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KR AMER ELECTRON ICS LT D.

USER MANUAL

MODEL:

SP-4D

4-Channel HD-SDI Synchronizer

P/N: 2900-000577 Rev 3

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Summary of Contents for SP-4D

Page 1: ...KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD USER MANUAL MODEL SP 4D 4 Channel HD SDI Synchronizer P N 2900 000577 Rev 3 ...

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Page 3: ...ding Setups 15 7 2 Saving Setups 15 7 3 Using the Factory Reset 15 7 4 Setting the Video Signal 16 7 5 Setting the Genlock 18 7 6 Monitoring Output 20 7 7 Setting the No Signal Screen 21 7 8 Setting the Machine Address 22 7 9 Displaying Status 22 7 10 Setting LCD Brightness 22 7 11 Setting the Sleep Mode 23 8 Technical Specifications 24 8 1 Default Communication Parameters 24 9 Kramer Protocol 200...

Page 4: ...erent models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined by function GROUP 1 Distribution Amplifiers GROUP 2 Switchers and Matrix Switchers GROUP 3 Control Systems GROUP 4 Format Standards Converters GROUP 5 Range Extenders and Repeaters GROUP 6 Specialty AV Products GROUP 7 Scan Converters and Scalers GROUP 8 Cables and Connectors GROUP 9 Room Connectivity GROUP 10 Accessories and Rack Adapt...

Page 5: ...s com to check for up to date user manuals application programs and to check if firmware upgrades are available where appropriate 2 1 Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching and elevated noise levels often associated with low quality cables Avoid interference fr...

Page 6: ...1080psf 30 1080p 1080p 23 97 1080p 24 1080p 25 1080p 29 97 1080p 30 Each of the four SDI channels contains a special audio synchronizer that de embeds all 16 input audio channels resamples them simultaneously and embeds the resulting audio signals in the SDI output This corrects signal deterioration such as a frame drop or repetition that may occur during video signal synchronization The SP 4D fea...

Page 7: ...f the embedded audio channels A two line 20 character per line LCD display that shows the status of machine while in the main mode of operation Seven front panel buttons that control operation of the machine Five LEDs that indicate input signal loss or genlock loss One RS 232 port for controlling the SP 4D from a serial remote control device or a PC 3 1 Defining the SP 4D 4 Channel HD SDI Synchron...

Page 8: ...the top level MENU and returns to the MAIN mode of operation 3 Closes a SUBMENU and returns to the top level MENU 8 ENTER Button 1 Fixes a new value of the adjusted parameter but doesn t save it 2 Opens a SUBMENU from the top level MENU item 3 Accelerates the repeat function by 16x when this button is pressed together with LEFT or RIGHT buttons 9 Left Arrow Button Selects the previous value of a s...

Page 9: ...I output for channel 2 20 CHANNEL 3 IN 3 BNC Connector Connects to the channel 3 SDI source 21 CHANNEL 3 OUT 3 BNC Connector Synchronized SDI output for channel 3 22 CHANNEL 4 IN 4 BNC Connector Connects to the channel 4 SDI source 23 CHANNEL 4 OUT 4 BNC Connector Synchronized SDI output for channel 4 24 ANALOG OUT YUV RGB 15 pin HD Connector Outputs the selected video channel see Section 7 4 25 A...

Page 10: ...SP 4D Installing in a Rack 7 4 Installing in a Rack ...

Page 11: ...deo player to the IN 1 to IN 4 BNC connectors 2 Connect up to four SDI output acceptors for example a non linear editor to the OUT 1 to OUT 4 BNC connectors 3 Connect the GENLOCK IN BNC connector to an SDI genlock source for example an HD SDI black burst generator 4 Connect the ANALOG OUT 15 pin HD connector to a computer graphics acceptor for example an analog display 5 Connect the AUDIO OUT RCA ...

Page 12: ...via an RS 232 connection using for example a PC Note that a null modem adapter connection is not required To connect to the SP 4D via RS 232 Connect the RS 232 9 pin D sub rear panel port on the SP 4D via a 9 wire straight cable only pin 2 to pin 2 pin 3 to pin 3 and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected to the RS 232 9 pin D sub port on your PC ...

Page 13: ... When the genlock mode is turned OFF the display shows SET3 INT XTAL REF OutpForced 720p 60 This means the setup preset number is 3 the internal crystal generator XTAL is used as the genlock reference source the standard of output signals on all four outputs is forced to 720p 60 2 If the genlock is turned ON and a reference input signal was selected as dedicated input GenlockIN the display shows S...

Page 14: ... pressed together with LEFT or RIGHT buttons UP Selects the previous item of any menu DOWN Selects the next item of any menu LEFT Selects the previous value of a selected parameter with repeat function RIGHT Selects the next value of a selected parameter with repeat function PANEL LOCK Enables or disables the PANEL LOCK function after pressing for 2sec 6 3 Using the Front Panel LEDs Five LEDs on t...

Page 15: ...ction explains how to use the various menus and their functions to operate the SP 4D The menu maps in Figure 4 and Figure 5 illustrate how to navigate through the various menus and their settings Note All menus show SET1 as an example Your setup numbers may differ ...

Page 16: ...SP 4D Using the SP 4D Menus 13 Figure 4 SP 4D Menu Map I ...

Page 17: ...14 SP 4D Using the SP 4D Menus Figure 5 SP 4D Menu Map II ...

Page 18: ...til the SP 4D is powered OFF To permanently save the change perform SAVE SETTING AS A SETUP NUMBER as shown in this procedure To save a setup Press MENU to enter the menu mode Press or until SAVE SETTING AS SETUP NUMBER is displayed Press or to reach the setup number desired from 1 to 16 If the present setup is different from the saved setup SETUP NUMBER appears with a colon Press ENTER to save th...

Page 19: ...DEO SIGNAL enter submenu is displayed Press ENTER go into the submenu Press and to navigate through the submenus 7 4 1 Setting a Standard from the Video Signal Menu To set a forced standard Press or until SET1 FORCED STANDARD is displayed Press or to reach the desired settings available settings are shown in this table Video Groups Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 720p 60 default 1080i 60 1080sf 30 1080p 3...

Page 20: ...d Mode from the Video Signal Menu To set the output standard mode Press or until SET1 OUTPUT STANDARD MODE Press or to choose settings AUTObyRefSour or FORCED Note If all four SDI output settings are strictly defined and never changed FORCED mode is recommended Press ENTER to save the setting temporarily only until powered off 7 4 4 Running a Test Signal from the Video Signal Menu To run a test si...

Page 21: ...Save the new genlock using the procedure Saving Setups in Section 7 2 7 5 2 Activating Deactivating the Genlock from the Genlock Menu When the genlock is turned OFF an internal crystal generator is used as the reference source and all four SDI outputs run synchronously with each other To activate or deactivate the genlock Press or until SET1 Genlock State Press or to choose the settings OFF FreeRu...

Page 22: ...00nsec to 51800nsec step 37nsec in SDTV mode Default timing is 0nsec Negative values advance the output signal positive values retard the signal To speed up the adjustment press and hold the appropriate or button repeat mode For the16x ultra repeat mode press and hold the appropriate or button while pressing the ENTER button In this case the adjusted parameter changes by steps of 16 units To quick...

Page 23: ...o Audio Monitoring Press or to choose the settings SDI CH1 SDI CH2 SDI CH3 SDI CH4 Press ENTER to save the setting temporarily until powered down 7 6 2 Selecting the Video Output Format from the Output Monitoring Menu To select a video output format Press or until SET1 Analog Video Output Format Press or to choose the settings RGBHV and YUV Press ENTER to save the setting temporarily until powered...

Page 24: ... to the top level menu Save the new audio group setting by using the Saving Setups procedure in Section 7 2 7 7 Setting the No Signal Screen The no signal screen appears in the absence of an input signal or when input and output signals are incompatible To set the no signal screen Press MENU to enter the menu mode Press or until NoSignal Screen is displayed Press or to choose the settings BLUE SCR...

Page 25: ...ve a read only display of all four SDI inputs the genlock input status and the reference lock status To display a status Press MENU to enter the menu mode Press or until the status of the desired SDI channel SDI genlock input or reference lock is displayed 7 10 Setting LCD Brightness This setting adjusts the brightness of the LCD display To set LCD brightness Press MENU to enter the menu mode Pres...

Page 26: ...CD display To set the sleep mode brightness of the LCD Press MENU to enter the menu mode Press or until LCD sleep mode brightness is displayed Press or to change the settings from 0 to 100 50 default Note This assignment affects all 16 setups presets after ENTER is pressed The setting is saved with auto power down ...

Page 27: ...INDICATORS LCD display 5 input and genlock LEDs POWER SOURCE 220V AC 27VA OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F STORAGE TEMPERATURE 45 to 72 C 49 to 162 F HUMIDITY 10 to 90 RHL non condensing DIMENSIONS 19 x 7 x 1U W D H WEIGHT 1 81kg 4 0lbs ACCESSORIES Power cord Windows based control software rack ears Specifications are subject to change without notice at http www kramerelectronics com 8 ...

Page 28: ... Parameter Data B8 40 MSB_data Machine Addr See TABLE 3 and Notes 1 2 3 READ GLOBAL ONE BYTE LOCAL PARAMETER 20 80 Parameter Number 80 98 Machine Addr See TABLE 1 2 and Note 1 REPLY TO READ GLOBAL ONE BYTE LOCAL PARAMETER 60 80 Parameter Number 80 Parameter Data 98 Machine Addr See TABLE 1 2 and Note 1 WRITE GLOBAL ONE BYTE LOCAL PARAMETER 21 80 Parameter Number 80 Parameter Data 98 Machine Addr S...

Page 29: ...nput signal Status of standard autoidentification read only The coding differs from parameter 40 forced standard Ch2 Input Standard A 0 15 Values and standards same as above read only Ch3 Input Standard B 0 15 Values and standards same as above read only Ch4 Input Standard C 0 15 Values and standards same as above read only Actual Output Standard D 0 13 0 720p 60 1 720p 59 2 720p 50 3 1080i 60 4 1...

Page 30: ...n read only Genlock Status F 0 2 0 No reference signal 1 Loss of lock to reference 2 Proper lock to reference Read only Output_Video_Format 12 0 1 0 RGBHV default 1 YUV Read and write allowed TABLE 2 One Byte Local Parameters Values in hexadecimal Parameter Number Data Comments Forced Standard 40 0 13 0 480i 60 default 1 480p 60 2 576i 50 3 576p 50 4 720p 50 5 720p 59 6 720p 60 7 1080i 50 8 1080i ...

Page 31: ... 2 Split bars 100 3 Ramp 100 Test_Ch3 45 0 3 0 Test off default 1 Color bars 100 2 Split bars 100 3 Ramp 100 Test_Ch4 46 0 3 0 Test off default 1 Color bars 100 2 Split bars 100 3 Ramp 100 Video_Monitor 47 0 3 0 SDI channel1 is selected for monitor output default 1 SDI channel2 is selected for monitor output 2 SDI channel3 is selected for monitor output 3 SDI channel4 is selected for monitor outpu...

Page 32: ...6 i e Greatest signed integer less or equal to V 256 where V 625 to 625 1 line step V 0 default NOTE 1 There are global parameters that are invariable in the case of a setup number change and local parameters that have appropriate parameter data values for each setup number 16 different values stored in special memory During write or read operations with local parameters the PC gets access only to...

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Page 34: ...tributors visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions comments and feedback Web site www kramerelectronics com E mail info kramerel com SAFETY WARNING Disconnect the unit from the power supply before opening and servicing ...

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