SIERRA VIDEO 1601 Series HD/SDI Dual Output Shasta HD Routing Switchers Models: 1601 HD, 1601 HDS, 1601 HDEE, 1601 HDE User’s Manual
1601 SERIES HD DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTING SWITCHERS User’s Manual Sierra Video P.O. Box 2462 Grass Valley, CA 95945 Tel: (530) 478-1000 Fax: (530) 478-1105 Email: info@sierravideo.com Version 8.
Table of Contents Introduction 1 Before You Begin 1 Regulatory Warnings & Safety Information 2 FCC Notice 3 Warning 3 Power Supply Cords 4 North American Power Supply Cords 4 International Power Supply Cords 4 EMC Regulatory Notices 4 Delivery Damage Inspection 4 1601 Series HD/SDI Shasta HD Router Overview Introduction 5 Video Standards 5 Model Suffix Designations 6 Model 1601HDS 7 Factors Affecting Quality of Results 8 Installation Introduction Rack Mounting Dimensions Connecting To Video Devices Input Eq
SIERRA VIDEO 1 Chapter Introduction Before You Begin There are several terms and acronyms that you should become familiar with before reading this manual. They are shown below. Term/Acronym Definition Crosspoint The electronic switch that assigns one of the inputs on the matrix crosspoint modules to an output. The output of a routing switcher connected to a device that receives signals from the output of the switcher. Connects the signal to the destination device.
SIERRA VIDEO Regulatory Warnings & Safety Information The information in the following section provides important warnings and safety guidelines for both the operator and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions may be found throughout this manual. Please read and follow the important safety precautions noting especially those instructions relating to risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER Cautions (continued) Use only the recommended interconnect cables to connect the switcher to other frames. Follow static precautions at all times when handling the equipment. Power this product only as described in the installation section of this manual. Leave the side, top, and bottom of the frame clear for air convection cooling and to allow room for cabling.
SIERRA VIDEO Power Supply Cords Use only power cord(s) supplied with the unit. If power cord(s) were not supplied with the unit, select as follows: For units installed in the USA and Canada: select a flexible, three-conductor power cord that is UL listed and CSA certified, with individual conductor wire size of #18 AWG, and a maximum length of 4.5 meters. The power cord terminations should be NEMA Type 515P (three-prong earthing) at one end and IEC appliance inlet coupler at the other end.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER 1601 Series HD/SDI Shasta HD Router Overview Introduction The Sierra Video 1601 Series HD/SDI Dual Output Shasta HD router is designed for forwardlooking broadcast and post-production facilities that want to prepare for transition to HD. The 1601 Series HD routers are compact units offering digital video boards that work with both HD video (SMPTE 292) at 1.485 Gbps and SDI video (SMPTE 259) at data rates from 19Mbps to 360Mbps.
SIERRA VIDEO Model Suffix Designations Model Suffix Designations 6 HD 1601 S HD or SDI Digital Video Matrix size Stereo audio R Redundant Power Supplies E Unbalanced AES audio EE Balanced AES audio
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER Model 1601HDS Frame Front Panel Frame Back Panel Note The models shown here and in the subsequent sections are fully populated matrices. In some cases, these frames may be configured with more or fewer video channels and/or analog or digital audio. These models also offer redundant power supplies. Consult the rear panel serial number and model number to verify your order and product.
SIERRA VIDEO Factors Affecting Quality of Results There are many factors affecting the quality of results when signals are transmitted from a source to a destination. Signal cables — Use only the best quality cables to avoid interference and degraded signal quality and elevated noise levels. Sockets and connectors of the sources and destinations — Use only the highest quality, since "zero ohm" connection resistance is the target.
SIERRA VIDEO 2 Chapter Installation Introduction Installation procedures are similar for all frames covered under this manual. Exceptions, if any, have been noted in each of the following paragraphs. Rack Mounting Carefully inspect the frame to ensure that there has been no shipping damage. Make sure all shipping material is removed from the router frame.
SIERRA VIDEO Connecting To Video Devices Video sources and output devices (such as monitors, or recorders) may be connected to the routing switchers through the BNC type connectors located on the back of the unit. Keep in mind that the output signal format will be that of the input signal format. Input Equalization The 1601 Series HD/SDI routers have adjustable input equalization settings. The factory default setting for Equalization is ON.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER Connecting To Audio Devices Audio sources and output devices (such as amplifiers or recorders) are connected to the switchers through the terminal block connectors located at, and marked, on the rear of the switcher. Terminal block connectors Balanced/Unbalanced Audio Connections All audio sources from the routing switcher are balanced audio. Connect the balanced audio to the balanced input of your destination device(s).
SIERRA VIDEO Audio Follow Video and Breakaway Audio Configurations Video and Audio signals are switched by separate crosspoint modules. All crosspoint modules can be switched at the same time. Audio and video can be switched separately (breakaway) if desired. Connecting Peripherals Control panels, sync inputs, and power are all connected to the rear of the frame. The peripherals area may vary depending on the model size and type.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER Control Processor Dip Switch Settings Your switcher has been configured at the factory for the settings you are most likely to need. However, if you want to configure the switcher differently, you can do so by setting the switches located on the processor board (behind the front panel). Dip Switches and their action are given in the table that follows. Note: Changing any Dip Switch causes an automatic reset after a few seconds.
SIERRA VIDEO Ethernet Setup Default IP settings; IP Address- 192.168.1.200 Subnet mask- 255.255.255.0 Gateway IP Address- 0.0.0.0 Telnet Port- 10001 To configure the IP port the router must first be connected to your computer. This can either be done using a crossover cable to connect your PC to the routing switcher directly, or the routing switcher may be added to your existing network. The routing switcher defaults to an IP address of 192.168.1.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER To setup IP address parameters, select “Setup”. Enter the new IP address information. Device Name, Company Name, and Location Names are user definable. Click on “Update Configuration” to make changes. After making any changes to this screen the router has to be reset (power cycled) in order for changes to take effect. Note: The router Must be reset after making changes to the IP address.
SIERRA VIDEO Ethernet Control There are two screens for switching the router. Selecting “I/O” displays the following screen; To switch the router, select (left mouse click) on a destination, the button will turn red. The current status will be indicated by the current source button will turn red. Status can also be checked by hovering the mouse pointer over a destination. The destination button will turn blue and the corresponding source that is connected to that destination will also turn blue.
SIERRA VIDEO 3 Chapter Operation Introduction The purpose of a routing switcher is to switch any of the inputs (source) to any of the outputs (destination). Any input can be connected to any or all outputs but each output can only be connected to a single input. Control remains the most important component of your new system. The standard local control panel empowers full control of the routing switcher while allowing external RS-232 control via the serial port.
SIERRA VIDEO Control via 9-pin Connectors The 9-pin connectors allow you to control the routing switcher via an external computer. On some switcher models, the serial port can be changed internally for RS422 configuration (RS232 @ 9600 baud is factory configuration).
SIERRA VIDEO 4 Chapter Communication Protocol Introduction This section of this manual contains the most common Protocol commands. For a more detailed list of Protocol commands contact the Sierra Video factory or go to sierravideo.com/downloads. The protocol uses the 7-bit ASCII character set, usually sent over an RS232-C or RS422 serial link — 9600 bps is recommended with 8 data bits and no parity. The protocol is compact, with few characters required to cause switch changes to occur.
SIERRA VIDEO Generic Protocol Commands are sent to a routing switcher in a group called a command string. A command string can contain zero or more commands, limited only by the size of the receive buffer of the router, whose size depends on the particular router model. A command string consists of a leader string of asterisk characters, zero, or more commands, and a trailer string of exclamation marks.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER The simplest possible command string would be:**!! which consists of the leader and trailer characters but no commands between them. This command string would generate the response: ** OK !! This can be useful for verifying that the serial link to the router is operational.
SIERRA VIDEO Leader and Trailer The simplest possible command string would be “**!!” which consists of the leader and trailer characters but no command between them. This command string would generate the response “**OK!!” followed by “CR”. This can be useful for verifying that the serial link to the switcher is operational. The following is the set of commands available for sending to the router, a subset of which may be implemented in any given routing switcher.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER “I”: Capabilities Inquiry The command "I" requests that command capability information be returned to the host. The information is sent as a string of characters. The first characters are a space followed by "I", the next characters are the letters of the commands that are implemented and available in this router, and the last character is "~" (tilde). Do not count on the characters being in any specific order. Search all characters for a particular one.
SIERRA VIDEO “O”: Output Status Inquiry The command "O" requests that matrix status information for a single output be returned to the host. The status information is sent as a “Y” command or a “V” command or as a sequence of L “X” commands, where L=number of levels. For example, the command: **O5!! to a 3-level router might have the following three commands as its response: ** X65,23,1 X5,-,2 X5,0,3 !! Note the dash, indicating that on level 2, output 65 is not connected to an input.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER Thus, a 21-level 16 output router would generate 2x16 = 32 substrings of status command output. The length of each substring depends on the size of the particular switcher involved. Larger switchers use bigger numbers for inputs, outputs, and levels. The first substring of status is for level 1 output 2, etc.; however, each substring contains the level and output numbers, so the sequence in which the data is sent is not important).
SIERRA VIDEO Refer to the “B” command and the “G ADMIN_PASSWORD” command (in a separate document) for more information. For example, the command: ** M197 K1777 !! requests that password 1777 be stored as the current password for remote address 197. The command: ** M197 Y7,9 !! requests that output 7 be connected to input 9, using the password stored for remote address 197 as the output lockout override password. The take will succeed if output 9 is either not locked or is locked with password 1777.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER establishes password 9664 as the password for remote address 139. The response to this command string would be: ** M139 OK !! If remote address 13 later sends the command: ** M139 Y8,27 !! to request that output 8 be connected to input 27, the router would check to see if output 8 has been locked. If so, the router compares the password of remote address 139 (which has previously been set to 96643) to the password that was used to lock output 8.
SIERRA VIDEO ** OK !! and then sometime later, perhaps up to several seconds later, the crosspoint change reports will be sent as separate command sequences for each output: ** Y1,18 !! ** Y8,34 !! On the other hand, if U2 is in effect, the response to the original crosspoint change command sequence will be: ** Y1,18 Y8,34 OK !! and no additional crosspoint change reports will be sent because they already HAVE been sent.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER An input number of ë-ë (dash) means the output is to be disconnected. If the router does not support disconnected outputs, the output connection will be left unchanged. It is an error to request connection of an input or output that doesn’t exist on the specified level, even if the input or output does exist on some other level.
SIERRA VIDEO number does not exist. If the requested connection has an output or input number that isn’t mapped to a physical connector (on virtual-mapped routers) on one or more levels, those levels are simply not changed. If “U2” is in effect (see “U” command), the response will include one or more V, Y, or X commands to report the new status of the outputs. The response will be the same as if “O” commands were issued for the outputs immediately following the “Z” command.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER For example, the command: ** PB X2,5,0 Z7 ~ !! says that two connect commands (output 2 to input 5 AFV, and output 1 to input 7 AFV) are to be stored into salvo register B (i.e. register 2). Another example: ** P239 Y5,7 ~ !! says that one connect command (output 5 to input 7 AFV) is to be stored in salvo register 239.
SIERRA VIDEO In the “B” command response that is sent by the router, the “password” argument is the current lock password for the output (1-9999), or is 0 if the output is not locked, and the “lock” argument is 0 if the output is not locked, or 1 if it is locked. When locking an unlocked output, the specified password is recorded by the router as the lock password for that output. When unlocking a locked output, the specified password is compared by the router to the lock password for the output.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER “F”: Field Delay The command "F" is used to specify the delay between the time a crosspoint change request is received by the router and the time the crosspoint switch actually occurs. It must be followed by a number giving the number of video fields of delay desired. If the number is smaller than the smallest delay that the router can handle, the smallest delay is used instead.
SIERRA VIDEO making delayfields larger, the user can give the router more time to process the crosspoint commands. If too many crosspoint commands are received and the router is not able to process them fast enough, it will output the crosspoint connections as soon as it can. Unexpected delays in crosspoint output are a sign that the router is being pushed beyond its limits. The fielddelay value applies to the entire router, not just to the control port on which the “F” command is received.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER Basic “G” Command: Action Modify arguments… } ~ Query arguments… } ~ Query Response From Host Syntax G command_name { Host G command_name { Router G command_name { arguments… } ~ Modify is Protected: Report Changes: Yes No The command "G" is used to query or modify a router configuration parameter or parameters.
SIERRA VIDEO character itself. When a “G” command is sent by the router, it will always include this space, but the space is optional when sending a “G” command to the router. Character string arguments are delimited on both sides by a tilde (‘~’) character. Generally character strings may contain any printable ASCII character except tilde, asterisk, and exclamation. Every “G” command must be terminated with a tilde (‘~’) character.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER The response command might be: ** G VAR,VI_DELAY,4~ !! To set the “HD_SLAVE” variable to 1: ** G VAR,HD_SLAVE,1~ !! VAR1: Modify or query single-dimensional array variables Action From Syntax Modify Host G VAR1,,,[,…]~ Query Host G VAR1,,~ Query Response Router (same as Modify) Modify is Protected: Report Changes: Yes No The “G VAR1“ command is used to change or query single-dimensional array variables that con
SIERRA VIDEO VAR2: Modify or query two-dimensional array variables Action From Syntax Modify Host G VAR2,,,,[,…]~ Query Host G VAR2,,,~ Query Response Router (same as Modify) Modify is Protected: Report Changes: Yes No The “G VAR2“ command is used to change or query two-dimensional array variables that control specific features of the router.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER Commonly Used Switching Commands This section contains the most commonly used switching commands. These commands are explained in detail in the proceeding section and are merely meant as a “short cut” for programmers. “Y” Command- All Levels The “Y” command switches all levels (i.e. video and audio). For example; **Y2,8!! This string says that input 8 is to be connected to output 2 on all levels.
SIERRA VIDEO 5 Chapter Troubleshooting Introduction NOTES: If the output signal is disturbed or interrupted by electromagnetic interference, the signal should return and stabilize when the interference ends. If not, turn the power switch off and on again to reset the switcher. If the following recommended actions still do not result in satisfactory operation, please consult your Sierra Video Dealer.
SIERRA VIDEO Video Signal Problem No video at the output device, regardless of input selected. Video level is too high or too dim. Remedy Confirm that your sources and destination device are powered on and connected properly. Video signals connected to the input of the switcher should be of an identical signal format as the output of your source. Video signals at the output of your switcher should be of an identical signal form required by your video monitor or recorder.
1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER Audio Signal Problem No audio at the destination device, regardless of source selected Audio level is too low Remedy Confirm that your sources and destination device are powered on and connected properly. Audio signals connected to the input of your switcher should be properly wired from the output of your source. Audio signals connected to the output of your switcher should be properly wired to the input of your destination device.
SIERRA VIDEO Switching Malfunctions Problem Remedy The switcher succeeds in switching a number of sources then fails to switch one. Malfunction in the particular source or cable assembly. NOTE: The most common failure mode in transferring the signal of an audio source is a break in the connecting wire. Disconnect the source from a channel that is switching successfully and connect the suspect source to it.
SIERRA VIDEO 6 Chapter Specifications Audio Specifications Analog Audio Maximum source output level Input impedance Output Impedance Frequency response S/N Ratio (20 to 20 KHz) Crosstalk (all inputs hostile) IM & THD (20 to 20 KHz) Maximum Input Signal Amplitude Audio Connectors +24 dBm Balanced +18 dBu Un-balanced >20K Ohms Balanced Mode: >20K ohm Unbalanced Mode: 10K ohm Balanced Mode: <100 ohm Unbalanced Mode: <50 ohm 20 to 20KHz +/- 0.
SIERRA VIDEO Video Specifications Video Data Rates Data Types Jitter Video Level Connector Type Impedance Return Loss Cable Equalization Video Level Connector Type Impedance Return Loss Rise/Fall Times 46 19Mbps – 2.97Gbps SMPTE 424, 372M, 310M, 259, 344M, 292M, DVB-ASI, ITU-R BT.601 < 0.2 UI INPUT 800mV p-p +/-10% BNC 75 Ohm < -15dB up to 1.5GHz 0 – 100 meters for SMPTE 292 or 372M, Belden 1694A 0 – 300 meters for all other standards, Belden 1694A OUTPUT 800mV p-p +/-10% BNC 75 Ohm < -15dB up to 1.
SIERRA VIDEO 7 Chapter Warranty A. General Buyer assumes all responsibility for ascertaining the suitability of Sierra Video (hereinafter "SVS") products for Buyer's intended use. No product sold by SVS is designed or manufactured for use in any manner or under any conditions other than those described in SVS's instruction manuals and other printed material for each particular product.
SIERRA VIDEO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON SVS'S PART. SVS neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for SVS any other liabilities in connection with the sale of products of its own manufacture. 2.
