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Contents This document contains the following sections: 3 • How to Install Your New IEEE-1394 (DV) I/O Card Within GlobeCaster ...... 5 • 34-229 IEEE-1394 (DV) Input/Output Module ............................................... 6 • Card Installation............................................................................................... 9 • Software Changes ...........................................................................................
How to Install Your New IEEE-1394 (DV) I/O Card Within GlobeCaster 2NGCUG TGCF VJKU DGHQTG [QW UVCTV It is important to make a point about electrostatic discharge, or ESD. Even if you are an experienced technician, you should be aware of the danger of ESD. Almost everyone is aware of static electricity and its effect when you rub your feet on the carpet and zap someone on the earlobe.
+''' &8 +PRWV 1WVRWV /QFWNG The DV I/O module features a single 4-pin DV connector and a composite Monitor loop-thru output. This card is designed to receive or transmit signals corresponding to the IEEE-1394 standard DV specification (DV-25). Whether the card is functioning as an input or an output is controlled by the Advanced Input Settings panel found in Switcher or Editor. The input module can be installed in external slots 1-7 in a typical GlobeCaster configuration.
each module that has both cables connected (leaving it on for the last one in the chain). Up to four modules may be used on a chain. H1 P1 D4 34-229-5 H2 H3 JP1 J1 Figure 1.1: DV I/O Module H1 27MHz YcbCr video to Time Machine; 12 x 2 keyed shrouded header.
H2 Audio port #1; 7 x 2 keyed shrouded header; input or daisy-chaining output of H3. H3 Audio port #2; 7 x 2 keyed shrouded header; input or daisy-chaining output of H2. P1 4-pin IEEE1394 input/output jack for DV stream. D4 Link active LED indicator. JP1 2 x 1 header; audio clock termination applied when shorting block present. Apply termination only when not daisy-chaining the audio connection to another I/O module. J1 Composite video monitor output to or from DV codec.
Card Installation 1. Unscrew the three thumbscrews along the edge of the top cover. 2. Slide the top cover toward the back of the GlobeCaster about halfway, and lift off. 3. Locate the lockdown panel that holds the backs of the cards in place. It is on the inside of the back of the unit. It is hinged in place, and held down with three thumbscrews, (see figure 1.2). Figure 1.2: Rear Lockdown Panel 4. Unscrew the three thumbscrews on the rear lockdown panel. 5.
9. Using equal pressure, push the card into the socket. Make sure the card is in the socket evenly. 10. Connect a TDM Router cable from H2 or H3 to the Audio Router Card. 11. Rotate the rear lockdown panel back into place, and tighten up the thumbscrews. 12. Replace the top cover. Make sure the bottom edges of the top cover fit into the slots on the bottom cover. 13. Tighten the three thumbscrews on the top cover. 14. Hook the Videonet cables back up to the GlobeCaster.
Software Changes After installing the card, you’ll notice some subtle changes in the software. This section will illustrate the changes you’ll come across. 5GTKCN &GXKEGU 2CPGN 'FKVQT CPF 5YKVEJGT Figure 1.3: Serial Devices Panel The Serial Devices Panel, which is accessed by clicking on Configure in Editor or Switcher, has some new features. When clicking on the Ports 1-4 button, new entries are available. You’ll notice that in addition to the ports being available, you can now choose slots.
You’ll also notice that in the Device Name section, Unknown will be listed. To assign properties to that deck, click on Unknown and select Properties. The Deck Properties panel is displayed. Figure 1.4: Deck Properties Panel Fill out the Deck Properties panel as you normally would. You’ll notice a new field called Frame Tolerance. The Frame Tolerance field allows you specify how many frames to start recording prior to what the timecode says. This is used to overcome the inaccuracies of DV decks.
864 6TCPURQTV 2CPGN 5YKVEJGT The VTR Transport Panel has some changes much like the Serial Devices Panel. Figure 1.5: VTR Transport Panel You’ll notice that in addition to the ports being available, you can now choose slots. Select the slot that corresponds to your card. This will allow you to control your deck through FireWire.
#FXCPEGF +PRWV 5GVVKPIU 2CPGN 'FKVQT The DV card is associated with the Advanced Input Settings Panel found in Editor or Switcher. To display this panel, select Configure then Advanced Input Settings. The following panel is displayed: Figure 1.6: Advanced Input Settings Panel 14 Revert Reverts values to previously saved settings. Input Selects the input source to be modified. The number corresponds to the number of the slot on the back of the GlobeCaster to which the device is connected.
In/Out Direction Selects your DV card to either send digital video Out or receive digital video In. Synchronizer Mode Contains three settings: Bypass, Field Adaptive, and Frame Sync. Bypass: Turns off the synchronizer function to eliminate any extra delays if the input source is already timed properly. We recommend you use this mode whenever the video source is already genlocked or timed.
Audio Channel Select Allows you to select the incoming audio from either channel AB or CD. This is only used if the source audio format is four-channel 32KHz, 12-bit compressed. Limit Signal Limits digital video to digital range of 16-235. When off, allows superblack or over range signals to be passed. Technical Information Here are the features and the specifications for the IEEE-1394 Digital Video I/O Card.
6GEJPKECN 5RGEKHKECVKQPU Re-Encoded Monitor Out: +/- 10% (Absolute error) Output level Saturation Control Range 0-200% (0.4% steps) Hue Control Range +/- 45 deg. (0.1 deg. steps) Black Level Control Range +/- 100% (0.4% steps) Luma Control (contrast) range 0-200% (0.4% steps) Troubleshooting One quick note to remember while troubleshooting: If for any reason you need to remove or reseat a card, ALWAYS turn off the power to your GlobeCaster before removing or reseating any card.
9JGP + VWTP QP VJG RQYGT HQT O[ )NQDG%CUVGT KV FQGUP V FQ CP[VJKPI 6JG HCPU FQP V UVCTV CPF VJG NKIJV FQGUP V GXGP VWTP QP A card may be improperly seated in the sockets on the motherboard. Immediately turn the power off and re-seat the card. Make sure that the card is inserted into all appropriate sockets and is pushed down evenly in the unit. If the unit still won’t start, pull the installed card and inspect the sockets on the motherboard for damage.
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