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USER MANUAL R5CE AJA

Installation and Operation Guide

Trademarks

AJA^® , KONA®, Ki Pro®, and XENA® are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. FiDO™, Io HD™ and Io™ are trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. DVI is a registered trademark of DDWG. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Notice

Copyright © 2010 AJA Video, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, without the express written permission of AJA Inc.

Contacting Support

To contact AJA Video for sales or support, use any of the following methods:

180 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA. 95945 USA

Telephone: [phone] or 530.274.2048

Fax: [phone]

Web: http://www.aja.com

Support Email: [e-mail]

Sales Email: [e-mail]

When calling for support, have all information at hand prior to calling.

Limited Warranty

AJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, AJA Video, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, you the Customer, must notify AJA Video of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. The Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to a designated service center nominated by AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. AJA Video shall pay for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, insurance, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than AJA Video representatives to install, repair or service the product, b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-AJA Video parts or supplies, or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY AJA VIDEO IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AJA VIDEO'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER AJA VIDEO OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Introduction

The R5CE SDI monitoring distribution amplifier provides four equalized, re-clocked and separately buffered serial digital outputs, plus four analog monitoring outputs. One analog output is NTSC/PAL. The other three analog outputs are configurable to a wide variety of formats, including composite, composite and Y/C (S Video), or component—including SMPTE/N10 (YUV), RGB, and true Betacam levels.

In operation, the R5CE automatically configures to 525 or 625 line component digital inputs and then outputs analog NTSC (525, line input), PAL (625 line input) and component analog as determined by DIP switch settings. A PLL jitter filter/memory reduces the effects of SDI jitter on the analog outputs. Another exclusive feature of the R5CE is a 10- to 8-bit dithering circuit that removes contouring in the analog outputs.

The R5CE encodes the full dynamic range of input component video—values below black and above white are not clipped. In the NTSC mode, the 7.5 IRE pedestal can be disabled by an external DIP switch selection. The R5CE also features a PLL filter, which reduces SDI input jitter for stable composite or component analog outputs.

Features

User Controls and LEDs AJA VIDEO MODEL R5CE 100547-01 USA BB QAV8 0333

R5CE Card Module, Side View

• SDI Input, SMPTE 259M
- Four equalized and re-clocked copies of the SDI input (SMPTE 259M) as outputs
- Four analog outputs (configurable as 4 composite, or 1 composite and R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, or Y/C)
• Y/Pb/Pr selectable for SMPTE/EBU levels or Betacam levels (Y, R-Y, B-Y)
• Automatic NTSC/PAL selection
• 10-bit to 8-bit Dithering
- PLL Jitter Filter
• Built-in Test Pattern
- Configurable pedestal and narrow/wide H/V blanking
- Frame Sync/Genlock option with reference input and full timing adjustment\~

• Locks composite output Color Framing sequence to external reference without Frame Sync/Genlock option
• Plug compatible with several other manufacturers' video frames
• Compatible with Leitch 6800 Series Frames

Block Diagram

graph LR
    A["SD Input"] --> B["Cable EQ"]
    B --> C["ReClock"]
    C --> D["Deserializer"]
    D --> E["D/A Conversion"]
    E --> F["PLL Jitter Filter"]
    F --> G["Composite"]
    F --> H["Comp Out"]
    F --> I["Comp/-/G/Y Out"]
    F --> J["Comp/Y/B/B-Y Out"]
    F --> K["Comp/C/R/R-Y Out"]
    E --> L["Cable Drivers"]
    L --> M["Serial Out 1"]
    L --> N["Serial Out 2"]
    L --> O["Serial Out 3"]
    L --> P["Serial Out 4"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style L fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style M fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style N fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style O fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style P fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

R5CE Monitoring Digital DA, Simplified Block Diagram

I/O Connections

Comp/ C/R/Pr Out Comp/ -/G/Y Out SDI Out 3 SDI Out 1 SDI In Comp/Y/B/ Pb Out Comp Out SDI Out 4 SDI Out 2 FR1 Frame Layout R5CE Rear Panel SDI In J2 SDI Out 2 J3 SDI Out 3 J4 SDI Out 4 J5 Comp/ -/G/Y Out J6 Comp Out Comp/ C/R/Pr Out Comp/Y/B/ Pb Out FR2 Frame Layout R5CE Rear Panel

FR1 and FR2 BNC Connector Assignments, R5CE Card Module

When the R5CE module is installed in an AJA FR1 or FR2 frame, a corresponding group of 9 BNCs on the rear panel then provide I/O for the module. The illustration above shows the connector assignments for both the FR1 and FR2 when used with the R5CE.

User Controls

DIP Switch LEDs CMPNT YP6Pt BETA BLNK PED TEST 525 INPUT D1 R1 D2 R2 E25 INPUT DIP SW UP DOWN S1 FORMAT CMPNT CMPST S2 FORMAT YP6Pt/YC RGB S3 FORMAT BETA SMPTE S4 BLANK NAR WDE S5 PEDESTAL ON OFF S6 TEST OFF ON

The user interface for configuring the R5CE and selecting output formats is a 6-position DIP switch at the front of the card. Two LEDs at the front of the card additionally show the type of input present (525 or 625), which happens automatically.

The four outputs labeled SDI Out 1-4 are always serial digital. They are cable-equalized, and reclocked. The "Comp" outputs are format configurable via the S1 and S2 DIP switches. All DIP switch functions are described below under Control Functions.

Control Functions

Switch Number Description Details
S1 — CMPNT or CMPST	Choose Y/C or Composite Format	CMPNT (UP) = Select component outputCMPST (DOWN) = Select composite output
S2 — YPbPr/YC or RGB	Configure Component Output	YPbPr/YC (UP) = Output Y, R-Y, B-Y if SW1 is COMPNT. If SW1 is CMPST, output 1 composite & 1 Y/CRGB (DOWN) = Output RGB if SW1 is COMPNT. If SW1 is CMPSTE, output 3 composites.
S3 — SMPTE or BETA	Configure Component Levels	BETA (UP) = Selects BETA 525 levels (if configured for Component output)SMPTE (DOWN) = Selects SMPTE levels (if configured for Component output) NOTE: No effect with 625 input
S4 — NAR or WIDE	Configure Blanking NAR	(Up) = Vertical (line numbers indicate where video starts)line 13, field 1; line 12, field 2 (525 line)line 10, field 1; line 322, field 2 (625 line)Horizontal (active video line durations)ITU-R.470 (720 pixels PAL/NTSC)WIDE (Down) = Vertical (line numbers indicate where video starts)line 22, field 1; line 21, field 2 (525 line)line 23, field 1; line 335, field 2 (625 line)Horizontal (active video line durations)ITU-R/SMPTE (710 pixels NTSC, 702 pixels PAL)

Switch Number Description Details
S5 — PEDESTAL Set pedestal for Composite outputs (only). Note: there is no effect with 625 input.	ON (UP) = 7.5 IRE pedestal for NTSC : OFF (DOWN) = No pedestal for NTSC-J
S6 — TEST Enable or disable test pattern output	OFF (UP) = Disables internal test signal ON (DOWN) = Selects internal 75% colors bars test signal

Output Selection Matrix For Output 3 BNCs

The following table shows the combinations of DIP switch settings required to choose output formats for the three configurable output BNCs.

Output Format	DIP Switch #1	DIP Switch #2	DIP Switch #3
3 Composite CMPSTE RGB N/A
1 Composite and 1 Y/C CMPSTE YPbPr/YC N/A
RGB CMPNT RGB N/A
SMPTE component (BETA625)	CMPNT	YPbPr/YC	SMPTE
BETA 525 component	CMPNT	YPbPr/YC	BETA

Installation

Typically, R5CE installation consists of the following:

1. disconnect power from the frame (remove line cord)
2. remove the FR1/FR2 front panel
3. install R5CE card module
4. apply external color black reference at the frame's External Reference BNC
5. replace the FR1/FR2 front panel
6. apply power to the frame by connecting a north american-style power cord from the frame to mains power (90 to 260 VAC)

Instructions for removing the frame front door for module installation is discussed in the FR1/FR2 User Manual.

Warning!

Ensure Mains Power is disconnected before installing the FR1 or FR2 frame R-series modules into the frame, or installing and removing options. If a Mains switch is not provided, the power cord(s) of this equipment provide the means of disconnection. The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must

be easily accessible.

Warning!

FR2 Dual Power Cord Notice—please read this. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both power cords before servicing equipment.

Caution!

The FR1/FR2 front fan door is heavy and is not hinged. Remove with Caution.

Specifications

Item Specification
Input: SDI (SMPTE 259M), BNC
Outputs: SDI (SMPTE 259M), 4 x BNCNTSC/PAL Analog, 1 x BNCYPbPr - SMPTE, EBU-N10, BetacamRGB, or 3 x NTSC/PAL,or 1 NTSC/PAL and Y/C (S Video) 3 x BNCAll outputs are separately buffered
SDI Output: Equalized, Re-clocked
Jitter Filtering: Up to 2.5 Hz
Frequency Response: +/-.25db to 5Mhz frequency response (Y)
2T K factor: <1% (Y)
Diff. Gain: <1.5%
Diff. Phase: <1.5 degree
Output level adjustment:(internal)	+/-20% (internal)
Power Consumption: +6.5 Volts/8.5 Watts, -6.5 Volts/0 Watts

Appendix A: Safety & Compliance

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices

Class A Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian ICES Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Regulatory Compliance

This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Association. These countries, listed in the following paragraph, are referred to as The European Community throughout this document:

AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND

Declaration of Conformity

Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union 2004/108/EC.

CE

This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

Safety:

CB- IEC 60065:2001 + A1:2005

NRTL - UL 60065:2003 R11.06, CSA C22.2 NO. 60065:2003 + A1:06

GS - EN 60065:2002 + A1

Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request.

Emissions:

EN 55103-1:1996

EN61000-3-2:2006, EN61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001 +A2:2005

Immunity:

EN 55103-2: 1996

EN61000-4-2:1995 + A1:1999 + A2:2001, EN61000-4-3:2006, EN61000-4-4:2004,

EN 61000-4-5: 2005, EN 610004-6:2007, EN61000-4-11:2004

The product is also licensed for additional country specific standards as required for the International Marketplace.

Warning!

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take appropriate measures.

Korea KCC Compliance Statement

1) Class A ITE

Class A(Broadcasting and Communication Equipment for Business Use)

Please note that this equipment has obtained EMC registration for business use (Class A), and it is intended to use in other than home area.

Taiwan Compliance Statement

警告使用者：

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class A.

Japanese Compliance Statement

1. Class A ITE

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council (VCCI V-3/2008.04). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

Translated caution statements, warning conventions and warning messages

The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this product and manual.

Warning Symbol

Caution Symbol

Before operating your unit, please read the instructions in this document

Warning!

Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation.

Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been

dropped.

This device is a Class A product. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense.

Disconnect the external AC power supply line cord(s) from the mains power before moving the unit.

Ensure Mains Power is disconnected before installing the FR1 or FR2 frame R-series modules into the frame, or installing and removing options. If a Mains switch is not provided, the power cord(s) of this equipment provide the means of disconnection. The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily

accessible.

FR2 Dual Power Cord Notice—please read this. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both power cords before servicing equipment.

The FR1/FR2 front fan door is heavy and is not hinged. Remove with Caution.