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Installation and Operation Manual

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Copyright InformationCopyright 2007-2010 Harris Corporation, 1025 West NASA Boulevard,Melbourne, Florida 32919-0001 U.S.A. All rights reserved. This publicationsupersedes all previous releases. Printed in Canada.

This product and related documentation are protected by copyright and aredistributed under licenses restricting their use, copying, distribution, anddecompilation. No part of this product or related documentation may bereproduced in any form by any means without prior written authorization of Harris Corporation and its licensors, if any.

This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.

Changes are periodically added to the information herein; these changes will beincorporated into new editions of the publication. Harris Corporation may makeimprovements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) describedin this publication at any time.

Warranty InformationThe limited warranty policy provides a complete description of your warrantycoverage, limitations, and exclusions, as well as procedures for obtainingwarranty service. To view the complete warranty, visit our website.

This publication is provided as is without warranty of any kind, either express

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Contents

PrefaceManual Information .............. ............... ............... .............. ................ .............. ....... vii

Purpose ...........................................................................................................viiAudience .............. ................ ............. ................ .............. ............... .............. ... viiRevision History .............................................................................................viiWriting Conventions .....................................................................................viiiObtaining Documents ....................................................................................viii

Unpacking/Shipping Information .............. .............. ............... ............... ............... .. ixUnpacking a Product .............. .............. ............... .............. ................ .............. ixProduct Servicing .............. ............... ............... ............... ............... ................ .. ixReturning a Product .............. .............. ............... .............. ............... .............. ... ix

Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance ...................... .............. xWaste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance ................ xSafety .....................................................................................................................xii

Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual .....................................................xii

Chapter 1: IntroductionOverview ................................................................................................................. 1

Product Description ............... ............... .............. ................ ............... .............. ........ 2Main Features .............. ............... .............. ................ .............. ............... ........... 2Optional Features ................. .............. ............... .............. .............. ................ ... 3

Module Descriptions .............. .............. ................ .............. ............... ................ ...... 4Front Module ............... .............. ............... ................ .............. ............... ........... 4Back Connectors ............. .............. ................ .............. ............... ............... ....... 6Breakout Cables ............. ............... .............. ................ .............. ............... ........ 6RS-232/RS-422 Cable ............... .............. ............... ................ ............... ......... 11

Signal Flow ............................................................................................................ 12

Chapter 2: InstallationUnpacking the Module ............... ............... ............... .............. ................ ............... 13

Preparing the Product for Installation ............... .............. ............... .............. .. 13Checking the Packing List ............... ............... ................ ............... ................ . 14Choosing SFS6800 Upgrade Options .......................................................... 14

Setting Jumper CJ1 for Local or Remote Control .... ................ ............... .............. 15Maximum 6800 Frame Power Ratings ............................................................... 16Installing 6800 Modules ..................................................................................... 17

Required Frames and Back Connector Types .......... ............... ................ ....... 17Installing and Removing Modules ........... ................ ............... ................ ....... 17

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Upgrading Module Firmware .............. ................ ............... ............... .............. ...... 17

Chapter 3: OperationOperating Notes ............... ............... .............. ................ .............. ............... ............ 19Q-SEE Compliant Thumbnails ............. .............. ............... ............... ............... ...... 19

Activating SFS6800 Functions ........................................................................... 20Adding a License Key .......................... ............... .............. ................ ............. 20Audio Metadata Embedding and Deembedding . ............... ................ ............ 20Fast Video Switch ............. .............. ............... .............. ................ .............. .... 21Audio Test Tones ............... .............. ................ ............... .............. ................ . 21Group (1-4) Deembedding Control ..................... ................ ............... ............ 21Audio Embedding Modes .............. ............... ............... ............... ................ .... 21Audio Embedding Errors ..................... ............... ................ ............... ............ 27Audio V-Fade .............. ............... .............. ................ .............. ............... ......... 27Input Audio Rate (With the AES Option Only) ............. ............... ............... .. 28Video Frame Synchronization .............. ............... ................ ............... ............ 28Audio Synchronization ............... ................ ............... ............... ............... ....... 29

Synchronizing Embedded Dolby-E ............. ................ .............. ............... ...... 30Audio Path .............. ................ .............. ............... ................ ............... ............ 30Test Pattern Generator ............. ............... ............... ............... ................ .......... 31Dolby-E Automatic Header Alignment ............... ............... ............... ............. 31Audio Delay Ranges ............. ................ ............... .............. ................ ............. 32

Cross-Functional Parameter Changes .............. ................ ............... ................ ....... 32ADS Clean Parameter ........................... ............... ............... ............... ............ 32PCM/Non-PCM Settings ............... ................ .............. ............... ................ .... 32Channel Word Length ............. ................ ............... .............. ................ .......... 33Parameter Availability Based on Operating Mode ................ .............. .......... 34

Changing Parameter Settings ...................... ............... ............... ............... ............. 35Changing Parameter Settings Using Card Edge Controls .................... .......... 35Changing Parameter Settings Using CCS Software ............... ............... ......... 36Setting SFS6800 Remote Control Parameters .............. ................ .............. . 37

LEDs and Alarms .............. ............... .............. ............... .............. .............. ............ 54Monitoring LEDs ............... .............. ................ .............. ............... ............... .. 54Module Status LEDs ............... .............. ................ ............... .............. ............ 55Alarms ............................................................................................................ 56

Chapter 4: SpecificationsOverview ............................................................................................................... 59Inputs ..................................................................................................................... 60

SDI Video Input ............. ............... ............... ............... ............... ................ .... 60

AES/DARS Input (AES-Enabled Modules Only) ............... .............. ............ 61Outputs .................................................................................................................. 62SDI Video Output .............. ............... ................ .............. ............... ................ . 62AES Audio Outputs (AES-Enabled Modules Only) ....... ................ ............... 63Reference Video ............. ............... ............... ............... ............... ............... ..... 63

RS-232/RS-422 ............... ............... ................ ............... .............. ................ .......... 63Propagation Delay .............. ............... ................ ............... .............. ................ ....... 64Audio/Video Timing .............. .............. ............... ............... .............. ............... ...... 64Power Consumption ............... ............... ............... ............... .............. ................ .... 64

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Operating Temperature ............. ............... ................ .............. ............... ................ . 64

Appendix A: Audio Bit ManipulationOverview ............................................................................................................... 65Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit) ............ ................ .............. ............... ... 66

Manipulating Validity and User Bits (V-Bit and U-Bit) ............... ............... ......... 68Identifying Audio Characteristics (Audio Sampling Frequency and Word Length) ........... ................ ............... ......... 69

Appendix B: Communication and Control TroubleshootingTips

Software Communication Problems ............... ............... .............. ................ .......... 71Hardware Communication Problems .................... ................ ............... ................ . 74

IndexKeywords ............................................................................................................... 75

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Preface

Manual Information

PurposeThis manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, andspecifications for the SFS6800 Audio/Video Frame Synchronizer and

Processing Amplifier.

AudienceThis manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the SFS6800 Audio/Video Frame Synchronizer and Processing Amplifier.

Revision HistoryTable P-1. Revision History of Manual

Edition Date Comments

A October 2007 Initial release

B October 2007 Addition of HSFS6800 hardware option

C October 2008 Correction to Table 1-2 ; addition of parameters and parameter options, andaddition of 3G features and support

D August 2009 Additions and changes to parameters tocoincide with firmware version 2.2 release

E October 2009 Addition of parameter to coincide withfirmware version 2.3 release

F March 2010 Addition of parameters for audio embedcontrol

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Writing ConventionsTo enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to thefollowing text conventions:

Obtaining DocumentsProduct support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our website.Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative to request adocument.

Table P-2. Writing Conventions

Term or Convention Description

Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons,check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus,submenus, windows, lists, and selection names

Italics Indicates E-mail addresses, the names of books or publications, and the first instances of new terms andspecialized words that need emphasis

CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such asENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT, or DELETE

Code Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as aDOS entry or something you type into a field

> Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchyof menus and windows

hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within theelectronic document or elsewhere

Internet address Indicates a jump to a website or URL

NoteIndicates important information that helps to avoid andtroubleshoot problems

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Unpacking/Shipping Information

Unpacking a ProductThis product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to

ensure years of stable and trouble-free service.1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during

transit.

2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.

3. Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.

4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.

5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associatedcomponents before you install the unit.

Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a product for servicing.

Product ServicingExcept for firmware upgrades, SFS6800 modules are not designed for fieldservicing. All hardware upgrades, modifications, or repairs require you to returnthe modules to the Customer Service center.

Returning a ProductIn the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please contactCustomer Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, and then sendthe unit back for servicing.

Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to be returned for service. If the original package is not available, you can supplyyour own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria:

The packaging must be able to withstand the products weight.

The product must be held rigid within the packaging.

There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and thecontainer.

The corners of the product must be protected.

Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we willreturn the product prepaid after servicing.

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Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)Compliance

Directive 2002/95/ECcommonly known as the European Union (EU)

Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)sets limits on the use of certainsubstances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The intent of thislegislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end-of-liferecycling. The Directive, which took effect on July 1, 2006, refers to thefollowing hazardous substances:

Lead (Pb)

Mercury (Hg)

Cadmium (Cd)

Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)

Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)

According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union will befully RoHS-compliant and lead-free. (See our website for more informationon dates and deadlines for compliance.) Spare parts supplied for the repair andupgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation.Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with aRoHS-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-1 .

Figure P-1. RoHS Compliance Emblem

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment(WEEE) Compliance

The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical andElectronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery,and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of theWEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associatedhazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products. As of August13, 2005, the producers or users of these products were required to recycleelectrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and may not disposeof the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some EUmember states may have different deadlines.)

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In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronicdevices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be

properly recycled. (See our website for more information on dates and deadlinesfor compliance.) Contact your local sales representative for information onreturning these products for recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU

directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown in FigureP-2 .

Figure P-2. WEEE Compliance Emblem

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SafetyCarefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage tothis product or any products connected to it. If this product is rack-mountable, itshould be mounted in an appropriate rack using the rack-mounting positions and

rear support guides provided. It is recommended that each frame be connectedto a separate electrical circuit for protection against circuit overloading. If this

product relies on forced air cooling, it is recommended that all obstructions tothe air flow be removed prior to mounting the frame in the rack.

If this product has a provision for external earth grounding, it is recommendedthat the frame be grounded to earth via the protective earth ground on the rear

panel. IMPORTANT! Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual

Statements identifying conditions or practices that mayresult in personal injury or loss of life. High voltage ispresent.

Statements identifying conditions or practices that canresult in damage to the equipment or other property.

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Chapter 1Introduction

OverviewThe SFS6800 processing modules provide full video and embedded audiosynchronization to a local station reference signal and allow for clean

processing of all signals. The modules support embedding, de-embedding, and passing of Dolby E metadata, and picture and sound control throughintegrated processing amplifiers. The basic SFS6800 provides SD-SDI videoand audio synchronization and delay, and there are optional upgrades to 1.5GHD-SDI and 3G HD-SDI. Another optional upgrade adds four channels of AESinput and output audio to the module.

Each SFS6800 package includes a module-specific breakout cable withunbalanced (coaxial) audio connectors that expands the number of availableconnections beyond what would fit on a standard two-slot back connector. A

breakout cable with balanced audio connectors is also available. Both breakoutcables include an RS-232/RS-422 serial connector to embed or de-embedmetadata.

The following topics are described in this chapter:

Product Description on page 2

Module Descriptions on page 4

Signal Flow on page 12

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Product DescriptionThe basic SFS6800 Audio/Video Frame Synchronizer and ProcessingAmplifier accepts one SD-SDI digital video input and one genlock referencevideo input, and four synchronized and processed SD-SDI outputs with

embedded audio. With the HSFS6800 order option or a SFS68OPT-HDlicense key, the module can also input and output 1.5G HD-SDI. With aSFS68OPT-3G license key, the module can input and output 1.5G HD-SDI and3G HD-SDI in addition to the basic SD-SDI. Another option key adds four AESinputs and four AES outputs. All versions of SFS6800 provide video hotswitch and I/O delay signals for separate downstream audio tracking modules.

SFS6800 can be operateded locally (using card-edge controls); or operatedand monitored remotely with control software applications such asCCS Navigator , HTTP web browser, or third-party SNMP-based controlapplications, or CCS-compliant remote control panels such as NUCLEUS. Themodule is QSEE-compliant, so you can monitor a thumbnail it is wheninstalled in an Ethernet-equipped FR6802 QXF frame.

The SFS6800 back connector requires two frame slots within an FR6802 XFor FR6802 QXF frame. There is no backward compatibility provided for usewith 6800/7000 series frames or FR6802 DM frames. SFS6800 must beinstalled in a frame with fans.

Main FeaturesAll versions of SFS6800 include the following features:

Inputs

One serial digital SMPTE 259M SDI input

Genlock (composite or Tri-Level sync) Outputs

Four synchronized serial digital SMPTE 292M/SMPTE 259M SDI processed outputs

One DATA I/O signal for tracking audio processing

One RS-232/RS-422 serial connector to embed/de-embed metadata (on SDand 1.5G HD video only)

10-bit video processing in standard definition 525/625 video standards

Up to 51 frames of SD-SDI video delay

Auto-detect or user-forced input video standard with HD/SD-SDI autosensing

Digital equalization (supports Belden 8281 and newer, thin coaxial cableslike Alcatel SD02)

VANC and HANC sample passing

Clean handling of hot switch on input

Audio tracking and hot switching information provided to other modules

Pass, black, and freeze loss of video modes

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Module Descriptions

Front ModuleFigure 1-1 is a generic top-front view of a typical 6800 module and shows thegeneral location of standard LEDs, controls, and jumpers. The number of control and monitoring LEDs on 6800 modules varies.

Figure 1-1. Typical 6800 Module

Table 1-1 on page 4 briefly describes generic 6800 LEDs, switches, and jumpers. See Chapter 3: Operation for more information on specificSFS6800 module controls, LEDs, and jumpers.

Table 1-1. Generic 6800 Module Features

Feature Description

Module statusLEDs

Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDsindicate the module state. See Monitoring LEDs on

page 54 for more information.

Mode select

rotary switch

This switch selects between various control and

feedback parameters. Navigationtoggle switch

This switch navigates up and down through the availablecontrol parameters:

Down : Moves down through the parameters

Up : Moves up through the parameters

ModulestatusLEDs

Mode selectrotaryswitch

Navigationtoggleswitch

MonitoringLEDs

Remote/localcontrol

jumper

Extractor handle

ControlLEDs

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Control LEDs Various lighting combinations of these control LEDs(sometimes referred to as Bank Select LEDs) indicatewhich bank is currently selected. See Table 3-10 Selected Bank as Indicated by Control LEDs for moreinformation.

MonitoringLEDs

Each 6800 module has a number of LEDs assigned toindicate varying states/functions. See MonitoringLEDs on page 54 for a description of these LEDs.

Local/remotecontrol jumper

Local : This jumper setting locks out external control panels and allows card-edge control only; limits thefunctionality of remote software applications tomonitoring

Remote : This jumper setting allows remote or local(card-edge) configuration, operation, and monitoring

of the SFS6800

Table 1-1. Generic 6800 Module Features (Continued)

Feature Description

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Back ConnectorsFigure 1-2 shows the double-slot back connector used by SFS6800 modules.

Figure 1-2. SFS6800 Back Connector

Breakout CablesThe standard SFS6800 ships with an unbalanced breakout cable, pictured inFigure 1-3 . An optional balanced breakout cable with XLR connectors (as

pictured in Figure 1-4 ) is also available. For information on ordering cables, seeTable 2-1 on page 14 .

If you need to make your own breakout cable, pinouts are listed in Table 1-2 ,and pin numbers for the 44-pin connector are listed in Figure 1-5 on page 9 .

Not connected

Breakout cable(see below for descriptions)

SDI OUT 1

NOT USED

SDI OUT 2

SDI OUT 3B R E A K O U T

SDI IN

SDI OUT 4

SDI video IN 1

SDI video OUT 1

SDI video OUT 2

SDI video OUT 3

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Figure 1-3. SFS6800 Unbalanced Breakout Cable

DARS balanced in

Unbalanced AES 1 out




Unbalanced AES 1 in

Unbalanced AES 2 in

Unbalanced AES 3 in

Unbalanced AES 4 in

DARS in

Data I/O

Genlock

Serial

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Figure 1-4. Optional Balanced Breakout Cable with XLR Connectors

Balanced AES 1 out (male)




Balanced AES 1 in (female)




DARS balanced in

DARS in

Data I/O

Genlock

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Figure 1-5. Pin Numbers for 44-pin Connector

Table 1-2. Pinouts for 44-pin Connector

Pin No.onDB-44M

Description Connection Type onUnbalanced CableConnection Type onBalanced Cable

CableColor

30 Balanced AES1B in (-)

Not connected

XLR5(XLR-3F) Blue

44 Balanced AES1B in (+) XLR5(XLR-3F) Blue

42 Balanced AES2B in (-) XLR6(XLR-3F) Blue






27 Balanced AES1B out (-) XLR1(XLR-3M) Blue

41 Balanced AES1B out (+) XLR1(XLR-3M) Blue




18 Balanced AES3B out (+) XLR3(XLR-3M) Blue33 Balanced AES4B out (-) XLR4(XLR-3M) Blue


17 Balanced DARS In 2 (-) XLR9(XLR-3F) XLR9(XLR-3F) White

16 Balanced DARS In 2 (+) XLR9(XLR-3F) XLR9(XLR-3F) White

31 Balanced Serial In (-) 162A10019X 162A10019X Green

32 Balanced Serial In (+) 162A10019X 162A10019X Green

39 Balanced Serial Out (-) 162A10019X 162A10019X Green

40 Balanced Serial Out (+) 162A10019X 162A10019X Green

1 DATA I/O 2 BNC11 BNC11 Yellow

2 DATA I/O 2 GND BNC11-GND BNC11-GND Yellow

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36 Unbalanced AES1 BNC5

Not connected

White

12 Unbalanced AES5 BNC1 White

13 Unbalanced AES5 GND BNC1-GND White







22 Unbalanced AES7 GND BNC3-GND White4 Unbalanced AES4 BNC8 White




RS232_GND DB 9.5 DB 9.5 Black

35 Unbalanced AES2 GND BNC6-GND Not connected White

RS422_FR_GND DB 9.1 DB 9.1 Black

37 Unbalanced AES1 GND BNC5-GND Not connected White

RS422_FR_GND DB 9.9 DB 9.9 Black

19 Unbalanced DARS in 1 BNC9 BNC9 White

20 Unbalanced DARS in 1 GND BNC9-GND BNC9-GND White

8 DATA IO 1 BNC10 BNC10 Yellow

9 DATA IO 1 GND BNC10-GND BNC10-GND Yellow

Table 1-2. Pinouts for 44-pin Connector (Continued)

Pin No.onDB-44M

Description Connection Type onUnbalanced CableConnection Type onBalanced Cable

CableColor

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RS-232/RS-422 Cable

Figure 1-6. Pin Numbers for RS-422/232 Female Connector

Table 1-3. Pin Assignment of DB-9 Connector (Female) in RS-422Format

Pin No. Signal Comments

1 FG Frame Ground

9 FG Frame Ground

5 FG Frame Ground

2 TA (Tx-) Transmitted Data -

7 TB (Tx+) Transmitted Data +

8 RA (Rx-) Received Data -

3 RB (Rx+) Received Data +

4 Not connected

6

Table 1-4. Pin Assignment of DB-9 Connector (Female) in RS-232Format

Pin No. Signal Comments

1 FG Frame Ground9 FG Frame Ground

5 FG Frame Ground

2 Tx Transmitted Data

7 Not connected

8

3 Rx Received Data

4 Not connected

6

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Signal Flow

Note

1.5G HD-SDI in and out are only available if you have the HSFS6800 , or if your SFS6800 + module has the optional SFS68OPT-HD license key. 3GHD-SDI in and out are only available if your SFS6800 + module has theoptional SFS68OPT-HD-3G or SFS68OPT-3G license key.

Figure 1-7. SFS6800 Signal Flow Diagram

CPUMonitoringand Control

Genlock/DARS

DARS in1

Videoframe sync

Videoproc

Audioembedder

Test patterngenerator

Metadataembedder

Audio

de-embedder

Sample rate

conversion

Audio

sync

Audio

proc

9

MetadataI/O

DATA I/O

SDI in

SFS68OPT-AES

Metadatade-embedder

AES Out

SDI out

4

4

(A/V timing)

SFS68OPT-AES

/

/

4 /

(Balanced/Unbalanced ) *

AES In(Balanced/

Unbalanced ) * 1

1

1

Equalizer &de-serializer

1 Available vi a breakout cable (included).

ExternalReference 1FrameReference

Genlock

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Chapter 2Installation

Unpacking the Module

Preparing the Product for InstallationBefore you install the SFS6800 , perform the following:

Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred duringtransit.

Confirm receipt of all items on the packing list. See Checking the PackingList for more information.

Contact your Customer Service representative if parts are missing or damaged.

Remove the anti-static shipping pouch, if present, and all other packagingmaterial.

Retain the original packaging materials for possible re-use.

See Unpacking/Shipping Information on page ix for information aboutreturning a product for servicing.

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Chapter 2: Installation

Checking the Packing List\

Choosing SFS6800 Upgrade OptionsThe basic SFS6800 module has one SD-SDI input and four SD-SDI outputswith embedded audio. The following firmware upgrades are available:

To purchase additional license keys, contact your Sales representative. Toactivate a license key, see Adding a License Key on page 20 .

Table 2-1. Available Product Packages

Ordered Product Content Description

SFS6800 D One SFS6800 front module One double-slot back connector

One 6800 OPT 16 C breakout cable withunbalanced audio connectors

One SFS6800 Installation and Operation Manual

HSFS6800 D One SFS6800 front module withSFS68OPT-HD license key activated

One double-slot back connector

One 6800 OPT 16 C breakout cable withunbalanced audio connectors

One SFS6800 Installation and Operation Manual

6800 OPT 16 C One breakout cable with unbalanced audioconnectors

6800 OPT 16 X One breakout cable with balanced audioconnectors

Table 2-2. Available License Key Upgrades

Ordered Product Content Description

SFS68OPT-HD Adds 1.5G HD-SDI functionality to the SD-SDIinput and outputs

SFS68OPT-AES Adds four discrete AES inputs and outputs

SFS68OPT-3G Adds 3G HD-SDI and 1.5G HD-SDIfunctionality to an SD-SDI module

SFS68OPT-HD-3G Adds 3G HD-SDI functionality to a module thatalready has SD-SDI and 1.5G HD-SDI

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Setting Jumper CJ1 for Local or Remote ControlThe SFS6800 module has one jumper, CJ1, which sets the module for local or remote control.

Note

You need to configure modules for local or remote operation prior topower-up. To change the configuration, first remove power from the module,reset the jumper, and then reapply power.

Figure 2-1. Jumper Location

1. Locate jumper CJ1 on the module (behind the module extractor handle).

Figure 2-1 shows the location of the CJ1 jumper.

2. Place a jumper on pins 1 and 2 to set the module for Remote control, or pins2 and 3 to set the module for Local control. See Figure 2-2 .

Figure 2-2. CJ1 Settings for Local and Remote Control

Note

The white triangle near the jumper pins on the moduleindicates pin 1.

CJ1 jumper

Remote controlsetting

Local controlsetting

3 2 1 3 2 1

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Maximum 6800 Frame Power RatingsThe power consumption for the SFS6800 module is 12 W.

Table 2-3 describes the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800 frames. Note the given maximums before installing any 6800 modules in your frame.

SFS6800 modules operate only in fan-cooled FR6802 frames, subject to thelimitations shown in Table 2-3 . These modules cannot be installed in 6800/7000series frames.

Note

To maintain proper temperatures, ensure that the front panel is closed at alltimes and that the fan module is fully operational.

See the FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual for informationabout installing and operating a frame and its components.

Caution

Before installing this product, read the 6800 Series Safety Instructions and Standards Manual shipped with every FrameInstallation and Operation Manual or downloadable from our website.This safety manual contains important information about the safeinstallation and operation of 6800 series products.

Table 2-3. Maximum Power Ratings for 6800 Frames

6800 FrameType

Max. FramePower Dissipation

Number of UsableSlots

Max. Power DissipationPer Slot

FR6802 XF(frame with AC power supply)

120 W 20 6 W

FR6802 XF48(frame with DC power supply)

105 W 20 5.25 W

FR6802 QXF frame(with AC or DC power supply)

120W 20 6 W

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Installing 6800 Modules

Required Frames and Back Connector TypesSFS6800 modules have double-width back connectors that can be installed inan FR6802 XF or FR6802 QXF frame. SFS6800 modules cannot beinstalled in an FR6802 DM frame, a FR6800/7000 frame, or a frame withoutfans.

See the FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual for details oninstalling back connectors in an FR6802 frame.

A FR6802 RM (Rear Support Extension Rails for 6800 series frames) optionis recommended for the SFS6800 modules. See your FR6802 Frame

Installation and Operation Manual for installation instructions.

Installing and Removing Modules

These modules require no specialized installation or removal procedures.However, if installing both front and rear modules, ensure that the back moduleis installed first before plugging in the front module.

When removing both the front and rear modules, ensure that the front module isunplugged from the frame first, before removing the rear module.

See the FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating an FR6802 frame and itscomponents.

See the 6800 Safety Instructions and Standards Manual for importantinformation about safely installing your module.

Once you have installed your SFS6800 modules, you can connect them to theappropriate input and outputs.

Upgrading Module FirmwareThis modules firmware can be updated using CCS Pilot, CoPilot, or Navigator version 3.1.1 or higher, or the HTTP software upgrade tool. In order to performthese upgrades, your frame must be equipped with a 6800 ETH module. Seeyour frame manual for more information.

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Chapter 3Operation

Operating NotesWhen you set the control parameters on the SFS6800 , observe the following:

If you make changes to certain parameters, other related parameters mayalso be affected. See Cross-Functional Parameter Changes on page 32 for more information.

When you change a parameter, the effect is immediate. However, themodule requires up to 30 seconds to save the latest change. After 30seconds, the new settings are saved and will be restored if the module loses

power and must be restarted.

Q-SEE Compliant ThumbnailsWhen installed in an FR6802 QXF frame that also contains a 6800 ETHresource module, SFS6800 module control windows have an extra Streaming tab in CCS Pilot and Navigator (version 3.2.1 or later). There you can viewoutput video from the module.

In addition, video from the SFS6800 , displayed at up to three frames per second, can be displayed on the 6800 ETHs control page, and (for CCS

Navigator only) on Graphical Navigation pages.

Thumbnail streaming is not supported for the following video standards:

1080i 60

720p 60

1080p 24/25/29.97/30

1080psf 23.98/24

1080p 50/59.94/60

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Chapter 3: Operation

Activating SFS6800 FunctionsThe following sections provide information about the SFS6800 specialfunctions:

Adding a License Key on page 20

Audio Metadata Embedding and Deembedding on page 20

Fast Video Switch on page 21

Audio Test Tones on page 21

Group (1-4) Deembedding Control on page 21

Audio Embedding Errors on page 27

Input Audio Rate (With the AES Option Only) on page 28

Video Frame Synchronization on page 28

Audio Synchronization on page 29

Audio Path on page 30

Test Pattern Generator on page 31

Adding a License Key

Note

For assistance with a license key, or to purchase a l icense key, pleasecontact your Sales representative.

To enter a license key to activate AES audio or 1.5G HD and/or 3G HD video,your CCS software must be in Control mode.

1. Select the SFS6800 module in the Navigation pane, right click, and thenselect Control to open the modules Control window.

2. Select the Parameters tab.

3. Select General in the tree view, and then type your license key in theLicense Key field.

If your license key is valid, the Installed Options field displays the featuresthat are activated on the module, which in this case is HD , 3G, and/or AES .

Audio Metadata Embedding and DeembeddingAudio metadata embedding and deembedding applies to SD and 1.5G HD videostandards only. The Metadata Embedding Enable and Metadata EmbeddingLine Number parameters are disabled when the incoming video is 3G HD.

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Fast Video SwitchWhen input video is switched between two sources while both sources arewithin vertical blanking, use the Fast Switch parameter to enable fast videoswitching between the sources. In this mode, output video is not frozen when

both sources are within the vertical blanking area when the switch takes place.

Note

Enabling or disabling the Fast Switch parameter will cause a momentarydisturbance in both video and audio output.

When the input video standard is 525, the Fast Switch parameter is set toDisabled , and it is unavailable for selection. When in other standards, the

parameter is available.

Audio Test TonesTable 3-1 describes the frequency and levels of each audio output test tone,available as a selection from each of the Output Ch (116 ) Source Select

parameters (see page 52 ):

Group (1-4) Deembedding ControlTable 3-2 describes options for the Group (14) Deembedding Control

parameter (see page 46 ).

Audio Embedding ModesThe audio embedder component in the SFS6800 is composed of severalsmaller subcomponent blocks:

One ancillary data stripper (ADS)

Four audio embedding subcomponents

Table 3-1. Audio Test Tones

Test Tone Frequency Level

Test Tone 1 400 Hz -20 dBFS

Test Tone 2 1 kHz -20 dBFS



Table 3-2. Deembedding Control Options

Item Description

Repeat Upon detection of a de-embedding error, thede-embedder repeats the last good AES sample.

Mute Upon detection of a de-embedding error, thede-embedder mutes the current outgoing AESsample.

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The first subcomponent is an ancillary data stripper (ADS). This block removesall ancillary data packets in the input SDI stream, prior to embedding.

Following the ADS block are four separate audio-embedding subcomponents.Each subcomponent has the ability to operate on only one audio group, either appending or overwriting a predetermined group onto the SDI stream.

The audio embedding modes are Audio Group (14 ) Embedding Mode parameters (see page 50 ). Table 3-3 briefly describes the Append , OverWrt ,and Auto options available from each of the embedding modes.

Append Embedding

When you select Append embedding, the SFS6800 attempts to insert the audiodata and control packets immediately following the last existing data/control

packet in the horizontal ancillary data space (ADS). Append embedding is onlyvalid if the audio group to be embedded does not already exist.

Table 3-3. Embedding Mode Options

Options Description

Append Attempts to insert the audio data and control packetsimmediately following the last existing audio data/control

packet in the horizontal ancillary region (see AppendEmbedding on page 22 )

OverWrt Attempts to overwrite existing audio data and control packets of the same group number with the new audio data(see Overwrite Embedding on page 25 )

Auto Attempts first to overwrite existing audio data and control packets of the same audio group number; failing that, itappends the new audio data and control packetsimmediately following the last existing audio data/control

packet (refer to the Audio Group (14) Exists parameterson page 41 to determine what audio groups are already

present in the incoming SDI signal)

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Figure 3-1 shows how append embedding will appear in the ancillary data spacewhen there is no previous audio or other data.

Figure 3-1. In Append Embedding Mode, Adding Group 1 When No Other Data is Present

When auxiliary data exists in the ancillary data space, appended audio appearsfollowing that data, as shown in Figure 3-2 .

Figure 3-2. In Append Embedding Mode, Adding Group 1 When Auxiliary Data is Present

EA V

ADS before embedding

EA V

ADS after embedding group 1

Group 1

ADS before embeddingOther

auxilliary dataA

EA V Other auxilliary dataB

ADS after embedding group 1

Group 1EA VOther

auxilliary dataA

Other auxilliary data

B

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If you attempt to insert audio into Group 1 when Group 1 audio data alreadyexists in the ancillary data space, an error will be returned, as shown inFigure 3-3 .

Figure 3-3. Append Embedding Mode When Adding Group 1 and a Group 1 Already Exists

If you insert Group 2 audio when there is pre-existing Group 1 audio in the

ancillary data space and no Group 2 audio, the Group 2 audio will be insertedfollowing the Group 1 audio, as shown in Figure 3-4 .

Figure 3-4. Append Embedding Mode, Adding Group 2 Following Group 1

ADS after attempting to embed group 1

ADS before embeddingPre-existing

Group 1EAV

EAV Pre-existingGroup 1Result: Error is returned

ADS after embedding group 2EAV Group 1 Group 2

EAV

ADS before embeddingGroup 1

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If you insert Group 1 audio when there is pre-existing Group 2 audio in theancillary data space and no Group 1 audio, the Group 1 audio will be insertedfollowing the Group 2 audio, as shown in Figure 3-5 .

Figure 3-5. Append Embedding Mode, Adding Group 2 Following Group 1

An audio group cannot be divided. In Append embedding, the audio group isalways added following the last block in the ADS. If there is not enough room

to append the audio group following the last block of auxiliary data or audio inthe ADS, the attempt will result in an error, as shown in Figure 3-6 .

Figure 3-6. Append Embedding Mode Returns Error When Auxiliary Data Exists in all Audio Groups

Overwrite Embedding

When you select Overwrite embedding, the module attempts to overwrite anyexisting audio data and control packets of the same group number with the newaudio data. This setting is valid only if the audio group to be embedded alreadyexists. If the new sample distribution does not exactly match the existing audiodata packet sample distribution, the embedder will mark some audio data

packets for deletion (DID word will be set to 180h).

Note

To avoid sample distribution issues, activate the ADS Clean feature (seeADS Clean Parameter on page 32 ).

ADS before embeddingEAV Group 2

ADS after embedding group 1Group 1EAV Group 2


EAVOther

auxillarydata

Other auxillary

data

Other auxillary

data


EAV

Result: Error is returned

Other auxillary

data

Other auxillary

data

Other auxillary

data

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When you attempt Overwrite embedding and there is no previous audio (as inFigure 3-7 ), it will return an error because there is nothing to overwrite.

Figure 3-7. Overwrite Embedding Mode When There is No Pre-existing Audio

Figure 3-8 shows how overwrite embedding will appear in the ancillary dataspace when there is auxiliary data where Group 1 should be inserted.

Figure 3-8. Overwrite Embedding Mode When There is Auxiliary Data on Group 1

Figure 3-9 shows how overwrite embedding will appear in the ancillary dataspace when there is pre-existing Group 1 audio. This operation is successful.

Figure 3-9. Overwrite Embedding Mode When There is Group 1 Audio in the Group 1 Space


EAV

EAV


Result: Error is returned

EAV

ADS before embeddingother

auxilliary dataA

other auxilliary data

B


EAVother

auxilliary dataA

other auxilliary data

BResult: Error is returned

ADS after embedding group 1 (w ith overwrite group specified as Group 1)

Group 1EAV

ADS before embeddingPre-existing Group 1EAV

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Audio Embedding ErrorsTable 3-4 describes Group (14 ) Append Embedding Error and Group (14 )Overwrite Embed Error audio embedding errors (also see page 50 ).

To avoid embedding errors, follow these guidelines:

Set the embedding mode to Auto . If the group is present, it will beoverwritten; if it is not present, it will be appended. The overwrite andappend errors are actually warnings that the operation is not being

performed.

In SD-SDI mode do not overwrite embedded groups of 20-bit audiosamples with groups of 24-bit audio samples. The required extended data

packet information appended to that group may overwrite a pre-existingaudio group. For 24-bit audio embedding, use the ADS Clean feature

provided.

Audio V-FadeTo enable a smooth deembedded audio V-fade transition when switching videosources, set the Audio V-Fade parameter to Enable , and the Audio LOV OutputMode parameter to Mute .

Note

AES outputs in this mode are not AES11 alignment compliant and are notaligned with video.

For proper operation in this mode, set the user delay parameters for allaudio channels ( Processing > Audio > Delay ) to the same value.

For a smooth audio V-fade transition in embedded audio outputs, also set theADS Clean parameter to Yes .

Table 3-4. Audio Embedding Error Descriptions

Error Description

Group (14)AppendEmbeddingError

This error occurs if the embedder is set to Append modefor a particular audio group, but that audio group alreadyexists in the incoming SDI signal.

In this case, the embedder does not embed another audiodata and control packet of the same audio group, as thiswill result in incorrect audio sample distribution.

Group (14)OverwriteEmbed Error

This error occurs if the embedder is set to Overwrite mode for a particular audio group, but that audio groupdoes not exist in the incoming SDI signal

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Input Audio Rate (With the AES Option Only)Audio input parameters are available with the SFS68OPT-AES license key. To

purchase optional license keys, contact your Sales representative.

When embedding audio in PCM mode ( Audio Ch [116 ] Format = PCM or

Audio Ch [116 ] Format = Auto and Audio Ch [116 ] Format Feedback = PCM ), the input audio sample rate may be from 32 kHz to 96 kHz. This inputaudio will be sample rate converted to 48 kHz prior to embedding in the HDvideo signal; as well, the embedder will indicate 48 kHz in the Rate word of the audio control packet for each embedded audio group.

When embedding audio in Non-PCM mode ( Audio Ch [116 ] Format = Non-PCM or Audio Ch [116 ] Format = Auto and Audio Ch[116 ] Format Feedback = Non-PCM ), the input audio sample rate must be48 kHz, and it must be frequency locked to the source video. In this scenario,the sample rate conversion function is bypassed and the embedder will indicate48 kHz in the Rate word of the audio control packet for each embedded audiogroup.

Video Frame SynchronizationThe frame synchronizer offers two modes of operation: Delay mode andSynchronizer (Sync) mode. These modes can be chosen using the Frame SyncMode parameter. (See page 45 .)

In Delay mode, the output video is synchronized to the input video.

In Sync mode, the output video is synchronized to the reference video. Thereference standard you can use depends on the output video standard youhave set, as outlined in Table 3-5 .

Note

Any other combination of reference and output standard triggers aMismatched Output/Ref Standards alarm.

Table 3-5. Supported Reference and Output Video StandardCombinations in Sync Mode

Reference Standard Output Video Standard

SD 525 1080i/29.97

1080p/29.97

720p/59.94

SD 525

SD 625 1080i/25

1080i/25(295M)

1080p/25

720p/50

SD 625

720p/60 720p/60

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In both Sync mode and Delay mode, SFS6800 provides several controls tomanipulate the output video signal:

Horizontal timing Vertical timing

Adjustable frame delay

Options to determine the output video behavior on loss of input video,including pass, black, and freeze

Manually freeze output video on first or second field (interlaced standards),or on the whole frame (all standards)

Audio SynchronizationBy default, SFS6800 synchronizes de-embedded or AES input audio withtiming information from the video frame synchronizer prior to re-embeddingthe audio. (See page 47 .)

If you deactivate the Audio Sync Enable parameter, you can outputunprocessed, unsynchronized audio.

You can set the Audio LOV Mode parameter so that the audio is either passedor muted in the event of loss of video.

720p/59.94 720p/59.94

720p/50 720p/501080i/301080p/30

1080i/30

1080p/30

720p/60

1080i/29.971080p/29.97

1080i/29.97

1080p/29.97

720p/59.94

SD 525

1080i/251080p/25

1080i/25

1080i/25(295M)

1080p/25

720p/50

SD 625

1080p/241080PsF/24

1080p/24

1080PsF/24

1080p/23.981080PsF/23.98

1080p/23.98

1080PsF/23.98

Table 3-5. Supported Reference and Output Video StandardCombinations in Sync Mode (Continued)

Reference Standard Output Video Standard

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Synchronizing Embedded Dolby-ESFS6800 firmware version 2.4 and higher adds the capability to synchronizeembedded Dolby-E without the need for deembedding, decoding, encoding andre-embedding. This can be accomplished for input video with frames rates of 30Hz or less.

To deembed synchronized Dolby-E to AES outputs, follow these steps:

1. Ensure the Frame Sync Mode parameter is set to Sync Mode .

2. Set the Fast Switch parameter to Disable .

3. Set the Output AES 1-4 Source Select parameter to one of the OutputDemux Ch xx options, where xx is the embedded pair containing Dolby-E.

To pass synchronized, embedded Dolby-E to the SDI outputs, follow thesesteps:

1. Ensure the Frame Sync Mode parameter is set to Sync Mode .

2. Set the Fast Switch parameter to Disable .

3. Set the ADS Clean parameter to No .4. Disable the audio embedder associated with the incoming embedded

Dolby-E by setting one of the Audio Grp 1-4 Pair 1-2 Embed Control toDisable .

For example, if Dolby-E is present in group 1 pair 1 (ch 1-2) of the inputvideo, set the Audio Grp 1 Pair 1 Embed Control parameter to Disable .

Audio PathYou can reassign each of the 16 embedded audio channels, and the 4 AESoutput channels (with the AES option), to one of the following output channels:

Input Ch (1 to 16) In Pair (1 to 8) Sum

AES In (1A to 4B) (with AES option)

AES In (14) Sum (with AES option)

TstTone 400 Hz

TstTone 1 kHz

TstTone 2 kHz

TstTone 4 kHz

Ch1 + Ch3

Ch2 + Ch4 Ch3 + Ch5

Ch4 + Ch6

Ch3 + Ch7

Ch4 + Ch8

You can reassign each AES channel (with the AES option) to one of thefollowing sources:

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Input Demuxed audio (Ch1/2 Ch 15/16)

Input demux refers to audio deembedded prior to the frame synchronizer (the input to the module).

Output Demuxed audio (Ch1/2 Ch 15/16)

The Output Demux options output audio deembedded after passing throughthe frame synchronizer. This can be used to synchronize Dolby-E withoutthe need to decode-synchronize-re-encode.

A corresponding Audio procamp AES output ( Audio procamp 1A/1B -4A/4B to AES1-4 )

Note

The Demuxed audio selection for AES outputs is provided for theminimum audio propagation delay purposes. This audio path alsoprovides a direct output of the non-PCM audio such as Dolby if theFrame Sync Mode parameter is set to synchronizer mode. AES

outputs in this mode are not AES11 compliant and are not aligned withvideo.

Test Pattern Generator When the Test Pattern Enable parameter (listed on page 51 ) is set to On, thevideo output displays 75% color bars.

Dolby-E Automatic Header AlignmentWhen you embed Dolby E audio, the module automatically adjusts input audiodelay such that the Dolby E header resides on an optimal line, with a toleranceof up to +1 line. This line can be positively offset using the Dolby E AlignDelay parameter. Table 3-6 illustrates the targeted optimal line numbers for theDolby E header according to video standard.

Table 3-6. Dolby E Automatic Header Alignment by Video Standard

Video Standard Dolby-E Header Position (line)

525 15

625 11

1080i/p/psF 19

720p 25

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Audio Delay RangesDepending on the amount of delay applied to the video stream, the availablerange for the audio delay parameters varies. The ranges are listed in Table 3-7 .

Cross-Functional Parameter ChangesWhen you configure certain parameters, you force a change in other associated

parameters. The various conditions that affect parameter availability or settings

are described in the following sections: ADS Clean Parameter on page 32

PCM/Non-PCM Settings on page 32

Channel Word Length on page 33

Parameter Availability Based on Operating Mode on page 34

ADS Clean Parameter Depending on the setting of the ADS Clean parameter (listed on page 50 ), the Audio Group (14 ) Embedding Mode parameters will have different options.

PCM/Non-PCM SettingsIf a channels format is PCM, that channels Gain and Invert parameters isactivated. (The parameters are listed on page 49 .)

Table 3-7. Audio Delay Range Depending on the Amount of Video Delay

Condition Parameters Range

Video Delay greater than 31 frames Input Audio Ch 116 DelayInput Audio AES 1A4B Delay

0 to 660.00 ms

Video Delay less than 32 frames Input Audio Ch 116 DelayInput Audio AES 1A4B Delay

0 to 1320.00 ms

Table 3-8. ADS Clean Parameter ADS CleanState

Audio Group (14)Embedding Mode Options

Yes Off

Append

No Off

Append

OverWrt

Auto

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Table 3-9 describes how the PCM format setting for Channel 1 affects the gainand Invert options for Channel 1. Similar conditions apply to channels 2-16when their audio formats are changed.

Note

The forced setting (center column) takes effect before the identifiedparameter (right column) becomes activated or deactivated.

Channel Word LengthWhen the incoming video is 3G or 1.5G HD-SDI (and you have the optionallicense key for those video input and outputs), the default value for all Audio

Ch XX-XX Word Length parameters is 24-bits.When the incoming video is SD-SDI, the default value is 20 bits. However, if atleast one channel is set to 24 bits, the corresponding embedder will enable 24

bits embedding.

The Audio Channel Word Length parameters are listed on page 53 .

Table 3-9. Cross-Functional Parameters

Condition Forced Setting Enabled/DisabledParameters

Audio Ch 1 Format = Non-PCMor Audio Ch 1 Format = AutoandAudio Ch 1 Format Feedback = Non-PCM

Audio Ch 1 Gain = 0 dB

Audio Ch 1 Invert = No

Audio Ch 1 Gain = Disabled

Audio Ch 1 Invert = Disabled

Audio Ch 1 Format = PCMor Audio Ch 1 Format = AutoandAudio Ch 1 Format Feedback= PCM

Audio Ch 1 Gain = Enabled Audio Ch 1 Invert = Enabled

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Parameter Availability Based on Operating ModeThis section only applies if you have the HSFS6800 version of the product, or have upgraded a SFS6800 with the SFS68OPT-HD, SFS68OPT-3G, or SFS68OPT-HD-3G license key. To order a license key, contact your Salesrepresentative. For information on enabling a license key, see Adding aLicense Key on page 20 .

The parameters that are available, depend on whether the module is in HD or SD mode.

The HD parameters apply when the SDI Video Standard Set parameter isset to one of the HD operating modes, or when it is set to Auto and SDI IPVideo Standard Feedback is one of the HD operating modes.

The SD parameters apply when SDI Video Standard Set is set to either SD525 or SD 625, or when it set to Auto and SDI IP Video StandardFeedback is SD 525 or SD 625.

Table 3-10. Parameter Availability Based on Operating Mode

Condition Available Parameters Unavailable Parameters

3G HD or 1.5G HD Operating Mode

1080P 50

1080P 59.94

1080P 60

1080i/25 (295M)

1080i/30

1080i/29.97

1080i/25

1080p/30

1080p/29.97

1080p/25

1080p/24

1080p/23.98

1080PsF/24

1080PsF/23.98

720p/60

720p/59.94

720p/50

Y CRC Error Counter Y CRC Error Counter Clear C CRC Error Counter C CRC Error Counter Clear

EDH Present EDH Error Counter EDH Error Counter Clear

SDI Operating Mode

SD 525

SD 625

EDH Present

EDH Error Counter

EDH Error Counter Clear

Y CRC Error Counter

Y CRC Error Counter Clear

C CRC Error Counter

C CRC Error Counter Clear

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Changing Parameter SettingsYou can change parameter settings at the card edge. You can change the

parameter settings, view read-only parameters, view alarms, and adjust alarmsettings using CCS software. See the following topics for more information:

Changing Parameter Settings Using Card Edge Controls on page 35 Changing Parameter Settings Using CCS Software on page 36

Changing Parameter Settings Using Card Edge Controls1. Rotate the hex switch (mode select rotary switch) to 0.

2. Once the hex switch is set to 0, toggle the navigation switch up or downto select a bank.

View the two control LEDs next to the navigation toggle switch to seewhich bank is currently selected. (See Table 3-11 .)

See Table 3-12 on page 37 to view the various banks, hex switch positions,and corresponding parameter options and values.

3. Rotate the hex switch to the parameter number (1 to 9) or letter (A to F) of the option you want to set.

4. Toggle the navigation switch to select and set the value of the chosen parameter.

5. Do either of the following:

Rotate the hex switch to another parameter number/letter in the current bank, and then repeat step 4.

Table 3-11. Selected Bank as Indicated by Control LEDs

LED 3 LED 2 LED 1 LED 0 Bank Number Off Off Off Off 0

Off Off Off On 1

Off Off On Off 2

Off Off On On 3

Off On Off Off 4

Off On Off On 5

Off On On Off 6

Off On On On 7

On Off Off Off 8

On Off Off On 9

On Off On Off A

On Off On On B

On On Off Off C

On On Off On D

On On On Off E

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Rotate the hex switch to 0 again to select a different bank, and thenrepeat steps 3 and 4.

Use an available 6800 software control option to aid in viewing, setting,and confirming the parameter value.

Recalling Factory Default Parameter SettingsSFS6800+ Parameters on page 37 describes all of the parameter settings for the SFS6800 , including the original factory defaults. To return this module toits factory default settings, you can either reset each parameter individually or do a global recall following this procedure.

1. Rotate the hex switch to 0.

1. Toggle the navigation switch to the bank number 0.

2. Use the control LEDs to verify which bank you have selected, or use anavailable 6800 software control option (serial/local or Ethernet/remote) toaid in confirming your bank selection.

3. Rotate the hex switch to the global recall parameter F.4. Toggle the navigation switch to On .

Use an available 6800 software control option to aid in viewing, setting,and confirming the parameter value.

Reading Software and Hardware Versions

The current software version of your SFS6800 module can only be viewedusing a CCS-enabled control panel or a CCS software application, such as Pilotor Navigator. See your RCP-CCS-1U Installation and Operation Manual, CCSsoftware application user manual , or CCS software application online help for information on viewing software and hardware version numbers.

Changing Parameter Settings Using CCS SoftwareBefore using CCS Navigator to change your modules parameter settings, youmust discover the module. Discovery is the process by which CCS Navigator finds, and then connects to your module.

To discover your module, your Navigator software must be in Build mode.

1. If the Discovery window is not open, click Tools > Discovery in the mainmenu.

A Discovery window opens, most likely in the bottom left corner of thescreen.

2. Click Options , and then click Add .3. Enter the IP address of the frame that contains your module, the frame that

contains your ICE6800 module, or the frame that contains a 6800 ETHmodule that provides access to your module.

4. Click OK to close the Add Host dialog box, and then OK again to close theDiscovery Options dialog box.

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5. Click Start .

This triggers Navigator to run a discovery.

Discovery Completed is displayed in the Discovery pane.

6. Click Save to save the results of your discovery to the Discovery folder of

the Navigation pane.7. Switch to Control mode by selecting Operational Mode > Control from

the main menu.

8. Double-click SFS6800 in the Navigation pane.

The Control window opens displaying the modules controls.

Setting SFS6800 Remote Control ParametersThe following table lists all of the remote control parameters and options for theSFS6800 . To access these parameters, you can use CCS Navigator, an HTTPweb browser, or a third-party SNMP-based control application (depending onyour host frames options). See your software user manual for moreinformation.

Note that rows in the table that contain a range of numbers in parenthesesindicate that a series of numbered parameters contain that same function andrange.

Legend

Bold option=Indicates that this is the default setting for the parameter.

Rows of the table that are in grey are read-only parameters.

All parameters clip unless otherwise indicated.

Table 3-12. SFS6800 ParametersPath Parameter Name Bank/

Switch Function Options or User Range

General

Serial Number Displays the modules uniqueidentifier

(string)

License Key Activates options String

Installed Options Displays activated options HD, AES, 3G

Factory Recall 0, F Recalls the factory defaultsettings

No Yes

AES

Audio Input Type Select 0, 5 Selects the type of AES input Balanced

Unbalanced

AES (14) Input Present Reports the presence of thespecified AES input signal

No

Yes

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Metadata

External Metadata Present Reports the presence of externalserial metadata

No

Yes

Metadata Interface Type 0, E Selects the metadata interfacetype

RS-232

RS-422

Genlock

Genlock Input SourceSelect

9, F Selects the reference video inputsource

Frame reference

Card reference

Genlock Video Present Reports the presence of thereference video signal

No

Yes

Genlock Video Locked Reports the locked status of the

reference video signal

No

YesGenlock Video StandardFeedback

Reports the detected referencevideo standard

Unknown

1080P 25

720P 59.94

720P 60

1080P 23.98

1080P 24

1080P 29.97

1080P 30

1080I 25

1035I 29.97 1035I 30

1080I 25 (295M)

1080I 29.97

1080I 30

SD 525

SD 625

720P 50

1080PsF 23.98

1080PsF 24

720P 29.97

720P 30

720P 25

1080P 50

1080P 59.94

1080P 60

Table 3-12. SFS6800 Parameters (Continued)

Path Parameter Name Bank/


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Input > General

V-Bit Mute Enable 0, D Enables audio channel mutingupon detection of an incomingset V-bit

No

Yes

Input Ch (1 to 16, AES1A4B) V-Bit Feedback

Reports the validity bit status of the specified input audio channel

Off

On

Input > Metadata

Embedded MetadataPresent

Reports metadata in the inputvideo stream

No

Yes

Input > SDI

SDI Video Standard Set 0, 1 Selects the SDI video signalstandard

* Standards are available withthe optional 1.5G and 3G HDlicenses only.

** Standards are available withthe optional 3G HD license only.

Auto SD 525 SD 625 1080I 25 (295M)* 1080I 30* 1080I 29.97* 1080I 25* 1080P 30* 1080P 29.97* 1080P 25* 1080P 24* 1080P 23.98* 1080PsF 24* 1080PsF 23.98* 720P 60* 720P 59.94* 720P 50* 1080P 50** 1080P 59.94** 1080P 60**




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SDI IP Video StandardFeedback

Reports the detected SDI videosignal standard

Unknown

1080P 25

720P 59.94

720P 60

1080P 23.98

1080P 24

1080P 29.97

1080P 30

1035I 29.97

1035I 30

1080I 25 (295M)

1080I 29.97 1080I 30

SD 525

SD 625

720P 50

1080PsF 23.98

1080PsF 24

1080P 50

1080P 59.94

1080P 60

SDI Input Video Present Reports the presence of the SDIinput video signal

No

Yes

Y CRC Error Counter Reports the number of luminanceCRC errors that have occurred

0 to 16777215

Y CRC Error Counter Clear 0, 2 Clears the luminance CRC error counter

No

Yes

C CRC Error Counter Reports the number of chrominance CRC errors thathave occurred

0 to 16777215

C CRC Error Counter Clear 0, 3 Clears the chrominance CRCerror counter

No

Yes

EDH Error Counter Reports the number of EDHerrors that have occurred

0 to 32767

EDH Error Counter Clear 0, 4 Clears the EDH error counter No

Yes

EDH Present Reports the presence of EDH inthe input SDI signal

No

Yes




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Input > Embedded Audio Status

Group (14) present Reports the presence of thespecified audio group in the SDIstream

No

Yes

Group (14) ChecksumError

Reports if a checksum error hasoccurred in the specifiedde-embedder

No

Yes

Group (14) Parity Error Reports if a parity error hasoccurred in the specifiedde-embedder

No

Yes

Group (14) DBN Error Reports if a data block number error has occurred in thespecified de-embedder

No

Yes

Group (14) ECC Error Reports if an Error CorrectionCode error has occurred in thespecified de-embedder

No

Yes

Group (14) ActiveChannels

Reports the active channels fromthe control packet of thespecified audio group

None

CH1

CH2

CH12

CH3

CH13

CH23

CH123

CH4

CH14

CH24

CH34

CH134

CH234

CH1234

Group (14) Sampling Rate Reports the sampling rate from

the control packet of thespecified audio group

48.0 kHz

44.1 kHz 32.0 kHz

N/A

FreeRun

Group 1 Channel 12Delay (ms)

Reports the delay, relative tovideo, of channel pair 12 inaudio group 1

-699050.666 to+699050.645 msec




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Reports the delay, relative tovideo, of channel pair 34 in

audio group 1

-699050.666 to+699050.645 msec



-699050.666 to+699050.645 msec



-699050.666 to+699050.645 msec



-699050.666 to+699050.645 msec



-699050.666 to+699050.645 msec



-699050.666 to+699050.645 msec



-699050.666 to+699050.645 msec

Stream 1 > Input > Audio Gain

Audio Ch 1-8 Input Gain 14, B

15, 3

Adjusts gain for the selectedde-embedded input audiochannel

-18.0 to +18.0 dB ( 0)

Input > DARS

DARS Input Type 0, B Selects the type of DARS input Balanced

Unbalanced

DARS Present Reports the presence of theDARS reference signal

No

Yes

DARS Locked to Video Reports the locked status of theDARS input signal

No

Yes




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Input > Audio Format

Audio Ch (116) Format 6, E

7, E

Selects the format for thespecified output audio channel

PCM

Non-PCM

Auto

Audio Ch (AES 1A4B)Format

13, C

14, 4

Processing > Video > ProcAmp

Video ProcAmp Enable 8, 6 Enables the video processing

amplifier

No

Yes

Y Gain 8, 7 Adjusts gain for the Y channel -3.0 to +3.0 dB ( 0 dB )

Cb Gain 8, 8 Adjusts gain to the Cb color difference component

-3.0 to +3.0 dB ( 0 dB )

Cr Gain 8, 9 Adjusts gain to the Cr color difference component

-3.0 to +3.0 dB ( 0 dB )

Y Offset 8, A Adjusts offset for the Y channel 100.6 mV ( 0 mV )

Cb Offset 8, B Adjusts offset for the Cb channel 100.6 mV ( 0 mV )

Cr Offset 8, C Adjusts offset for the Cr channel 100.6 mV ( 0 mV )

White Clip Enable 8, D Controls level clipping accordingto the White Clip Level control

Disable Enable

White Clip Level 8, E Sets the white clip level 636.9 to 763.1 mV ( 700 mV )

Black Clip Enable 8, F Controls level clipping accordingto the Black Clip Level control

Disable

Enable

Black Clip Level 9, 1 Sets the black clip level -47.9 to +47.9 mV ( 0.0 mV )

Hue 9, 2 Adjusts the hue of the incomingdigital video signal

-180 to +180 (0 )(SD 525 and SD 625 only)




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Processing > Video > Delay

Horizontal Phase 9, 4 Adjusts the horizontal timing

Note: 1080I, 1080P, and 720Pranges apply with the optional1.5G and 3G HD licenses only.

0 to 29.616 sec(1080I30, 1080P30)

0 to 29.646 sec(1080I29.97, 1080P29.97)

0 to 35.542 sec(1080I25, 1080P25)

0 to 37.024 sec(1080P24, 1080PsF24)

0 to 37.061 sec(1080P23.98, 1080PsF23.98)

0 to 31.987 sec(1080I25 SMPTE 295M)

0 to 22.209 sec (720P60)

0 to 22.231 sec (720P59.94)

0 to 26.653 sec (720P50)

0 to 63.518 sec (SD 525)

0 to 63.963 sec (SD 625)

Vertical Phase 9, 5 Adjusts the vertical timing

Note: 1080I, 1080P, and 720Pranges apply with the optional1.5G and 3G HD licenses only.

0 to 1124 lines (1080P/I/PsF)

0 to 1249 lines(1080I25 SMPTE 295M)

0 to 749 lines (720P)

0 to 524 lines (SD 525)

0 to 624 lines (SD 625)

Video Delay 9, 6 Controls the amount of videodelay in frames

0-8 frames (HD sync mode)

0-10 frames (HD delay mode)

0-50 frames (SD)

Audio/Video Align 14, 7 Provides a fixed delay to thevideo processing path tocompensate for audio processingdelay

Enabling or disabling the this parameter will cause amomentary disturbance in theoutput audio and also in theoutput video if the Frame SyncMode parameter is set to DelayMode

Yes

No




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Processing > Video > Synchronization

Frame Sync Bypass 9, 3 Bypasses control for the videoframe synchronizer

No

Yes

Frame Sync Mode 9, 7 Selects the operational mode for the video frame synchronizer

Delay mode

Sync mode

Force Freeze Type 9, 8 Selects the type of forced videofreeze

Field 1

Field 2

Frame

Force Freeze 9, 9 Forces the output video to freeze Off

On

Loss Of Video Output

Mode

9, A Selects the output video mode

when the input video is disrupted

Pass

Black Freeze

Fast Switch 15, 8 Enables a fast (freezeless) videoswitch when input video isswitched between two sourceswhile both are in vertical

blanking

Note: Enabling or disabling theFast Switch parameter will causea momentary disturbance in bothvideo and audio output.

This parameter is set to Disabledand made unavailable whenusing 525 input, and is enabled inother standards.

Disable

Enable

Input Field Detect 15, 9 Selects between using the V-bitor F-bit to detect an incomingfield change

V-bit

F-bit

Processing > Video > VBI

VBI Control Type Provides a master control for theVBI line processing

Individual

Set All Pass

Set All Delete

VBI Line (746750) Delete Deletes to black the active video portion of the selected VBI line(720p output only)

Off

On

VBI Line (11221123)Delete

Deletes to black the active video portion of the selected VBI line(1080p output only)

Off

On




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VBI Line (11241125)Delete

Deletes to black the active video portion of the selected VBI line

(1080i/psf, 1080p output only)

Off

On

VBI Line 6 Delete Deletes to black the active video portion of the selected VBI line(625, 1080p, 720p output only)

Off

On

VBI Line (79) Delete Deletes to black the active video portion of the selected VBI line(625, 1080i/psf, 1080p, 720poutput only)

Off

On

VBI Line (1020) Delete Deletes to black the active video portion of the selected VBI line(all standards)

Off

On

VBI Line (2123) Delete Deletes to black the active video portion of the selected VBI line(525, 625, 1080p, 720p outputonly)

Off On

VBI Line (2425) Delete Deletes to black the active video portion of the selected VBI line(1080p, 720p output only)

Off

On

VBI Line (2641) Deletes to black the active video portion of the selected VBI line(1080p output only)

Off

On

VBI Line (272286) Delete Deletes to bl