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Selenio X100TM
Intelligent Dual‐Channel Frame Synchronizer and Converter
Version 2.0
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Contents
Preface ......................................................................................................................... ix
Manual Information ...................................................................................................... ix
Purpose ..................................................................................................................... ix
Audience ................................................................................................................... ix
Revision History ......................................................................................................... ix
Writing Conventions ...................................................................................................x
Obtaining Documents .................................................................................................x
Unpacking/Shipping Information .................................................................................x
Unpacking a Product ..................................................................................................x
Returning a Product ................................................................................................... xi
Safety Standards and Compliances ............................................................................. xi
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance ........................................... xi
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance ......................... xii
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual ................................................................. xii
Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 1
Overview ....................................................................................................................... 1
Main Features ................................................................................................................ 1
Environment .............................................................................................................. 4
Selenio X100 Options and Packages ............................................................................ 4
GPI Pinouts ................................................................................................................ 7
Analog Audio Pinouts ................................................................................................ 8
Linear Timecode Pinouts ............................................................................................ 8
Signal Flow .................................................................................................................... 8
Index......................................................................................................................... 163
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Preface
Manual Information
Purpose This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for
the SelenioTM X100 Intelligent Dual-Channel Frame Synchronizer and Converter.
Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation,
setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the Selenio X100 Intelligent Dual-Channel Frame
Synchronizer and Converter.
Revision History
Table 1-1 Revision History of Manual
Edition Date Comments
A May 2014 First release
B August 2014 Addition of jumper settings and servicing instructions
2.0 May 2015 Addition of animated logo generation/insertion, program/profanity delay,
thumbnail streaming, new advanced audio options
2.0 Revision June 2015 Changes to memory module part numbering
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Writing Conventions
To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following
text conventions:
Obtaining Documents
Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our website. Alternatively,
contact your Customer Service representative to request a document.
Unpacking/Shipping Information
Unpacking a Product
This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years
of stable and trouble-free service.
1 Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
2 Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.
3 Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
4 Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5 Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you
install the unit.
Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a product
for servicing.
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Returning a Product
In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please contact Customer
Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, and then send the unit back for
servicing.
Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to be returned
for service. If the original package is not available, you can supply your own packaging as
long as it meets the following criteria:
Lead (Pb)
Mercury (Hg)
Cadmium (Cd)
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union will be fully
RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See our website for more information on dates and
deadlines for compliance.) Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment
sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies with the
EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-1.
In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronic devices in the
EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled. (See our website
for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Contact your local Sales
representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Equipment that
complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown in
Figure P-2.
WARNING
Statements identifying conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of
life. High voltage is present.
CAUTION
Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment
or other property.
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1 Introduction
Overview The Selenio X100 is an intelligent dual-channel frame synchronizer and converter. The X100
can operate in a dual- channel mode, or with a single input to two processed outputs, or in
a single-channel linear frame rate converter mode (when the X100OPT-SK-SC software
license key is installed).
The Selenio X100 provides two channels of video synchronization and delay, video up-,
down-, and cross-, aspect ratio conversion, basic frame rate conversion, optional linear
frame rate conversion (single channel), dual video processing amplifiers with color correction
and clipping, and dual logo generator inserters.
Audio processing features include dual channel capacity (total of eight groups with 32 mono
channels of internal processing), audio embedding and de-embedding to and from
Horizontal Ancillary Data (HANC) in the Serial Digital Interface (SD-SDI), 16 AES input /
output ports and eight channels of analog audio input and output with audio
synchronization and delay, gain, invert, and summing. Optional audio processing includes
audio decode and encode, audio up and down mix, and perceptual loudness control.
Input/output signal interfaces on the X100 include those for optional dual analog video,
composite and analog video component, analog audio, SD-SDI video and ancillary data, SFP
for optical and other interfaces, AES unbalanced digital audio, time code, General Purpose
Interface (GPI), and control and monitoring over Ethernet 100BaseT IP. An HDMI output is
provided for monitoring purposes
The X100’s data wrangler feature has the capability to process many metadata types in the
Vertical Ancillary and Vertical Blanking Interval (VANC/VBI). This includes timecode insert/
extract/pass through, closed captioning and teletext subtitling transcoding, processing for
AFD Active Format Description, Video Index (VI), and Wide Screen Signaling (WSS) for aspect
ratio conversion. In addition, the data wrangler processes GPI trigger insertion and
extraction (using SCTE-104 or BT-1685) and pass through for ABC BrandNet, Australian Cue
Data) for automation of remote devices, ARIB audio ID (Japan), SMPTE 352 Payload
Identifier, Dolby Audio Metadata and up to ten user DID/SDID.
Main Features
Intelligent dual-channel frame sync/delay, proc amp, noise reduction, clipping and color
correction
Rules engine for custom signal flow management
Fast frame sync, fast conversion, delay (lock to one input), and time base correction
(TBC) modes
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Future Composite/Component
Options Video Option
Environment Selenio X100 frames are cooled by forced air drawn in from the front of the frame, and
exhausted through vents at the rear of the frame. There must be free passage for air flow
on to allow for adequate ventilation, and an ambient temperature of between 32°F to
104°F (0°C to 40°C) with relative humidity of 10% to 90% non-condensing.
You must provide adequate space behind the mounting ears, and clearance for the
connecting cables at the rear of the frame.
One Upmix, one Downmix, or one 5.1 Loudness Control (requires three DTS
licenses)
One MultiMerge, four 2.0 Loudness Controls, or one 5.1 + 2 Loudness Controls
(each requires three DTS licenses and the X100OPT-ADVAUD audio module)
X100OPT-SK-ALG Single-channel animated logo generator/inserter software license key only
X100OPT-SK-PD Single-channel program delay software license key only
X100OPT-SK-DDPD Dolby Digital Plus Decoder (7.1, 5.1 + 2.0, 2.0 + 2.0) license key for Selenio X100;
X100OPT-ADVAUD is required
X100OPT-SK-DDPE Dolby Digital Plus Encoder (7.1, 5.1 + 2.0, 2.0 + 2.0) license key for Selenio X100;
X100OPT-ADVAUD is required
X100OPT-SK-RTLL Dolby Real Time Loudness Control for Dolby Digital Plus (5.1 + 2.0 or 2.0 + 2.0) or
Dolby Digital (5.1 or 2.0) encoder; X100OPT-ADVAUD is required
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GPI Pinouts
Key and Slot
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
- G + - G + - G + - G +
Ch1a Ch1 b Ch2a Ch2b Ch3a Ch3b Ch4a Ch4 b
G + - G + - G + - G + -
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
Figure 1-3 Female Back Panel Analog Audio Input and Output Pinouts on Frame
1 2 3 4 5 6
Signal Flow
Figure 1-5 on page 9 illustrates the signal flow of the X100.
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2 Installation
Electrical Requirements
The X100 power supplies have a universal input of 100-240VAC at 47 to 63Hz (nominal),
200W. There is no voltage selector switch.
Each frame has space for two power supplies; however, a single power supply can meet the
requirements of a fully-loaded frame.
Environmental Requirements
Selenio X100 units are cooled by forced air drawn in from the front, and exhausted through
the rear. There must be free passage for air flow at the front and back of each unit to allow
for adequate ventilation. Take care to select a dry, well-ventilated location with a minimum
of dust.
Selenio X100 units are designed for mounting in a standard 19-in. (48-cm) rack using
front-mounting ears and rear support brackets, occupying a 1RU vertical space of 1.75 in.
(4.4 cm).
When installing an Selenio X100 in a rack, ensure that there is adequate space behind the
mounting ears and clearance for the rear connecting cables. Allow about 10 inches (25 cm)
of slack in the rear connecting cables for frame access and maintenance.
After unpacking the frame, and before installing into a console or rack, allow at least 30
minutes for temperatures to equalize and to eliminate any condensation that may have
developed. Selenio X100 frames require an ambient temperature of between 32°F and
104°F (0°C to 40°C) with relative humidity of 10% to 90% non-condensing).
Rack Mounting
Although the pre-installed frame-mounting ears provide the main support for the Selenio
X100 within a rack, you must install arms, brackets, and a cable relief bar at the rear of the
unit to support the weight of cabling and frame stacking.
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Note: The frame mounting ears and the rack support brackets are reversible. You can install
them with the ears at the front and support brackets at the rear, or with the ears at the rear
and the support brackets at the front.
1 Locate the support package in the box, consisting of two support arms, two brackets with
screws, a tie bar, and tie bar screws. (See Figure 2-2.)
2 Attach the brackets to the sides of the frame using the screws that are provided.
(See Figure 2-3 on page 13.)
CAUTION
To prevent damage to components inside the frame, do not use screws longer than
those provided.
3 Attach the cable relief bar between the two support arms using the screws that are
provided.
You can secure the cable relief bar through any of the screw holes on the arm. (See
Figure 2-4 on page 13.)
4 Push the Selenio X100 into the front of the rack, and attach the frame’s front-mounting
ears to the rack using the appropriate screws (not provided).
5 Slide the two arms into their slots from the back of the frame and attach the arms to the
back of the rack (Figure 2-5).
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6 Make all necessary electrical and optical connections to the back of the frame.
NADITBNC-F: Female chassis XLR 110 input to female BNC 75 output
NADITBNC-M: Female BNC 75 input to male chassis XLR 110 output
NADITBNC-FX: Female cable end XLR 110 input to-female BNC 75 output
NADITBNC-MX: Female BNC 75 input to male cable end XLR 110 output
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All of these jumpers are accessible only after the removal of the top cover, as described on
page 148. Follow the markings on the board to set the pins of the jumpers. A white triangle
on the board indicates Pin 1. Ensure that you disconnect both power supplies before
opening the cover.
For serial port Rx/Tx termination (Figure 2-7), jumpers are required only when the module is
set to RS-422. As shown in the picture, two jumpers are required. When the module is set
to RS-232 or RS-485, no jumpers are needed.
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Analog audio
output channel
rows
Analog audio
input channel
row
CCS Protocol
HTTP
SNMP
The default subnet mask address for every Selenio X100 is 255.255.255.0.
1 Follow this path: System Config > Setup (in the RCP, select Device Setup).
2 Scroll to the Device IP parameter, and then press Enter.
If this is a new unit being configured, the default IP displays. Otherwise, the current IP
address of the unit displays.
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If this is a new unit being configured, the default subnet mask displays. Otherwise, the
current subnet displays.
5 Repeat the procedure described in step 4, this time for the subnet mask.
6 Scroll to the Gateway parameter, and then press Enter.
If this is a new unit being configured, the default gateway displays. Otherwise, the current
gateway address displays.
7 Repeat the procedure described in step 3, this time for the gateway parameter.
8 Select Save IP, and then press Enter.
9 Select Yes option and then press Enter.
10 Press Exit to return to the Setup menu.
Rebooting the Selenio X100 is not required.
1 Apply power to the first Selenio X100 unit with a frame-mounted local control panel.
When ready for configuration, the main Selenio X100 menu shows on the display screen.
2 Configure the network settings for the first Selenio X100, as described in the procedure on
page 17.
3 Restart the Selenio X100 unit.
4 Plug in the next Selenio X100 system, configure its network information, and then restart
the unit.
Follow this procedure for all remaining Selenio X100 units that require configuration.
5 Connect all Selenio X100 systems and remote panels to a network hub or switch using a
10/100Base-T Ethernet cable.
6 Ensure that all configured Selenio X100 units are detected on the network.
To do this, press Remote on the front panel. All Selenio X100 units configured with the
same subnet mask address will display (you will see a list of all detected IP addresses).
If a unit or RCP is not detected, ensure that the subnet mask address is accurate.
Alternatively, confirm that all units were restarted after configuring any network settings.
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1 Change the IP Address of the PC to match that of the Selenio X100, by following theses
steps:
a Click Start > Settings and then click Control Panel.
This opens the Control Panel window.
b Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections, and then double-click Local Area
Connection.
c Click the General tab, and then click Properties.
This opens a new Local Area Connection Properties window.
d On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties...,
ensuring you are working on the correct Ethernet adapter for the CCS network.
The IP Address of the Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties box appears.
Figure 2-9 shows the portion of the Internet Protocol TCP/IP Properties box where you
enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway of your PC.
f Select Use the following IP address, and in the IP address box, type a new
computer IP Address to match the first three octets of the IP Address of the Selenio
X100, and then add a different fourth octet.
(For example, if the Selenio X100 IP Address is 192.168.100.50, you could type
192.168.100.181).
g In the Subnet Mask field, type: 255.255.255.0
This value applies to Class C IP addresses; confirm the number with your network
administrator.
h Enter the same Default Gateway number as the one on the Selenio X100, or leave
blank.
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i Click OK to close the TCP/IP Properties box, and then close the two Local Area
Connection boxes.
2 Verify the network settings were accepted by following the ipconfig procedure, as described
below:
a Click Start, point to Programs > Accessories and then click Command Prompt to
open the Command Prompt window on the PC.
b Type the following at the MS-DOS command prompt, and then press ENTER:
ipconfig
The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway of the PC appear. (In some
situations, the Default Gateway value is not shown. See Figure 2-9).
c Write down the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway numbers of your
PC.
d Compare the network numbers of the X100 with the numbers found in step 2c.
In general, the two Subnet Mask and Default Gateway numbers should be identical. The
first three octets of the two IP Addresses also are generally identical. For example, if the
Selenio X100 has an IP Address of 192.168.248.50, the PC could have an IP Address of
192.168.248.181.
Note: Where more than one network is involved and the Point-to-Point option has been
selected (see CCS Navigator online help), the network address values may be entirely
different.
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Preparing for Remote Control via Control Panel (on page 16)
Selecting a Remote Unit to Control on page 22
HP Microsoft Magellan
Magellan TM Internet
Openview TM Explorer 6.0 CCS
NMS or later Navigator TM
BRK DEST
Power
Mode: SRC TAKE CAM1 ABC TW DST TEST NBC FIBR AUD SAT FOX ABC 1 2 3 4 5
FOLL MENU PRST
N etwor k
Connected Dest: NBC
Enabled
Alar m 1
Alar m 2
Src: SHIFT
PG UP PG DN CLEAR
FOX NBC TEST MC SRV CAM SRC TW SYS1 6 7 8 9 0
Pst: PARM LOCK HOME
Selenio X85TM-3G/X85TMHD/X75SD
Multiple Path Converter /Synchronizer
Follow these steps to prepare your Selenio X100 models for remote control:
1 Reconfigure each Selenio X100 with unique IP addresses and other appropriate network
settings, including shared subnet mask addresses.
See Setting IP and Subnet Mask Addresses on page 17 for details.
2 Restart each Selenio X100, and then wait 20 seconds to allow for network detection.
3 Connect all Selenio X100 units to a TCP/IP-based network hub or switch using 10/
100Base-T Ethernet cable.
4 Discover all units found on the network, and then select the one you wish to control.
The <local device > option shown on-screen represents the unit you are using (the local
unit that is in front of you), and is always available on this list. An asterisk (*) beside the
name indicates that this is the remote system currently being controlled by the panel.
Note: Instead of IP addresses, you can give alphabetical names to individual Selenio X100
units that will appear in the list. To do this, see the Machine Name parameter.
3 Use the control knob to scroll through the list of available Selenio X100 devices, highlight
the unit you wish to control, and then press Enter.
The Selenio X100 screen reads Connecting...
Once a unit is selected for remote control, all front panel features operate as if you were
actually at the front panel of the selected remote unit. This means that the VFD panel,
status indicators, and buttons (with the exception of the Remote and Option button) all
control and/or reflect the status of the remote unit, not the one you are physically
operating.
Note: The light on the Remote button flashes while the unit is remotely controlling a
device.
6 To switch to another unit, or to control the local device you are physically operating, press
the Remote button, and then select a new device to control.
7 Select <local device > to resume normal single-unit operation.
Note: Navigator versions 4.6 and above do not support a specific GUI for the X100.
Instead, a Silverlight web server launches when you click on a code-updated X100 in
Navigator.
Initial Configuration
Before you can connect to an Selenio X100 using a web browser, you must configure the IP
address of the frame. Follow these steps:
1 Connect one end of a crossover or passthrough cable to the Ethernet port on the front of
the Selenio X100, and then connect the other end of the cable to a PC with the required
software.
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The frame automatically detects the cable type and assigns an IP address to the computer
so that they are on the same subnet. You can also set the IP address on the frame itself if
the frame has a front control panel.
3 Select Configuration and ensure that the Frame Controller is selected in the tree view at
the left of the screen.
4 On the Frame Control Panel, select General.
5 On the Basic screen, enter an IP address for the frame.
The IP address should be consistent with your network’s configuration. For more
information, contact your network administrator.
1 In your browser, enter the IP address of the Selenio X100, and then click Enter to connect.
If the Selenio X100 is in a failed state (i.e., disconnected), then you will see a “browser
cannot display the page” or “browser could not connect” message.
3 Click Enter.
The Selenio X100 control interface appears.
The number of PCs connected to the Selenio X100 has an impact on receiving data in a
timely fashion. If a large number of users are logged into the frame, response time may
become slower. Up to ten separate PCs can be connected to the Selenio X100 at any one
time. If additional users attempt to connect to the Selenio X100, they will receive a
message:
When you are not actively using the interface, please log off out of the system.
Note: The IP address is assigned to the frame, not the Controller module. When you
change Controller modules, you should not have to reassign the IP address.
http://<IP address>/InfrastructureNetwork29286.mib
<IP address> is that of the X100
Once any MIB file is downloaded from the frame, you should rename it immediately to
prevent overwriting.
http://<IP address>/X100.mib
SNMP Dest Desc—Description of the host to which SNMP trap messages will be sent.
SNMP IP Address—If non-zero, specifies the IP address of a host to which SNMP trap
messages will be sent.
Default IP Address
The default IP address of an X100 is: 192.168.100.250.
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3 Operation
Overview
The Selenio X100 can be operated at the front control panel, or remotely, using the
following methods:
Front panel controls on the X100
Selenio X100 graphical user interface via web browser
CCS-enabled control panels and devices such as Selenio X50 and Selenio X85 frames
CCS Navigator control software
SNMP network devices and control software
Note: External video inputs and outputs can be disabled by the Green (Power Save)
control located in the Miscellaneous section. If an external video control is grayed out in
the user interface, the power save mode may be enabled.
Push Buttons
Table 3-1 Push Button Controls
Name Function
Enter Navigates into the next lower level of the parameter tree, and then controls parameters by
selecting an option or value
Exit Exits from one level in the parameter tree to a higher lever in the tree
Default Resets a currently selected X100 parameter to its default value when pressed and held for one
second; flashes when you have selected a default value for a currently selected parameter
Remote Enables control of all networked X50, X75, X85, and X100 units
Status Provides a list of alarms and their options when pressed and held for one second
Help Displays a brief description of a selected parameter’s function (hold the button for one second to
view the control panel’s display options, including intensity, backlight, screen saver, and system
preset operation)
Reset Power cycles the Selenio X100 (this recessed button is located in a hole below and to the right of
the LEDs on the front panel; it can be depressed using a paper clip)
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LED Functions
System Red:
X100 is powering up
Major fault has occurred, such as controller module failure, FPGA
failure, or submodule missing
Amber:
The X100 is powering up
A non-service fault is detected, such as a failed fan or power supply
Green: X100 is ready for operation
Off: The system is not powered
Inputs 1 Red: Loss of signal on active input
and 2 Amber: Errors are detected on an active input
Green: All inputs are error-free
Off: System LED is red
TSG Red: Not applicable
Amber: Not applicable
Green: Test signal generator is operating
Off: Test signal generator is not enabled
Ref Red: Genlock is enabled, but reference input is missing
Amber: Genlock is enabled, but reference is wrong standard
Green: Genlock is enabled and reference input is OK
Off: No Reference is enabled
Alarm Red: Alarm condition
Amber: Not applicable
Green: Not applicable
Off: No Alarm function
Output Format
The outputs include four HD-BNC SDI connectors, two SFPs, one HDMI output, and two
analog (composite or SD/HD component) video HD-BNCs (requires optional analog
submodule).
All outputs carry the converted program signal or a frame sync signal. Conversion is
automatic, based on your selected output video standard; the converted program signal
carries the following:
Embedded audio
ARC data (WSS/VI/AFD)
CC/TT
BrandNet
Timecode
Closed captioning
Lidia
SCTE-104
BT-1685
ARIB
Cue data
BT-1685
SCTE-104
(A higher quality linear frame rate converter is also available by switching to the Linear FRC
mode, found at Video Output and Routing > Operation Mode. The Linear FRC requires
the purchase of the X100OPT-SK-SC. See page 32)
Using the basic automatic Output Frame Rate, audio/video alignment is variable ±1 frame.
There must be a valid reference available for the selected output standard. If the input
signal has a different frame rate from the output frame rate, the FRC is enabled
automatically. In this mode, two independent channels are operating at the same time. One
or both of the channels can be used for frame rate conversion.
Options for the Output Frame Rate parameter are Follow Ref (auto detection of external
genlock source), 29/59 Hz, 25/50 Hz, and 30/60 Hz.
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Output Routing
The Output Routing parameters assign the SDI outputs to their processing channels.
The SDI x Out Select parameters control which video channel is assigned to the four SDI
outputs. Options are Processing Channel 1 (default) Processing Channel 2, Processing
Channel 1 + OSD, and Processing Channel 2 + OSD.
The same options are available using the SFP x Out Select, HDMI Out Select, and Analog
x Out Select parameters.
Note: External video inputs and outputs can be disabled by the Green (Power Save)
control located in the Miscellaneous section. If an external video control is grayed out in
the user interface, check its power save status.
Operation Mode
Dual Channel
In this mode, both channels are completely independent (however, both channels share the
same genlock reference).
Processing Frame
Channel 1 sync Mux
Scalar
Proc
Processing Frame
Channel 2 sync
Demux Sync
Live I-Wings integrated content insertion keys HD- or SD-SDI content into the sidebar
portion of the output image raster using the X100 internal keyer. The input to channel one,
is the main center image; the input to channel two provides the “wings”.This option is
useful, for example, in applications where upconversion of SD-SDI 4:3 content is being
performed, and insertion of additional content is required in the 16:9 upconverted image
raster's sidebars.
Channel 1 Channel 2
Tukay
The Wonder Dog!
Combined
Tukay
The Wonder Dog!
To use Converter Fast Switch mode, the same external video source will be routed to both
Processing Channel 1 and Processing Channel 2. The external video source can only be
switched between the selected Fast Switch Input HD Std Sel and Fast Switch Input SD
Std Sel. Internally, Processing Channel 1 is prepared to receive the selected HD signal, and
Processing Channel 2 is prepared to receive the selected SD-SDI signal. When the external
video source is switched to an HD-SDI signal, Processing Channel 1 is activated and
switched into. When the external video source is switched to a SD-SDI signal, Processing
Channel 2 is then activated and switched into.
Note: In Converter Fast Switch mode only a single output format is available for selection
for all SDI outputs.
When the X100 is in Converter Fast Switch mode, the Frame Delay, H-Phase, and
V-Phase for processing channel 2 must follow the Frame Delay, H-Phase and V-Phase
settings of Processing Channel 1. Once enabled, Converter Fast Switch takes effect in
70 ms + the existing frame delay.
This feature functions differently than the Frame Sync Fast Switch on page 36.
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When the X100 is in Linear FRC, it is reduced to single path functionality; channel 2
processing is disabled. (A block diagram with a single processing channel will appear in the
user interface.) During this time, the same frame rate video can continue to pass through.
The following video formats are supported in Linear FRC mode for inputs and outputs:
Note: To activate Linear Frame Rate Conversion, the X100 must be rebooted.
5 ms of leading audio
15 ms of lagging audio
These worst-case boundaries cover all of the supported video format conversions.
Both the program delay and the logo generator inserter can be used at the same time.
However, the 16 GB memory makes it possible to use longer animated logos. See page 56
for details.
The Selenio X100 Delays Table (a separate document available on our website) shows the
software keys and memory submodule required for each configuration. In addition, the
table lists the maximum program delay, and the animated logo duration available per
channel, in each configuration.
Other operations that use the program delay feature include Individual Channel Delay
Mode and Local-to-Remote Timing.
OPTIONAL MEMORY
(20s)
Program Content
SDI
1 At Video Input Control and Status > Input Routing, feed the program content into the
primary channel (Proc Ch 1 Source).
Feed the backup or “bail-out” source to the secondary channel (Proc Ch 2 Source).
Or
Convert a trouble slide to a logo (see Logo Generation and Insertion on page 56 for
details) and then upload the logo to the X100, enabling it in the second channel as an
alternate bail-out source.
2 Set the desired profanity delay value using Video Output and Routing > Program Delay
> Delay Channel 1.
3 Once you have set the profanity delay value, the following three options are available:
Processing Channel 1 (delayed program content is routed to the master control
switcher, for example)
Processing Channel 2 (backup, bailout or trouble slide)
Processing Channel 1 Undelayed + On-Screen Display (to the master control operator's
picture monitor, for example)
Note: In profanity delay mode, on-screen display is only available on the non-delayed
channel.
To switch the delayed program content over to the backup (or bail-out) source or trouble
slide, toggle Video Output and Routing > Program Delay > Profanity Bail Out to Yes.
This action switches all physical video outputs that are connected to Processing Channel 1
(the delayed program content) to Processing Channel 2 (the backup, bailout or trouble
slide).
Local-to-Remote Timing
In Local-to-Remote Timing, local video is synchronized to incoming decompressed video—
which normally has long GOP encoding, and a very long propagation delay resulting from
the MPEG encode/decode process. The X100 can overcome these synchronization problems
by aligning local content with the incoming remote content so that master control
switching is frame-accurate (Figure 3-4).
Local-to-Remote Timing
One X100OPT-SK-PD software key is required for Local-to-Remote Timing. Follow these
steps to configure the X100 for this function:
1 At Video Input Control and Status > Input Routing, feed the local program content into
the primary channel (Proc Ch 1 Source).
2 Feed the remote program content (long GOP MPEG decoded signal) to the secondary
channel (Proc Ch 2 Source).
3 Adjust the slider at Video Output and Routing > Program Delay > Delay Channel 1
until the output local content and the remote content are aligned.
Output channel 1 now contains the timed local program content and channel 2 contains
the timed remote program content.
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Frame Sync Frozen, Force Black, Force Freeze, and Freeze Mode
In addition to the video delay added by the Input Standard Select parameter, you can also
adjust the timing of the signal using the Frame Delay, Horizontal Phase, and Vertical
Phase parameters.
The read-only Frame Sync Frozen parameter reports whether or not the frame sync output
is frozen. Force Black forces the output video to black and similarly, Force Freeze forces
the output video to freeze. The LOV Mode parameter makes it possible to control the
behavior of the frame sync in the event of a loss of video. Options for LOV Mode are: Pass,
Freeze (default), or Black. The Freeze Mode parameter allows you to select the timing
when the frame sync freezes the output. Options for Freeze Mode are: Field 1 (default),
Field 2, or Frame.
Frame Delay
The Frame Delay parameter compensates for other external processes by providing a delay
in one-frame increments. This delay is in terms of input units. For example, if the input
format is SD-SDI, the delay is in terms of 525/625 frames. Use this control to adjust the
delay of the frame sync as follows:
0 to 37 frames (SD-525)
0 to 32 frames (SD-625)
0 to 27 frames (1080i/59.94, 1080p/23.98, 1080p/59.94, 1080p/29.97, 1080psf/
23.98, 1080psf/29.97, 1080i/60, 1080p/60, 1080i/50, 1080p/25, 1080p/50, 1080p/
24, 1080p/30, 1080psf/24, 1080psf/25, 1080psf/30)
0 to 57 frames (720p/59.94, 720p/60, 720p/50)
0 to 13 frames (1080p/59.94 DL, 1080p/60 DL, 1080p/50 DL)
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Because the switching happens in the VBI in Frame Sync Fast Switch mode, this feature
should not be enabled for video with embedded non-PCM audio such as Dolby. Otherwise
glitches will occur during the switch.
Audio/Video Align
On its own, the Sample Rate Conversion block adds delay, relative to the video signal. To
correct this synchronization problem, the Video Sync and Delay > Audio/Video Align
parameter adds a fixed delay to the video processing path. Select Yes to enable this
feature.adjust all of the options of a particular group in tandem, rather than separately.
When the X100OPT-AVIO softkey is installed, the X100 supports the following different
types of analog video inputs: Composite, CAV (RGB), CAV (YPrPb-SMPTE), and CAV
(YPrPb-Betacam)).
You must select the proper video type to decode by choosing the type in Video > Analog
Input Control > A to D 1/2 > Analog Input Type. If the input video contains pedestal,
you may set the Analog Input Pedestal parameter to Yes for proper luma level scaling.
You may also enable 3D comb filtering by setting the 3D Comb Decoding parameter. The
X100also supports time base correction for low- quality input video feeds from sources such
as VTRs or DVD players. To enable time base correction, set Analog TBC to On. You must
also set the Loss of Video parameter to TBC for bad quality video. Otherwise the frame
sync may freeze occasionally. For good quality video, set the Loss of Video parameter to
Normal.
White slope and black stretch are controlled in the Color Corrector section (page 37).
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Note: The Selenio X100 accepts PAL-M composite video that complies to ITU-R BT.470-6
standard (with burst amplitude of 300mV), as well as a variant that is used commonly in
Brazil (with burst amplitude of 287mV). Ensure that you select the correct PAL-M standard
for detection. An incorrect standard setting will distort the color level of the video. To select
the PAL-M standard for detection, follow Misc > Others >PAL-M Standard, and then
select either Brazil (default) or ITU-BT470-6.
Note: When Fine Phase is enabled, the output and reference composite standards must
match, to avoid output video distortion
Proc Amp
These parameters make it possible to modify the black level, luma gain, chroma gain, and
hue.
Clip Control
Y, composite, and GBR levels are adjustable using the parameters in the Clip Control
group. Y levels are enabled and set using White and Black clipping controls. Using the
following composite video clipping parameters, you can limit the values of luma, Cb and Cr
before the signal is converted by the analog video encoder.
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GBR levels can be limited by using the GBR Legalizer Enable, in coordination with the
GBR Legalizer Min and GBR Legalizer Max parameters.
Color Corrector
The color corrector changes the following RGB attributes of an input signal:
Gain
Offset
White Slope
Black Stretch
Gamma Correction
These parameters include “lock” options that make it possible for you to adjust all of the
options of a particular group in tandem, rather than separately.
White slope and black stretch are controlled in the Color Corrector section.
The white slope is comprised of G White Knee, B White Knee, R White Knee, and GBR
White Knee Lock. Black Stretch includes G Black Knee, B Black Knee, R Black Knee,
and GBR Black Knee Lock.
Component knees determine the amount of additional gain applied to segments at the
ends of the RGB transfer functions in the look-up tables.
The values displayed are a percent of the available correction. A positive white knee
increases the slope of the last 15% of RGB values, and decreases the slope of the preceding
15%. A positive black knee parameter will increase the slope of the first 15% of the
transfer function by the amount entered and decrease the slope of the next 15%, to return
to the unmodified transfer function. Each component knee is added to the total knee (the
sum cannot exceed 100%) to produce the correction applied to the respective component.
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Output
White Slope
Normal
white knee
t Increased
ri gh white knee
b
s in less
l e
t ai ar
De eas ibile
ar vis t
ri gh Decreased
white knee
b e
s in mor
l
tai re
De as a ib ile
ar e vis
Input
Black Stretch
rk
da r e
in
a i ls e mo
t r
De as a b ile
e i
ar vis
Normal k
black knee d ar
n s
Increased i l s i e les
black knee ta ar
De as bile
Decreased are visi
black knee
Input
Gamma Correction
Gamma correction is applied to the RGB as a simple power function, and is applied to each
component independently.
Gamma Correction
R, G, and B output
3.00
2.00
0.50
1.0
0.30
0 R, G, and B
input
Status
These read-only parameters report on the ARC mode, offsets, scale, left and right crop,
AFD, and VI of the conversion processing.
ARC Control
Mode
Depending on the current input/output video standard setting, the X100 operates in one of
the following modes: Up, Down, Cross, SD-ARC, and Current. The current operating
mode is shown in the ARC Mode Fb parameter in the Status menu.
When input video standards or output video standards change, the X100 may switch to a
different conversion mode, and the required ARC setting may be different. For this reason,
the X100 options are set according to the conversion mode, and you can pre-configure the
settings for each mode. When mode switching happens, settings will always take effect
immediately.
ARC Control
You can set the output in a particular conversion mode by selecting either a standard ARC
setting, or one of your own customized preset ARC settings, with an automatic ARC that
follows the ARC code embedded in the video.
Set ARC Control > ARC Control to one of the following selections:
Anamorphic
4:3 Pillar Box
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SD Width
In some regions, SD-SDI normal analog blanking is not part of the 4:3 active video area,
causing the 4:3 image to have an active video length of 702 (PAL/625) or 704 (NTSC/525)
instead of 720. In these situations, the ARC will need adjustments. Use the SDF Width
parameter to select whether to ignore SD nominal analog blanking. Options are 720
(default) and 702 (PAL) / 704 (NTSC).
AFD-VI-WSS Insertion
The presence of incoming embedded AFD, VI, and WSS data is shown the Status
parameters. AFD, VI and WSS data can be passed from input to output, or it can be
generated manually or automatically by the Selenio X100. This function is controlled by the
AFD-VI-WSS Insertion options.
The AFD, VI, and WSS Insert parameters also offer the ability to Remove the code.
Mode
Set the Current Mode if you want to work in the current conversion mode that you are
already using, rather than setting a specific up, down or cross mode.
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AFD/VI/WSS Insert
The Pass option allows the incoming AFD code to be inserted unmodified. This option is
only supported in SD-ARC and crossconversion modes. In up- or downconversion modes,
the Pass option is equivalent to a loss of code, even when an input code is present. When a
loss of code occurs, the X100 will insert your selection from the AFD/VI/WSS Pass on Loss
parameters.
If you select Remove, no code is generated. The original input code is removed, except for
the following:
WSS in line 23
All codes in proc bypass mode.
When you select the Auto option, the X100 generates code automatically and inserts it.
The code can be generated in one of the following scenarios:
A standard or custom aspect ratio is selected, and the corresponding AFD, VI, or WSS
code is inserted.
The ARC Control parameter is set to AFD, AFD-ALTR, VI, VI-ALTR, WSS, or WSS-ALTR,
and the generated output code is based on input code according to the alternate
implementations of the standard.
The ARC Control parameter is set to AFD-Custom Map, VI-Custom Map or WSS -
Custom Map, and the output code is generated from the custom map settings.
When you select Custom AFD Map, the output code is generated according to the custom
map table.
Custom ARC
The parameters of Custom ARC make it possible to scale and pan the output image to any
size and location. These parameters include: Horizontal Offset, Vertical Offset,
Horizontal Scale, Vertical Scale, Crop Left, Crop Right, Crop Top, and Crop Bottom.
By recalling a standard aspect ratio or a pre-defined custom aspect ratio preset, you can
individually modify—or batch-modify—these parameters.
Mode
Depending on the current input/output video standard setting, the X100 operates in one of
four modes: upconversion, crossconversion, downconversion, or SD-ARC. The current
operating mode is shown in the ARC Mode Fb parameter in the Status menu.
When input video standard or output video standards change, the X100 may switch to a
different conversion mode, and the required ARC setting may be different. For this reason,
the options are set according to the conversion mode, and you can pre-configure the
settings for each mode. When mode switching happens, settings will always take effect
immediately.
Save ARC
Use these presets for saving custom ARC settings. You can save five presets for each type of
conversion (up, cross, down, etc.).
Recall ARC
This parameter recalls a pre-existing ARC setting.
None (default)
(4:3) 0000-UNDEF
(4:3) 0001-RSVD
(4:3) 0010-16:9 top
(4:3) 0011-14:9 top
(4:3) 0100-gt 16:9
(4:3) 0101-RSVD
(4:3) 0110-RSVD
(4:3) 0111-RSVD
(4:3) 1000-4:3 full
(4:3) 1001-4:3 full
(4:3) 1010-16:9 l
(4:3) 1011-14:9 l
(4:3) 1100-RSVD
(4:3) 1101-4:3 a 14:9
(4:3) 1110-16:9 la 14:9
(4:3) 1111-16:9 la 4:3
(16:9) 0000-UNDEF
(16:9) 0001-RSVD
(16:9) 0010-16:9 full
(16:9) 0011-14:9 cntr
(16:9) 0100-gt 16:9
(16:9) 0101-RSVD
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(16:9) 0110-RSVD
(16:9) 0111-RSVD
(16:9) 1000-16:9 full
(16:9) 1001-4:3 p
(16:9) 1010-16:9 prtctd
(16:9) 1011-14:9 p
(16:9) 1100-RSVD
(16:9) 1101-4:3 pa 14:9
(16:9) 1110-16:9 a 14:9
(16:9) 1111-16:9 a 4:3
Custom WSS
This parameter sets the AFD and VI codes associated with a custom defined arc setting.
Options are:
None (default)
000-4:3 full
001-14:9 cntr
010-14:9 top
011-16:9 cntr
100-16:9 top
101-gt 16:9
110-4:3 a 14:9
111-anamorphic
AFD/ARC Alignment
When you use AFD to select your aspect ratio, the X100 ensures that the AFD codes and
associated image will remain in sync. For example, during a hotswitch, the new ARC will
only be applied to the new image. There are a few cases which could cause AFD/ARC
misalignment:
The ARC applied is reducing the image vertically such that the new image is less than
60% of the original image.
The output standard is set to either 1080p/23.98 or 1080p/29.97.
Figure 3-8 shows two comparisons of a signal that is encoded with AFD and without AFD.
SD-SDI 4:3
Up
Postage stamp
Down
Full frame
Full frame
Up
16:9 Letterbox
Without active format description
(undesirable result)
Postage stamp
Insertion of AFD
HD/SD-SDI (No AFD) Selenio X100 HD/SD-SDI (AFD in VANC)
The AFD feature includes SD-SDI and HD-SDI configurations. Figure 3-11 on page 49
describes the SD-SDI AFD configurations; Figure 3-12 on page 50 describes the HD-SDI
AFD configurations.
Though they are not widely used, some AFD, VI or WSS codes recommend cropping part of
the image. When this type of cropping is enabled, the X100 will take longer to change ARC
modes. To create faster ARC transitions, you can disable the cropping using the AFD Crop
Enable parameter in ARC Control.
When the ARC is based on AFD, VI, or WSS, and the output standard is SD-SDI, you must
set the SD Out Aspect Ratio (either 4:3 or 16:9) to ensure you use the correct mapping
table.
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AFD Patterns
In the following pages, Figure 3-11 to Figure 3-16 show the different AFD patterns.
Comparable WSS and VI templates are included in the SD-SDI Ps.
16:9 Top 16:9 Top Image with a 16:9 aspect ratio as letterbox at
the top of a 4:3 coded frame
>16:9 in 16:9
None
AFD Code: 0100
16:9 Full
Anamorphic
AFD Code: 1000
4:3 P
None AFD Code: 1001
16:9 Prtctd
None AFD Code: 1010
14:9 P
None AFD Code: 1011
4:3 P A 14:9
None
AFD Code: 1101
>16:9 in 16:9
None
AFD Code: 0100
16:9 Full
Anamorphic
AFD Code: 1000
4:3 P
None AFD Code: 1001
16:9 Prtctd
None
AFD Code: 1010
14:9 P
None AFD Code: 1011
4:3 P A 14:9
None
AFD Code: 1101
Scalar Configuration
These parameters provide a number of controls to optimize your custom ARC settings.
Scalar Config
Fill Color sets the background color that may appear around the perimeter of a scaled
image. Options are:
Black (default)
Super-Black
Red 50%
Green 50%
Blue 50%
Orange 50%
Grey 50%
Grey 40%
Grey 25%
Mosquito NR reduces the “buzzy” edges that may be seen when video has passed
through the MPEG compression/decompression (encode/decode) process.
Similarly, the Block Artifact NR reduces “cockiness” that may be seen when video has
passed through the MPEG compression/decompression (encode/decode) process.
Noise Reduction controls the total amount of all noise reduction controls (picture may
become softer as this is increased).
Sharpness Overshoot is used in conjunction with the Sharpness Level control for
enhancement of large edges.
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Noise Adaptation
This parameter sets the noise adaptation threshold for sharpness and texture enhancement.
It controls the noise reduction setting in conjunction with the motion in the video signal, on
a scale of 0 to 1000.
The memory module is shared with the X100’s program delay feature. Both the program
delay and the logo generator can be used at the same time. However, the 16 GB memory
makes it possible to use longer animated logos.
Static logos used by the X100 are in the .mg2 file format. Starting from release 2.0, with
additional memory module installed, the X100 provides on-screen animated logo insertion
capability. Animated logos used by the X100 are stored in the VIA 2.0 file format with file
extension.via.
Logo files must be loaded into the X100 before they can be displayed. There are two
storage locations: the main board (up to 10MB), and the optional memory module (16 GB).
Main board storage location is used to store files for static logo display only; the memory
module location stores both static and animated logos.
Note: Logos are loaded sequentially. Thus, the 2nd channel logo won't begin loading until
the 1st channel logo file and its control are first loaded.
When Yes is selected in the Memory Module Logo Support parameter, the optional
memory module is activated for stored static and animated logo files. The read-only File
Status parameter reports one of the following conditions:
N/A
Valid
File Not Found
I/O Error
Image Too Large
Animated Image Not Supported
Loading File
Loading Aborted
The Logo Enable parameter activates the channel's logo inserter. Transparency modifies
the amount of transparency of the logo, on a scale of 0 to 255. The X Position and Y
Position parameters set the position of the logo on the x and y axis.
As its name suggests, the Fade In Duration parameter controls the amount of fade in and
fade out step duration when enabling and disabling logo.
Animated Logo Repeat Mode controls whether to repeatedly display the logo indefinitely
or repeat it a fixed number of times. The Animated Logo Repeat Time parameter controls
the number of times the logo repeats before it disappears.
1 Go to www.adobe.com, and then download and install the Adobe After Effects or Creative
Cloud 30-day free trial.
2 Download the matching version .via plugin from https://files.imaginecommunications.com
3 Extract the downloaded .via plugin package, and then follow the installation instructions
(see the excerpt below).
4 Using the After Effects application and the via plugin, generate your .via graphics files.
For best results, LogoCreator requires a PC with the following system specifications:
If a version of LogoCreator already exists on the PC, ensure that you first uninstall the
program and restart the computer. Then proceed with the steps below:
1 Close all other software applications running on the PC and then insert the IconTools
CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM tray.
2 Using Windows Explorer, browse to the CD-ROM contents, and then double-click the
LogoCreator folder.
3 Double-click Setup.exe.
4 When the IconTools 3 Setup box appears, click Next, and then follow the on-screen
installation instructions.
After you save the logo, the logo displays in your LogoCreator workspace. To save your logo
files using LogoCreator, follow these steps:
Note: If you click the Open button directly in the Logo Set-Up box, the program will only
launch files with a .mg2 prefix. If you attempt to open a file with any other prefix, the
program will generate error messages.
2 Click the Logo button to open the Static Logo dialog box.
3 Use the Logo ID box to assign the logo to a specific slot on your IconLogo system.
4 Enter a name for the logo in the Name box.
5 Click the Open button below the Logo Image Preview window.
The Open dialog box displays.
6 Select your existing logo file and click the Open button to open the logo in the Static Logo
dialog box.
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A preview of the composited logo displays in the Logo Image Preview area.
A preview of the image alpha displays in the Logo Alpha Preview area if the file
contains alpha.
7 Select a file to use as the alpha channel for your logo.
You must select a file before you can save the logo.
To use the original image's alpha channel, select the Use the alpha key found with
image check box.
To use a different image for the alpha channel, clear the Use the alpha key found
with image check box, and then click the Open button to select a new file for your
alpha channel.
Note: An alpha channel is an 8-bit layer in a graphics file format that is used for expressing
translucency (transparency). Typically, you define the alpha channel on a per-object basis.
Different parts of an object will have different levels of transparency depending on how
much background you want to show through.
Note: The Logo Position and Opacity controls on the LogoCreator software are not
active. These features are controlled by the X Position, Y Position, and Transparency
parameters found in the Selenio X100 parameter list at Video > Processing Channel 1
and 2 > Logo 1 and 2 > Raster x.
During firmware upgrades, the test signal generator automatically outputs color bars.
To enable OSD on any of the physical video outputs (SDI, SFP, HDMI, and Analog), you must
set the corresponding Out Select parameter in Video > Video Output and Routing >
Output Routing to Processing Channel 1 + OSD or Processing Channel 2 + OSD.
Thumbnail Streaming
The X100 supports thumbnail streaming at a maximum rate of three frames per second, for
up to four thumbnails (the frame rate ranges from one frame per 10 seconds to three
frames per second; default is one frame per second). The four thumbnails are the two
selected video inputs to the processing channels and the two processed video outputs. Only
two thumbnails are supported for Linear FRC mode: one for the selected video input to the
processing channel, and the other for the processed video output. All thumbnails are
updated on a rotation basis in which one thumbnail is updated at a time. Follow
Miscellaneous > Other to set the Thumbnail Frequency in Hz.
Data Processing
The X100 provides a powerful platform to pass and process ancillary data through video
conversion. In addition to Closed Captioning, Teletext (OP-47), Timecode, AFD, VI, WSS,
CUE, Brandnet, Lidia, BT-1685, SCTE-104, ARIB, Lidia, the X100 also supports up to 10
types of generic VANC data passing.
Data Input
Data that is sourced from SDI can be monitored by Line View, or by Data View. These
options are found at Data Input > Proc Ch x Input > Proc Ch x Data Input View.
There are up to two data selections per line when selecting data to embed into an SDI
output. To adjust the number of visible embedding controls for a particular VBI line, set
Data Output > Proc Ch x Output > Line to Edit to the target line, then adjust the
Number of Data on Line x parameter for that line.
For outputs other than SDI, you can select data for LTC, serial, or GPI output.
VBI Transfer
The VBI Transfer parameter makes it possible to transfer all VBI/VANC data (excluding the
data in the HANC region) transparently from the input to the output. (VBI Transfer is only
available when the input and output video standards are the same.)
If the VBI transfer is disabled, you will need to manually configure the data embedder to
embed the VBI/VANC data you require at the output. This is because the X100 (except
when operating in Proc Bypass mode) strips out all VBI/VANC data from the video when
performing video processing and scaling. The VBI Transfer control is located at Data
Output > Proc Ch x Output.
At this time, Bar Data and Pan-Scan for VI and AFD are not supported in data embedding
and de-embedding. The X100 supports closed captioning, Teletext (OP-47), and timecode.
Other ancillary data will be stripped from the output stream, except when the X100 is in
frame sync mode.
SCTE-104
Overview
The X100 uses VANC data packets that are conveyed according to the SCTE-104 standard,
for transmission of operation messages containing SCTE-35 splice requests and DTMF
descriptor requests. These operation messages can be extracted from the RS-422/RS-232
serial data inputs, and are also triggered by GPIO inputs and outputs.
The X100 generates VANC data packets that carry multiple operation messages as defined
in SCTE-104. The UDW carries the multiple_operation_message() defined in section 7.2.3 of
SCTE-104 standard.
Although each multiple operation message can support more than one request, the X100
will only send one splice request and one DTMF descriptor request (only when requested)
per message.
SCTE-104 Insertion
The X100 supports a maximum of 8 GPIO inputs (each GPIO input is configurable but
shared with GPIO outputs). Each GPIO input can be programmed to generate a specific
splice request message and DTMF descriptor request message when triggered. For each of
the 8 GPIO inputs, the following parameters can be set by the user from the GUI:
AS_index
DPI_PID index
Time type (none or GPI)
Splice insert type (reserved, start normal, start immediate, end normal, end immediate,
cancel)
Splice event source
Unique program ID
Pre-roll time
Break duration (in tenths of sec)
Avail num
Avails expected
DTMF pre-roll time (in tenths of sec)
DTMF input
When the X100 detects a GPIO input being triggered, a VANC packet with the associated
request message will be created and inserted into the video on the next available video
field.
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The X100 can also create SCTE-104 VANC packets when it detects an RS-232/RS-422/
RS-485 serial input data containing SCTE-104 multiple operation messages with splice
request messages or DTMF descriptor request messages. The VANC packet is inserted into
the video on the next available video field after the message is extracted from the serial
input data. The serial data must use the Basic Link Layer Syntax to carry the message, as
well as provide message synchronization The message data is carried in binary form.
SCTE-104 Extraction
The X100 extracts and decodes SCTE-104 VANC packets, and also trigger GPIO outputs. A
maximum of 8 GPIO outputs (configurable and shared with GPIO inputs) are supported.
Two extraction (decode) modes are supported: Static and Dynamic.
If the SCTE-104 decode mode is set to Static, (GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Output
> SCTE104 > BT1685 GPI Out Processing > GPI Delay & Hold Processing Mode), the
GPIO output 0 will be triggered whenever an SCTE-104 message is received from the VANC
space. The GPIO output pulse width and delay will be generated according to the user
specified GPI static hold and delay parameters. (For Static decode mode, only GPIO output
0 is triggered.)
If SCTE-104 decode mode is set to Dynamic, you can configure the X100 to extract a
specific item of the message, and then decode the value of that item to determine which
GPIO output to trigger. For example, if the X100 is configured to extract AS_index for the
GPIO outputs, then GPIO port 0 will be triggered if AS_index is 1.
Note: The generation of the GPIO outputs will be aligned to the next start of field of the
selected input video (instead of output video).
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SCTE-104 Insert
GPIO/Serial to VANC Data Proc Ch 1 Output Trigger
SCTE-104 Enable
SCTE-104 Extract
Serial Port 1
VANC Data to GPIO/Serial Basic Link Serial
Layer Output
Wrapper Router
SCTE-104 VANC Serial Port 2
Video Input 1 Data De-Embedder 1
Operation Message
containing splice
request and DTMF
descriptor request Message GPI
Decoder Outputs 1-8
Video Input 2 SCTE-104 VANC
Data De-Embedder 2
SCTE-104 SCTE-104
Extraction Proc Channel Trigger Mode
1 First configure each GPI input to Rising Edge for SCTE-104 triggers:
a At GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Direction, set all 8 GPIO Direction to Input
options.
b Go to Data > Advanced Status and Control > SCTE-104 and then set the following:
i. SCTE104 Trig Mode > GPI
i. SCTE104 GPI Trigger Enable/Disable > Yes
c At GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Input, select GPI Input to Edit > GPIO 0, and
then set Event to SCTE104/BT1685 Control.
d Repeat the above for all 8 GPI inputs.
2 Apply a pulse at GPI0 input port.
3 Enable GPI port 0 of the 8 GPI input ports for the SCTE-104 trigger:
a At GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Input, select GPI Input to Edit > GPIO 0, and
then set Trigger to RisingEdge.
b Go to GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Input and then set GPI Input to Edit to
GPIO 1, and set Trigger to Off
c Repeat the above (set Trigger to Off) for each of GPIO parameters 2 through 7.
4 Set up the SCTE-104 embedder to embed the SCTE-104 trigger on line 10 of video output 1
a Go to Data > Output > Proc Ch 1 Output.
b Select Trigger SCTE-104 in Proc Ch 1 LN 10.
For other GPI input ports, select the GPI Input to Edit and then set trigger to Rising Edge.
Note: Only one of the eight GPI input triggers will be accepted during any video frame
period, GPI port 0 will have the highest priority and GPI port 7 will have the least priority.
4 Set up the SCTE-104 GPIO trigger in static trigger mode (static trigger only works on GPIO0
output).
a Go to Data > Advanced Status and Control > SCTE-104 and then set SCTE104
Decode Trigger Mode to Static.
b At GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Output > SCTE104/BT1685 GPI Out
Processing, set GPI Delay & Hold Processing Mode to Static (SCTE-104/BT-1685).
c Set GPI Static Delay & Hold Duration Unit at milliseconds.
d Go to GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Output > SCTE104/BT1685 GPI Out
Processing > SCTE104/BT1685 GPI Out Static Hold Duration and then set the GPI
Out Static Hold Duration.
e Go to GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Output > SCTE104/BT1685 GPI Out
Processing > SCTE104/BT1685 GPI Out Static Delay Duration and then set the GPI
Out Static Delay Duration.
f Probe the GPIO 0 output port; high pulses should be visible at every video frame and
the pulse width should match the hold duration.
g Connect a video reference source to the X100 and loop it to a scope input.
h Set Video > Reference > Control > Reference Lock Mode to Frame Reference.
i Set a scope to trigger on video frames and probe the GPIO 0 output port; high pulses
should be visible at every video frame (the pulses will be delayed with respect to
reference video by the relative amount of delay duration).
c At GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Output, select GPI Output to Edit > GPIO 0,
and Event > SCTE104/BT1685 Control.
d At GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Output > GPI Data Type, select SCTE-104 for
GPO Data Type.
e Go to Data > Output > Other Outputs and then select GPI > Proc Ch 1 SCTE-104.
2 Feed in video with embedded SCTE-104 packets to Input Proc 1.
3 Set up the SCTE-104 de-embedder on video input 1.
Go to Data > Input > Proc Ch 1 Input and select Line View in Proc Ch 1 Data Input
View. SCTE-104 displays on Proc Ch 1 Line xx.
BT-1685
Overview
The X100 uses VANC data packets for the transmission of Inter-Station control data,
according to the ITU-R BT.1685 standard.
Word 3 1 1 1 255 1
Count
Notes:
DID of inter-station control data packet shall be set to 143h
SDID of inter-station control data packet shall be set to 101h
DID: 25F h and SDID: 1FEh in the range of the “user application” are used in some countries
Preferably, the inter-station control data packet is placed in the vertical ancillary data space(VANC)
The UDW is further divided into a 1 word header, 248 data words and a 6-word ECC, as
shown in Table 3-6.
Table 3-7 and Table 3-8 show the structure of the 248-word ISC data format:
Next DownMix
specification
audio mode
Bit Number
b0 Q1 Q9 Q17 Q25
Words 8 9 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Word Number 1-8 9-17 18-21 22-25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
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Reserved area
Private area
Bit Number
Q1 counter
Q2 counter
Q3 counter
Q4 counter
Q1 counter
Q2 counter
Q3 counter
Q4 counter
b2 S3 S11
b1 S2 S10
b0 S1 S9
Words 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 64 141
Word Number 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44- 108-
107 248
The X100 only uses word number 30 for the transmission of the eight GPI trigger bits.
When a trigger condition is detected, the corresponding trigger bit (Q1-Q8) is set high;
otherwise it is set low. The trigger condition is dependent on the GPI trigger type that you
set. For example, if the Trigger is set to RisingEdge, only a rising edge detected at a
certain time (for example, at the start of a video frame) will be considered a valid trigger. Or
if the Trigger is set to Active High, a high level GPI signal will be considered as a valid
trigger.
The mappings of the GPI input/output ports to BT-1685 trigger bits are the following:
GPI 0 Q1
GPI 1 Q2
GPI 2 Q3
GPI 3 Q4
GPI 4 Q5
GPI 5 Q6
GPI 6 Q7
GPI 7 Q8
1 First configure each GPI input to Rising Edge for BT-1685 triggers:
a Go to GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Direction and set all 8 GPIO Direction
options to Input.
b At GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Input, set the following for each GPI Input To
Edit (GPIO 0 to GPIO 7):
i. Event to BT1685 Control
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ii. Trigger to the desired value (options are RisingEdge, FallingEdge, ActiveHigh
and ActiveLow)
2 Configure the BT-1685 inserter to insert BT-1685 packets on line 12 of video output 1:
a Go to Video > Video Output and Routing > Proc Ch 1 Out Format and then select
1080i/59.94.
b At Data > Output > Proc Ch 1 Output > Proc Ch 1 LN 12, select Trigger BT1685.
c Go to Data > Advanced Status and Control > BT-1685 > GPI Input to VANC to
configure the DID, output stream and output field for the embedded BT-1685 packets.
3 Generate GPI pulses to all GPI inputs.
BT-1685 packets will now be visible, embedded in the VANC region on line 12 with the
trigger bits Q1-Q8 toggling between 0xFF and 0x00 at the incoming GPI pulse rate.
1 Connect the video signal with embedded BT-1685 packets to the video input (for example,
video input 1).
2 Configure the BT-1685 extractor to extract BT-1685 packets on line 12 of video input 1:
a Go to Data > Advanced Status and Control > BT-1685 > VANC to GPI Output and
then configure the DID and set the BT1685 Input Line Mode to Fixed.
b Go to Data > Advanced Status and Control > BT-1685 > VANC to GPI Output >
From Channel 1 and then set the Channel 1 BT1685 Input Line to 12.
c Confirm that Data > Advanced Status and Control > BT-1685 > VANC to GPI
Output > From Channel 1 is set to Channel 1 BT1685 Input Present > Yes.
3 Configure the GPI outputs for channel 1 BT1685 extraction:
a At GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Direction, set all eight GPIO Directions to
Output.
b At GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Output, for each GPI Output To Edit (GPIO 0
to GPIO 7), set Event to SCTE104/BT1685 Control.
c Go to GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Output > SCTE104/BT1685 GPI Out
Processing and then set GPI Delay & Hold Processing Mode to Bypass.
d At GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Output > set GPI Data Type to Proc Ch 1
BT1685.
e Go to GPI and Rules Engine > GPI > GPI Output > GPI Level Invert and then set the
level accordingly.
From the GPI outputs, observe the state of the 8 GPI outputs, following trigger bits
Q1-Q8 extracted from the incoming BT-1685 packets.
ARIB
The X100 reports the current audio mode embedded in the incoming ARIB packet, and has
the ability to replace the field with a different value.
Closed Captioning/Teletext
To make changes to the closed captioning and Teletext settings, select the following
parameters located at Data Output > Proc Ch x Output > Proc Ch x LN 12-21:
Proc Ch x TT
Proc Ch x CC
Serial CC
These options are hidden if closed captioning or Teletext are not available.
Based on input and output video standards, the X100 performs the following closed
captioning transcoding:
If the input and output video standards are the same, the X100 de-embeds the CC data
and then re-embeds the data on the output program stream without any transcoding.
If the input format is SD-SDI and the output format is HD-SDI, the X100 transcodes the
analog CC waveform, based on the EIA 608 standard from the SD input stream to
ancillary packets based on the EIA 708 standard.
If the input format is HD-SDI and the output format is SD-SDI, the X100 transcodes the
CC ancillary packets based on the EIA 708 standard from the HD input stream to
analog waveform based on the EIA 608 standard.
Although North America has dedicated standards for closed captioning of video (EIA-608
and 708), many countries in Europe and elsewhere have not yet adopted formal standards.
For these countries, closed captioning is part of the DVB Teletext System as described in
ITU-R BT-653-3. These specifications define all Teletext Systems (A, B, C, D) used in the
world and are also known as the World System Teletext (WST). A Teletext system is made of
several pages of various data information and CC data is described in one these pages.
System B is used in Australia, the UK, and Germany, among other countries.
Australian closed captions are inserted on line 21/334 in analog PAL broadcast signals, as
per the ITU-R BT-653-3. When analog PAL is produced or converted to SDTV (625 digital), a
digitized version of the closed captioning appears on line 21/334 (in the same way line 21
on NTSC signals is digitized and appears on the line 21 of SD-SDI signals). The ITU-R
BT-653-3 document proposed by Free TV Australia indicates how to carry this CC data into
the VANC area of SD-and HD-SDI signals by use of the SMPTE 334M VANC embedding
protocol. For digital broadcasting, Australia intends to use the ETSI EN 300 472 standard
that specifies the conveyance of ITU-R System B Teletext in DVB bit streams.
Setting Teletext
An X100 performs the following Teletext transcoding:
If the input and output video standards are the same, the X100 de-embeds the TT data
and then re-embeds the data on the output program stream without any transcoding.
If the input format is SD-SDI and the output format is HD-SDI, the X100 transcodes the
analog TT waveform based on ITU-R BT.653-3 standard (system B only) from the SD
input stream to ancillary packets based on the Free TV Australia OP47 standard.
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If the input format is HD and the output format is SD, the X100 transcodes the TT
ancillary packets based on Free TV Australia OP47 standard from the HD input stream
to analog waveform based on the ITU-R BT.653-3 standard (system B only).
LTC (SMPTE-12M-1)
D-VITC in SD formats (SMPTE-266M)
ATC in SD and HD formats (SMPTE-12M-2, formerly RP-188)
RP196 VITC in HANC
RP196 LTC in HANC
The Selenio X100 supports ancillary timecode insertion to video output, extraction from
video input, LTC timecode generation and extraction, and conversion between all of the
above supported timecode formats and frame rates.
To support timecode frame rate conversion, local timecode generators for the LTC and each
of the video processing channels ensure that the generated timecode is always in sequence
according to the selected output format. These timecode generators are set to a
pre-defined time or a time from a selected input time source using the jam sync control.
There are two different modes for setting the timecode: Copy Mode and Jam Sync Mode
(found at Data > Advanced Status and Control > Timecode > Jam Sync > Output x
Sync Mode).
Copy Mode makes it possible to copy the timecode from a reference input time source and
apply to the output without alteration. This is particular useful for a post-production
environment where the timecode may not always increment at a per-frame basis. For Copy
mode to work properly, ensure that the output timecode frame rate matches the frame rate
of the reference input time source.
With Jam Sync Mode, you can set the timecode of an output to a specific time when the
Immediate Jam Sync button is set to Yes. Or if preferred, you can set the timecode of a
particular output to a specific time, which occurs when the time of the selected time source
for that output matches the specific time. The timecode will then auto-increment according
to the video frame rate and other user specified settings, such as Drop Frame Enable.
Data->Advanced Status and Control > Timecode > Output-> Ch 1 Timecode Drop
Frame
Data->Advanced Status and Control > Timecode > Output-> Ch 2 Timecode Drop
Frame
Data->Advanced Status and Control > Timecode > Output->LTC > LTC Drop Frame
To select Copy Mode for a particular output, set Data > Advanced Status and Control >
Timecode > Output > Output 1/Output 2/LTC Sync Mode to Copy Mode and then
select the reference timecode source from the corresponding Data > Advanced Status
and Control > Timecode > Output > Output 1/Output 2/LTC Time Source.
To select Jam Sync Mode for a particular output, set Data > Advanced Status and
Control > Timecode > Output > Output 1/Output 2/LTC Sync Mode to Jam Sync
Mode, and then follow the instructions specified in the following Jam Sync Mode section.
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To enable all output timecode manually and immediately, set Immediate Jam Sync to Yes.
You can also set up the Selenio X100 to jam sync the output time to the input time daily at
a specific time. To do this, set Data > Advanced Status and Control > Timecode >
Output > Jam Sync Time to the desired time and select an input time source using the
corresponding jam sync input time source (Output 1/Output 2/LTC Time Source).
The following input time sources are supported:
LTC
VITC 1
VITC 2
ATC 1
ATC 2
Note: Since RP196 timecode is embedded in the HANC space (as well as ATC timecode if it
has been enabled for embedding in HANC), enabling ADS clean in Audio > Embedding >
Embedding x > Control will remove all packets in the entire HANC space of the
corresponding processing channel. When in proc bypass mode, this will strip out all HANC
timecode packets. The X100 is not affected by this limitation when it is in conversion mode,
since timecode packets are re-embedded to the video after the conversion.
If HANC timecode is to be preserved in proc bypass mode, set the Emb x ADS Clean
control to No, and the Emb x Group x Embedding Mode to OverWrite. This will
produce the same result as if ADS Clean is enabled.
Audio Embedding
You can also manually bypass sample rate conversion using the SRC control parameters
located at Audio > Sync and Delay.
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Example
Dolby E is present in input processing channel 1, embedded audio channels 2A and 2B (or,
Group 1 Pair 2). To pass this audio pair through the system while maintaining
synchronization with video, set the EMB 1 Grp 1 Pair 2 parameter (Audio Embedding >
Embedding 1 > Control) to Disable. This will leave the original embedded audio in this
pair intact and not overwritten. Set the EMB 1 ADS Clean parameter to No. Set the Proc
Ch 1 Out Format (Video Output and Routing > Output Format) to Proc Bypass.
Following the ADS block are four separate audio-embedding subcomponents. Each
subcomponent has the ability to operate on only one audio group, either appending or
overwriting a predetermined group onto the SDI stream.
Table 3-9 briefly describes the Append, OverWrite, and Auto options available from each
of the embedding modes.
Append Embedding
When you select Append embedding, the Selenio X100 attempt to insert the audio data
and control packets immediately following the last existing data/control packet in the
horizontal ancillary data space (ADS). Append embedding is only valid if the audio group to
be embedded does not already exist.
Figure 3-21 shows how append embedding appears in the ancillary data space when there
is no previous audio or other data.
Figure 3-21 Append Embedding Mode; Adding Group 1 When No Other Data is
Present
When ancillary data exists in the ancillary data space, appended audio appears following
that data, as shown in Figure 3-22.
Figure 3-22 Append Embedding Mode; Adding Group 1 When Ancillary Data is
Present
If you attempt to insert audio into Group 1 when Group 1 audio data already exists in the
ancillary data space, an error is returned, as shown in Figure 3-23.
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Figure 3-23 Append Embedding Mode; Adding Group 1 When Group 1 Already
Exists
If you insert Group 2 audio when there is pre-existing Group 1 audio in the ancillary data
space and no Group 2 audio, the Group 2 audio is inserted following the Group 1 audio, as
shown in Figure 3-24.
If you insert Group 1 audio when there is pre-existing Group 2 audio in the ancillary data
space and no Group 1 audio, the Group 1 audio is inserted following the Group 2 audio, as
shown in Figure 3-25.
An audio group cannot be divided. In Append embedding, the audio group is always added
following the last block in the ADS. If there is not enough room to append the audio group
following the last block of ancillary data or audio in the ADS, the attempt results in an error,
as shown in Figure 3-26.
Overwrite Embedding
When you select Overwrite embedding, the X100 attempts to overwrite any existing audio
data and control packets of the same group number with the new audio data. This setting
is valid only if the audio group to be embedded already exists. If the new sample
distribution does not exactly match the existing audio data packet sample distribution, the
embedder marks some audio data packets for deletion (DID word is set to 180h).
Note: To avoid sample distribution problems, activate the ADS Clean feature in the Audio
Embedding > Embedding 1 > Control.
When you attempt Overwrite embedding and there is no previous audio (as in
Figure 3-27), it returns an error because there is nothing to overwrite.
Figure shows how overwrite embedding appears in the ancillary data space when there is
ancillary data but no pre-existing group 1 audio.
Figure 3-29 shows how overwrite embedding appears in the ancillary data space when
there is pre-existing Group 1 audio. This operation is successful.
Figure 3-29 Overwrite Embedding Mode When There is Group 1 Audio in the
Group 1 Space
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ADS Clean
Enabling the ADS Clean parameter removes all the audio groups presently embedded in
the input SDI stream. This process leaves the ADS region clean prior to audio embedding.
By enabling the ADS Clean parameter, you will remove all ancillary data packets in the
Horizontal Ancillary data space (HANC). If there are data packets other than audio in the
HANC space (for example, RP196 or SMPTE-12M-2 ATC HANC timecode), this data will also
be removed along with the audio data.
Therefore, before enabling the ADS Clean parameter, ensure there are no pre-existing
non-audio data packets in the HANC space. To overwrite pre-existing audio groups instead
of wiping out pre-existing audio data, use the Overwrite embedding feature (page 78).
Embedding Errors
During the embedding operation, errors may arise for the following reasons:
Set the embedding mode to Auto. If the group is present, it will be overwritten; if it is
not present, it will be appended. The overwrite and append errors are warnings that
the desired operation is not being performed.
Don’t overwrite embedded groups of 20-bit audio samples with groups of 24-bit audio
samples. The required extended data packet information appended to that group may
overwrite a pre-existing audio group. For 24-bit audio embedding, use the ADS Clean
feature provided.
Use the ADS Clean feature to avoid ADS overflow situations
Note: The ADS Clean feature has limitations. See page 79 for details.
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..
DMB 1 Pair 1
..
EMB 1 Pair 1
. 8 pairs
.
EMB 1 Pair 8
DMB 1 Pair 8
..
DMB 2 Pair 1
..
EMB 2 Pair 1
.
DMB 2 Pair 8
8 pairs
.
EMB 2 Pair 8
Audio Input
Delay and
..
AES In Pair 1 Sync
..
AES Out 1
.
AES In Pair 16
16 pairs
.
AES Out 16
Audio Gain
..
Analog In Pair 1 and Routing ..
Analog Out 1
.
4 pairs
Matrix .
Analog Out 8
Analog In Pair 4
32 Channels
from AAP Sync Control/
Delay
..
HDMI Out Pair 1
1000 Hz Tone
.
HDMI Out Pair 4
2000 Hz Tone
4000 Hz Tone
1000 Hz Tone (-18dBFS)
..
AAP 1
Inputs
Selenio X100 supports embedded-audio input, AES audio input, and analog audio input. In
addition, the X100 processes embedded audio from the SDI video input in SD, HD, or 3G
(Level A and Level B-DL) formats, and include two independent audio de-embedders—each
supporting sixteen mono channels. Any de-embedded group may contain compressed
audio, linear PCM, or a combination of both.
Note: AES inputs can be disabled by the Green-Power Save control (Misc >
Green-Power Save). If an AES input is grayed out in the user interface, check its power
save status.
Outputs
The Selenio X100 outputs the following audio channels:
Additionally, up to 32 channels are available from the optional Advanced Audio Processing
block.
No V-bit present
Audio V-Bit == == V V
V-bit present
PCM present
Audio Format T P =
= D
Feedback
Alignment
No data Data
tone
present present
present
Audio Peak
present present
Peak/Mute A =
= S P
Status
No signal Silence
present present
Synchronization Parameters
The Selenio X100 performs sample rate conversion on all audio input channel pairs. Streams
carrying compressed audio automatically bypass the SRC block. The Sample Rate
Conversion menus (Audio Input Delay and Sync > xxxSample Rate Conversion) make
it possible for you to manually bypass SRCs on a per-pair basis in situations where legacy
equipment provides unreliable compressed audio signals.
Compressed audio will be supported only when the input audio and output video are
locked, with some tolerance for wander.
If a sample rate converter is bypassed and re-enabled, audio from this SRC's output may be
out of phase with other audio channels. To reset this phase for all audio channels, use the
Global Audio Phase Reset parameter. In conjunction, use the Global Audio Phase
Alignment to select the processing channel to which the audio phase will be aligned. A
brief audio disturbance will occur when you change the options in these parameters.
V-Bit Enable
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P P == D T
No data Non-PCM
present data present
The Alignment Mode parameters are found in the various output sources (Audio >
Output Routing and Delay > x Output Delay). The Alignment Mode parameters make
it possible for you to use an Automatic delay controlled by the X100 (the default state).
Alternately, the Align Now option aligns all of the outputs according to your current
conditions (when routing from AAP sources), and leaves them in the same state.
The Automatic or Align Now alignment modes will attempt to align all audio and video
within a group of audio (processing channel 1 embedded ch 1-16, processing ch 2
embedded ch 1-16, AES outputs 1A-8B or a group of audio expander output channels).
This alignment will automatically compensate for delay through the AAP blocks when audio
is routed internally through the X100. If audio is routed external to the X100, automatic
alignment is not possible (for example, routing audio though an AAP then to AES output
and looped back to AES input).
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AES destinations can match delay from either processing channel, provided its native
routing delay doesn’t already exceed the delay in the associated processing channel. In
Figure 3-33, if AAP 1 Delay is greater than AAP2 Delay, AES alignment with Processing
Channel x is possible. However, if AAP 1 Delay is less than AAP 2 Delay, AES alignment is
not possible.
Processing
AAP 1 EMB 1
Channel x
Processing
AAP 2 AES
Channel x
A fixed amount of video frame delay is added to the video path to align with the AAP delay.
This delay can be seen in the Video Sync and Delay x > Actual Video Delay Used
parameter.
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Audio Metadata
The audio metadata feature de-embeds audio metadata from various sources and then
re-embeds the audio metadata into multiple outputs. The audio metadata source may be
one of the following:
The Selenio X100 support audio metadata insertion to video output, and extraction from
video input. The modules are also capable of the following:
Also see the Data Embedding and De-Embedding on page 61 blocks.Audio TSG
The test signal generator can be routed to any output (embedder, AES, Analog or HDMI).
Test Tone Proc Ch (LOV Mute) selects the associated video processing channel loss of
video mute mode.
GPI
The Selenio X100 provides eight GPI pins for automation, with configurable input or output
directions. The GPIs are open collector style, with approximately 10 K pull-ups to +5V. In
other words, you can use contact closure-to-ground switches to control these GPI inputs.
All GPI related parameters can be found under Control > GPI.
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Each GPI pin can be individually set to either input or output status; thus there are eight
controls in total (parameters GPI 0 Direction to GPI 7 Direction), located at GPI and Rules
Engine > GPI > GPI Direction.
GPI inputs make it possible to enable a test signal, insert a logo, control the ARC being used
for a particular conversion mode, trigger SCTE-104 or BT-1685 data, and as well, insert the
AFD, WSS or VI code.
GPI outputs can reflect the state of the current input video LOV status—whether the test
signal is enabled, aspect ratio is used, or can be triggered on a specific input AFD, WSS or VI
code.
The read-only parameters GPI Input Level Status and GPI Output Level Status display
current GPI pin level information. From left to right, the symbols indicate the level status of
GPI pins 0 to 7. A value of 1 represents a high, 0 represents a low, and a - symbol
represents Not Valid—which means the pin is assigned to the opposite direction. A *
symbol shows the pin is constantly driving (output) or is driven (input) by SCTE-104 or
BT-1685 data.
Rules Engine
When the X100 is in operation, signals often change, input video standards shift, and
incoming audio channels may be altered. You can predict many such changes, and have the
X100 respond accordingly. Script-based rules engine provide the flexibility to pre-edit the
conditions to be monitored, and automatically make the necessary setting changes.
In summary:
GPI input scripts are made up of one or multiple statements. Each statement consists of one
condition and one or multiple assignments. During device operation, if the condition in a
statement becomes true, the assignment in the statement will take effect.
Where x is the CCSP ID of a device parameter, y is a value for that parameter. At this time,
only integer and enum type of parameter assignments are supported. String type parameter
assignment is not supported.
Comparisons can be ANDed together using &&, and then can be ORed together using ||.
The AND operation always has precedence over the OR operation when AND and OR both
exist in a condition.
Enter your script into the GPI Output Script (Part I) field. The parameter allows a
maximum of 251 characters to be entered. If additional script space is needed, use the
Custom Output Script (Part II to IV) parameter. GPI Output Script Status reports the
parsing and active status of the script. If a syntax error is detected when a new script is
entered, this parameter will report Error: x message. The variable x is an index number
starting from the beginning of the script to indicate around which character the script
parser first encounters a syntax error. Custom GPI Output Level Status displays current
custom GPI output pin level information. From left to right, the symbols indicate the level
status of GPI ping 0 to 7, with 1 representing a high, 0 representing a low, and -
representing Not Valid—which means the pin is assigned to the input direction, or
assigned to an event that's not custom GPI output script.
GPI output scripts are made up of one or multiple statements. Each statement consists of
one condition and one or multiple assignments. During device operation, if the condition in
a statement becomes true, the assignments in the statement will take effect.
Where x is the CCSP ID of a device parameter, y is a value for that parameter. The device
parameter could be one of three types: integer, enum, string. Depending on the parameter
type, y could take different format:
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Comparisons can be ANDed together using &&, and then can be ORed together using ||.
The AND operation always has precedence over the OR operation when AND and OR both
exist in a condition.
Example
Some broadcasters have compliance issues that need to be addressed by specialized signal
processing.
When this mono audio channel is present at the input, the requirement is to pass it through
to the output and into the Secondary Audio Program (SAP) channel. However, if the signal
is absent, the X100 can detect the problem and perform one of the following through
scripts:
Sum and route the signal to the output channel feeding the SAP, if stereo audio is
present (one PCM)
Downmix to 2.0, then sum and route to the output channel feeding the SAP, if
surround sound is present (three PCMs)
Decode the audio, downmix to stereo, sum to mono, and then route to the output
channel that feeds the SAP, if Dolby Digital or Dolby E is present (one non-PCM)
Note: In the above example, as audio channels change, the audio mutes or V-fades must
also change, to prevent clinks or pops from occurring downstream.
To enable a parameter control script, set the Activate Script parameter to Enable. Enter
your script into the Script (Part I) parameter (maximum 251 characters). If additional script
space is needed, use the Script (Part II to IV) parameters.
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Read-only Script Status reports the parsing and active status of the script. If a syntax error
is detected when a new script is entered, this parameter will report Error: x message (x is
an index number starting from the beginning of the script to indicate around which
character the script parser first encounters a syntax error).
Parameter control scripts are made up of one or multiple statements. Each statement
consists of one condition and one or multiple assignments. During device operation, if the
condition in a statement becomes true, the assignment in the statement will take effect.
Where x is the CCSP ID of a device parameter, y is a value for that parameter. The device
parameter could be one of three types: integer, enum, string. Depending on the parameter
type, y could take different format:
String: y is in a zzzz string format, where z is a character. Special character * can be used
as wild card. AA* and AABB will be considered as equal
Where x is the CCSP ID of a device parameter, y is a value for that parameter. For now, we
only support interger and enum type of parameter's assignment, not string type.
Comparisons can be ANDed together using &&, and then can be ORed together using ||.
The AND operation always has precedence over the OR operation when AND and OR both
exist in a condition.
Green-Power Save
You can reduce power consumption on the X100 by shutting down specific AES Inputs,
Ext Video Inputs and Outputs, or the GPI Output. Select Misc > Green-Power Save.
Select Yes to turn off one of the interfaces, or No to leave it on.
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The Selenio X100 can lock to an external reference input that can be either tri-level sync
(1080i/1080p/720p) or bi-level sync (NTSC/PAL-B/PAL-M color black or black burst). A digital
audio reference (DARS) signal that is compliant to the AES-11 standard can also be applied.
The Selenio X100 supports the following reference inputs:
NTSC/PAL-B/PAL-M
720p/50, 720p/59, 720p60
1080i/50, 1080i/59, 1080i/60
1080p/25, 1080p/29, 1080p/30
In addition:
720p/50 reference is accepted only when all outputs are 720p/50, 1080p/50 or
1080p/50DL
720p/59 reference is accepted only when all outputs are 720p/59, 1080p/59 or
1080p/59DL
720p/60 reference is accepted only when all outputs are 720p/60, 1080p/60 or
1080p/60DL
Line Sync
The X100 supports minimal processing delay. To enable this feature, select Line Sync mode
under Video > Reference > Control > Reference Lock Mode. For the line sync to
operate, the difference between the input video and reference must be less than +/- 0.5
line. Otherwise frame synchronization will be used, even though the Reference Lock
Mode is set to Line Sync.
The Channel x Line Sync Window parameter (Video > Reference > Status) indicates if
the video input is within the operational range of the line sync. The Channel x Line Sync
Offset shows the timing difference between the input video and the output reference.
Note: When switching between two video inputs of the same format that are not
synchronized in Line Sync mode, the processing channel output will display video
distortion and video CRC errors.
For the Line Sync to operate, the input video must be timed to the reference input with a
tolerance of +/- 0.5 line (see figure below). Outside this range, frame sync will be used
automatically instead. When the Line Sync is in operation, the video will undergo minimum
processing delay in the system. This minimum processing delay is dependent on the video
format and is listed in Table 3-13.
Note that if the output format is set to Proc Bypass, no video conversion will be done and
the video output will be aligned to the reference with a delay equivalent to the minimum
processing delay for that particular standard (see Figure 3-34 below). However, if the video
output format is set to a non-Proc Bypass standard, the video will undergo additional
processing delay due to video format conversion and output frame synchronization. The
video output in that case will be aligned to the reference, with no additional delay.
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Note: Line Sync for dual link video formats is not supported at this time. For the Line Sync
mode to operate, the reference frame rate must be identical to the video frame rate. Line
Sync does not support V-phase (line) and frame delay. Frame sync will take over the
operation automatically in Line Sync mode if the V-phase (line) or frame delay setting is
non-zero. Advanced Audio Processing cannot be used in Line Sync mode because the
delay added to the video path that is required to compensate for the audio processing delay
(for audio-to-video alignment) is greater than the Line Sync can handle. As such, Frame
Sync will take over the operation automatically if Advanced Audio Processing is used in
Line Sync mode.
Video Input
LINE N-2 LINE N-1 LINE N S TART OF
FRAME LINE 1 LINE 2 LINE 3
Video Output
LINE N-4 LINE N-3 LINE N-2 LINE N-1 LINE N S TART OF
FRAME LINE 1
System Presets
A system preset is a snapshot of all the parameter values on the system. X100 system
presets can be created or imported from its Silverlight interface. System preset files can also
be renamed, removed or exported from the same interface. A total of 20 system presets are
supported.
To work with some older control panels, the Load Preset and Save Preset parameters are
available in the Misc > Other.
Note: Presets that are accessed through the Load Preset and Save Preset parameters are
index-based, rather than name-based, and are saved as SavedPreset0xx.
SFP+HDMI+OUT Operation
In addition to the built-in HDMI output at the back of the frame, the Selenio X100 also
supports HDMI output using the optional SFP+HDMI+OUT SFP module. Proper setup is
required to make this SFP function correctly. Ensure that you correctly set these controls:
Misc > SFP > Output Channels Number (sets the number of HDMI output audio
channels)
Misc > SFP > Output Speaker Mapping (sets the mapping between HDMI audio
channels and speakers)
The Output Speaker Mapping parameter sets the Channel Allocation (CA) information,
which can be found in the Audio Infoframe data byte 4 of the HDMI output. The channel
allocation uses the mapping shown in this table:
Ensure that you select a valid speaker mapping for the specified number of output
channels; otherwise the HDMI audio channels output may be undetermined.
The DTS Neural UpMix mode, for example, requires three license credits, while the
MultiMerge mode requires four. These credits are transferable across different DTS Neural
options, and can be used for any combination of DTS Neural Loudness Control, or DTS
Neural Surround UpMix, DownMix, and MultiMerge. However, they can only be used in
the X100 unit for which they were purchased.
Different AAP options require different amounts of MCPS usage (Million Calculations Per
Second). The X100 monitors both license credits and MCPS usage, preventing you from
enabling too many DTS Neural or Dolby Digital processes at one time (see Table 4-1).
You can perform an offline test to make sure you have the right number of license credits
and enough MCPS capacity. Select your proposed options at Miscellaneous > Licensing
and MCPS Planner. Then, in the MCPS Usage and Credit Cost field, you can see how
many credits and how much MCPS usage you are testing. The AAP MCPS and Credit
Remaining fields show how many license credits and how much MCPS capacity are still
available. If you exceed your limits, the planner will display a negative number. (In actual use,
if you exceed your credits and MCPS limits, the options will not be enabled.)
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1 Consult Table 4-1, and then select either select Normal or Minimum at Misc > Other >
AAP Latency Mode.
The Minimum setting will reduce latency for AAP 1 and 3, but disable AAP 2 and 4.
Leave the setting at Normal if more than 2 AAPs are required.
2 Select one of the four slots in the Advanced Audio Processing (AAP) block.
3 Select the processing mode you need at General > Processing Mode.
4 In the drop down box at the top of the column, change your selection from General to the
mode you selected in step 3 (default is None).
5 Wait several seconds for the fields to refresh.
6 Configure the parameters that are available in your mode (parameters that are not
applicable are grayed out).
Once you have selected your DTS Neural modes, the Selection Status parameter
(AAP x > General) displays one of the following:
Good
Not Enough License Credit
Not Enough MCPS
Not Enough MCPS and License Credit
7 From the main section of the Advanced Audio Processing (AAP) block, (select AAP x
Input Routing and then select your audio sources.
8 In the Audio Output Routing and Delay block, select the destinations for your audio.
Table 4-1. Advanced Audio Processing Modes, Latency, MCPS, and Credit Cost
MCPS,
Minimal
Mode Normal Latency Normal Credit Cost
Latency Latency *(%)
M1: UpMix (low/high latency) 64.2 ms (low) / 85.53 26.86 ms (low) / 38 3 DTS
ms (high) 48.19 ms (high)
M2: DownMix 48.2 ms 10.86 ms 13 3 DTS
M3: MultiMerge (low/high latency) 64.2 ms (low) / 85.53 26.86 ms (low) / 50 4 DTS
ms (high) 48.19 ms (high)
M4: Loudness Control 2.0 96.2 ms 58.86 ms 14 1 DTS
M5: Loudness Control 5.1 96.2 ms 58.86 ms 25 3 DTS
M6: Loudness Control 4x2.0 96.2 ms 58.86 ms 44 4 DTS
M7: Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital 66.58 ms 40.79 ms 22 (DDD) 1 DDD (DDD
Plus Decode with Downmix (DDD and DDPD) (DDD and DDPD) 27 (DDPD) and DDPD)
Table 4-1. Advanced Audio Processing Modes, Latency, MCPS, and Credit Cost (Continued)
MCPS,
Minimal
Mode Normal Latency Latency Normal Credit Cost
Latency *(%)
M12: MultiMerge, Loudness Control 112.2 ms (low) / 133.53 74.86 ms (low) / 71 8 DTS
(low/high latency) ms (high) 96.19 ms (high)
M13: UpMix, Loudness Control 112.2 ms (low) / 133.53 74.86 ms (low) / 50 4 DTS
(low/high latency) ms (high) 96.19 ms (high)
M14: DownMix, Loudness Control 96.2 ms 58.86 ms 19 4 DTS
M15: Loudness Control 5.1+2.0 96.2 ms 58.86 ms 34 4 DTS
M16: Loudness Control 2x1.0 96.2 ms 58.86 ms 20 1 DTS
M17: Loudness Control + Dolby 192 ms (RTLL/DDE; 138.67 ms (RTLL/ 52 (RTLL/DDE 1 RTLL, 1 DDE
Digital and Dolby Digital Plus Encode RTLL/DDPE; DTS/DDE; DDE; RTLL/DDPE)
80 (RTLL/DDPE) 1 RTLL, 1 DDPE
5.1 DTS/DDPE)
176 ms (DTS/DDE; 57 (DTS/DDDE) 3 DTS, 1 DDE
DTS/DDPE)
85 (DTS/DDPE) 3 DTS, 1 DDPE
M18: Loudness Control + Dolby E 2 frames + 48 ms 3.13 frames 77 1 DEE, 4 DTS
Encode 5.1+2.0
M19: Loudness Control + Dolby E 2 frames + 48 ms 3.13 frames 88 1 DEE, 4 DTS
Encode 4x2.0
M20: Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Not applicable 1 82.58 ms 88 4 DTS, (1 DDD
Plus Decode + MultiMerge (low/high or 1 DDPD)
latency)
M21: Dolby E Decode + MultiMerge Not applicable 2 2 frames + 16 ms 1 DED, 4 DTS
(low/high latency) (low) / 2 frames +
37.33 ms (high)
M22: Dolby E, Dolby Digital, and Not applicable 3 82.73 ms 88 4 DTS, 1 DED.
Dolby Digital Plus Decode + (1 DDD or 1
MultiMerge (low/high latency) DDPD)
* MCPS is not relevant for minimum latency.
1. For M20: using M7 on AAP1 looped to M3 on AAP2
2. For M21: using M8 on AAP1 looped to M3 on AAP2
3. For M22: using M9 on AAP1 looped to M3 on AAP2
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Dolby Products
Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-2 show how Dolby is used in typical Selenio X100 applications.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus Encode
2.0 Optional
5.1 PCM 5.1 RTLL DD 2.0
5.1 to 7.1
PCM Real Time DD 5.1
7.1 Upmix
Loudness Encode DDP 7.1
PCM
Leveller
2.0 PCM
5.1 PCM
7.1
DD 2.0 Dolby Digital PCM
DD 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus
DDP 7.1 Decode with Downmix 2.0 PCM
Audio
Metadata
Figure 4-1. Block Diagrams for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus
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Dolby E Encoder
L, R
C, LFE Up to 8
Ls, Rs Inputs
Lb, Rb
AAP
Internal Dolby E
Metadata Encoder
Proc Ch 1
Proc Ch 2
Metadata Gen 1
Metadata Gen 2
Serial 1
Serial 2
AAP 1-4
DE Decoder
Dolby E Decoder
L, R
C, LFE
Up to 8
Outputs Ls, Rs
Dolby E Decode
Lb, Rb
Metadata
Dolby-E Alignment
It is important to maintain a proper timing relationship between the Dolby-E header and the
first line of video especially when recording video with embedded audio on tape transports.
This is commonly known as the guard band. On the Selenio X100, the Dolby-E alignment
timing is determined by the value of the SDI 1 or SDI 2 Dolby E Start Line embedder
controls in EMB x >Controls.
Note: If Dolby E is embedded, the module’s output frame rate must match the frame rate
of the Dolby E stream.
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Dolby Digital
When using Dolby Digital encoding, if you select AAP Internal metadata generator as the
Metadata Source one program is available (the Metadata Index parameter is disabled).
However, all other metadata sources have up to eight programs available. Use the
Metadata Index parameter to select the program you wish to encode.
Dolby E
Using Dolby E encoding, up to eight metadata programs may be encoded, depending on
the setting of the Program Configuration parameter. For example, if you set Program
Configuration to 5.1+2, two sets of metadata are encoded (one for 5.1, one for 2). If
Program Configuration is set to 8x1, eight sets of metadata are encoded. To configure
the metadata settings for each program, navigate to the AAP Internal Metadata menu
and select the desired program from the Program Select parameter. Then configure the
metadata settings as required.
Note: Dolby E is always in sync with the frame rate of the video. To ensure downstream
decoders work correctly, you must make the correct settings in Dolby E Sync Select
(default is Processing Ch 1 Output).
For general information about the use of audio metadata in professional video applications,
visit the Dolby Web site at www.dolby.com.
This feature is useful for cases where a PCM program is available on one audio pair and a
Dolby program is available on a different audio pair. In such cases, the PCM pair needs to be
routed into the primary input, and the Dolby pair into the secondary input. The decoder will
automatically switch to PCM bypass (from the primary input) whenever the Dolby stream
stops.
Ensure that you check the read-only Bitstream Format parameter in the Dolby Decoder
menu (within the AAP block) to determine whether PCM input (Non-Dolby) or one of the
Dolby inputs is being processed.
Table 4-2 illustrates the behavior of the decoder. See the additional notes at the bottom of
the table.
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The following important notes apply to the operation of the Dual-Input Dolby Decoder
feature:
UpMix
L, R
L , R or
Lt , Rt or 2. 0 input Upmix 5. 1 output C , LFE
Lo , Ro or processing
Lw, Rw Ls , Rs
Other possible outputs: 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 6.1, 7.1, Phantom 6.1, Phantom 7.1
Alternate
DownMix
input: 7.1
L,R
Downmix
C , LFE 5. 1 processing with 2. 0 input Lw , Rw
output watermarking
Ls, Rs
MultiMerge
L, R or
Lt,Rt or
Lo, Ro or 2. 0 input
Lw, Rw (L ,R) L, R
5.1
C, LFE
C, LFE Up mix output
5. 1 input
(C, LFE, processing Ls, Rs
Ls, Rs Ls, Rs) or pass -
through Downmix processing 2.0
L, R or 2. 0 input with watermarking or Lw, Rw
Lt, Rt or (L ,R) output
pass -through
Lo, Ro or
Lw, Rw
Figure 4-3. Block Diagrams for Single DTS Neural Audio Options
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L , R or Loudness L , R or
Lt , Rt or measurement Lt , Rt or
2. 0 input 2. 0 output
Lo , Ro or Lo , Ro or
and control
Lw , Rw Lw, Rw
L , R or Loudness L , R or
Lt , Rt or Lt , Rt or
2. 0 input measurement 2. 0 output
Lo , Ro or Lo , Ro or
and control
Lw , Rw Lw, Rw
L, R
L, R or Loudness
Lt , Rt or measurement Upmix
2. 0 input 5. 1 output C , LFE
Lo , Ro or processing
and control
Lw, Rw Ls , Rs
L, R
Loudness
5. 1 input Downmix 2. 0 output
C, LFE measurement Lw, Rw
processing
and control
Ls , Rs
Overview
The DTS Neural Surround UpMix renders any two channel audio source (stereo, matrix
encoded stereo, LtRt, or DTS Neural Surround LwRw) as surround sound. The DTS Neural
Surround UpMix can simultaneously position individual elements within the surround field,
creating high levels of image stability and granularity. The UpMix technology avoids taking
“artistic license” with content by placing audio exactly where it would be heard in a
professional LEDE (Live End Dead End) listening environment. For example, mono or
pan-pot stereo will image in front of the listener, whereas stereo containing depth
information will surround the listener. You can use the DTS Neural Surround UpMix as a
stand-alone unit to monitor stereo production, or you can use it in tandem with the DTS
Neural Surround DownMix as a complete 5.1 transport solution. Figure 4-6 below shows
an UpMix taking a two-channel audio source (stereo, matrix encoded stereo, LtRt or DTS
Neural Surround LwRw) and rendering a 5.1 multi-channel mix.
Audio Delay
Overview
The DTS Neural Surround DownMix enables 5.1 surround sound to be transported through
any stereo infrastructure. The DownMix process is based upon the principle that both
natural stereo and 5.1 content are two-dimensional; both contain width and depth spatial
attributes.
The DTS Neural Surround DownMix can represent six channels of discreet audio sources in a
stereo DownMix by transforming the sources into pure intensity and coherence encoding.
By correcting overlaps of the signal sources in intensity, time, coherence, polarity, and phase
before the six channels are combined, the DTS Neural Surround DownMix accounts for the
problems suffered in traditional matrix encode systems—such as comb filtering, spatial
location distortion, etc.
The proprietary DTS Neural Audio “watermark process” faithfully reproduces surround
information when it is rendered by the DTS Neural Surround UpMix or any LtRt system. In
brief, the DTS Neural Surround DownMix produces a stereo DownMix that accurately
represents the original content whether monitored in mono, stereo, matrix or DTS Neural
5.1 Surround Sound.
Figure 4-7 below shows a DownMix taking a multi-channel audio source. The DownMix
creates two-channel audio source using the DTS Neural Audio approach of embedding a
watermark signal within the stereo audio signal patch. The watermark signal contains
spatial and steering positioning information. The resulting stereo audio signal is also known
as LwRw.
Overview
The DTS Neural Surround MultiMerge enables broadcasters to transition from stereo to 5.1
surround sound, providing viewers with a 24/7 surround sound experience. With
MultiMerge in line, 5.1 original content is passed unaffected to the viewer while original
stereo content is UpMixed to a 5.1 surround sound image. This provides the viewer with a
consistent surround experience.
The transition between 5.1 and stereo occurs seamlessly without the need of operator
intervention. By offering a 24/7 5.1 signal, AC3 metadata does not transition between 2/0
and 3/2 mode. This prevents audio clicks, pops, and dropouts. The process also avoids
taking “artistic license” with content by placing audio exactly where it would be heard in a
professional LEDE (Live End Dead End) listening environment. For example, mono or
pan-pot stereo will image in front of the listener, whereas stereo containing depth
information, or LtRt encoding, will surround the listener.
You can use the MultiMerge in combination with the DTS Neural Surround DownMix device
to pass 5.1 through stereo-only facilities and therefore eliminate the need for costly master
control upgrades.
Figure 4-8 shows how the MultiMerge takes a two-channel audio source (stereo, matrix
encoded stereo, LtRt or DTS Neural Surround LwRw) and render a 5.1 multi-channel mix; in
combination with taking original multi-channel content and creating a stereo DownMixed
signal, depending on the input configuration and content source used.
Overview
The Selenio X100 offers four channels of DTS Neural Loudness Control—a loudness leveling
device that uses advanced psycho-acoustic and signal processing techniques to accurately
detect and regulate the perceived loudness of stereo and 5.1 sources. Using this feature,
you can regulate audio without creating the perception of being “squished” or
compressed.
One of the important aspects of loudness control is frequency compensation, also known as
loudness shaping. Loudness studies dating back to Fletcher /Munson in the 1930s found
that the human ear is more sensitive to different frequencies at different loudness levels.
The Loudness Shaping (Frequency Compensation) parameter preserves the same
perceptual frequency balance as the input signal, while correcting the loudness to match a
desired Target Level.
For example, with Loudness Shaping enabled at a medium level, signals that fall below
the Target Level setting have more gain added to middle frequencies than higher or lower
frequencies. This preserves the original spectral balance. Conversely, signals that fall above
the Target Level setting will have middle frequencies attenuated more than higher or
lower frequencies. Because the Loudness Shaping parameter applies less gain to high and
low frequencies, high or low frequency noise does not become over-emphasized.
Presets
The Loudness Control feature uses four different presets (Ultra-Light, Light, Medium, and
Aggressive). Table 4-8 lists the values that each of these presets represents.
5 Specifications
Video Input
Audio Input
Video Output
3G/HD/SD-SDI Output
Quantization 12 bits
Impedance 75
Return Loss >40 dB, 1 kHz to 6 MHz; >35dB to 35MHz
DC offset <10 mV
SNR >60 dB, typical
HDMI Output
Audio Output
Miscellaneous
DARS Input
Dimensions
Genlock
LAN
Note: Shielded (screened) Ethernet cable should be used with this product.
LTC Input
LTC Output
Note: Shielded twisted pair cables should be used for LTC input and LTC output
Power Consumption
The Selenio X100 provides redundant power; during normal operation, both power supplies
are on. However, only one is powering the frame at any time. The line voltage is
auto-detected.
RS-232/422/485 Specifications
Serial Data
Temperature
The operating temperature of the Selenio X100 is 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) with relative
humidity of 10% to 90% non-condensing.
141
Optical fiber telecommunication systems use semiconductor laser transmitters that emit
infrared light that is normally not visible to the human eye. Although a conventional laser
produces a small beam of light, the power density is very high, and it can damage your eyes.
If a beam of laser light enters the eye, the eye magnifies and focuses the energy on the
retina. The energy that reaches the retina can be as much as 100,000 times more than at the
cornea and, as a result, it can burn the retina.
Laser transmission products are classified in four major groups (Class 1, 2, 3, and 4),
according to their emissions and potential for causing injury. Fiber optic transmitter modules
in this series are designated Class 1.
Unlike some other laser designs, semiconductor lasers have a highly divergent beam that
decreases rapidly with distance. The greater the distance, the less energy will enter the eye,
and the less potential risk for eye injury.
WARNING!
Eye damage may occur if an optical instrument such as a microscope, magnifying
glass, or eye loupe is used to stare at the energized fiber end.
Under normal operating conditions, optical fiber telecommunication systems are completely
enclosed; nonetheless, observe the following precautions:
CAUTION!
Only authorized, trained personnel shall be permitted to do service, maintenance,
and restoration.
1 Avoid exposing the eye to emissions from unterminated, energized optical connectors at
close distances.
2 Ensure that only authorized, trained personnel use optical test equipment during
installation or servicing.
3 Turn off all laser sources before scanning a fiber with an optical test set.
4 Keep all unauthorized personnel away from the immediate area of the optical fiber systems
during installation and service.
For guidance on the safe use of optical fiber communication systems in the workplace,
consult ANSI Z136.2, American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in the U.S. or
outside the U.S., IEC-60825, Part 2.
Label The label shown in Figure A-1A-1 is applicable to Class 1 laser products.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Important Points
Before you begin cleaning, always inspect the fiber connections.
Inspect and clean both fiber ends every time you make a connection.
Keep a protective cap on unplugged fiber connectors.
Do not touch the end of a fiber.
Store unused protective caps in a clean resealable container, located nearby for easy
access.
Do not reuse cleaning tissues or swabs.
Do not allow alcohol or another wet cleaning agent to dry on a fiber end.
Never touch the dispenser tip of an alcohol bottle or any clean portion of a tissue or
swab.
Use care when handling the fiber; do not twist or pull.
Keep your cleaning fluids away from open flame or spark.
Zone 1
Scratches and dust (0 to 25 micron diameter)
No scratches or digs are allowed
Zone 2
(25 to 60 micron diameter)
Maximum of 3 scratches <3.0 micron width is acceptable;
Maximum of 1 light dig of <3.0 micron is acceptable
Zone 3
(60 to 120 micron diameter)
No scratches >3.0 microns are acceptable;
Maximum of 3 digs of <10 microns are acceptable
Inspection
To inspect and clean the fibers, follow these steps:
WARNING!
Eye damage may occur if an optical instrument such as a microscope, magnifying
glass, or eye loupe is used to stare at an energized fiber end.
Dry Cleaning
If you are using cartridge- or pocket-style dry cleaning tools, follow the manufacturer’s
directions. If you are using lint-free wipes, follow these steps:
1 Fold the lint-free wipe four to eight times into a square, taking care to avoid touching the
cleaning surface of the wipe.
2 Lightly wipe the fiber tip in the central portion of the lint-free wipe.
3 Repeat the wiping action on another clean section of the wipe or a new wipe.
4 Inspect the connector again with the fiberscope.
5 If the connection is clean, return to the installation steps; if the connector is still dirty,
proceed to the wet cleaning instructions.
Wet Cleaning
Using 99.8% isopropyl alcohol and lint-free wipes, follow these steps to wet clean the fiber:
CAUTION!
Do not scrub the fiber. Excessive rubbing will leave scratches.
6 Dry clean any remaining residue, and then inspect the connector again.
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7 If the contamination persists, repeat the dry and wet cleaning procedure until the endface is
clean.
If the fiber end still remains dirty after repeated cleaning attempts, call Customer
Service for further instructions; if the fiber end is clean, return to the installation
instructions.
146 Appendix A
Laser Safety Guidelines
147
B Servicing
Overview
User-serviceable replacement parts are available for the following Selenio X100 components:
Fan (131-100021000)
Power supply (X100-PSU-200W)
OLED display/button board, complete assembly with OLED display, selection buttons and
rotary control shaft encoder (170-100689Q00)
Rotary control shaft encoder (X50SPR-SE)
Advanced audio submodule for Dolby and DTS Neural options (X100OPT-ADVAUD)
Analog video I/O module (X100OPT-AVIO)
Rack ears and rear support mounting parts (see for details)
Submodule for animated logo generator/inserter and program delay
148 Appendix B
Servicing
Top Cover
1 Disconnect both AC power cords.
WARNING: You can receive an electric shock from exposed parts of the power
supplies. Ensure that you remove AC power from both power supplies before you
open the cover.
2 Remove the 16 screws from the top cover, but do not remove the back corner screws.
(Figure B-1).
FRONT
Do not
remove this
screw. Do not
REAR remove this
screw.
1 Remove the 9 screws from the front cover (including top and bottom), but do not remove
screws from the side mounting ears (Figure B-3).
2 On a level surface, gently slide the front cover control assembly forward (Figure B-4) until
you can comfortably reach the ribbon cable connector (DO NOT allow the front assembly to
drop).
3 If necessary, detach the ribbon cable connector from the front panel control assembly by
pushing apart the two side clamps. and then wiggling the connector apart (Figure B-5).
CAUTION: Do not pull on the actual ribbon cable. This may result in damage to the
connector and or the ribbon cable itself.
Ribbon
cable 1. Push apart the two
side clamps to unlock
the ribbon cable
connector.
CAUTION! Do not tilt the frame as you remove the cover. Damage may occur.
5 Remove the failed fan, and then attach the new fan using the screws provided.
Ensure the new fan is forcing air into the frame (Figure B-7).
Airflow
direction
6 Attach the connector to the fan, and then reverse the steps found in Cover Removal and
Replacement on page 148.
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Servicing
1 Remove the top cover, as described on page 148, ensuring both AC power cords are
unplugged.
2 Remove the input and output connectors of the failed power supply by squeezing the tab
on the connectors and separating the connectors from the power supply (Figure B-8).
3 Remove and save the four power supply mounting screws, and lift out the power supply
unit.
4 Install the new power supply using the screws provided, and re-attach the connectors.
5 Reverse the steps found in Cover Removal and Replacement on page 148.
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1 Remove the top cover, as described on page 148, ensuring both AC power cords are
unplugged.
Submodule
Front Panel
2 Position and align the audio submodule over the standoffs on the X100 motherboard, and
then gently press it into place (Figure B-10).
3 Secure the audio processing module to the motherboard with four M3X5 mm screws
(supplied) at the locations indicated by the arrows.
Screws
4 Replace the X100 cover, by reversing the steps described in Cover Removal and
Replacement on page 148.
154 Appendix B
Servicing
1 Remove front panel control assembly as described on page 149, ensuring both AC power
cords are disconnected.
2 Slide the rotary control knob straight off its shaft (Figure B-11).
3 On the front panel control assembly, remove the three mounting screws from the bottom,
and the three mounting screws from the top (Figure B-12).
BOTTOM
Remove these screws.
TOP
5 Discard the original circuit board, and then reverse steps 1 to 5 to re-install the new unit.
6 Reverse the steps found in Cover Removal and Replacement on page 148.
156 Appendix B
Servicing
Rotary control shaft encoder unit (X50SPR-SE) that must be soldered to the front circuit
board
Complete OLED display circuit board unit (170-100689Q00).
To replace a complete circuit board unit because of a broken shaft encoder, see OLED
Display/Button Board Replacement (170-100689Q00) on page 154. To replace a
broken shaft encoder separately, follow the steps below:
Mounting
pegs (2)
CAUTION! The traces on the board are fragile and may break if the connections are
not totally clear. Ensure all solder is gone before you remove the shaft encoder
from the board.
5 Insert the new replacement rotary control shaft encoder from the front (Figure B-16).
6 Solder the connections to the back of the circuit board, ensuring the rotary control shaft
encoder is flush with the circuit board (Figure B-17).
7 Gently press the circuit board back into place, taking care not to bend the pins on the left
side.
8 Install the six mounting screws supplied, and then re-attach the ribbon cable.
9 Reverse the steps found in Cover Removal and Replacement on page 148
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1 Remove the top cover, as described on page 132, ensuring both AC power cords are
disconnected.
2 Remove and set aside the two screws from the rear cover plate (Figure B-18).
3 Using the HD-BNC Nut Tool, prepare the analog video submodule by removing the twelve
HD-BNC nuts, and then set them aside for later (Figure B-19).
4 From the inside of the X100 chassis, angle the connector end of the analog video
submodule through the rear panel cutout and then align the multipin connector with its
mate on the main board (Figure B-20).
Angle
connectors
through rear
cutout.
5 Once alignment is visually confirmed, press down towards the main board.
If properly positioned, the four corner mounting holes will align with the standoffs on
the main board.
6 Secure the submodule using four provided screws (Figure B-21).
7 Replace the cover plate (ensuring the labeling faces the rear), and then secure it with the
two pan head screws (Figure B-22).
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8 Replace the twelve HD-BNC nuts back onto the cover plate using the HD-BNC Nut Tool
(Figure B-23).
a Finger-tighten each HD-BNC nut until it contacts the metal plate.
b Align the two prongs of the tool with the two notches on the HD-BNC nut.
c Turn the HD-BNC nut with the tool a half turn clockwise; do not over-tighten.
Rotate until
hand-tight.
9 Reverse the steps found Cover Removal and Replacement on page 148
162 Appendix B
Servicing
1 Remove the top cover, as described on page 148, ensuring both AC power cords are
unplugged.
2 Orient the memory sub board as shown, so that its four mounting holes and the stacking
connector align with the four standoffs and connector on the main board.
3 Once aligned visually, press the memory sub board down onto the main board.
4 Secure the memory sub board with four M3 pan head screws provided.
5 Replace the X100 cover, by reversing the steps described in Cover Removal and
Replacement on page 148.
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Index
Symbols B
3D Comb Decoding 36 Backlight of display 27
Baluns 14
Black knee 38–39
A Block diagrams
Active Format Description (AFD) 41–54 audio and video 9
Administrator user 24 Dolby and DTS Neural 100–107
Adobe After- Effects software 57 Bracket and relief bar installation 11–14
ADS Clean parameter 79 Browser requirements 23
Advanced Audio Processing 97–119 BT-1685 69–71
Advanced audio processing installation 153 insertion and extraction examples 70–71
AFD 41 Buttons, front panel 27
AFD, VI, and WSS 46–54 Bypass function 28
AFD/ARC alignment 46
After Effects software 57
Alignment C
AFD and ARC 46 Channel configuration, surround and UpMix 108
audio phase 83 Channel status bits (C-Bits) 86–87
video to audio 75 Cleaning fiber optic connections 142–145
Alignment Mode parameters 84 Clip Control 37
Ambient temperature 4 Closed captioning 72
Analog audio jumpers 16 Color correction 36–40
Analog video input processing 36 Configuration, initial 24
Analog video module installation 159–161 Control packet 75
Analog video output processing 37 Controls, front panel 27
Ancillary data 75 Converter Fast Switch 31
Animated logo files 57 Cooling the frame 4
ARIB 72 Cover removal and replacement 148–150
Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC) 30–31, 41–56 Cross-section of optical fiber 143
Audio Current Mode setting 42
bit manipulation 86–87 Custom ARC 43–44
Dolby-E alignment 101 Custom GPI scripts 89–91
embedding 74–80
input/output assignment 81–82
metadata 88
D
output routing 84 Data embedding and de-embedding 61–80
phase alignment 83 Default button 27
proc amp 83 Default IP address 25
routing 81 Delay, audio output 85
Status parameters 82 Device IP parameter 17
sync and delay 83 Dimensions of the frame 137
Audio/Video Align 36 Display options 27
Australian TV closed captioning 72 Display panel removal 154–155
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Help button 27
OLED display removal 154–155
Home button 27
On-screen display 61
OP-47 72
I Operating system 23
Individual channel delay mode 33 Operating temperature 4
Input/output module installation 159–161 Operator user 24
Inspecting & cleaning fiber connections 142–145 Options, hardware and software 4
Installation preparation 11 Output Frame Rate control 29
Internal Wings (I-Wings) 30–31
Inter-station control data packets 69–70 P
IP Address 17–18, 24
PAL-M composite video 37
IP Address, default 25
Parameter control scripts 91–92
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