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9767VIP8-NGI
Monitoring and Display Processor
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 2006
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
5288 John Lucas Drive,
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
L7L 5Z9
Phone: 905-335-3700
Sales Fax: 905-335-3573
Support Fax: 905-335-0909
Internet: Sales: sales@evertz.com
Tech Support: service@evertz.com
Web Page: http://www.evertz.com
Version 0.1 Sept 2006
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is
intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 9767VIP8-NGI Monitoring and Display Processor. Evertz
Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the device.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of
Evertz Microsystems Ltd. Copies of this guide can be ordered from your Evertz products dealer or from Evertz
Microsystems.

Table of Contents

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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Warning: Fire or Electric Shock Risk

Do not expose apparatus to rain or moisture to prevent fire or shock.

Warning: Dripping and Splashing Hazard

Avoid exposure to dripping/splashing; keep liquid-filled objects away.

Warning: Complete AC Mains Disconnection

Ensure complete disconnection by unplugging the power supply cord.

Warning: Accessible Mains Plug

The mains plug of the power supply cord must remain readily operable.

Information to Users in Europe

European Directives and Standards Compliance

Details CE marking compliance with EMC and Low Voltage Directives and conformity to European standards.

Information to Users in the USA

FCC Class A Digital Device Compliance

States compliance with FCC Part 15 rules for Class A digital devices, including potential interference.

Revision History

Revision 0.1 Details

Outlines the initial release version (0.1) and its specific feature set at the time of editing.

Overview of 9767 VIP8-NGI

Product Description and Capabilities

Describes the VIP series' suitability for signal monitoring, WUXGA resolution, and VistaLINK enablement.

Front Panel View

Front Panel Components and Layout

Illustrates the physical arrangement of controls, indicators, and displays on the front panel.

Rear Panel View

Rear Panel Connectors and Ports

Depicts the various input/output connectors and ports located on the rear panel.

General Purpose Inputs and Outputs

GPI;GPO Interface and Connection

Explains the SCSI connector for 20 GPI inputs and 8 GPI outputs, and their operational principles.

Specifications

Analog Video and Audio Inputs

Details parameters for composite analog video and discrete analog audio inputs.

Video Outputs and Genlock Input

Covers specifications for DVI-I display output, serial video output, and genlock input.

Serial, LTC, Ethernet, and Electrical Specs

Outlines parameters for serial ports, LTC input, Ethernet, and electrical requirements.

Status Indicators

Unit Status LED Functionality

Explains the green LED indicating proper module operation.

Local Fault LED Functionality

Describes the red LED for identifying module faults or errors.

Panel Four-Character Display

Front Panel Display Features

Details the 4-character dot matrix display and its use for information and menu navigation.

Unit Configuration Methods

Serial Port Configuration Settings

Guides on setting IP, subnet, and SNMP TRAP destination addresses via the serial port.

Panel Display Configuration

Explains how to navigate and configure settings using the front panel buttons and 4-character display.

VIP Maestro Software Installation and Setup

VIP System Configuration Procedure

Steps for launching VIP Maestro and creating a new VIP system configuration.

VIP Maestro System Management

Transferring VIP System Configurations

Instructions for moving existing VIP system data between computers.

System Configuration Updates

Methods for updating and managing VIP system configurations via the System Manager.

VIP Maestro Advanced Operations

VIP Firmware Upgrade Process

Detailed steps for upgrading the VIP module's firmware using Maestro.

Display Manager Properties Access

How to access and utilize the Display Manager window and its context menus.

VIP Maestro Design Interface

Menus and Toolbars Overview

Introduces the main interface elements of the VIP Maestro design screen.

VIP Maestro File Operations

File Drop-down Menu Functions

Explains the 'File' menu options: Load, Save, Save As, and Upload.

VIP Maestro Edit Operations

Edit Drop-down Menu Options

Details functions within the 'Edit' menu for console, alignment, positioning, and clipboard operations.

VIP Maestro View and Tools Menus

View Drop-down Menu Options

Covers navigation, zoom, screen display, and tool window management options.

Tools Drop-down Menu Options

Explains dynamic sizing, calculator access, importing names, and system reset.

Help Drop-down Menu Options

Access to keyboard shortcuts and application information.

Interface Elements: Title, Menu, and Icon Bars

Description of the main UI components like title block, menu bar, and icon bar.

VIP Maestro Object Manipulation

Drag-and-drop Object Creation

Guide on creating and placing video windows and objects using drag-and-drop.

VIP Maestro Clock Configuration

Drag-and-drop Clock Placement and Properties

Specifics on adding digital clocks and configuring their appearance and behavior.

VIP Maestro Window Parameters

Window Parameter Right-click Menu

Options for adjusting window aspect ratio, clearing canvas, and creating templates.

Onscreen Display Objects

Monitor Object Configuration and Properties

How to set background, border, size, and name for monitor objects.

Onscreen Display Object Properties

Level Bars Tab Configuration Details

Setting size and colors for error, warning, and OK regions of audio level bars.

Status Tab Object Configuration

Adding and configuring fault, tally, or UMD status items within a window.

Onscreen Display Object Properties - Fault and UMD

Fault Indicator Properties

Configuring fault message alignment, colors, text, and trigger conditions.

UMD Indicator Properties

Configuring UMD message alignment, colors, size, text, and mode settings.

Onscreen Display Object Properties - Tally and Virtual GPI

Tally Indicator Properties

Configuring tally message alignment, colors, size, text, and active state.

Virtual GPIs (Image Video Mode) Overview

Methods for receiving Virtual GPI data via serial or TCP/IP connections.

VGPI Configuration via Serial Connection

Step-by-step guide for setting up VGPI reception over a serial port.

Virtual GPI Configuration

VGPI Configuration via TCP;IP Connection

Step-by-step guide for setting up VGPI reception over a TCP/IP connection.

Firmware Upgrade Procedures

VIP;Maestro Firmware Upgrade Method

Recommends and outlines the VIP/Maestro method for firmware updates.

FTP Firmware Upgrade Method

Details the FTP protocol steps for upgrading module firmware.

VistaLINK Remote Management

Understanding VistaLINK Functionality

Explains VistaLINK's capabilities for remote monitoring and control using SNMP.

VistaLINK and VIP Integration

Updating VistaLINK with VIP Parameters

Process for updating VistaLINK client with new VIP software parameters via JAR files.

Configuring VIP Parameters via VistaLINK NMS

Describes the configuration options available within the VistaLINK PRO Network Management System.

Appendix A: VIP Maestro Keyboard Shortcuts

Common Key Binding Shortcuts

Lists general keyboard shortcuts applicable across Maestro VIP.

Display System Navigation Shortcuts

Shortcuts for managing and navigating display system elements.

Preset Catalog Management Shortcuts

Shortcuts for loading and managing presets within the catalog.

VIP Maestro Design Studio Shortcuts

Design Studio Navigation and Manipulation Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts for navigating and manipulating objects within the Design Studio.

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Warning: Fire or Electric Shock Risk

Do not expose apparatus to rain or moisture to prevent fire or shock.

Warning: Dripping and Splashing Hazard

Avoid exposure to dripping/splashing; keep liquid-filled objects away.

Warning: Complete AC Mains Disconnection

Ensure complete disconnection by unplugging the power supply cord.

Warning: Accessible Mains Plug

The mains plug of the power supply cord must remain readily operable.

Information to Users in Europe

European Directives and Standards Compliance

Details CE marking compliance with EMC and Low Voltage Directives and conformity to European standards.

Information to Users in the USA

FCC Class A Digital Device Compliance

States compliance with FCC Part 15 rules for Class A digital devices, including potential interference.

Revision History

Revision 0.1 Details

Outlines the initial release version (0.1) and its specific feature set at the time of editing.

Overview of 9767 VIP8-NGI

Product Description and Capabilities

Describes the VIP series' suitability for signal monitoring, WUXGA resolution, and VistaLINK enablement.

Front Panel View

Front Panel Components and Layout

Illustrates the physical arrangement of controls, indicators, and displays on the front panel.

Rear Panel View

Rear Panel Connectors and Ports

Depicts the various input/output connectors and ports located on the rear panel.

General Purpose Inputs and Outputs

GPI;GPO Interface and Connection

Explains the SCSI connector for 20 GPI inputs and 8 GPI outputs, and their operational principles.

Specifications

Analog Video and Audio Inputs

Details parameters for composite analog video and discrete analog audio inputs.

Video Outputs and Genlock Input

Covers specifications for DVI-I display output, serial video output, and genlock input.

Serial, LTC, Ethernet, and Electrical Specs

Outlines parameters for serial ports, LTC input, Ethernet, and electrical requirements.

Status Indicators

Unit Status LED Functionality

Explains the green LED indicating proper module operation.

Local Fault LED Functionality

Describes the red LED for identifying module faults or errors.

Panel Four-Character Display

Front Panel Display Features

Details the 4-character dot matrix display and its use for information and menu navigation.

Unit Configuration Methods

Serial Port Configuration Settings

Guides on setting IP, subnet, and SNMP TRAP destination addresses via the serial port.

Panel Display Configuration

Explains how to navigate and configure settings using the front panel buttons and 4-character display.

VIP Maestro Software Installation and Setup

VIP System Configuration Procedure

Steps for launching VIP Maestro and creating a new VIP system configuration.

VIP Maestro System Management

Transferring VIP System Configurations

Instructions for moving existing VIP system data between computers.

System Configuration Updates

Methods for updating and managing VIP system configurations via the System Manager.

VIP Maestro Advanced Operations

VIP Firmware Upgrade Process

Detailed steps for upgrading the VIP module's firmware using Maestro.

Display Manager Properties Access

How to access and utilize the Display Manager window and its context menus.

VIP Maestro Design Interface

Menus and Toolbars Overview

Introduces the main interface elements of the VIP Maestro design screen.

VIP Maestro File Operations

File Drop-down Menu Functions

Explains the 'File' menu options: Load, Save, Save As, and Upload.

VIP Maestro Edit Operations

Edit Drop-down Menu Options

Details functions within the 'Edit' menu for console, alignment, positioning, and clipboard operations.

VIP Maestro View and Tools Menus

View Drop-down Menu Options

Covers navigation, zoom, screen display, and tool window management options.

Tools Drop-down Menu Options

Explains dynamic sizing, calculator access, importing names, and system reset.

Help Drop-down Menu Options

Access to keyboard shortcuts and application information.

Interface Elements: Title, Menu, and Icon Bars

Description of the main UI components like title block, menu bar, and icon bar.

VIP Maestro Object Manipulation

Drag-and-drop Object Creation

Guide on creating and placing video windows and objects using drag-and-drop.

VIP Maestro Clock Configuration

Drag-and-drop Clock Placement and Properties

Specifics on adding digital clocks and configuring their appearance and behavior.

VIP Maestro Window Parameters

Window Parameter Right-click Menu

Options for adjusting window aspect ratio, clearing canvas, and creating templates.

Onscreen Display Objects

Monitor Object Configuration and Properties

How to set background, border, size, and name for monitor objects.

Onscreen Display Object Properties

Level Bars Tab Configuration Details

Setting size and colors for error, warning, and OK regions of audio level bars.

Status Tab Object Configuration

Adding and configuring fault, tally, or UMD status items within a window.

Onscreen Display Object Properties - Fault and UMD

Fault Indicator Properties

Configuring fault message alignment, colors, text, and trigger conditions.

UMD Indicator Properties

Configuring UMD message alignment, colors, size, text, and mode settings.

Onscreen Display Object Properties - Tally and Virtual GPI

Tally Indicator Properties

Configuring tally message alignment, colors, size, text, and active state.

Virtual GPIs (Image Video Mode) Overview

Methods for receiving Virtual GPI data via serial or TCP/IP connections.

VGPI Configuration via Serial Connection

Step-by-step guide for setting up VGPI reception over a serial port.

Virtual GPI Configuration

VGPI Configuration via TCP;IP Connection

Step-by-step guide for setting up VGPI reception over a TCP/IP connection.

Firmware Upgrade Procedures

VIP;Maestro Firmware Upgrade Method

Recommends and outlines the VIP/Maestro method for firmware updates.

FTP Firmware Upgrade Method

Details the FTP protocol steps for upgrading module firmware.

VistaLINK Remote Management

Understanding VistaLINK Functionality

Explains VistaLINK's capabilities for remote monitoring and control using SNMP.

VistaLINK and VIP Integration

Updating VistaLINK with VIP Parameters

Process for updating VistaLINK client with new VIP software parameters via JAR files.

Configuring VIP Parameters via VistaLINK NMS

Describes the configuration options available within the VistaLINK PRO Network Management System.

Appendix A: VIP Maestro Keyboard Shortcuts

Common Key Binding Shortcuts

Lists general keyboard shortcuts applicable across Maestro VIP.

Display System Navigation Shortcuts

Shortcuts for managing and navigating display system elements.

Preset Catalog Management Shortcuts

Shortcuts for loading and managing presets within the catalog.

VIP Maestro Design Studio Shortcuts

Design Studio Navigation and Manipulation Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts for navigating and manipulating objects within the Design Studio.

evertz 9767VIP8-NGI Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model9767VIP8-NGI
ManufacturerEvertz
Frame SynchronizationYes
Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Inputs8x 3G/HD/SD-SDI
Outputs8x 3G/HD/SD-SDI
Video Standards3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI
Audio ProcessingEmbedded audio
Control InterfaceEthernet
Power SupplyDual redundant power supplies
Operating Temperature0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature-20 to 70°C
Dimensions1RU, 19" rack mountable
ProtocolsSNMP
PortsBNC connectors

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