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Advanced Image Processing Solutions
Advanced Image Processing Solutions
Dual SD/HD Video Delay
Installation and Operation Manual
C3034-8001-100
Copyright Algolith 2008, all rights reserved
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Table of Contents Safety ........................................... 3 Specifi cations ..............................28 Introduction ................................... 4 Limited Warranty .........................29 Overview ............................................... 4 Contact us ..................................29 Main Features ........................................ 4 The Algogear Series ............................... 5 Installation and se
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Safety Electromagnetic Compatibility This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Before using this product, carefully review all the safety limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC precautions in this user guide, and all the important Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection regulatory and safety notices in the openGear DFR- against harmful interference when this equipment i
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Introduction Overview The Algogear VLD-1002-MD Video Delay is designed for delay applications in both standard and high-definition SDI environments on up to 2 channels. It supports all popular standard-definition and high-definition video formats including 480i59.94, 576i50, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94 and 1080i60. Delay programming can be added in time units (seconds) and video units (frames). The VLD-1002-MD provides up
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation 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. If you have a simple configuration that will change
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Installation and setup Static Discharge Whenever handling the VLD-1002-MD 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
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Installation and setup The VLD-1002-MD card is installed in the openGear frame. openGear frame The VLD-1002-MD card requires a BNC rear output module. Depending on the frame model you 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
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ALGOGEAR DO NOT REMOVE VLD1 002M ALGOGEAR VLD-1002-MD ALGOGEAR ALGOGEAR VLD-1002-MD 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 VLD-1002-MD dissipates 14 watts. An openGear frame, when populated with Algogear cards only shall use no more than 8 slots. Blank slot fillers can be used to block sl
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation 6 status LEDs are located near the VLD-1002-MD card’s front edge. Consult the graphic and color code below to identify the LEDs and their meanings. Card Status - LED color code Green Yellow Red Normal Minor Problem Critical error Rear Input / Output Module Labels Algolith’s VLD-1002-MD 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 o
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Output Channels The VLD-1002-MD has 2 HD/SD-SDI inputs and 4 HD/SD-SDI outputs. Each channel in the Dashboard user interface corresponds to the matching input number. The label on the card’s BNC rear output module, at the back of the openGear frame, identifies the inputs and outputs. INPUTS DASHBOARD OUTPUTS USER INTERFACE 1A 1 Channel 1 1B 2A 2 Channel 2 2B 10
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Operation Once installed in the openGear frame, the VLD-1002-MD card is controlled through the Dashboard software (version 2.2 or higher). For information 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 I
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VLD-1002-MD 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 Progr
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation 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 22. Control The u
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Adjusting Parameters The VLD-1002-MD 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 operati
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation The Card Setup Window The Card Setup window allows the configuration of parameters affecting the overall functionality of the card. Recall & apply settings Save settings Save Settings Destination The Save Settings Destination function allows the user to save up to 4 configurations of the VLD-1002-MD card’s parameters per channel. Once you have configured the card to your liking in the Video Setup and Audio Setup tabs of the Dashboard interfac
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Selecting the Reference The VLD-1002-MD card provides four methods for referencing the incoming 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 VLD-1002-MD accepts tri-level, bi-level and black burst reference signals. The video inputs can be synchronized with the house sync signal. The V
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation External Card (BNC 10): Uses the reference signal from the VLD-1002- MD card’s rear module REF input. openGear Frame VLD-1002-MD rear module openGear REF1 LOOP RossBus ETHERNET REF2 LOOP External 2 (Frame ref 2) Internal Ch1 (BNC 1) External Card (BNC 10) External 1 (Frame ref 1) 17 DFR-8310 PSU 2 PSU 2
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Video Setup Window The Video Setup window allows the configuration of video parameters affecting the individual channels of the card. Video Default Mode The Video Default mode function is used if no valid video is detected at the input. The VLD-1002-MD can be set to respond to these problems with the Video Default Mode function. Select from: � Last good frame (output image freezes to the last good frame) � Last good field (output image freez
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Video Delay The Video Delay function allows users to adjust the video delay in increments of frames and seconds. Video Delay (sec) The Video Delay (sec) function allows users to adjust the video delay in increments of one second. The following table lists the possible values according to the video format: Format Video Delay (sec) values 408i59.94 1 - 24 576i50 1 - 24 720p50 1 - 4 720p59.94 1 - 4 720p60 1 - 4 1080i50 1 - 4 1080i59.94 1 - 4 108
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VLD-1002-MD Guide to installation and operation Maximum Delay in Seconds & Frames The maximum video delay per channel varies with the input video’s frame rate, and is reached with the following settings in seconds and frames: Maximum delay Video Format Seconds Frames 480i59.94 24 15 576i50 24 15 720p50 4 25 720p59.94 4 31 720p60 4 31 1080i50 4 12 1080i59.94 4 15 1080i60 4 15 Video Delay - Apply In order for your settings to be applied, you must check the Video Delay - Apply check box. The vide
