evertz 7700 - User Manual

7700 Multiframe Manual
7725DSK-LG / 7725DSK-LG-HD HD/SD Logo Inserter & Media Keyer
TABLE OF CONTENTS Revision 1.4 Page i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1. OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................................1-1
1.2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL............................................................................................ 1-2
1.3. DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................................1-3
2. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1. REAR PANEL OVERVIEW................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1. Video Connections................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2. Reference Video Connections ................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.3. Serial I/O Connections ............................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.3.1. Serial Port Pin Out Definitions................................................................... 2-3
2.1.4. GPI/O Connections .................................................................................................. 2-4
2.1.5. Ethernet Network Connections ................................................................................ 2-4
2.2. MOUNTING ......................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 2-5
2.4. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL ............................................................ 2-5
2.5. CONNECTING THE VIDEO ................................................................................................ 2-6
2.5.1. Video Inputs.............................................................................................................2-6
2.5.2. Video Outputs .......................................................................................................... 2-6
2.5.3. Genlock Reference .................................................................................................. 2-6
2.6. CONNECTING THE LINEAR TIME CODE ......................................................................... 2-7
2.7. CONNECTING TO AN ETHERNET NETWORK................................................................. 2-7
2.8. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS .............................. 2-8
2.9. CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL TEMPERATURE PROBE............................................. 2-12
2.10. MODULE CONFIGURATION............................................................................................ 2-13
2.11. CONFIGURING THE MODULE USING THE MODULE SERIAL PORT .......................... 2-13
2.11.1. Network Configuration ........................................................................................... 2-14
2.12. HOW TO INCORPORATE A ROUTER............................................................................. 2-15
2.12.1. Using a Xenon Router............................................................................................ 2-15
2.12.2. Using a X1200 Series Router ................................................................................ 2-15
3. HOW TO OPERATE THE DOWNSTREAM KEYER
USING VISTALINK
®
PRO............................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK
®
? ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2. VIDEO TAB ......................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1. Video Standard ........................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2.2. Reference Type ....................................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.3. Horizontal Output Offset .......................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.4. Vertical Output Offset............................................................................................... 3-3

Summary

1. OVERVIEW

1.1. Overview and Key Features

Describes the Evertz 7725DSK-LG/7725DSK-LG-HD Downstream Keyer and Logo Inserter capabilities and key features.

1.2. Manual Navigation

1.3. Technical Glossary

2. INSTALLATION

2.1. Rear Panel Overview and Connections

Details rear panel connectors: Video, Reference, Serial I/O, GPI/O, and Ethernet connections.

2.2. Mounting and Power Requirements

Details rack mount/desktop panel mounting and power supply specifications for the 7725DSK-LG unit.

2.3. Remote Control Panel Connection

Explains connecting rack mount or desktop panels using RS-422 via COM B breakout cable.

2.4. Video, Time Code, and Ethernet Connectivity

Details connecting video inputs/outputs, genlock reference, LTC input, and Ethernet network.

2.5. General Purpose I;O and Temperature Probe

Details connecting General Purpose Inputs/Outputs and the optional temperature probe.

2.6. Module Configuration and Router Integration

Lists configuration tools and explains integrating Xenon/X1200 Series routers via serial control.

3. VISTALINK PRO OPERATION

3.1. What is VistaLINK?

Explains VistaLINK® as Evertz's remote monitoring and configuration platform using SNMP over Ethernet.

3.2. Video Tab Settings

Configure video standard, reference type, and output timing offsets for video connections.

3.3. Time Tab Settings

Configure time settings: RTC, UTC, Local Time, Date, Time Zone, DST, and LTC formats.

3.4. Network Tab Settings

View and configure network settings: IP Address, Sub Net Mask, Gateway, and MAC Address.

3.5. General Tab Settings

Configure ports, firmware, AFD, MCP controls, automation debug, and keyer type.

3.6. DSK Tab Settings

Configure Downstream Keyer functions: Key Type, Key Gain, Key Offset, Key Threshold, and Auto Key Enable.

3.7. Matte Tab Settings

Configure black overlay matte: enable function, aspect ratio, top, and bottom lines.

3.8. GPI;GPO Control Tab Settings

Configure General Purpose Inputs (GPI) and Outputs (GPO) for triggering actions and status indication.

3.9. Temperature Tab Settings

Configure temperature logos: source, format, static temperature, and read loss behavior.

3.10. Transition Tab Settings

Configure transition types, rates, swap modes, pause settings, and program bus changes.

3.11. EAS Tab Settings

Configure EAS parameters: display type, vertical position, font, size, rate, and colors.

3.12. Presets Tab Settings

Store, recall, and export user presets; configure GPI and GPO functions.

3.13. Media Tab Configuration

Control parameters for logos and audio clips: general, preview/program channels, voice over, transitions, static logos, crawl logos, and audio clips.

3.13.6. Static Logo Configuration

Configure static logo properties: position, transparency, fade durations, display time, and up/down timer.

3.13.7. Crawl Logo Configuration

Configure crawl logo properties: position, transparency, fade durations, timer, rate, repeats, pause, font, opacity, and colors.

3.13.9. Logo;Media Item Selection and Fade;Cue;Fade Out

Select logos/media items and issue Fade, Cue, or Fade Out commands.

3.13.10. Audio Clip Configuration

Configure audio clip playback: repeat count and HTML setup.

4. REMOTE CONTROL PANEL OPERATION

4.1. Overview of Panel Functions

Describes control panel layout, buttons, and status indicators for key and display functions.

4.2. Panel Operation and Setup Navigation

Explains operating the panel, displaying logos, and navigating setup menus.

4.3. Front Panel Setup Menu - Main Menu

Describes the first level of Setup menus: GENERAL, MANAGE FILES, MATTE, DSK, TRANSITION, PRESET, TEMPERATURE, EAS, MEDIA.

4.4. General Configuration Items

Details settings for Video Standard, Timing, Update Code, Time, Network, SNMP, AFD, Serial Ports, Genlock, Line 21, Unit Name, Timers, and Automation Debug.

4.4.1. Select Video Standard

Sets the video standard (e.g., 525i, 16x9 525i, 625i, 720p, 1080i) conforming to SMPTE/EBU standards.

4.4.2. Set Video Output Timing

Sets the reference type (In Video or In Genlock) for downstream keyer timing.

4.4.4. Configure Real Time Clock

Explains RTC, UTC, time zone offsets, and DST for accurate clock display logos.

4.4.5. Set Up Network Addresses

Configures IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for FTP uploads and network application.

4.4.8. Set Serial Protocol for COM Ports D and E

Sets serial protocol for COM Ports D and E, including None, EAS CG, Temperature, Automation protocols.

4.4.12. Set Up Down Timer

Selects timers and sets hours, minutes, seconds, and direction for time logos.

4.5. File Management Configuration

Configures items for managing logos and media files on compact flash memory: source, file name, destination, delete, format.

4.6. Matte Configuration Items

Configures matte: on/off, aspect ratio, top/bottom lines, and user-defined aspect ratio.

4.7. Downstream Keyer Configuration Items

Configures DSK: Key Type, Gain, Offset, Threshold, and Auto Key Enable.

4.8. Transition Configuration Items

Configures transition type, rate, swap mode, pause, and program bus change.

4.9. Preset Configuration Items

Configure presets: GPI Setup, GPO Setup, Store, Recall, Export, and Preset Source.

4.9.1. Configure GPI Inputs

Configures 8 GPI inputs for triggering actions on closure/opening: transition, preset load, action, logo.

4.9.2. Configure GPO Outputs

Configures the function of the four general-purpose outputs (GPOs) as tallies.

4.9.3. Recall User Preset

Recalls one of the 10 user presets to the Preview Bus.

4.9.4. Store User Preset

Stores Program Bus settings to one of 10 user preset areas.

4.9.5. Export User Preset

Sends preset settings to COM A port as ASCII text for archiving.

4.9.6. Select Preset Settings Source

Selects Program Bus or Preview Bus as the source for preset settings.

4.10. Temperature Configuration Items

Configure temperature logos: source, format, static temperature, and read loss behavior.

4.11. EAS Configuration Items

Configure EAS parameters: display type, vertical position, font, size, rate, and colors.

4.12. Media Configuration Items

Control parameters for logos and audio clips: general, preview/program channels, voice over, transitions, static logos, crawl logos, and audio clips.

4.12.1. Static Logo Configuration

Configure static logo properties: position, transparency, fade durations, display time, and up/down timer.

4.12.2. Crawl Logo Configuration

Configure crawl logo properties: position, transparency, fade durations, timer, rate, repeats, pause, font, opacity, and colors.

4.12.4. Logo;Media Item Selection and Fade;Cue;Fade Out

Select logos/media items and issue Fade, Cue, or Fade Out commands.

4.12.5. Audio Clip Configuration

Configure audio clip playback: repeat count and HTML setup.

5. HTML AUDIO SETUP PAGE

5.1. HTML Setup Page Overview

Accesses HTML setup page via browser for audio, METAR, and reboot configuration.

5.1.2. Wav File Playout

Details WAV file requirements and audioclip mixing with DSK modes.

5.1.3. METAR Setup Page

Configures METAR settings to extract airport temperature data for temperature logos.

5.1.4. Reboot Page

Allows remote reboot of the 7725DSK-LG unit via the HTML interface.

5.1.5. GPI Scripting

Explains GPI script files for programming commands executed by GPI trigger events.

5.1.5.1. Scripting Object Syntax

Details the syntax for scripting objects, properties, and commands used in GPI scripts.

5.1.5.2. Scenario Samples SAP Programming

Provides example GPI scripts for configuring audio channels and automation control.

5.1.5.3. Bring Up a Trouble Slide

Describes GPI scripts to fade logos, stop audio clips, and invoke a trouble slide.

6. DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL OPERATION

6.1. Overview of Panel Functions

Describes desktop panel layout, buttons, and status indicators for key and display functions.

6.2. Panel Operation and Setup Navigation

Explains operating the panel, displaying logos, and navigating setup menus.

6.3. Front Panel Setup Menu Navigation

Explains entering Setup menu and navigating sub-menus/parameters using SHAFT ENCODERS and SELECT.

7. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

7.1. Specifications

Details serial digital video, reference, LTC, control, GPI/O, electrical, and physical specifications.

8. FIRMWARE UPGRADE

8.1. Overview of Firmware Upgrade

Explains firmware on FLASH EPROM and methods for updating via front panel, terminal, or Overture.

8.2. Firmware Upgrade via Overture Application

Recommends Overture Suite 2 for 1-Step Ethernet firmware upgrades.

8.3. Firmware Upgrade via Terminal Program

Details two-step serial upgrade: file transfer to CF and serial upgrade procedure.

8.3.1. Transferring File to CF

Explains transferring firmware file to Compact Flash via Overture 2 or CF reader.

8.3.2. Serial Upgrade Procedure

Guides setting up terminal program and initiating firmware upgrade mode.

8.3.2.3. Uploading New Firmware

Guides uploading boot2.bin via X-Modem and initiating the second stage boot loader.

8.3.2.4. Completing the Upgrade

Details removing jumper, power cycling, and disconnecting serial cable to finalize upgrade.

evertz 7700 Specifications

General

Model	7700
Category	Network Hardware
Modular Platform	Yes
Input Formats	SD, HD, 3G-SDI
Output Formats	SD, HD, 3G-SDI
Audio Support	Embedded audio
Processing	Frame synchronization, audio processing
Control Interface	Ethernet