AJA OG-UDC User manual

OG-UDC

3G-SDI Up, Down, Cross-Converter

Version 1.0

Published July 10, 2018

Installation and Operation Guide

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Notices

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Contacting AJA Support

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Contents

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Contacting AJA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Video Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

openGear and AJA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Signal Indicators on the OG-UDC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Signal Indicators in the DashBoard Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Conversion Mode Discussion and Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Upconvert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Downconvert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SD Aspect Ratio Convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

User Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DashBoard Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Rear OG-UDC Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Front OG-UDC Card Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 2 – Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Default Operational Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using DIP Switches to Control the OG-UDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

General Conguration DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Reference Selection DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the DashBoard Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Control Interface Basic Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Card Tab Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Status Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Video Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

HDMI Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Audio Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setup Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Upload Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Rebooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

OG-UDC Tech Specs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Warranty and Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Limited Warranty on Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Governing Law and Language; Your Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

Overview

OG-UDC is an openGear 10-bit broadcast quality up, down, cross-converter that

bridges HD and SD video resolutions. The OG-UDC provides 3G-SDI input and

output, HDMI output and two 3-pin terminal block connectors for analog audio

Outputs. The OG-UDC also supports 16-channel embedded SDI audio.

The OG-UDC can be controlled by local DIP switches with additional control

available via DashBoard Control System with an openGear Frame. A Reference

Input allows the video output to be timed to a local reference.

Designed for use in high-density openGear 2RU frames including AJA’s OG-3-FR

2RU frame, new DashBoard Software support on Windows®, macOS® and Linux®

offers remote control and monitoring of the openGear architecture and provides

convenient and industry standard configuration, monitoring and control options

over a PC or local network.

Video Formats

The OG-UDC does not convert frame rates—it works with the input frame rate.

The only exception is a 3:2 function where 23.98 is converted to 29.97 (and 24

is converted to 30). If a reference is provided, it must be in the same frame rate

hierarchy as the input video (e.g., 23.98/29.97/59.94, 25/50, or 24/30/60).

Features

• openGear compatible card

• Converts between SD, HD, and 3G HD formats

• Very high quality conversions

• Supports 1080p 50/60

• 16-channel embedded SDI audio input and output

• 8-channel HDMI output audio

• 2x 3-Pin Terminal Block connectors (included)

• Reference input

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• Remote Conguration through DashBoard Control System for an openGear

Frame

• Local Conguration through DIP Switches

• Rear I/O Card Included

• Use with openGear 2RU frames including AJA's OG-3-FR frame

• Five year warranety

NOTE: OG-UDC converts 3G-A formats only. It does not input or output 3G-B.

Block Diagram

Figure 1. OG-UDC, Simplified Block Diagram

Up,

Down,

and

Cross

Converter

Audio

D/A

Video

Audio

HDMI

Transmitter

Video with Embedded Audio

2-Channel

Analog Audio

Monitor Output

HDMI 1.4a Output

with Embedded

Audio

SDI Output

SDI Receiver

SDI Input

Reference Input

Genlock

Control

DIP Switch

User Interface

DashBoard

openGear and AJA

openGear is an open-architecture, modular frame system designed by Ross

Video and supported by a diverse range of terminal equipment manufacturers,

including AJA. Ross Video manufactures the frames, power supplies and network

cards for openGear. AJA is a reseller of the openGear frames.

AJA Video is a leading manufacturer of video interface technologies, converters,

digital video recording solutions and professional cameras, bringing high-

quality, cost-effective products to the professional, broadcast and post-

production markets. AJA products, including openGear cards, are designed and

manufactured at our facilities in Grass Valley, California.

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I/O Connections

Figure 2. I/O Connections for the OG-UDC

SDI Input

BNC (J1)

Analog Audio

Output L

Analog Audio

Output R

HDMI Output

(inactive)

SDI Output

BNC (J2)

Reference

Input

BNC (J3)

Each 3-pin analog audio connector carries one channel of analog audio output.

Signal Indicators on the OG-UDC Card

Located at the upper front area of the OG-UDC card, the HD Lock and SD Lock

LEDs work in combination to indicate the type of signal detected.

Figure 3. Indicator LEDs and DIP Switch Locations on Card

HD Lock LED

SD Lock LED

Reference

DIP Switch

General

DIP Switch

Signal Detected HD Lock Light SD Lock Light

No Signal O O

SD Signal O On

HD Signal On O

3G Signal On On

Signal Indicators in the DashBoard Control System

When the signal is either not present or is not locked, the DashBoard Control

System shows both a red Card State alarm and a red Signal State alarm under the

Status tab. Additionally, the SDI Signal Type is shown as "No Signal."

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When the Add 3:2 Pulldown control has been turned on (indicated by a check

mark), and the output frame rates are not the same as the input rates of 23.98 and

24.00, the DashBoard Control System displays a yellow Card State and a yellow

Signal State with a "Pulldown Active" alarm warning.

When a signal is present and locked, the DashBoard Control System shows a

green Card State and a green Signal State under the Status tab. The SDI Signal

Type is also indicated (for example, "3G-SDI").

NOTE: Alarms always show the highest priority alarm first. When that alarm condition is

resolved, the next alarm/warning condition will display, etc.

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Conversion Mode Discussion and Examples

Upconvert Mode

The OG-UDC allows you to select the type of Upconversion performed on an SD

source input. This mode is in effect only when the input is SD (525i or 625i) and

the selected output format is HD (720p, 1080i, or 1080p).

Figure 4. Upconvert Mode Examples

Upconvert Illustrations

Full Screen

4:3 Pillar

LB to Full

14:9 Pillar

Wide Zoom

4:3 Upconverts To These displays on 16:9

Selection Description

• Full Screen – 4x3 image is stretched horizontally to ll a 16x9 frame.

• 4x3 Pillar – 4x3 image at center screen with black sidebars.

• LB to Full – 4x3 letterboxed image is scaled to t horizontally in a 16x9 frame.

Black bars top and bottom are cropped o.

• 14x9 Pillar (default) – 4x3 image is scaled to create a 14x9 image with black

sidebars and slightly cropping top and bottom of original image.

• Wide Zoom – A combination of scaling and stretching is used to t to a 16x9

frame. Slight cropping of top and bottom and a small aspect ratio change.

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Downconvert Mode

This mode determines the type of Downconversion performed on the

selected HD source input. See the following Downconvert Illustrations for

Downconversion examples. This mode is in effect only when the input is HD

(720p, 1080i, or 1080p) and the selected output format is SD (525i or 625i).

Figure 5. Downconvert Mode Example

Downconvert Illustrations

Anamorphic

Letterbox

16:9 Downconverts To These displays on 4:3

Crop

14:9

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Selection Description

• Letterbox – Image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area,

with the aspect ratio preserved.

• Crop (default) – Image is cropped to t new screen size.

• Anamorphic – HD image is converted to full-screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio

(anamorphic).

• 14:9 – Image is reduced slightly with aspect ratio preserved. Black is added top

and bottom, and the left and right sides are cropped.

• Auto AFD – Automatically selects the best Downconvert mode based on the

input video's Active Format Description (AFD) code.

Active Format Description (AFD) codes are carried in the vertical ancillary

(VANC) portion of HD SDI video signals, specified in SMPTE 2016 as follows:

“AFD information is intended to guide DTV receivers and/or intermediate

professional video equipment regarding the display of video of one aspect

ratio on a display of another aspect ratio.”

In the OG-UDC Downconverter, the AFD code on the video input can be used

to guide the Downconverter in choosing which mode to use to best display

the important content of the16:9 HD input video on the 4:3 SD output. For

example, if the input AFD code is 10 (Full Frame), it means that the input video

has important picture information throughout the full 16:9 frame, so the

Downconverter should use Letterbox mode to be sure none of the content

is cropped off. An AFD code of 9 (Pillarbox) says that the input video only has

content within the center 4:3 area of the picture (usually because it originally

came from an Upconverted SD signal) so the Downconverter Crop mode

would be the best choice. There are 16 possible HD AFD codes, of which 8 are

in common use. The OG-UDC does not process or use SD AFD codes.

SD Aspect Ratio Convert

This mode selects the type of SD-to-SD Aspect Ratio Conversion (ARC) performed

on an incoming selected SD source. This mode is in effect only when the input

and output are both SD (525i or 625i). (In Europe 16:9 anamorphic video is also

known as “wide screen” video.)

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Figure 6. SD Aspect Ratio Conversion Examples

SD Aspect Ratio Conversion Illustrations

H Crop

Pillarbox

V Crop

14:9

Off

(no conversion)

Letterbox

4:3 Converts To These displays on 4:3

Selection Descriptions

• O–Turns aspect ratio conversion O.

• Letterbox–Converts 16:9 Anamorphic video to Letterbox video.

• H Crop–Converts 16:9 Anamorphic video to 4:3 Standard video (crops left and

right edges of video).

• Pillarbox–Converts 4:3 Standard video to 16:9 Anamorphic video.

• V Crop–Converts Letterbox video to 16:9 Anamorphic video.

• 14:9–Converts 16:9 Anamorphic video to 14:9 Cropped video.

User Controls

The OG-UDC can be inserted right out of the box into an openGear frame and

immediately be used for many applications, since it is designed to recognize

inputs and perform standard actions automatically. However, you can also

manually configure the OG-UDC using either of two methods:

• Local conguration through DIP switches on the card, or

• Remote conguration through the DashBoard Control System for an

openGear Frame.

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DIP Switches

The OG-UDC has two DIP switch modules mounted on the card. The left General

DIP switch module can be used for general card configuration, and to enable

remote configuration using DashBoard. The right Reference DIP switch is used for

configuring the card's reference (see Figure 3 on page 6).

The General DIP switch #1 is a “Local/Remote” switch. When in “Local” mode, the

remaining DIP switches support a subset of the user controls, and DashBoard

displays only the Card and Status tabs and cannot be used for configuration.

For more details, refer to "Using DIP Switches to Control the OG-UDC" on page 16.

DashBoard Control System

The DashBoard Control System, created by Ross Video, provides a control

interface between Windows, macOS and Linux computers and the cards installed

in an openGear frame. DashBoard operates through TCP/IP communication

and requires an Ethernet connection between the controlling computer and an

openGear frame.

For details about acquiring and using the DashBoard Control System, refer to

"Using the DashBoard Control System" on page 18.

Installation

Summary

Installing an OG-UDC card into a OG3 openGear frame consists of the following

steps:

• Install the Rear Panel onto the back of the frame corresponding to the slot pair

you will be using for the OG-UDC card.

• Insert the OG-UDC card into the frame in the right (even numbered) slot of the

pair.

• Connect the BNC, HDMI and audio cabling to the Rear Panel.

ESD Susceptibility - Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive

semiconductor devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high static

environments such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic ber clothing.

Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards

and related equipment.

Unpacking

Unpack each openGear product you received from the shipping container and

ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact

your sales representative or AJA directly.

Parts List

Quantity Description

1 OG-UDC Front Card in ESD bag

1 BNC Rear Card

2 WECO mating connectors, part number

107654-00

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Rear OG-UDC Card Installation

1. Ensure that the frame is properly installed.

2. Locate the card frame slot on the rear of the openGear frame into which you

wish to install the openGear card.

NOTE: An OG-UDC card occupies two slots in the frame.

3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the top screw from the desired blank

rear plate and remove the rear plate.

4. Seat the bottom of the Rear Card in the seating slot at the base of the frame

back plane.

Figure 7. Rear Card Inserting Into Frame Seating Slot

5. Align the top screw of the Rear Card with the screw hole on the top edge of

the frame back plane.

6. Ensure the Rear Card aligns with the desired card slot before tightening the

screw.

7. Using a Phillips screwdriver, fasten the Rear Card to the frame back plane.

Do not over tighten.

Figure 8. Rear Card Inserted Into Frame Seating Slot

8. Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots

covered with rear modules or blank metal plates if plates are not pre-

installed.

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Front OG-UDC Card Installation

1. Open the openGear frame door as follows:

A. Gently pull the side door tabs towards the center of the door, releasing the

door from the frame.

B. Using both hands, pull the door towards you. The door extender arms

prevent the door from falling.

2. Locate the Rear Card you installed as described above. The interior slot

number is dependent on the slot combinations into which you installed the

Rear Card. This allows adequate spacing to avoid damaging the card, the

cards installed in the neighboring slots, or both.

3. Hold the card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the rails

inside the frame. The slots are numbered starting from the left-most slot

when facing the frame front.

IMPORTANT: OG-UDC cards are installed into the right (even numbered) slot of the pair in

order to connect with the rear panel.

4. Fully insert the card into the frame until the card is properly seated in the

Rear Card.

Figure 9. OG-UDC card inserted Into Right Slot

5. Close the frame door as follows:

A. Slide the door into the frame.

B. Pull and release the door tabs to ensure the frame door is securely locked

to the frame.

Cabling

Refer to "I/O Connections for the OG-UDC" on page 6 to identify the input and

output signal connectors.

Two WECO audio mating connectors are included with each OG-UDC.

1. Insert connecting audio wires into their corresponding holes from the rear

(Figure 10).

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Figure 10. Rear view of the WECO mating audio connector

2. Tighten the screws on the other side of the audio mating connector (Figure

11).

Figure 11. Front view of the WECO mating audio connector showing the

tightening screws

3. After you have secured the wiring for each WECO mating audio connector,

connect them to the audio output connectors on the rear panel of the

OG-UDC.

4. Add tie wraps around the audio connectors for strain relief.

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Chapter 2 – Operation

Default Operational Settings

The OG-UDC converter ships from the factory with the following configuration:

• Local (DIP switch) control (DashBoard shows status only).

• 1080i59.94 output with NTSC related inputs, or 1080i50 output with PAL

related inputs.

If these settings apply to your requirements, you can simply connect the video

and audio input and output signal cables.

For other applications, you can configure the card using its DIP switch settings, or

by setting Remote (DIP switch) control and using the DashBoard Control System

and a PC or Mac networked to an openGear frame.

Using DIP Switches to Control the OG-UDC

The OG-UDC has two sets of DIP switches. The first set is used for general

configuration. The second set is used only for Reference selection. See Figure 3 on

page 6.

General Configuration DIP Switches

The General DIP Switch module is located on the left side of the card.

Figure 12. General Configuration DIP Switches

1 CONTROL LOCAL REMOTE

2 SD/HD HD SD

3 1080/720 1080 720

4 FMT0 0 1

5 FMT1 0 1

6 3:2 OFF ON

7 SIDEB UP FULL

8 LTRBX DN FULL

The default DIP switch positions are all in the left position. The default settings

result in an output of 1080i59.94 with NTSC related inputs and 1080i50 with PAL

related inputs.

For 1080p 23.98/1080PsF 23.98 inputs, the input can be converted to 720p 23.98,

1080p 23.98, 1080i 59.94, or 1080p 59.94. The latter two would use the 3:2 DIP

switch to add 3:2 pulldown.

The compliance label, found on the card next to the DIP switches, lists the DIP

switch settings.

NOTE: HDMI monitors may not support all frame rates or "PsF" formats.

NOTE: The HDMI output does not support "PsF" formats. When the Video Output Format

is configured for PsF, the signal on the HDMI output is converted to interlace.

NOTE: OG-UDC converts 3G-A formats only. It does not accept 3G-B input or produce

3G-B output.

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General Configuration DIP Switch Settings

The functions of the general configuration DIP switches and what they control are

described in the following tables.

Table 1. General Configuration DIP Switch Setting Descriptions

SWITCH FUNCTION DIP Set LEFT (default) DIP Set RIGHT

1 Control Selects LOCAL (DIP),

and blocks DashBoard

conguration control.

When in “Local” mode, the

remaining DIP switches will

support a subset of the user

controls.

Selects REMOTE (DashBoard),

and disables DIP switches 2-8.

When in “Remote” mode,

the normal DashBoard non-

volatile registers (as last set),

control the unit.

2 HD/SD Selects HD output mode. Selects SD output mode.

3 1080/720 (HD mode only) Selects 1080 output. Selects 720 output.

4 & 5 Alternate HD formats These two DIP switches (FMT0, FMT1) act together to select

alternate HD output formats. Zero (0) is Left position, one (1) is

Right position.

See Table 2 below for setting information.

6 3:2 Conversion (23.98/24

inputs only)

3:2 conversion is OFF.

A 23.98/24 fps input results in

a 23.98/24 fps output.

3:2 conversion is ON.

A 23.98/24 fps input results in

either a 29.97/30 or 59.94/60

fps output.

7 Up Conversion Sets upconversion to Sidebar

(SIDEB).

Sets upconversion to Full

screen (FULL).

8 Down Conversion Sets downconversion to

Letterbox (LTRBX).

Sets downconversion to Full

screen (FULL).

DIP Switches 4 & 5 (FMT0, FMT1)

General DIP switches 4 and 5 together select alternate HD formats. Switches 1

and 2 can also affect the HD output format. In the table below an X indicates a

“Don’t Care” setting.

Table 2. Output Formats for DIP Switch 2,3, 4, & 5 Settings

SW2

HD/SD

SW3

1080/720

SW 4

FMT0

SW 5

FMT1

Output

Left Left Left Left 1080i 50/59.94/60

Left Left Left Right 1080pSF

23.98/24/25/29.97/30

Left Left Right Left 1080p 50/59.94/60

Left Left Right Right 1080p

23.98/24/25/29.97/30

Left Right X Left 720p 50/59.94/60

Left Right X Right -

Right X X X 525i/625i

Reference Selection DIP Switches

The Reference DIP switch module located on the right is used only for Reference

selection.

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Figure 13. Reference Selection DIP Switches

REF SELECT A B

1 Free Run O O

2 Card Ext Ref On O

3 OG Frame Ref 1 O On

4 OG Frame Ref 2 On On

Using the DashBoard Control System

The DashBoard Control System is available as a free download from the openGear

DashBoard Software Download webpage:

http://www.opengear.tv/dashboard-software/#support_box

Ross Video offers comprehensive documentation that covers the extensive

capabilities of the DashBoard Control System:

https://www.rossvideo.com/support/product-documentation/dashboard/

This AJA OG-UDC manual addresses only those essential aspects of the

DashBoard Control System needed to control the OG-UDC card.

Requirements

The DashBoard Control System requires the following components:

• openGear frame with a Frame Controller card

• Ethernet connection betweeen the controlling computer and the openGear

frame

NOTE: The openGear frame ships from AJA with the MFC-8322-S Frame Controller card

for controlling the new AJA DashBoard cards. The openGear frame also supports

the MFC-0G3-N Advanced Networking Frame Controller card, which can be used

to control compatible OG cards.

DashBoard automatically discovers openGear and DashBoard Connect devices,

such as openGear frames and cards that are present and accessible on your

network.

Control Interface Basic Components

The basic components of the DashBoard Control System user interface consist of

the basic tree view of frames and cards, the card information and status panel,

and the parameter controls panel. These elements are shown below in Figure 6.

The basic tree view of frames and cards shows the frames and cards that are

discoverable by DashBoard on your network.

The card information and status panel, shown in the middle panel, display the

basic status of the card currently selected in DashBoard.

The parameter controls panel shows the tabs and parameters that the selected

card has available for configuration and control.

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Figure 14. Main Sections of the DashBoard User Interface

Parameter

Controls

Card Information

and Status

Basic Tree View of

Frames and Cards

Card Tab Screen

Figure 15. OG-UDC Card Tab Screen in DashBoard

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The Card tab screen indicates the basic information about the card itself such as

the card name, hardware status, control (local or remote), serial number, software

version and other items.

Status Tab Screen

Figure 16. OG-UDC Status Tab Screen in DashBoard

The Status tab screen indicates various signal state alarms, such as OK (green),

warning (yellow) or Not Locked (red). Additionally, for configuration parameters

that are set to "Auto" from the Video, HDMI and Audio tab screens, the

corresponding fields on the Status tab screen report their current setting.

Video Tab Screen

Figure 17. OG-UDC Video Tab Screen in DashBoard

The Video tab screen is where you can configure OG-UDC video inputs and

outputs.

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