ArgoNavis Quad SDI and VANC Multi-Viewer and Monitoring System Installation and User Guide. Version x

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1 ArgoNavis Quad SDI and VANC Multi-Viewer and Monitoring System Installation and User Guide Version x 1

2 Table of Contents Introduction... 3 Multi-Viewer Features... 3 Monitoring and Logging Features... 3 Physical Connections... 4 System Specifications... 5 Starting SDI VANC Multi-Viewer and Monitor... 7 Managing the Platform... 7 Launching the Application... 8 Setting the Input Resolution... 8 Manually Setting the Resolution... 8 Auto Detect the Resolution... 9 Starting the Monitor... 9 Configuring the Multi-Viewer and Monitor Settings Settings: SDI Monitor Name Settings: Monitor Alerts Black Frame/Freeze Frame Monitoring Caption Packet Loss Monitoring Caption Packet Loss Monitoring Active Format Descriptor Packet Loss Monitoring Broadcast Flag Packet Loss Monitoring Audio Metadata Loss Monitoring Settings: Channels to Monitor Settings: LKFS Monitor Alert Options: Max Files to Store in Folder (Screen Shots) Alert Options: Screen Captures Alert Options: Log File Path Alert Options: Enable Alerts Exchange Server Settings SMTP Server Settings Click the dash to minimize the client to the taskbar SDI VANC Multi-Viewer and Monitor Operations What is Monitored What is Logged in the Daily Log What is Logged in the Daily LKfs Log What is Logged in the Daily Closed Captioning Logs Where the daily log files are stored How to graph LKfs data using a spreadsheet application Monitoring Data Closed Captioning Packets Closed Captioning Packets AFD (Active Format Descriptor) Packets Monitoring Embedded Audio Alarm Conditions and Alarm Logging Alarm States Clearing the Alarm History Snapshot Feature Video Logging using Encode SDI Capture Video Logging using the Screen Capture Application Exiting the Application

3 Introduction Vela Research is pleased to introduce the ArgoNavis SDI and VANC Multi-Viewer and Monitoring System. The ArgoNavis provides advanced SDI and VANC monitoring capabilities allowing operators to view and key plant parameters. Multi-Viewer Features SDI Video Embedded Audio Levels LKFS Audio Measurements 708 CC 608 CC Active Format Descriptor Audio Meta Data Broadcast Flag Black Frame/Freeze Frame Detection Monitoring and Logging Features Create a Daily Log of Events for each channel Create a Daily Log of LKfs values measured every 500 msecs Create a Daily Log of 708 Closed Captioning (DID/SDID 61/1) Create a Daily Log of 608 Embedded Closed Captioning (DID/SDID 61/1) Create a Daily Log of 608 Closed Captioning (DID/SDID 61/2) Log User Configurable Alerts Loss of 708 CC Loss of 608 CC Audio High/Low Level Alarm Audio LKFS High Level Alarm Loss of Active Format Descriptor Loss of Broadcast Flag Black Frame Freeze Frame 3

4 Physical Connections ArgoNavis Quad HD/SD SDI Multi-Viewer 4

5 Note: The Ref In is currently NOT used. Therefore, no connection is required. * Although the Multi-Viewer has loop through capabilities it is recommended that the video fed into the Multi-Viewer be split from the video source, NOT in series with the video source. System Specifications Chassis Model: x (1.5 U Rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 16.8 x 2.6 x 13 in. (427 x 66 x 330 mm) * For proper ventilation leave 0.5 RU space above the unit. When properly installed the unit will consume 2 RU total space. Weight Gross Weight: 19.6 lbs. (8.9 kg.) System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 5A max Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz 5

6 Power Supply Rated Output Power: 250W Rated Output Voltages: +3.3V (14A), +5V (17A), +12V1 (8A), +12V2 (14A), -12V (0.8A), +5Vsb (2A). Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10 to 35 C (50 to 95 F) Non-operating Temperature: -40 to 70 C (-40 to 158 F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing) Drive Bays 1 x 2.5 Internal SSD drive bays 1 x 3.5 Internal SATA drive bays Note: The following items are subject to change based on configuration, part availability/obsolescence, and technological advances. Motherboard MSI Model: B75MA-E33 Processor (s) 1 Intel i7 Quad Core Processor Memory 4 GB DDR RAM SSD 1 x 32 GB Solid State Drive (Operating System) 1 x 1 TB SATA HDD (Storage) OS Windows 7 Professional 32 Bit 6

7 Starting SDI VANC Multi-Viewer and Monitor Managing the Platform The SDI VANC Multi-Viewer and Monitor runs on a Windows 7 Professional 32 bit operating system. As such, it can be administered, managed, and networked as any other Windows 7 Professional workstation. IT professionals can implement and restrict access to the device and applications as per company protocol. Some features of Windows that can be leveraged include using Remote Desktop Protocol to configure and view the alarms remotely. WINS allows the unit to be identified on a network so that log files transferred off to a permanent storage location such as a NAS or SAN. Warning: Although the SDI VANC Multi-Viewer and Monitor runs on a Windows 7 Professional Operating System it is intended to run only the SDI VANC Multi-Viewer and Monitor application. Do NOT load, install, or run any third party applications on this system. Do NOT run any applications other than the SDI VANC Multi-Viewer and Monitor application as unexpected/unintended results may occur. 7

8 Launching the Application The easiest way to launch the SDI and VANC Multi-Viewer and Monitor application is from the ArgoNavis Toolbar. Simply click on the SDI Monitor button and then double click on Launch All. Setting the Input Resolution Manually Setting the Resolution The Input Resolution can be set manually by: 1. Select the Input Resolution menu 2. Select the desired input resolution Possible input resolution choices are: NTSC (525) PAL (610) HD 1080p HD 1080i 50 HD 1080i HD 720p 50 HD 720p

9 Auto Detect the Resolution The Input Resolution can be auto detected and auto set by simply selecting the Play button. Starting the Monitor Once Play is selected the monitoring process begins. Select Play on each independent channel. 9

10 Configuring the Multi-Viewer and Monitor Settings Options can be set to determine what types of data to monitor and how long a data type can be absent before triggering an alarm. The settings menu can be launched from: Options -> Settings Or Click the Settings Icon Settings: SDI Monitor Name This setting allows you to uniquely name each channel you are monitoring. This name is applied to the Window Title for the channel and any logs associated with this channel. 10

11 Settings: Monitor Alerts Settings determine whether a particular data type is monitored or not. If a data type is to be monitored then a check should be beside that data type in the options menu. Optional Data Types include: Black Frame/Freeze Frame Detection 708 CC 608 CC AFD (Active Format Descriptor) Broadcast Flag Audio Metadata Black Frame/Freeze Frame Monitoring To monitor for Black Frame/Freeze Frame Conditions set the following. 1. Check the Black/Freeze Time (sec) 2. Set the time (in seconds from 0.1 to 3600) that the condition must be present to trigger an alarm. 708 Caption Packet Loss Monitoring To monitor for loss of 708 Caption Packets set the following. 1. Check the 708 Alert Time (sec) 2. Set the time (in seconds from 0.1 to 3600) that the condition must be present to trigger an alarm. 11

12 608 Caption Packet Loss Monitoring To monitor for loss of 608 Caption Packets set the following. 1. Check the 608 Alert Time (sec) 2. Set the time (in seconds from 0.1 to 3600) that the condition must be present to trigger an alarm. Active Format Descriptor Packet Loss Monitoring To monitor for loss of Active Format Descriptor Packets set the following. 1. Check the AFD Alert Time (sec) 2. Set the time (in seconds from 0.1 to 3600) that the condition must be present to trigger an alarm. Broadcast Flag Packet Loss Monitoring To monitor for loss of Broadcast Flag Packets set the following. 1. Check the BCF Alert Time (sec) 2. Set the time (in seconds from 0.1 to 3600) that the condition must be present to trigger an alarm. Audio Metadata Loss Monitoring To monitor for loss of Audio Metadata Packets set the following. 1. Check the AMD Alert Time (sec) 2. Set the time (in seconds from 0.1 to 3600) that the condition must be present to trigger an alarm. 12

13 Settings: Channels to Monitor Audio Monitor settings determine which Audio Channels to monitor, the upper and lower threshold to alert/alarm at, and the duration the audio excursion must exceed the upper or lower limit before and alarm occurs. To configure the audio channels to monitor perform the following: 1. Select which audio channels to monitor by selecting the checkbox by the desired channel(s). 2. Set the Alert Time (secs). This is the time the audio must be above or below the thresholds before and alarm/alert occurs. Valid values are 0.1 secs to 3600 secs. 3. Set the Upper Limit (dbfs). This is the upper audio level limit. 4. Set the Lower Limit (dbfs). This is the lower audio level limit. 13

14 Settings: LKFS Monitor There are two LKFS Measurements on each channel. Short-Term: Represents the average LKFS measurement gated over 400 msecs. Momentary: Represents the instantaneous LKFS measurement. LKFS Monitor settings control the upper and lower limits to alert/alarm at, and the duration the audio excursion must exceed the upper or lower limit before and alarm occurs. To configure the LKFS monitor perform the following: 1. Average: Check the box to monitor the average LKFS value. 2. Instantaneous: Check the box to monitor the instantaneous LKFS value. 3. Set the Upper Limit (dbfs). This is the upper LKFS level limit. 14

15 Alert Options: Max Files to Store in Folder (Screen Shots) The SDI Multi Viewer and Monitor will take a screenshot of a channel when an Alarm/Alert condition occurs and store it on the D:\Vela Research\Logs\SDIMonitorX\Screen Shots directory. The Max Files to Store in Folder setting limits the number of screen shots to the value entered. If the value is exceeded the system deletes the oldest screen shot and writes a new screen shot for the current alarm condition. For searchablility we recommend that this setting be kept below 100. Alert Options: Screen Captures Screen Capture on Alarm Select this setting to take a screen shot when an alarm occurs. This screen shot is saved to the D:\Vela Research\Logs\SDIMonitorX\Screen Shots directory. Include Screen Capture with Select this setting to include a screen shot, taken when the alarm occurred, with the alarm notification . Alert Options: Log File Path Choose the path for the log files to be saved. The sub directories under logs will automatically be created. If a network location is chosen ensure that you have write permissions to that location. You may also use the Vela File Tools program to routinely and automatically move log files from the local disk to permanent network storage. Alert Options: Enable Alerts When enabled the SDI Multi Viewer and Monitor can send alerts to individuals or groups when an alarm condition occurs. The client can be launched and configured from the Vela Toolbar and once configured will launch and run automatically on successive bootups. 15

16 The following parameters must be entered in the Client Configuration: Select between an Exchange Server or an SMTP server: 16

17 Exchange Server Settings To Setup the Exchange server you will need the following information: Send From (Senders address) Destination (Destination address) Mail Server (Exchange Server address) Port SSL SMTP Server Settings To Setup the SMTP server you will need the following information: Login (SMTP server login) Password (SMTP server password) Destination (Destination address) SMTP (SMTP address like smtp.gmail.com) Port (port like 587) 17

18 Once the basic parameters have been entered the server will send a test to the address entered during the configuration. Verify that this is received by all recipients (remember to check your spam filter). If any parameter is incorrect you will be asked to correct the entry and resubmit the test . Once online the Client will provide an indication of its current state. Click the dash to minimize the client to the taskbar. 18

19 SDI VANC Multi-Viewer and Monitor Operations What is Monitored The basic monitoring process includes the following elements: 1. HD or SD SDI video 2. Embedded Audio (with setpoints and alarms) 3. VANC Data 4. Loudness using an LKFS measurement What is Logged in the Daily Log The basic logging process includes the following elements: 1. Optional VANC data including: a. Loss of 708 Captioning b. Loss of 608 Captioning c. Loss of Active Format Descriptor (AFD) d. Loss of Broadcast Flag e. Loss of Audio MetaData 2. Black/Freeze frame conditions 3. Audio upper and lower limit violations 4. Loudness upper and lower limit violations What is Logged in the Daily LKfs Log The LKfs logging process includes the following elements: 1. Date and time stamped momentary and short term LKfs measurements. 19

20 What is Logged in the Daily Closed Captioning Logs Daily Closed Captioning logs are created for each type of Closed Captioning and include the following information: 1. Date and time stamped decoded 708 Closed Captioning. 2. Date and time stamped decoded 608 Embedded Closed Captioning. 3. Date and time stamped decoded 608 (native) Closed Captioning. Where the daily log files are stored Temporary storage is provided in the unit for the daily log files. These files are stored, by default, in: D:\Vela Research\logs Note that this location can be changed to any drive recognized by Windows. If a network location is chosen ensure that you have write permissions to that location. You may also use the Vela File Tools program to routinely and automatically move log files from the local disk to permanent network storage. 20

21 How to graph LKfs data using a spreadsheet application LKfs data is log in a comma delimited format in a CSV file. This data can be graphed in any spreadsheet program (Microsoft Excel, etc.). This example will use the OpenOffice.org spreadsheet program. 1. Copy the desired CSV file for the Video channel you are monitoring to a workstation or desktop PC. 2. Since the file will contain an entire days worth of measurements, you should limit the graph to a period of time no more than a couple of minutes. Copy the data you desire to the clip board using CTRL + C 3. Open the OpenOffice.org spreadsheet application 4. In the Row 1 type the following in each of the columns; Column A B C D Row 1 Time Momentary Short Term Limit 5. Click in Row 2, Column A and paste the data using CTRL + V 6. Configure the data as comma delimited as shown below 7. In Column D, enter the upper limit (in this case -24) for every row. 8. Select/highlight all of the data to data to be graphed and then select the (chart) button. 9. Set the chart type to lines and add labels if desired. The result should look something like this: 21

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23 Monitoring Data 708 Closed Captioning Packets 708 Closed Captioning Packets in the VANC (DID 0x61 SDID 0x01) general will contain both 708 and 608 Captioning data for backwards compatibility. These Captioning Data Packets are decoded in real time and displayed on the 708 CC Tab 608 Closed Captioning Packets 608 Closed Captioning Packets in the VANC (DID 0x61 SDID 0x02) are decoded and displayed on the 608 CC tab. 23

24 AFD (Active Format Descriptor) Packets If present, the AFD packet (DID 0x41 SDID 0x05) is decoded and the values associated with it are displayed on the AFD tab. Monitoring Embedded Audio Audio can be quickly viewed using audio level meters on the front panel display. More detailed audio information can be gathered and alarm set points can be set from the Audio Control Panel. The Audio Control Panel can be launched from the front panel by selecting the audio meters icon beside the snapshot icon 24

25 Alarm Conditions and Alarm Logging When an Alarm occurs, three things occur: 1. If the Alarm is an Audio Alarm the Alarm Bar surrounding the SDI Video window is changed from Green to Red 2. The Audio Alarm LED is changed to RED 3. The time and nature of the alarm are logged locally in the Daily Log located at D:\Vela Research\logs Alarm States No Alarms 25

26 Current Alarm Alarm History (alarm occurred but cleared) 26

27 Clearing the Alarm History The Alarm History can be cleared one of two ways: Select Options -> Clear Flags Or Select the Clear Icon Snapshot Feature Each monitor channel has the ability to take a snapshot of the current video input. This can be used to document video issues or for logging purposes. To take a snapshot of a particular channel: Click the Snapshot Icon Snapshots are stored using the current time as the filename at D:\Vela Research\Logs\SDIMontitorX\Screen Shots 27

28 Video Logging using Encode SDI Capture The Encode SDI Capture feature is an optional (licensed) module that captures the contents of each SDI Input Channel, independently, it is enabled on as a Proxy File. The main features are: File format: MPEG2 TS Video: H.264 Resolution: 320x240 or 720x480 Frame Rate: 30 Audio: AAC (5.1 downmixed to 2 channel) Bitrate: 1 Mbps to 5 mbps The proxy encode will run 24 x 7. Use the Cut file on every Nth minute of the hour to set the file duration. 10 = a new file created every 10 minutes 30 = a new file created every 30 minutes 0 = a new file created every hour Files are stored in the D:\Vela Research\Logs\SDIMonitorX\encodeAV directory. You may use the Vela File Tools program to routinely and automatically move the proxy files from the local disk to permanent network storage. When encoding the Play button on the channel will have a red border like so 28

29 Video Logging using the Screen Capture Application The Screen Capture application is an optional module the captures the contents of the SDI Monitor desktop in full resolution, full frame rate video for logging, compliance records, as run logs, and many other purposes. The main features are: Video files are stored 1 hour segments using a date and timestamp format for the filename. A new file is created at the top of each hour File format: MP4 Video: H.264 Resolution: 1920x1080 Frame Rate: 30 Audio: none Bitrate: User Selectable (default is 3 Mbps) GOP: IBBP15 To launch the Screen Capture application use the Screen Capture button on the Vela Toolbar To setup the application you simply need to enter: Video Bitrate (3 Mbps is default) File Path File Name Press the Record button to start recording and the Stop button to stop. 29

30 Exiting the Application Under normal conditions, shutdown the application using the windows x button. Under abnormal conditions, use the Soft Reset on the Vela Toolbar and this will forcibly shutdown the vela programs and clear them from memory. 30

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