Algolith Dual SD/HD Frame Synchronizer FRS-1002-MD manual

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FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 2 T able of Contents Safety ........................................... 3 Intr oduction ................................... 4 About this manual .................................. 4 Overview ............................................... 4 Main Features ...........................[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 3 Electr omagnetic Compatibility This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference when this equipment is [...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 4 Intr oduction About this manual This user guide covers both the FRS-1002-MD and FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A cards. The FRS-1002 car ds shar e many common features and the general content of this user guide applies to both products. Content and featur es specific to either product will be[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 5 Main Features The FRS-1002-MD is a dual channel frame synchronizer . It processes 2 independent channels simultaneously in SD or HD. In addition, it processes 16 channels (4 gr oups) of embedded audio. Video and audio delay can be controlled independently . The graphic below rep[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 6 The Algogear Series Designed for openGear , Algogear is a flexible, futur e-proof, modular solution that can maximize bandwidth, clean, synchronize and scale media. Algogear delivers unparalleled value and flexibility to broadcasters leveraging the Algogear solution, giving the [...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 7 Installation and setup Static Dischar ge Whenever handling the FRS-1002 and other related equipment, please observe all static dischar ge pr ecautions as described in the following note: Static dischar ge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices. Avoid handlin[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 8 Installation and setup The FRS-1002 card is installed in the openGear frame. openGear frame The FRS-1002 card r equir es a BNC rear output module. Depending on the frame model you purchased, your frame may be equipped with a fixed 100 BNC rear panel. openGear frame with a fixed [...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 9 Power Consumption The power rating of the openGear frame allows 125 watts to be redistributed over 10 slots. A single slot may exceed 12 watts but the overall power consumption shall not be above 125 watts. The FRS-1002-MD and FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A dissipate 14 watts. An openGear f[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 10 6 status LEDs are located near the FRS-1002 car d’ s front edge. Consult the graphic and color code below to identify the LEDs and their meanings Card Status - LED color code Green Y ellow Red Normal Minor Problem Critical error Rear Input / Output Module Labels Algolith’ s[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 11 Output Channels The FRS-1002 has 2 HD/SD-SDI inputs and 4 HD/SD-SDI outputs. Each channel in the Dashboard user interface corr esponds to the matching input number . The label on the card’ s BNC r ear output module, at the back of the openGear frame, identifies the inputs and[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 12 Operation Once installed in the openGear frame, the FRS-1002 card is contr olled through the Dashboar d softwar e (version 2.2 or higher). For information on how to install the software and to manage openGear frames in Dashboard, please consult the Dashboar d Softwar e User Man[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 13 The Basic T r ee V iew Window All openGear frames and compatible cards in your system ar e displayed in the device list window . Select the card you wish to contr ol in the Basic T ree View tab. For more information on the device list please consult the Dashboard Softwar e User[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 14 The Card Status Window The Card Status window displays the input video format for each channel, the input audio format for each channel, and the refer ence video input. Contr ol The user can control the FRS-1002 car d’ s various parameters in the Card Setup , Video Setup , Au[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 15 Adjusting Parameters The FRS-1002 card pr ovides an extra level of contr ol and security with an administrator password-pr otected level, in which the parameters of the card can be modified and contr olled. The non passwor d-protected level or «read only» mode, wher e no pass[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 16 The Card Setup Window The Card Setup window allows the configuration of parameters affecting the overall functionality of the card. Save Settings Destination The Save Settings Destination function allows the user to save up to 4 configurations of the FRS-1002 card’ s paramete[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 17 Selecting the Reference The FRS-1002 card pr ovides four methods for r eferencing the incoming video signal. At the bottom of the Card Setup window , the r eference selection can be chosen from a dr op down menu. The r eference selection is automatically saved and will be resto[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 18 External Card (BNC 10): Uses the r eference signal fr om the FRS-1002 card’ s rear module REF input. DFR-8310 RossBus ETHERNET REF1 LOOP REF2 LOOP PSU 2 PSU 2 open Gear Internal Ch1 (BNC 1) External 2 (Frame ref 2) External 1 (Frame ref 1) External Card (BNC 10) openGear Fram[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 19 Video Setup Window The Video Setup window allows the configuration of video parameters affecting the individual channels of the card. Video Default Mode The video Default mode function is used if no valid video is detected at the input. Also, a refer ence mismatch may occur if [...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 20 Video Delay (line) The V ideo Delay (line) function allows users to adjust the delay in increments of one line. Maximum line delay values vary depending on the input format as follows: Format Line Delay Range 408i59.94 0 to 524 576i50 0 to 624 720p50 0 to 749 720p59.94 0 to 749[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 21 The Video Setup window for the FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A allows for configuration of the same video parameters as the FRS-1002- MD, however , additional settings ar e available for the card’ s Legalizer and Proc Amp. Pr oc Amp The proc amp allows for adjustments to the Brightness, C[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 22 Audio Setup Window The FRS-1002 card supports 16 audio channels in 4 gr oups of PCM-20 bits and PCM-24 bits encoded audio at 48KHz. The Audio Setup window allows the configuration of audio parameters (16 channels, 4 groups) affecting the individual channels of the car d. Audio [...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 23 Audio Delay Custom (ms) Sets the audio delay in 1 millisecond increments for a maximum value of 10 seconds. Audio Delay Custom (samples) Sets the audio delay in 1 sample increments for a maximum value of 47 audio samples. Audio mixing Window In the Audio Mixing window , users c[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 24 Channel A, Channel B Channel A repr esents a single audio channel. It can be mapped to any other channel output as is, or be mixed with another audio channel. Channel B repr esents the audio channel that is mixed to the first audio channel before being mapped to an output chann[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 25 Attenuation A, Attenuation B Audio attenuation can be set for mixed channels only , and will have no effect on a single channel that is not paired with another . Attenuation can be set to: • 0 dB • -3 dB • -6 dB Mix Enable The Mix Enable check box must be checked in order[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 26 Input 1(DS2) Card status (DS1) Input 2 (DS3) Not used (DS4) Not used (DS5) Card Refer ence (DS6) FRS-1002-MD The Alarm Setup Window Problems detected by the FRS-1002 car d ar e transmitted as alarms to the card’ s LED, to the Dashboard interface, and to the optional SNMP moni[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 27 How to Repurpose your Algogear Car d Algogear cards ar e easy to r econfigure. First, visit our website in the support section, at: http://www .algolith.com/suppor t/downloads/ repurpose-algogear Y ou will find a list of the Algogear products available for you. Select the Algog[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 28 Load the new pr oduct onto your card The instructions below will help you quickly and easily repurpose your Algogear card with a new Algogear application. Please take the time to read thr ough the steps befor e beginning the process so that you have all the necessary informatio[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 29 Next you will need to upload the downloaded file onto the 4. Algogear card. Click on the Upload button to select the .BIN file in the directory in which it is stor ed, and click the Open button. Y ou will get a confirmation dialog box that displays the selected upload file name[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 30 Be patient! The upgrade process can take a few minutes. While the 5. files are being decompr essed, the Dashboar d user inter face dis- plays an «Upgrade in Progr ess» message. After decompr ession, the files are installed and Dashboar d loses connection with the car d. An er[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 31 Once the card has r ebooted, you should see the name of 7. the new Algogear product you have installed on the dot matrix display located on the board. Dot matrix display ALGOGEAR XVC1001U NOTE : If you don’t see the product name, but instead the following message: “LICENSE?[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 32 Congratulations, you have successfully repurposed your Algogear car d. T o request new r ear module labels and card labels, email your name, shipping address, phone number and the Algogear applications you requir e at support@algolith.com .[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A Guide to installation and operation 33 SD/HD SDI Video Signal: SD (SMPTE 259M-C) (270 Mbps) HD (SMPTE 292M) (1.485, 1.485/1001 Gbps) Formats: SD 480i59.94, 576i50 HD 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 Format autodetected Ancillary Data: Passthrough Video Inputs Connectors: T wo (2) BNC Return Lo[...]

FRS-1002-MD / FRS-1002-MD-LG-P A 34 Limited Warranty Limited W arranty Coverage Algolith Inc. warrants that the equipment it manufactures shall be fr ee from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of pur chase. If equipment fails due to such defects, Algolith Inc. will, at its option, repair or pr ovide a r [...]

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