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Advanced Image Processing Solutions
Advanced Image Processing Solutions
Dual SD/HD Frame Synchronizer
Installation and Operation Manual
C3032-8001-201
Copyright Algolith 2008, all rights reserved
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Table of Contents Safety ........................................... 3 Proc Amp ............................................ 21 Legalizer ............................................. 21 Introduction ................................... 4 Audio Setup Window ............................. 22 Audio mixing Window ............................ 23 About this manual .................................. 4 The Alarm Setup Window ............
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA 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 w
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Introduction About this manual This user guide covers both the FRS-1002-MD and FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA cards. The FRS-1002 cards share many common features and the general content of this user guide applies to both products. Content and features specific to either product will be outlined by these graphic headers, so they can be easily associated with the proper product. Enjoy your reading. MD LG-PA Overview The Algogear™ FRS-1
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation MD Main Featur Main Feature es s T The FRS-1002-MD is a dual channel frame synchr he FRS-1002-MD is a dual channel frame synchronizer onizer. It pr . It processes ocesses 2 independent channels simultaneously in SD or HD. In addition, it 2 independent channels simultaneously in SD or HD. In addition, it p prrocesses 16 channels (4 gr ocesses 16 channels (4 groups) of embedded audio. V oups) of embedded audio. Video and audio id
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA 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 configurati
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Installation and setup Static Discharge Whenever handling the FRS-1002 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 precaut
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Installation and setup The FRS-1002 card is installed in the openGear frame. openGear frame The FRS-1002 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 ins
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ALGOGEAR DO NOT REMOVE FRS1002M ALGOGEAR FRS-1002-MD ALGOGEAR ALGOGEAR FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA 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 FRS-1002-MD and FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA dissipate 14 watts. An openGear frame, when populated with Algogear cards only (VNR-1000-SD, VNR-1000-HD, XVC-100
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation 6 status LEDs are located near the FRS-1002 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 FRS-1002 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
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Output Channels The FRS-1002 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 11
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Operation Once installed in the openGear frame, the FRS-1002 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 Das
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation The Basic Tree View Window All openGear frames and compatible cards in your system are displayed in the device list window. Select the card you wish to control in the Basic Tree View tab. For more information on the device list please consult the Dashboard Software User Manual, provided on the installation CD. The Product Status Area The product status area of the Dashboard interface displays the selected card’s product name
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation The Card Status Window The Card Status window displays the input video format for each channel, the input audio format for each channel, and the reference video input. Control The user can control the FRS-1002 card’s various parameters in the Card Setup, Video Setup, Audio Setup and Alarm Setup windows. The following section describes how to adjust the parameters. 14
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Adjusting Parameters The FRS-1002 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 modifi
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA 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 FRS-1002 card’s parameters per channel. Once you have configured the card to your liking in the Video Setup and Audio Setup tabs of the D
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Selecting the Reference The FRS-1002 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 FRS-1002 accepts tri-level, bi-level and black burst reference signals. The video inputs can be synchronized with the house sync sig
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation External Card (BNC 10): Uses the reference signal from the FRS-1002 card’s rear module REF input. openGear Frame FRS-1002 rear module openGear REF1 LOOP RossBus ETHERNET FRS-1002-MD REF2 LOOP External 2 (Frame ref 2) Internal Ch1 (BNC 1) External Card (BNC 10) External 1 (Frame ref 1) 18 DFR-8310 PSU 2 PSU 2
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA 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. Also, a reference mismatch may occur if there is a difference between the input video format’s frame rate and the reference format’s frame rate. The FRS-1002 can be set to respond to these
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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-PA Guide to installation and operation Video Delay (line) The Video Delay (line) function allows users to adjust the delay in increments of one line. Maximum line delay values vary depending on the input format as follows: Format Line Delay Range 408i59.94 0 to 524 576i50 0 to 624 720p50 0 to 749 720p59.94 0 to 749 720p60 0 to 749 1080i50 0 to 1124 1080i59.94 0 to 1124 1080i60 0 to 1124 Video Delay (pixel) The Video Delay (pixel) function allows users to adjust th
