Algolith Dual SD/HD Video Delay VLD-1002-MD, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...C3034 8001 100 Installation and Operation Manual Advanced Image Processing Solutions Advanced Image Processing Solutions Copyright Algolith 2008 all rights reserved Dual SD HD Video Delay ...

Page 2: ...asic Tree View 11 Operation 11 The Dashboard Software Interface 11 The Basic Tree View Window 12 The Product Status Area 12 The Card Info Window 12 The Card Status Window 12 The Card License Window 13 Control 13 Login to administrator level 14 Adjusting Parameters 14 The Administrator Level 14 Recall apply settings 15 Save settings 15 The Card Setup Window 15 Selecting the Reference 16 Video Setup...

Page 3: ...may have different deadlines Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE compliant emblem as shown in the figure below Please insure that this equipment is properly recycled at its end of life Algolith invites you to contact your local or regional waste administration if you need any information on how to dispose of this equipment in an environmentally friendly and hea...

Page 4: ... Outline Dual Inline Memory Module The VLD 1002 MD will automatically delay all 16 channels 4 groups of embedded audio to compensate for the video delay In addition ancillary data closed caption and time code information are also delayed according to video Main Features Dual channel SD HD video delay Dual outputs per channel output format follows input format Delay programming in time units second...

Page 5: ...ionality of the Algogear cards reconfiguring them to meet your needs over time The list of Algogear applications is quickly evolving Visit www algolith com for a current list of available applications and news about products coming soon Card Identification Rear module labels and card identification labels for each Algogear application available at the time of purchase are included with your card I...

Page 6: ... N distribution frame with cooling fans Due to power consumption and heat dissipation requirements the VLD 1002 MD must only be installed in a frame with the cooling fan option installed 1 Refer to the User Manual of the openGear 8300 series frame to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions 2 A maximum of 8 VLD 1002 MD or other Algogear cards can be installed in the DF...

Page 7: ...me with a fixed 100 BNC rear panel Your frame model may have a modular rear panel to accommodate different types of cards You will then need to purchase and install a 10 BNC single rear module for each VLD 1002 MD card in your openGear frame openGear frame with a modular rear panel For information on the openGear frame and how to install your VLD 1002 MD card and your rear modules see the DFR 8310...

Page 8: ... the VLD 1002 MD card and other Algogear cards to ensure the user is aware of the card s power consumption when installing new systems or rearranging frame configurations openGear frame Algogear cards Blocked frame slot DO NOT REMOVE ALGOGEAR ALGOGEAR ALGOGEAR Front Module The VLD 1002 MD card is identified with a product label located near the card s front edge When installed in a frame and power...

Page 9: ...r module labels of every available Algogear product at the time of purchase To identify your card and the connectors at the back of the openGear frame simply push the appropriate label onto the BNC connectors to identify the card s inputs and outputs VLD 1002 MD BNC 1 Input 1 Input 2 BNC 2 BNC 3 No Connection No Connection BNC 4 BNC 5 Output 1A Output 2A BNC 6 BNC 7 Output 1B Output 2B BNC 8 BNC 9...

Page 10: ...uts and 4 HD SD SDI outputs Each channel in the Dashboard user interface corresponds to the matching input number The label on the card s BNC rear output module at the back of the openGear frame identifies the inputs and outputs INPUTS 1 1A OUTPUTS DASHBOARD USER INTERFACE Channel 1 2 1B Channel 2 2A 2B ...

Page 11: ...on CD you have received with this purchase or visit our website at http www algolith com support documentation The Dashboard Software Interface Dashboard is the openGear frame s graphical user interface Users can remotely access and operate the VLD 1002 MD card through the Dashboard software The graphic below illustrates the basic window structure of the interface In Dashboard values displayed in ...

Page 12: ... Status Area The product status area of the Dashboard interface displays the selected card s product name the card s status i e OK Upgrade in Progress Alarm or Error and connection status i e Online or Offline The Card Info Window The Card Info window displays the product and manufacturer s name and information that may be useful for maintenance such as the assembly information unit MAC address an...

Page 13: ...cense Window displays the Algogear product that were available at the time of your purchase and for which you have a license For more information on how to repurpose your Algogear card see the How to Repurpose your Algogear Card section on page 22 Control The user can control the VLD 1002 MD s various parameters in the Card Setup Video Setup and Alarm Setup windows The following section describes ...

Page 14: ...ator level password protected mode which allows users the right to modify card settings Admin Login The Admin Login section can be found in the Card Setup window Enter the password algolith to gain full access to the administrator level Once the password is entered the Card Setup window changes to allow modification to the various settings Allow a few seconds for the password login to take effect ...

Page 15: ...n function and hit the Save button Parameters can be saved as All applies the settings to User 1 2 3 and 4 User 1 User 2 User 3 User 4 Settings can be saved by channel 1 or 2 or for both channels together All in the Save Settings Source section Channel Settings Once the parameters are saved to memory the configuration becomes available as a preset in the Channel 1 Settings or Channel 2 Settings dr...

Page 16: ... mandatory for input 1 and input 2 to be of the same video format Reference Selection The Reference Selection function allows the user to select from 4 possible synchronization signals Select from Internal Ch1 Extracts the reference from the channel 1 input 1 video signal With this selection the VLD 1002 MD card needs a valid video signal at input 1 to properly synchronize If you are only connecti...

Page 17: ...10 Uses the reference signal from the VLD 1002 MD card s rear module REF input DFR 8310 RossBus ETHERNET REF1 LOOP REF2 LOOP PSU 2 PSU 2 openGear Internal Ch1 BNC 1 External 2 Frame ref 2 External 1 Frame ref 1 External Card BNC 10 openGear Frame VLD 1002 MD rear module ...

Page 18: ...MD can be set to respond to these problems with the Video Default Mode function Select from Last good frame output image freezes to the last good frame Last good field output image freezes to the last good field Black a black image is generated at the output Video Format The Video Format function allows the user to manually override the detected input video format and force another format at the o...

Page 19: ...ossible values according to the video format Format Video Delay sec values 408i59 94 1 24 576i50 1 24 720p50 1 4 720p59 94 1 4 720p60 1 4 1080i50 1 4 1080i59 94 1 4 1080i60 1 4 Video Delay frame The Video Delay frame function allows users to adjust the video delay in increments of one frame The following table lists the possible values according to the video format Format Video Delay frame values ...

Page 20: ...nd frames Video Format Maximum delay Seconds Frames 480i59 94 24 15 576i50 24 15 720p50 4 25 720p59 94 4 31 720p60 4 31 1080i50 4 12 1080i59 94 4 15 1080i60 4 15 Video Delay Apply In order for your settings to be applied you must check the Video Delay Apply check box The video delay is not automatically applied to your input video while you are changing the values in the seconds and frames fields ...

Page 21: ...Minor When the alarm level for a specific type or error is set to minor the card s LED will report the problem with a yellow light and Dashboard with a yellow circle next to an error message describing the problem Critical When the alarm level for a specific type or error is set to critical the card s LED will report the problem with a red light and Dashboard with a red circle next to an error mes...

Page 22: ...roducts available for you Select the Algogear solution you would like to download onto your existing Algogear card Next enter your name and email address and press the Download Solution button An email will be sent to you with a link to retrieve the download file for your new Algogear application Save the file on the PC which you will use to run Dashboard and access the Algogear card you want to r...

Page 23: ... access it in Dashboard Before you repurpose your Algogear card with a new applica 2 tion view the application licenses that are authorized to run on your Algogear card by selecting the Card License info tab in Dashboard NOTE If you cannot find the license for the application you want to program the card with or you cannot find the Card License info tab STOP IMMEDIATELY and call Algolith customer ...

Page 24: ...confirmation dialog box that displays the selected upload file name type size and the file creation date Click on Continue to start the uploading process an Uploading Progress dialog box opens NOTE Pressing the Cancel button while uploading will leave the card in an invalid state Do not click Cancel unless the uploading progress has stopped completely for 60 seconds or more The uploading process c...

Page 25: ...essage is then displayed See graphic below This step is normal in the upgrade process and must not be interrupted Whentherepurposingprocessiscompleted Dashboardcannolon 6 ger locate the functions of the initial card and the menu disapears You will need to close the current device view in Dashboard as it is no longer valid and re open the device from the Basic Tree View Card is in the process of be...

Page 26: ...e in order for you to be able to identify your card and the rear module BNCs correctly in the event that you repurposed your card Select the appropriate labels and install them as follows XVC 1001 UC XVC 1001 DC XVC 1001 UC XVC 1001 UC XVC 1001 UC XVC 1001 DC XVC 1001 UC XVC 1001 UC VNR 1000 SD VLD 1002 MD XVC 1001 UC XVC 1001 UC VNR 1000 SD VLD 1002 MD XVC 1001 UC XVC 1001 UC FRS 1002 MD VLD 1002...

Page 27: ...peration 27 Congratulations you have successfully repurposed your Algogear card To request new rear module labels and card labels email your name shipping address phone number and the Algogear applications you require at support algolith com ...

Page 28: ...onnectors Two 2 BNC Return Loss SD 21 dB up to 270 Mbps HD 14 dB up to 1 5 Gbps Impedance 75 Ω unbalanced Video Outputs Connectors Four 4 BNC Return Loss SD 17 dB up to 270 Mbps HD 11 dB up to 1 5 Gbps Jitter SD 0 2 UI HD 0 3 UI Impedance 75 Ω unbalanced Reference Connector One 1 BNC SMPTE 170 bi level tri level Control Inputs One 1 RJ 45 on frame Software Dashboard Emedded Audio Automatic Detecti...

Page 29: ...All out of warranty repairs are warranted for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of shipment from the factory A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service Algolith Inc makes no other warranties expressed or implied of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise Algolith s liability for any cause including breach of contrac...

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