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LC2000/LC2000-IQ/LC4000/LC4000-IQ

Issue 1 Rev 6

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Information and Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. Introduction

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1.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.1.1 LC2000-IQ/LC4000-IQ Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.6.1 LC2000 & LC2000-IQ Video Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
1.6.2 LC2000 & LC2000-IQ Audio Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
1.6.3 LC4000 & LC4000-IQ Video Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
1.6.4 LC4000 & LC4000-IQ Audio Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20

2. Technical Specification

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3. Installation

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3.1 Unpacking the Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
3.2 Rack Mounting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
3.3 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
3.4 LC2000-IQ/LC4000-IQ Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25

3.4.1 Removing IQ modules/Rears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4. Connections

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4.1 Rear Panel Layout: LC2000 and LC4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
4.2 Rear Panel Layout: LC2000-IQ and LC4000-IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
4.3 Input and Output Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26

4.3.1 Audio Connection Pin Numbers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.2 Fiber Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4.4 Control Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

4.4.1 GPI Pin Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5. Front Panel Features

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5.1 Front Panel Layout  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
5.2 Front Panel Dual Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
5.3 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31

6. Operation Using the Front Panel

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6.7.1 Adjusting Values with the Control Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.7.2 Adjusting Values with the Alphanumeric Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

6.8 Entering Alphanumeric Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
6.9 Resetting Menu Options to Preset Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
6.10 Using Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34

7. System Setup Menus

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7.1 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.2 CVBS (LC2000/LC4000 Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

7.2.1 CVBS Decoder A and B – CT2 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.2.2 CVBS Decoder A, B, C, D – CD4 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Summary of Contents for KudosPro LC2000

Page 1: ...dards Converter KudosPro LC2000 IQ Dual channel Linear Motion Adaptive Standards Converter with Two IQ Module Slots KudosPro LC4000 Quad channel Linear Motion Adaptive Standards Converter KudosPro LC4...

Page 2: ...ubject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of SAM The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and can not be reproduced or copied...

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Page 6: ...LUE lead connected to N Neutral Conductor Laser Safety This product operates with Class 1 laser products Ventilation Although the unit is constructed to meet normal environmental requirements ensure t...

Page 7: ...ual conform to the EMC requirements for and are intended for use in the controlled EMC environment for example purpose built broadcasting or recording studios and the rural outdoor environment far awa...

Page 8: ...4000 26 4 2 Rear Panel Layout LC2000 IQ and LC4000 IQ 26 4 3 Input and Output Connections 26 4 3 1 Audio Connection Pin Numbers Option 28 4 3 2 Fiber Connectivity 29 4 4 Control Connections 29 4 4 1 G...

Page 9: ...Panel 46 7 8 2 Current Channel 46 7 8 3 Brightness 46 7 8 4 Headphones 46 7 9 Memories 47 7 9 1 Memory Select 47 7 9 2 Save Memory 47 7 9 3 Recall Memory 47 7 9 4 Reset to Defaults 48 7 9 5 Factory Re...

Page 10: ...us 84 8 8 8 Input Trigger Entry 84 8 8 9 Output Timecode Entry 85 8 8 10 Timecode Entry 85 8 8 11 Timecode Load 85 8 8 12 On Timecode Loss 85 8 8 13 Non Drop Frame 85 8 9 Metadata 86 8 9 1 Closed Capt...

Page 11: ...creens 113 11 1 Input 113 11 1 1 Input Source 113 11 2 Output 114 11 2 1 Output Standard 114 11 2 2 Freeze 114 11 2 3 Legalization 115 11 2 4 Test Patterns 115 11 2 5 Blanking 115 11 2 6 Default Outpu...

Page 12: ...Frame Rate Conversion SD Composite Video 160 A 4 LC4000 Frame Rate Conversion HD SDI to SD Composite Video 161 A 5 Using Decoded Dolby E Audio when Converting Video 162 A 5 1 From the Front Panel 162...

Page 13: ...Any IQ modules fitted are controlled using RollCall and cannot be controlled from the front panel of the LC2000 IQ LC4000 IQ unit For a full list of compatible IQ modules and rears see the Recommende...

Page 14: ...cessing for each video channel Optional one channel LC2000 LC2000 IQ or two channels LC4000 LC4000 IQ of Dolby E decode transcode Dolby E guard band alignment Up to two IQ modules can be fitted within...

Page 15: ...our SDI inputs and four SDI outputs LC2000 only The CVBS I O is restricted by design only CVBS A1 A2 B1 and B2 can be used as inputs to the LC2000 and only CVBS C1 C2 D1 and D2 can be used as outputs...

Page 16: ...LC2000 LC2000 IQ LC4000 LC4000 IQ Introduction Issue 1 Rev 6 Page 16 2015 SAM 1 6 2 LC2000 LC2000 IQ Audio Processing Note The LC2000 IQ unit does not have unbalanced AES inputs or outputs...

Page 17: ...A1 A2 B1 and B2 can be used as inputs to the LC4000 and only CVBS C1 C2 D1 and D2 can be used as outputs 1 6 3 1 CT2 Configuration LC4000 LC4000 IQ SDI outputs A1 and A2 are used for video processing...

Page 18: ...FP option B1 Rx SFP option B2 Rx SFP option A2 Rx SFP option A1 Rx SFP option B1 Tx SFP option B2 Tx SFP option A2 Tx SFP option A1 Tx De embed X Point De embed X Point 16 audio channels 16 audio chan...

Page 19: ...B2 Rx SFP option A2 Rx SFP option A1 Rx SFP option B1 Tx SFP option B2 Tx SFP option A2 Tx SFP option A1 Tx De embed X Point 16 audio channels 16 audio channels 16 audio channels To Audio Processing...

Page 20: ...to any AES or analog audio encoder The second decode transcode path Decode 2 Encode 2 in the block diagram is only available as embedded audio on SDI outputs B1 and B2 and can be routed to any AES or...

Page 21: ...rd Audio AES 4 x balanced AES inputs via 25 way D type Not LC2000 IQ LC4000 IQ 4 x un balanced AES inputs via 4 x BNC Audio Analog 4 x stereo analog inputs via 25 way D type Signal Outputs Serial digi...

Page 22: ...SD HD 3Gb s linear standards conversion Up down and cross conversion Conversion Linear motion adaptive Conversion processing Still process Detects still images and applies an aperture with full progre...

Page 23: ...swap and phase invert feature Non PCM processing features pair level routing and delay compensation Dolby E data is passed with a delay to match the video and with co timed audio frame drop or repeat...

Page 24: ...et enhancement levels Low Med High Super Custom H Gain and H Noise rejection levels Advanced Vertical Frequency Band Selection Low Med High Five preset enhancement levels Soft 2 Soft 1 Normal Sharp 1...

Page 25: ...alled rack shelf and secure the unit using the front rack ears 3 3 Ventilation Ensure that there is a free flow of air at the front rear and sides of the unit to dissipate the heat produced during ope...

Page 26: ...uts Note Connections labeled i o can be used as inputs or outputs Label Description Connector SDI In 1 2 3 4 SDI inputs 4 x BNC SDI Out A1 A2 B1 B2 SDI outputs 4 x BNC Analog Audio In Analog audio inp...

Page 27: ...IEC Power B PSU input secondary 1 x 3 pin IEC Note If one of the reference connectors is not in use it must be fitted with a 75 Ohm BNC terminating plug If not terminated correctly genlock performance...

Page 28: ...3 Ch 7 in 16 Ch 7 out 16 Ch 3 out 16 GND2 4 GND2 4 GND2 4 GND3 17 GND3 17 GND3 17 Ch 6 in 5 Ch 6 out 5 Ch 2 out 5 Ch 6 in 18 Ch 6 out 18 Ch 2 out 18 Ch 5 in 6 Ch 5 out 6 Ch 1 out 6 Ch 5 in 19 Ch 5 out...

Page 29: ...remove the safety covers from the option slots Note If all the optional SFP connectors A1 A2 B1 and B2 are fitted as receivers they will not be available as transmitters Likewise if they are fitted a...

Page 30: ...Some examples are as follows On the Home screen the display shows status information for each processing channel On a menu list the display shows the menu options and current output signal On a menu l...

Page 31: ...een when selected Home button HOME Press to return to the default Home screen at any time Shortcut Alphanumeric buttons The Shortcut buttons provide direct access to the corresponding menus The Alphan...

Page 32: ...atus You can return to the Home screen at any time by pressing the HOME button 6 3 Selecting Processing Channels You can select between processing channels at any time and from any menu To select a di...

Page 33: ...trol for fine tuning values in small increments The Alphanumeric buttons are useful for quick entry of a specific value 6 7 1 Adjusting Values with the Control Knob 1 Navigate to the menu option slide...

Page 34: ...or blinks once before pressing the button again To enter a space between characters press button 0 To enter a special character such as the symbol press button 9 To delete a character press the Back b...

Page 35: ...d decoding options will have been chosen at the time of product purchase Y C decoding is also available The composite capability is determined by the number of processing channels and certain hardware...

Page 36: ...llations or composite from RF links CTI The Chroma Transient Improver CTI examines the input video data CTI detects transitions of chroma and enhances chroma edges in order to artificially restore los...

Page 37: ...n controls 7 2 5 Routing a Processing Channel To route a specific processing channel output to a CVBS output 1 From the System menu select CVBS CVBS Encoder C or D Source 2 Choose the processing chann...

Page 38: ...e the AES audio for each output 7 3 2 Analog Group 1 2 Group 1 2 Selects where to route the analog audio for each output group Note The AES and analog audio menus are only available if the CVBS option...

Page 39: ...input source from either the balanced or unbalanced input connections if fitted 7 4 2 Analog In ADC Headroom Pair 1 4 Adjusts the ADC headroom level for each analog input pair The adjustment range is...

Page 40: ...he incoming reference Ch 1 Input Locks the output video to the channel 1 input Ch 2 Input Locks the output video to the channel 2 input Free Run Locks the output video to an internal reference clock 7...

Page 41: ...justment range is one output line in one line steps The preset value is 0 Horizontal Timing Adjusts the horizontal timing of the output signal with respect to the reference signal The adjustment range...

Page 42: ...certain hardware restrictions The Dolby E option variants allowed are as follows For more information on the Dolby decoder and transcoder see the KudosPro Dolby Application Note under the Support tab...

Page 43: ...n correct alignment Encoder Version Shows the version number of the Dolby encoder The Dolby E decoder and encoder both have their own software version installed which is independent from the rest of t...

Page 44: ...Shows the unit s MAC address IP Configuration Enables you to specify whether the unit is to use a DHCP or a static IP address For information about setting static and DHCP IP addresses see page 45 IP...

Page 45: ...ct IP Netmask 8 Enter 255 255 255 0 using the Alphanumeric buttons then select Done 9 When all addresses are set you must apply the changes To do this Select the Apply IP Changes button then select Do...

Page 46: ...Channel Current Channel shows which channel is currently being controlled The chosen current channel appears on the HDMI output and on the front panel thumbnail image 7 8 3 Brightness The Brightness...

Page 47: ...iguration Network IP Gateway Network IP Netmask RollCall Unit Name Settings stored in the system memories include CVBS encoder or decoder settings if fitted LC2000 LC4000 only Dolby option settings if...

Page 48: ...Any saved settings for IP Address IP Netmask and IP Gateway are also lost when performing a factory reset The unit returns all three to their default settings which are as follows IP Configuration DH...

Page 49: ...lphanumeric button 1 to 8 repeatedly until the desired character appears If the next character you want is on the same button as the present one wait until the cursor blinks once before pressing the b...

Page 50: ...ial number of the unit PSU A PSU B The PSU voltage Module 1 Temperature The current temperature of the FPGA module Dolby Ch 1 and Ch 2 Whether the Dolby channel is available 7 12 Calibration LC2000 LC...

Page 51: ...out navigating menus see Operation Using the Front Panel on page 32 8 1 Home The Home screen shows status of the unit in use You can access the Home screen at any time and from any menu by pressing th...

Page 52: ...choose the type of pattern displayed on the output picture You can choose from Off Black Ramp and Bars 8 3 5 Default Output On input signal loss select black to set output to black default or pattern...

Page 53: ...f Default 700mV 721mV 735mV 746mV 8 3 9 Logo Control Logo control enables static or animated graphics to be keyed on to the video output of a channel Logo files are uploaded to the KudosPro unit using...

Page 54: ...1080i A specifier of the form _ index indicates that this file is part of a multi file sequence for an animated logo Any non negative decimal value may be used for index The files in a sequence are so...

Page 55: ...e current channel Select a logo by clicking on the logo name The selected logo is highlighted Click on None Selected if no logo is required for the channel H Position Set the position of the left edge...

Page 56: ...a shift for use when correcting upstream luma chroma displacement The adjustment range is 20 to 20 in steps of 2 luma clocks At the input picture edge zero chroma is shifted into the active picture ar...

Page 57: ...erture menu enables you to control the horizontal and vertical rescaler apertures from a range of presets 8 4 3 1 Preset Preset returns all settings to their default values 8 4 3 2 Horizontal Horizont...

Page 58: ...ve filter to both luminance and chrominance picture content To avoid blurring moving objects the filter includes motion detection and adaptation which disables the filter when significant motion is pr...

Page 59: ...between automatic and manual filtering In Auto mode the background noise level is measured and the threshold set to give a good compromise between noise reduction and picture softness In Manual mode...

Page 60: ...terns Enhanced Film Applies an aperture with full progressive frequency response where the input is film transported by an interlaced video rate input with cadence enabled Enhanced De interlace Replac...

Page 61: ...the source material contains known continuous 2 3 2 3 Start Hour Sets the starting hour for the timecode when 2 3 Source is set to Input Timecode The adjustment range is from hour 0 to hour 23 in one...

Page 62: ...ut picture does not change just how much of the active picture remains visible The portion that is cropped is either default black in Output Crop mode or is replaced by a secondary video picture in Si...

Page 63: ...bar Key Source options that are not suitable are grayed out from the selection list for example the source is the not the same output standard as the video it is being keyed into or SFP 2 is actually...

Page 64: ...t range is 50 to 50 in steps of 1 The preset value is 0 8 6 5 Scaler Config Presets If no input aspect signaling is available and the conversion required is always from a known input aspect ratio to a...

Page 65: ...e line rather than a 720 sample line If the outgoing content requires a 702 sample line select the check box This introduces an additional H scaling factor of 702 720 resulting in a slight horizontal...

Page 66: ...ion Menus Issue 1 Rev 6 Page 66 2015 SAM 8 6 5 4 HD Cross Conversion Select Standard Preset PB pillarbox v crop vertical crop ana anamorphic 8 6 5 5 Up Conversion Select Standard Preset LB letterbox P...

Page 67: ...ARC 8 6 6 1 Input Signaling Source Input Signaling Source lists the available supported aspect signaling standards SMPTE 2016 SMPTE ST 2016 1 Format for Active Format Description AFD and Bar Data L23...

Page 68: ...the aspect ratio conversion if the input aspect signaling cannot be detected SD Input Format The SD input format Normal Default 4 3 aspect ratio Anamorphic Horizontally squeezes a widescreen image to...

Page 69: ...t ratio 14 9 Can scale either a 4 3 image for viewing on a 16 9 screen or a 16 9 image for viewing on a 4 3 screen This is a compromise in order to maintain the aspect ratio of the image but will crop...

Page 70: ...ns show the ARC conversions possible using input signaling and a combination of SD Output Format and Conversion Scaling controls For each of the conversions there are four columns of images The first...

Page 71: ...LC2000 LC2000 IQ LC4000 LC4000 IQ Channel Operation Menus Issue 1 Rev 6 Page 71 2015 SAM SD Output Format Anamorphic 16 9 8 6 8 2 HD Cross Conversion...

Page 72: ...0 LC2000 IQ LC4000 LC4000 IQ Channel Operation Menus Issue 1 Rev 6 Page 72 2015 SAM 8 6 8 3 Up Conversion SD Output Format has no effect as output is HD 8 6 8 4 Down Conversion SD Output Format Normal...

Page 73: ...LC2000 LC2000 IQ LC4000 LC4000 IQ Channel Operation Menus Issue 1 Rev 6 Page 73 2015 SAM SD Output Format Anamorphic 16 9...

Page 74: ...t the screen so that the whole white area fills the screen This will override Fit to width 14 9 and Fit to height setting so that all three give the same output result It also overrides the SD Output...

Page 75: ...ed in the Force Mode Config SMPTE 2016 list The list contains 16 AFD codes for coded frame AR of 4 3 and eight AFD codes for a coded frame AR of 16 9 Delete Disables embedding of SMPTE 2016 output sig...

Page 76: ...TE Force generates an output SMPTE RP 186 95 signal with scanning system information that matches what is selected in the Force Mode Config SMPTE RP 186 list 4 3 and 16 9 are available but the actual...

Page 77: ...in the Force Mode Config ETSI list The list contains eight AFD codes When Output Format is set to AFD Force generates an output ETSI EN 300 294 signal that is modified to carry VI scanning system info...

Page 78: ...signaling mode is set to Force this control offers a list of 16 AFD codes for coded frame AR of 4 3 and the same AFD codes for a coded frame AR of 16 9 Selecting one will generate a SMPTE 2016 output...

Page 79: ...oss Audio is unavailable or invalid 8 7 1 2 Process Pair 1 8 For each of the output pairs 1 8 you can select the audio source to be passed to each audio processor on the Audio Shuffle screen For each...

Page 80: ...Pairs 1 8 Status The Status list shows the status of the audio output pairs The audio status display information is as follows P PCM L Loss N Non PCM 8 7 2 Control The Control menu enables you to adju...

Page 81: ...elay controls enable you to set delay pair offsets and the audio delay relative to the video delay Global Delay Pair Offsets Global delay offsets for pair 1 8 Pair 1 8 Adjusts the audio delay offset f...

Page 82: ...govern output pair combinations P PCM N non PCM S silence T test tone F forced mute silence Invert Phase Enables you to invert the phase of the left and right audio channels This control is useful fo...

Page 83: ...frame or non drop frame 8 8 1 Source HD SD The Source controls enable you to choose a timecode type from the input LTC or VITC for HD and VITC ATC LTC or ATC VITC for SD For HD video standards the sup...

Page 84: ...on which VITC is placed when the channel output is 525 The range is from line 11 to line 17 in one line steps The default is line 14 8 8 6 Output Line 625 The Output Line 625 slider selects the output...

Page 85: ...e should behave if input timecode cannot be detected Freeze On timecode loss the output timecode will freeze at the last valid detected input value until the valid input returns Free Run On timecode l...

Page 86: ...ich are extracted and encoded as an output line 21 signal Closed captions are automatically detected in the input video and the detected format shown in the Status window For closed captions to be emb...

Page 87: ...tle transcoding is supported from WST to RDD 08 by taking the decoded bytes from the WST signal and inserting them into the payload within the SDP see below Transcoding from RDD 08 to WST is only poss...

Page 88: ...TE RDD08 default SMPTE 2031 RDD08 2031 Output Packet Enable Off Default RDD08 2031 Output Packet Enable RDD08 2031 Output Packet Type SMPTE RDD08 default SMPTE 2031 SMPTE RDD08 RDD08 Output Line PKT 1...

Page 89: ...he second RDD 08 packet and so on 2 If SMPTE2031 conversion is selected then the first 5 lines selected on the input are encoded in the 2031 packet Each single WST line corresponds to one SMPTE2031 pa...

Page 90: ...s Conversion options such as Still Process Signaling parameters SDI output audio routing per processing channel PCM audio controls gain delay L R swap Timecode settings Closed caption processing choic...

Page 91: ...enter a special character such as the symbol press button 9 To delete a character press the Back button To save a memory name From the Save Memory menu select Save Memory 8 11 RollCall The RollCall me...

Page 92: ...all of the menu lists options and controls available for setting up the unit To open the system setup screens At the top of the RollCall network tree right click the product name and select Connect T...

Page 93: ...rame rate and format conversions for each processing channel To open the channel operation screens On the RollCall network tree double click the required channel name The Input screen is displayed 9 3...

Page 94: ...sion The Unit Status window on a channel operation screen shows the current channel and the input output and audio status The audio information line shown here as Analog 2 PCM cycles through the audio...

Page 95: ...ormation about the RollCall Control Panel template screens and controls see RollCall Control Panel System Setup Screens on page 96 and RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens on page 113 To s...

Page 96: ...standard If the genlock source and the video output are the same frame rate for example 50 Hz or 59 94 Hz Genlock locks the output to the vertical phase of the genlock source giving consistent and re...

Page 97: ...ned using the controls but an input signal is not detected on the assigned reference input Current Reference Standard shows Invalid Input 10 1 3 Channel 1 4 Timing The Timing controls enable you to sp...

Page 98: ...oose where to route the AES audio for each output 10 2 2 Analog Output 1 2 You can choose where to route the analog audio for each output group Note The AES and analog audio menus are only available i...

Page 99: ...menu provides controls for the input analog audio signal 10 3 1 1 Analog ADC Headroom Pair 1 4 Adjusts the ADC headroom level for each analog input pair The adjustment range is 12 dB to 24 dB The pre...

Page 100: ...Issue 1 Rev 6 Page 100 2015 SAM 10 3 2 Output The Output menu provides controls for the output analog audio signal 10 3 2 1 Analog DAC Level Pair 1 4 Adjusts the DAC audio output level for each analog...

Page 101: ...ite capability is determined by the number of processing channels and certain hardware restrictions The composite variants allowed are as follows Product Composite codes allowed Description Hardware f...

Page 102: ...when the input video has chroma bandwidth limitations Pedestal When turned on allows the composite source NTSC only to be treated as if a pedestal is present NTSC Hue Adjusts the NTSC hue to correct t...

Page 103: ...to the Dolby frame rate is enabled but a change to the Dolby program format is not possible For example if the incoming video is at 50 Hz with 5 1 2 Dolby audio when the LC2000 LC2000 IQ LC4000 LC400...

Page 104: ...kudospro Product Dolby option codes allowed Description LC2000 LC2000 IQ DOL1 Dolby E single channel option One set of Dolby modules decode and transcode LC4000 LC4000 IQ DOL1 Dolby E single channel...

Page 105: ...belled 45 02 pair 1 Packet Type Selects a method of data mapping for output SMPTE 2020 VANC packets A SMPTE 2020 2 2008 B SMTE 2020 3 2008 Input Status Shows the status of the Dolby encoders and if th...

Page 106: ...teway Shows the current IP gateway Current IP Netmask Shows the current IP netmask IP Configuration Enables you to specify whether the unit is to use a DHCP or a static IP address For information abou...

Page 107: ...st apply the changes To do this Click Apply IP Changes The system updates and saves the changes made in the Ethernet menu 10 6 1 2 Setting a DHCP IP address 1 From the System Menu select Network 2 Und...

Page 108: ...channel appears on the HDMI output and on the front panel thumbnail image 10 7 2 LCD Display Lock Front Panel Locks all of the front panel controls to prevent accidental changes to the unit s setting...

Page 109: ...work IP Netmask RollCall Unit Name Settings stored in the system memories include CVBS encoder or decoder settings if fitted LC2000 LC4000 only Dolby option settings if fitted Genlock selection and ad...

Page 110: ...both system and channel level All controls and user memories are reset to their preset values The default settings for IP Configuration is to set the unit to DHCP Any saved settings for IP Address IP...

Page 111: ...options Serial Number Uptime how long the unit has been powered up in days hours minutes seconds PSU 1 State PSU 2 State Reference Standard 10 10 Status The Status screen shows the status of the unit...

Page 112: ...r Encoder A D Luma Gain Adjusts the composite luminance signal Chroma Gain Adjusts the composite chrominance signal Y C Chroma Gain Adjusts the component Y C chrominance signal Save Saves the gain set...

Page 113: ...2000 LC2000 IQ has channels 1 2 available and the LC4000 LC4000 IQ has channels 1 4 available 11 1 Input The Input screen enables you to specify a video input source 11 1 1 Input Source Input Source l...

Page 114: ...put The Output screen enables you to apply various settings and adjustments to the video output signal 11 2 1 Output Standard Standard Specifies the output standard of a conversion Current Output Stan...

Page 115: ...inimizing hue change and raising apparent brightness Legalizer choices are Off Default 700mV 721mV 735mV 746mV 11 2 4 Test Patterns The Test Patterns list enables you to choose the type of pattern dis...

Page 116: ...under the Support tab at http www snellgroup com products conversion and restoration conversion kudospro Logo Up loader To upload logos onto the LC2000 LC2000 IQ LC4000 LC4000 IQ run the logo upload a...

Page 117: ...ir respective index es by numerical value Leading zeros do not affect the sort order and it is not required that the index values are contiguous however all images in a multi file sequence must have t...

Page 118: ...selected logo is highlighted Click on None Selected if no logo is required for the channel H Position Set the position of the left edge of the logo image from the left of the screen as a percentage o...

Page 119: ...preset value is 0 dB Saturation Adjusts the color saturation The adjustment range is 6 dB to 6 dB in 0 2 dB steps The preset value is 0 dB Black Level Adjusts the black level The adjustment range is 1...

Page 120: ...the Gain and Noise Rejection Frequency Band Specifies the frequency band to which the enhancement is applied Level Adjusts the enhancement level The adjustment range is 0 to 192 The preset value is 0...

Page 121: ...for slightly soft source material Sharp 2 Recommended for very soft source material Detail Determines the amount of detail allowed through to the output by moving the anti alias filter stop band Low 2...

Page 122: ...0 Threshold Adjusts the noise reduction threshold The adjustment range is 0 to 7 in steps of 1 The preset value is 0 Mode Choose between automatic or manual filtering In Auto mode the background nois...

Page 123: ...etitive patterns Enhanced Film Mode Applies an aperture with full progressive frequency response where the input is film transported by an interlaced video rate input with cadence enabled Clean Cut Pr...

Page 124: ...useful when the source material contains known continuous 2 3 2 3 Start Hour Sets the starting hour for the timecode when 2 3 Source is set to Input Timecode The adjustment range is from hour 0 to ho...

Page 125: ...ntrol Panel Channel Operation Screens Issue 1 Rev 6 Page 125 2015 SAM 11 5 ARC The Aspect Ratio Control ARC enables you to determine the aspect ratio of a picture from a range of options or to adjust...

Page 126: ...into the cropped area as defined using the Output Crop Position controls see see section 11 5 3 2 When selected the source of the second video picture is becomes available in the Sidebar Key Source me...

Page 127: ...election list for example the output of the second channel in a single channel product or SFP input if no SFP rear is fitted Sidebar Key Source options that are not suitable are grayed out from the se...

Page 128: ...line select the check box This introduces an additional H scaling factor of 720 702 resulting in a slight horizontal stretch This control only has an effect on SD inputs 11 5 5 2 SD Output is 702 SD...

Page 129: ...all Control Panel Channel Operation Screens Issue 1 Rev 6 Page 129 2015 SAM 11 5 5 4 HD Cross Conversion PB pillarbox v crop vertical crop ana anamorphic 11 5 5 5 Up Conversion LB letterbox PB pillarb...

Page 130: ...C 11 5 6 1 Input Signaling Source The Input Signaling Source box lists the available supported aspect signaling standards SMPTE 2016 SMPTE ST 2016 1 Format for Active Format Description AFD and Bar Da...

Page 131: ...h will force the aspect ratio conversion if the input aspect signaling cannot be detected SD Input Format The SD input format Normal Default 4 3 aspect ratio Anamorphic Horizontally squeezes a widescr...

Page 132: ...e see section 11 5 8 for a list of possible ARC conversions using input signaling and a combination of SD Output Format and Conversion Scaling controls 11 5 7 2 SD Output Format When the output video...

Page 133: ...2000 LC2000 IQ LC4000 LC4000 IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens Issue 1 Rev 6 Page 133 2015 SAM 11 5 8 1 SD Cross Conversion SD Output Format Normal 4 3 SD Output Format Anamorphic 16...

Page 134: ...LC2000 IQ LC4000 LC4000 IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens Issue 1 Rev 6 Page 134 2015 SAM 11 5 8 2 HD Cross Conversion 11 5 8 3 Up Conversion SD Output Format has no effect as output...

Page 135: ...LC2000 LC2000 IQ LC4000 LC4000 IQ RollCall Control Panel Channel Operation Screens Issue 1 Rev 6 Page 135 2015 SAM 11 5 8 4 Down Conversion SD Output Format Normal 4 3 SD Output Format Anamorphic 16 9...

Page 136: ...retched to fit the screen so that the whole white area fills the screen This will override Fit to width 14 9 and Fit to height setting so that all three give the same output result It also overrides t...

Page 137: ...what is selected in the Force Mode Config SMPTE 2016 list The list contains 16 AFD codes for coded frame AR of 4 3 and eight AFD codes for a coded frame AR of 16 9 Delete Disables embedding of SMPTE 2...

Page 138: ...ut Format is set to SMPTE Force generates an output SMPTE RP 186 95 signal with scanning system information that matches what is selected in the Force Mode Config SMPTE RP 186 list 4 3 and 16 9 are av...

Page 139: ...t match what is selected in the Force Mode Config ETSI list The list contains eight AFD codes When Output Format is set to AFD Force generates an output ETSI EN 300 294 signal that is modified to carr...

Page 140: ...E 2016 output signaling mode is set to Force this control offers a list of 16 AFD codes for coded frame AR of 4 3 and the same AFD codes for a coded frame AR of 16 9 Selecting one will generate a SMPT...

Page 141: ...o to the required embedded audio output 11 6 1 Input Pairs Input Pairs shows the input sources available to be routed 11 6 1 1 Source Embedded 1 8 Routes the available embedded audio sources to the ei...

Page 142: ...98 11 6 1 2 Status The Status box shows the status of the audio input pairs The audio status display information is as follows PCM Audio is PCM Mute Audio is muted Tone Audio is a test tone DolbyE Au...

Page 143: ...1 dB steps The preset value is 0 dB 11 7 2 Tone Frequency The Tone Frequency slider adjusts the tone frequency The adjustment range is 0 1 KHz to 10KHz in 0 1 KHz steps The preset value is 1 KHz Poin...

Page 144: ...sts the audio delay offset for each of the eight audio channel pairs The adjustment range is 40 ms to 200 ms in 1 ms steps The preset value is 0 ms The Total box shows the current total pair delay 11...

Page 145: ...ocess Pairs The Process Pairs box shows the eight audio processor pairs defined on the Audio Routing screen 11 8 2 Output Pairs Status Shows the status of the audio output pairs Pair 1 8 For each of t...

Page 146: ...useful for dealing with input audio discrepancies 11 8 4 Control Tone Makes the audio input source a test tone Silence Mutes the audio input source Use Routing Routes the audio output from the audio...

Page 147: ...outputs if Follow Input mode is selected with a valid input timecode detected or if Generate mode is selected For SD video inputs VITC ATC LTC and ATC VITC timecode data formats are supported For SD...

Page 148: ...ted at the input no timecode processing will be available 11 9 1 3 Status The Status box reports which type of embedded timecode is detected within the video input to this processing channel If no val...

Page 149: ...de and a starting timecode value for the free running output timecode Input Trigger Entry In this field you can enter a value to specify when the output timecode starts Once set the output timecode wi...

Page 150: ...me type is determined by the Drop Frame control When converting 23 Hz inputs to anything follow input will give a broken sequence 11 9 3 Embedding The Embedding controls enable you to enable disable e...

Page 151: ...ge 151 2015 SAM 11 10 Metadata The Metadata screen enables you to control a set of closed captions and teletext subtitle information Incoming SD or HD closed captions and subtitles are converted to th...

Page 152: ...n the Status window For closed captions to be embedded in the output video they must be enabled User control for on which line to embed CEA 708 is provided but CEA 608 is always fixed at line 21 11 10...

Page 153: ...of WST to be encoded SMPTE2031 allows only 5 lines of WST to be encoded 625 Input 625 Output You can select which input lines of WST are encoded on the output see instructions for SD VBI line setup be...

Page 154: ...contain within them the original source SD line number information The input line selection refers to this line number and not the ANC packet position line number HD Input 625 Output You can select wh...

Page 155: ...gs such as noise reduction parameters proc amp settings and enhancer parameters Conversion options such as still process Signaling parameters SDI output audio routing per processing channel PCM audio...

Page 156: ...saved in a memory location To recall a memory 1 In the Memory Select column select the memory you want to recall 2 Click Recall Memory The recalled settings are applied 11 11 3 Reset to Defaults Reset...

Page 157: ...eld type a new name for the unit 2 To save the name click S To return the name to its default value click P 11 13 Logging The Logging screen defines what parameter information is made available to a l...

Page 158: ...ne 5 Press the HOME button 6 Verify that the status display shows 1080 59i as the input If the status display shows input loss review steps 1 to 4 to ensure you have correctly connected and routed the...

Page 159: ...OME button 8 Verify that both status displays show 1080 50i as the input If either or both status displays show input loss review steps 1 to 6 to ensure you have correctly connected and routed the sou...

Page 160: ...button 4 Choose Input Select CVBS A then select Done 5 Press the HOME button 6 Verify that the status display shows 625 50i as the input If the status display shows input loss review steps 1 to 4 to...

Page 161: ...the status display for channel 1 shows 1080 50i as the input If the status display shows input loss review steps 1 to 4 to ensure you have correctly connected and routed the source 7 Press the OUTPUT...

Page 162: ...ess the SYSTEM Shortcut button 2 Select Dolby Dolby Ch 1 Decoder source Embedded 1 then select Done 3 Press the HOME button 4 Press CH SELECT until the channel 1 LED is illuminated 5 Press the AUDIO S...

Page 163: ...t panel press the SYSTEM Shortcut button 2 Select Dolby Dolby Ch 2 Decoder source Embedded 1 then select Done 3 Press the HOME button 4 Press CH SELECT until the channel 2 LED is illuminated 5 Press t...

Page 164: ...reset is also useful as it puts the unit under test into a known state prior to starting the fault finding process Factory Reset recalls the unit s default memory settings at both system and channel...

Page 165: ...2 V Onboard regulation provides the necessary supply voltages required by the various sub assemblies The unit operates on one power supply only but has dual supplies for redundancy If you suspect a PS...

Page 166: ...as high resolution still images However for moving video content it is best to disable Still Process and Enhanced Still Make sure that enhancement is disabled when testing a conversion You can turn th...

Page 167: ...composite signals Note Only SD outputs can use the CVBS encoders If you are using composite input sources check that these are connected to the correct CVBS inputs See Block Diagrams on page 15 B 3 3...

Page 168: ...SYTEM Shortcut button 5 Select Output and route the appropriate channel through the chosen CVBS encoder If you are having problems with composite inputs Check that the correct input format is selected...

Page 169: ...keep the software up to date A software upgrade may clear a bug identified and fixed in a later release For information on how to upgrade your software see Software Upgrade Procedure on page 174 Note...

Page 170: ...or motor boating To test for this Apply a known good source that is the same video standard as the problematic source you can set up an unused KudosPro channel with a video pattern and test tone If th...

Page 171: ...der Each embedded pair EMB1 2 to EM15 16 has its own individual tone generator AES can be balanced or un balanced LC2000 IQ LC4000 IQ balanced AES only Only four pairs of AES can be processed Analog a...

Page 172: ...el units is to use the internal timecode generator of one channel to test all the other channels B 5 1 1 Testing Timecode Performance Consider the LC4000 this model has four video channels each with a...

Page 173: ...e on page 172 only this time using one of the other three channels as the generator In the following example channel 2 is the timecode generator LC4000 TC Processor Channel 1 set to TC from I P TC Pro...

Page 174: ...problems please contact SAM Customer Support See Contact Details on page 2 Important Upgrading from software version 1 4F 5 or earlier to version 1 5E 6 or later will significantly change the structur...

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