 16 9 original image to downscale to fit the 4 3 output image The selected portion of the original image is scaled to fit the 4 3 output image horizontally and vertically under the Anamorphic method Aspect Ratio Output H Custom The Aspect Ratio Output H Custom function allows the user to set the number of pixels to crop from each side of the original image or to add to each side of the original image before it is downscaled to the 4 3 output image Aspect Ratio Output V Custom The Aspect Ratio Outuput V Custom allows the user to set the number of vertical lines to crop from the original image or to add to the original image on top and bottom before it is downscaled to the 4 3 output image See drawings below for an example of positive values in custom Aspect Ratio settings Aspect Ratio Input 16 9 Aspect Ratio Output Anamorphic Aspect Ratio Output H Custom 100 Aspect Ratio Output V Custom s50 B E LI 100 pixels 100 pixels 50 lines p q 50 lines O 16 9 Original Content Custom downscaling XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation See drawings below for an example of negative values in custom Aspect Ratio settings Aspect Ratio Input 16 8 Aspect Ratio output ararorhis v Aspect Ratio Output H Custom 100 Aspect Ratio Output V Custom 50 100 pixels OF NO SOE UE 100 pixels
19. ich allows users the right to modify card settings Admin Login The Admin Login section can be found in the Card Setup window Enter the password algolith to gain full access to the administrator level Once the password is entered the Card Setup window changes to allow modification to the various settings Allow a few seconds for the password login to take effect The administrator mode remains active until you click the Logout button Admin Logout Use the Logout button to quit the administrator level Once you have logged out the Card Setup window reverts back to the read only mode and the preset settings cannot be modified Allow a few seconds for the logout to take effect Admin Login Login to administrator level 4 Admin Logout Logout Channel 1 Settings Default Save Settings Source All Channel 1 Save Settings Destination All C Useri User C User3 C User4 Save Settings Save Reference Selection Internal Channel 1 Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC The Card Setup Window The Card Setup window allows the configuration of parameters affecting the overall functionality of the card Card Setup Admin Login O O Admin Logout Logout Recall amp apply settings Channel 1 Settings User 1 Ma Save Settings Source All Channel 1 Save settings Save Settings Destination All O Useri C User User3 User4 Save Settings Save Reference Selecti
20. in the cadences present in the drop down menu a XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation De Interlacing Pixel Based Video Setup Channel 1 Output Video Format 480i59 94 Film Sequence Detection Off De interlacing Pixel Based Off ka Background Fill Mode Black T The XVC 1001 DC can detect the presence of film based content in video and merge fields to recreate the original image sequence prior to downscaling When pixel based images logo credits etc exist over film based content in the interlaced video the XVC 1001 DC uses specific de interlacing algorithms to yield the best results The De Interlacing Pixel Based function sets the XVC 1001 DC to detect the presence of pixel based content over film based content Select from e On e Off Background Fill Mode The area of the output image not covered by the downscaled image can be filled in two ways Select from e Black e Gray Oge Q Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC The Audio Setup Window The Audio Setup window allows the configuration of audio settings for the XVC 1001DC Audio Setup Channel 1 Audio Output Mode Auto Audio Output Mode The Audio Output Mode function allows the user to control the presence of the embedded audio at the output Select from e Auto e Off Auto The embedded audio is extracted from the input and reinserted at the output after processing of the video A delay
21. is applied to the audio to compensate for video processing time If an additional video delay is set by the user in the Video Setup Window the audio will be compensated in the same way Off No audio at the output a XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation The Alarm Setup Window Problems detected by the XVC 1001 DC card are transmitted as alarms to the card s LED to the Dashboard interface and to the optional SNMP monitoring The problems detected can be reported to the user as minor Alarms reported to Dashboard _ alarms or critical alarms iw DashBoard File View Tree View Window Help is pe Basic Tree view X Alarms reported to card s LED aS vox TY A Slot 0 MFC 8310 N e Slot 1 xve 1001 Dc Card status DS1 wox TY Slot 1 4VC 1001 DC Input 1 DS2 Not used DS3 XVC 1001 DC Sudie ae Setup Not used DS4 f Card state Channel1 Alarm No Carrier Detect Not used DS5 l Connection ONLINE Card Reference DS6 fi Admin Login o The Alarm Setup window allows the user to set the alarm level at which many types of errors will be reported to the LEDs or to Dashboard for channel 1 for the reference signal and for the license key detection The alarm signals can also be disabled A Alarm Setup Channel 1 Alarm Status aee e EET Carrier Detection Critica w Disabled w Minor Video Error Detection Critica w Disabled Minor Video Forma
22. lent Chromium Cr V1 e Polybrominated Biphenyls PBB e Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDE According to this EU Directive this product is fully RoHS compliant and lead free Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC Electromagnetic Compatibility 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 this 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 instructions may cause harmful interfe rence to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Algolith Inc could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Compliance The European Union EU Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE deals with the collection treatment reco very and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to
23. on Internal Channel 1 T Save Settings Destination The Save Settings Destination function allows the user to save up to 4 configurations of the XVC 1001 DC card s parameters Once you have configured the card to your liking in the Video Setup and Audio Setup tabs of the Dashboard interface select a name under which the configuration will be saved beside the Save Settings Destination function and hit the Save button Save settings as e All applies the settings to User 1 2 3 and 4 e User 1 e User 2 e User 3 e User 4 Channel 1 Settings Once the parameters are saved to memory the configuration becomes available as a preset in the Channel 1 Settings drop down menu Factory settings can be restored by selecting Default in the Channel 1 Settings drop down menu The preset is applied immediately Following boot up of the card the settings are automatically restored a XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation Selecting the Reference The XVC 1001 DC card provides four sources for referencing the outgoing video signal At the bottom of the Card Setup window the reference selection can be chosen from a drop down menu The reference selection is automatically saved and will be restored after power up The XVC 1001 DC accepts tri level bi level and black burst reference signals Reference Selection The Reference Selection function allows the user to select from 4 possible synchronization signals Card Set
24. ormation on how to install the software and to manage openGear frames in Dashboard please consult the Dashboard Software User Manual provided on the installation CD you have received with this purchase or visit our website at http www algolith com support documentation The Dashboard Software Interface Dashboard is the openGear frame s graphical user interface Users can remotely access and operate the XVC 1001 DC card through the Dashboard software The graphic below illustrates the basic window structure of the interface File View Tree View Window Help ee wt Basic Tree view X A vox Ty Basic Tree View AD slot 0 MFC 8310 N Slot 1 xvc 1001 D Selected Frame amp Card ie ox T Slot 1 2 C 1001 DC XVC 1001 D c Audio Setun Alarm Setup Card Setup Video Setup Product Status Area Card state OK Connection ONLINE Admin Login Card Status Card I icense Card Info amp Card Status Card Info Admin Logout Product xC 1 ve _ _ Channel 1 Settings Manufacturer paseman Numae Save Settings Source All Channel 1 Assembly Serial Number i FEE Save Settings Destination All Useri User User3 User4 Save Settings Save Unit MAC Address Reference Selection internal Channel 1 Unit Control Firmware Unit Processing Firmware Controls Refresh Upload Reboot In Dashboard values displayed in yellow fields cannot be modified a
25. re completely ignored The video processing circuitry recreates the missing lines by averaging pixels from above and below While there are no combing artifacts image quality is compromised because half of the detail and resolution have been discarded a XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation More advanced de interlacing techniques include frame based motion adaptive de interlacing This is essentially the same technique described above however by using a simple motion calculation the video processor can determine when no movement has occurred in the entire picture If nothing in the image is moving the processor combines the two fields directly With this method still images can have the complete 1080 lines of vertical resolution but as soon as there is any motion half of the data is discarded and the resolution drops to 540 lines So while static images look sharp moving images does not The most advanced de interlacing techniques available are pixel based and motion adaptive With this type of processing motion is identified at the pixel level rather than the frame level discarding only the pixels that would cause combing artifacts and displaying everything else at full resolution Pixel based motion adaptive de interlacing avoids artifacts in moving objects and preserves full resolution of non moving portions of the screen even if neighbouring pixels are in motion Downconverter An upconverter converts video with a
26. s about products coming soon Card Identification Rear module labels and card identification labels for each Algogear application available at the time of purchase are included with your card In addition an installation CD is provided which includes the user guides of all Algogear applications available at the time of purchase To request additional rear module labels card identification labels and user guides email us at sales algolith com See the How to Repurpose your Algogear Card section of this manual for more information page 27 E XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation Installation and setup Static Discharge Whenever handling the XVC 1001 DC and other related equipment please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Board Installation Use the following procedure to install the XVC 1001 DC in an openGear DFR 8310 N distribution frame with cooling fans Due to power consumption and heat dissipation requirements the XVC 1001 DC must only be installed in a frame with the cooling fan option installed 1 Refer to the User Manual of the openGear 8300 series
27. s they are read only a XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation The Basic Tree View Window All openGear frames and compatible cards in your system are displayed in the Basic Tree View window Select the card you wish to control in the Basic Tree View window For more information on the device list please consult the Dashboard Software User Manual The Product Status Area The product status area of the Dashboard interface displays the selected card s product name the card s status i e OK Upgrade in Progress Alarm or Error and connection status i e Online or Offline The Card Info Window The Card Info window displays the product s name and the manufacturer s name and information that may be useful for upgrades and maintenance such as the assembly information unit MAC address and firmware information Card Info Product Manufacturer Algolith Inc Assembly Number 8229AR 001B 01 Assembly Serial Number Unit MAC Address 00 1c d7 01 01 25 Unit Control Firmware 3033 5 005 003 Unit Processing Firmware 3033 5004 001 Unit Processing Build No 48e21cda The Card Status Window The Card Status window displays the input video format the input audio format and the reference video input Card Status Reference Video Format 480i59 94 Channel 1 Input Video Format 4 80i59 94 Input Audio Format Gr1 1 No Signal Gri 2 No Si inal Gr4
28. t Detection Disabled Disabled Disabled Video Frame Rate Mismatch Disabled Disabled Disabled Y Audio Group 1 Detection Disabled T Disabled w Disabled Y Audio Group 2 Detection Disabled T Disabled w Disabled Y Audio Group 3 Detection Disabled T Disabled w Disabled Audio Group 4 Detection Disabled Disabled Disabled Y Channel 1 Alarms Reference Alarms License Minor When the alarm level for a specific type or error is set to minor the card s LED will report the problem with a yellow light and the Dashboard interface with display a yellow circle with an error message describing the problem Critical When the alarm level for a specific type or error is set to critical the card s LED will report the problem with a red light and the Dashboard interface will display a red circle with an error message describing the problem Carrier and video detection errors on input 1 are always reported as critical and cannot be set otherwise The Alarm Setup settings are automatically saved to memory and are recalled after power up Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC How to Repurpose your Algogear Card Algogear cards are easy to reconfigure First visit our website in the support section at http www algolith com support downloads repurpose algogear You will find a list of the Algogear products available for you
29. the repurposing process is completed Dashboard can no lon ger locate the functions of the initial card and the menu disapears You will need to close the current device view in Dashboard as It is no longer valid and re open the device from the Basic Tree View File view Tree View Window Help jim er re Basic Tree view x AD slot 1 evec 1001 uc e Slot 3 xvC 1001 DC A Slot 6 YLD 1002 MD _ Vox TW Slot 1 VLD 1002 MD X Attempting to locate device Frame soft Slot 6 VLD 1002 MD 10 16 3 13 5253 Slot 6 VLD 1002 MD Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC 7 Once the card has rebooted you should see the name of the new Algogear product you have installed on the dot matrix display located on the board Dot matrix display YVIDODIV NOTE If you don t see the product name but instead the following message LICENSE an error has occurred with the license file and you should contact Algolith customer support immediately for assistance at 1 877 ALGOLITH ext 3509 8 Many stickers and labels were provided with your original purcha se in order for you to be able to identify your card and the rear module BNCs correctly in the event that you repurposed your card Select the appropriate labels and install them as follows Labels of all Algogear products provided with your original purchase gt Q O x gt Replace ID label on card R
30. ual provided with your Algogear Installation CD XVC 1001 DC Guide to installation and operation Power Consumption The power rating of the openGear frame allows 125 watts to be redistributed over 10 slots A single slot may exceed 12 watts but the overall power consumption shall not be above 125 watts The XVC 1001 DC dissipate 14 watts An openGear frame when populated with Algogear cards only VNR 1000 SD VNR 1000 HD XVC 1001 UC FRS 1002 MD shall use no more than 8 slots Blank slot fillers can be used to block slots in an openGear frame Contact Algolith if you wish to get blank slot fillers for your openGear frame A warning message Is affixed to the XVC 1001 DC card and other Algogear cards to ensure the user is aware of the card s power consumption when installing new systems or rearranging frame configurations openGear frame Blocked frame slot XVC Cards I O n zZ i O i s i JJ a pb i m i pi E E pe p a fa gt ii gt G G O O G G za pa JI JI Card s Identification The XVC 1001 DC card is identified with a product label located near the card s front edge When installed in a frame and powered the card displays the product name on a dot matrix display See drawing below Card status DS1 Input 1 status DS2 Not used on XVC 1001 DC DS3 Not used on XVC 1001 DC DS4 Not used on XVC 1001 DC DS5 Card reference status DS6 Dot matri
31. up Admin Login cf O O Admin Logout Logout Channel 1 Settings User 1 v Save Settings Source All gt Channel 4 Save Settings Destination All Useri User gt User3 User4 Save Settings Save Reference Selection Internal Channel 1 F Internal Channel 1 External 1 Frame Ret 1 External 2 Frame Ret 2 External Card BNC 10 Select from Internal Channel 1 Extracts the reference from the channel 1 input 1 video signal The input 1 s reference signal can be independent from the house sync signal and be of a different frame rate External 1 Frame Ref 1 The openGear frame has a distributed frame reference allowing a single incoming reference sync signal to feed information to all modules in a frame External 1 uses the reference Signal from the openGear frame s REF 1 input The XVC 1001 DC s video input 1 must be genlocked with the openGear s REF 1 input to use that Selection External 2 Frame Ref 2 External 2 uses the reference signal from the openGear frame s REF 2 input The XVC 1001 DC s video input 1 must be genlocked with the openGear s REF 2 input to use that selection Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC External Card BNC 10 Uses the reference signal from the XVC 1001 DC card s rear module REF input The XVC 1001 DC s video input 1 must be genlocked with the rear module s REF input to use that selection openGear Frame XVC 1001 DC rear module
32. ures e High quality HD to SD downconversion e Advanced motion adaptive video de interlacing e Directional content adaptive scaling e Custom and fixed aspect ratio conversion settings e Supports minimum or variable delay of video output relative to reference e Support synchronous 16 channels group 1 to 4 of 48 KHz audio PCM 20 bits and 24 bits e Demultiplexing and multiplexing of audio data e Perfect audio video synchronization e SNMP Support e Controlled by easy to use Dashboard software SD Output 1 De Video SD SD Output 2 HD Input 1 a Interlacer Scaler Delay a SD Output 3 SD Output 4 HD Metadata Demux Audio Delay Card Ref Frame Ref 1 Frame Ref 2 Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC The Algogear Series Designed for openGear Algogear is a flexible future proof modular solution that can maximize bandwidth clean synchronize and scale media Algogear delivers unparalleled value and flexibility to broadcasters leveraging the Algogear solution giving the ground breaking ability to reprogram the cards with any of the available Algogear solutions at any time at no cost lf you have a simple configuration that will change as your needs evolve you can continue to change the functionality of the Algogear cards reconfiguring them to meet your needs over time The list of Algogear applications is quickly evolving Visit www algolith com for a current list of available applications and new
33. x display Product label f wv30091 4 AS INS Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC 6 status LEDs are located near the XVC 1001 DC card s front edge Consult the graphic and color code below to identify the LEDs and their meanings Card Status LED color code Normal Minor Problem Critical error Rear Input Output Module Labels Algolith s XVC 1001 DC card comes with the rear module labels of every available Algogear product at the time of purchase To identify your card and the connectors at the back of the openGear frame simply push the appropriate label onto the BNC connectors to identify the card s inputs and outputs Select the appropriate label Push onto connectors Rear label XVC 1001 DC BNC 1 Input 1 BNC 2 BNC 3 Bkgnd Fill later release BNC 4 BNC 5 Output 1 Output 2 BNC 6 BNC 7 Output 3 Output 4 BNC 8 BNC 9 Reference input BNC 10 Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC Output Channels The XVC 1001 DC has 1 video input and 4 outputs The label on the card s BNC rear output module at the back of the openGear frame identifies the Inputs and outputs DASHBOARD INPUTS USER INTERFACE O G j U N N Channel 1 W aS o Guide to installation and operation XVC 1001 DC Once installed in the openGear frame the XVC 1001 DC card is controlled through the Dashboard software version 2 2 or higher For inf
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