HCP-1801HD/SD SDI Control Probe
Guide to Installation and Operation
M813-9900-111
February 2013
HCP-1801
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HCP-1801
DESCRIPTION
The HCP-1801 is a probe for the quality control of HD SDI
(SMPTE 292 M) and SD SDI (SMPTE 259M-C) digital video
signals. The HCP-1801 probe integrates several advanced
features for monitoring both video and embedded audio
signals. It offers complete real-time measurement and
analysis of all relevant signal parameters as well as flexible
alarm thresholds and user-defined profiles. In addition, the
HCP-1801 probe functions as a distribution amplifier, with
its HD/SD SDI input and four reclocked outputs. Used in
conjunction with Miranda’s iControl family of products, the
HCP-1801 allows users to see the signals they are
monitoring. The probe generates real-time video thumbnails
and audio level meters for transmission over IP networks.
As part of the Miranda Densité series, the probe can be
used along with a wide variety of interface and distribution
amplifiers, and allows users to benefit from extensive
flexibility and ease of use so unique to Miranda’s Densité
platform.
Input/output
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Single input supports both SMPTE 259M-C digital video
signal (SD) with embedded 272M digital audio, and
SMPTE 292M digital video (HD)
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Four outputs
VBI signal extraction and analysis
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24-bit digital audio disembedding
Remote control and status
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On card status Led
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Current & latch status for remote reporting
Monitoring of embedded audio
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Signal presence detection and format validation
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Presence control for each group
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Adjustable level, phase and mono signal alarms
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Selectable group, pair or individual channel monitoring
Transmission over IP for display
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Thumbnails with adjustable picture format, quality and
transmission rate
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Alarms and status
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VITC, Closed captioning, V-chip, WSS and XDS
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Audio level meters and phase meter
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Audio overload counter
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Video test pattern
Video standard and presence monitoring
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Video format detection
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Carrier detect
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Freeze detection (multi-zone)
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Black detection (multi-zone)
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Ancillary data detection and identification
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Luma min and max
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White max
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CC presence
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VITC presence
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VLI
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WSS
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Macro-block Detection (MBD) Option
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Thumbnail
Gen.
VBI
Extract
Video
Measure
Audio
Measure
Audio
Levels
HD/SD
SDI OUT
HD/SD
SDI IN
Micro-Controller
DATA OUT to ethernet interface in Densité frame
DEMUX
SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO INPUT
Signal:
HD SDI:
SD SDI:
SMPTE 292M (1.485,1.485/1.001 Gbps)
SMPTE 259M-C (270Mbps)
Cable length: HD
SD
110m. Belden 1694A at 1.485 Gbps
250m. Belden 8281 at 270 Mbps
Return loss:
> 12 dB up to 1.5 GHz
SERIAL DIGITAL OUTPUTS (4)
Signal:
SMPTE 292M (1.485,1.485/1.001 Gbps)
SMPTE 259M (270 Mbps)
(same format as input)
Cable length: HD
SD
110m. Belden 1694A at 1.485 Gbps
250m. Belden 8281 at 270 Mbps
Return loss:
> 12 dB up to 1.5 GHz
Added jitter
<0.2UI p-p (wideband)
