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Operator’s Manual
Kudos LC300
Single Channel Frame Rate Converter
Kudos LC350
Single Channel Frame Rate Converter with Composite Video and
AES Audio
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Information and Notices
About this Manual
This manual contains information for the installation and operation of the Kudos
LC300/LC350 unit.
Software Version
Software version: V1.0A.1
Copyright and Disclaimer
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limitation, material generated from the software programs which are displayed on the screen
such as icons, screen display looks etc.
Information in this manual and software are subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of Snell Limited. The software described in this manual is
furnished under a license agreement and can not be reproduced or copied in any manner
without prior agreement with Snell Limited or their authorized agents.
Reproduction or disassembly of embedded computer programs or algorithms prohibited.
No part of this publication can be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means,
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authorized agents.
Snell operates a policy of continuous improvement and development. Snell reserves the right
to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document
without prior notice.
Contact Details
Customer Support
For details of our Regional Customer Support Offices, please visit the Snell website and
navigate to Support/Customer Support Contacts.
www.snellgroup.com/support/customer-support/
Customers with a support contract should call their personalized number, which can be found
in their contract, and be ready to provide their contract number and details.
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Safety Information
Explanation of Safety Symbols
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Mains Power Supplies
This equipment has two 3-pin IEC power sockets, one for the main power supply unit and one
for the redundant power supply unit.
The power supply is auto switching for input voltages in the ranges of 100 V to 240 V nominal.
No voltage adjustment procedure is required.
Laser Safety
EN60825-1 (2001)
Safety of Laser Products
Ventilation
Although the unit is constructed to meet normal environmental requirements, ensure that
there is a free flow of air at the front, rear, and sides of the unit to dissipate the heat produced
during operation. Installations should be designed to allow for this.
• This equipment has more than one power supply. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, plug each power supply into separate branch circuits employing separate
service grounds.
• Before performing any servicing or maintenance, disconnect and isolate the unit
from the mains input and from any product outputs.
• Do not operate this unit without an earth connection.
• Caution: use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Viewing the
laser diode with the optical fiber removed and with the aid of optical magnifiers may
be hazardous.
• This product is a Class 1 laser product (output power <15mW) at 1270 nm to
1610 nm with a beam divergence >30 mrad.
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes on the right-side of the unit. Damage to the equipment
may result.
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Safety Standards
This equipment conforms to the following standards:
EN60950-1 2006
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
Including Electrical Business Equipment.
UL1419 (3rd Edition) - UL File E193966
Standard for Safety – Professional Video and Audio equipment.
EMC Standards
This equipment conforms to the following standards:
EN 55103-1: 1996 (Environment E4)
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 1. Emission.
EN 55103-2: 1996 (Environment E2)
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Product family standard for audio, video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use. Part 2. Immunity.
FCC/CFR 47:Part 15, Class A
Federal Communications Commission Rules Part 15, Subpart B, Class A.
EMC Environment
The product(s) described in this manual conform to the EMC requirements for, and are
intended for use in, the controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built broadcasting
or recording studios), and the rural outdoor environment (far away from railways, transmitters,
overhead power lines, etc.) E4.
EMC Performance of Cables and Connectors
Snell products are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the appropriate European
EMC standards. In order to achieve this performance in real installations it is essential to use
cables and connectors with good EMC characteristics.
All signal connections (including remote control connections) shall be made with screened
cables terminated in connectors having a metal shell. The cable screen shall have a
large-area contact with the metal shell.
Coaxial Cables
Coaxial cables connections (particularly serial digital video connections) shall be made with
high-quality double-screened coaxial cables such as Belden 1694 or BBC type PSF1/2M.
D-type Connectors
D-type connectors shall have metal shells making good RF contact with the cable screen.
Connectors having “dimples” which improve the contact between the plug and socket shells
are recommended.
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Contents
Information and Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1.2 Front Panel View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1.3 Rear Panel View: LC300. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1.4 Rear Panel View: LC350. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1.5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.6 Block Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.6.1 LC300 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.6.2 LC350 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.6.3 LC350 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.7 Order Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2. Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.1 Unpacking the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2 Rack Mounting the Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1 LC300 Rear Panel View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2 LC350 with Unbalanced AES Option Fitted Rear Panel View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3 Input and Output Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4 Fiber Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.5 Audio Connection Pin Numbers (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.6 GPIO Connector Pin Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5. Front Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.1 Front Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.2 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6. Operation Using the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.1 Turning the Unit On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.2 Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.2.1 Video Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.3 Using the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.3.1 Using Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.3.2 Entering Numeric Characters from the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.3.3 Entering Numeric Characters from the Rotary Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.3.4 Selecting an Action Using On/Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.3.5 Resetting Menu Options to Preset Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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7. System Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.1 Remote Control Using RollCall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.1.1 Remote Control Using Web Applet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.2 Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.3 Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.3.1 Logo Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7.4 Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.4.1 Proc Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.4.2 Noise Reducer (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.5 Convert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.5.1 Clean Edge Upconversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.5.2 Motion Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.5.3 Enhanced Film Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.5.4 Input cadence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7.5.5 Output cadence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.6 ARC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.6.1 Sync Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.6.2 Post Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.6.3 Scaler Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.6.4 Input Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.6.5 Output Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.6.6 Output Signaling Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.6.7 ARC Memories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.6.8 Sidebar Keyer and Output Crop (Option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.7 Enhance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.8 Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.8.1 Audio Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.8.2 Audio shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.8.3 Audio control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.8.4 Analog I/O (LC350 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
7.8.5 AES I/O (LC350 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.8.6 AES Input Type (LC350 option only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.8.7 Input Pair Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.8.8 Process pr status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.8.9 Out pair status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.9 System menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.9.1 Genlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7.9.2 Timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7.9.3 Metadata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7.9.4 GPIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7.9.5 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7.9.6 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7.10 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
7.11 Logo Insertion Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.11.1 Logo Insertion Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.11.2 Logo Up-loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7.11.3 Filename Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.11.4 Displaying Logos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.11.5 Animated Logos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
7.11.6 Logo Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8. RollCall Accessible Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.1 SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.2 RollCall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.2.1 RollCall Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.2.2 Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.3 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8.3.1 Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8.3.2 Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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Appendix A. Setting the Unit Up for Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Appendix B. Simple Conversion Set-up: Worked Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Appendix C. Enhancement function, detailed description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
C.1 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
C.2 H Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
C.2.1 Using the H filter in up and cross conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
C.2.2 Using the H filter in down conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
C.3 H Enhance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
C.4 V Enhance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
C.4.1 Using V Enhance in Up and Cross Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
C.4.2 Using V Enhance in Down and Cross Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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1. Introduction
1.1 Description
The Kudos LC300 and LC350 are motion adaptive linear standards converters for a range
of applications including:
• International program distribution
• Low-cost frame rate conversion
• International TV and video back-up channels
These converters are ideal for customers who wish to perform low-cost, flexible frame rate
conversions.
1.2 Front Panel View
The front panel provides a user-friendly interface for complete control of the unit.
For information about front panel features, see page 22. For information about operating the
front panel, see page 22.
1.3 Rear Panel View: LC300
The rear panel accommodates SDI, option (SFP), HDMI monitor and GPIO connections.
1.4 Rear Panel View: LC350
The rear panel accommodates the same connections as the LC300 unit as well as CVBS,
balanced/unbalanced AES and analog connections.
IQUDC33
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1.5 Features
• Linear motion adaptive SD/HD/3G high-density frame rate conversion.
• SD/HD/3G up, down, and cross conversion.
• 16-channel embedded audio processing for each video channel.
• Dolby E guard-band alignment.
• Fiber input and output (option).
• HDMI monitor output.
• Dual PSU as standard.
• Automatic Aspect Ratio Conversion (AFD, VI, L23).
• Powerful picture enhancement tools.
• User-friendly front panel.
• RollCall and web interface remote control.
• Closed caption, teletext subtitle, and timecode handling.
Licensed Options:
• Noise reducer.
• Logo inserter.
• Sidebar keyer and output crop.
Additionally the LC350 Frame Rate Converter Includes:
• CVBS (composite) video support.
• Balanced AES and Analog audio I/O.
• Optional unbalanced AES audio I/O.
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1.6 Block Diagrams
1.6.1 LC300 Video
1.6.2 LC350 Video
1.6.3 LC350 Audio
Note:
AES audio is accessible via 8 bidirectional ports, which may be configured as input or
output. The configuration shown above is an example where there are 4 AES input and 4
AES output.
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1.7 Order Codes
Product Code Description
FGAFE 6163000X LC300 single channel frame rate converter (base model).
FGAFE 6163001X LC300 plus option pack
(Noise reduction, Sidebar keyer, Logo insertion).
FGAFE 6163500X LC350 single channel frame rate converter with CVBS and balanced
AES audio.
FGAFE 6163501X LC350 plus option pack
(Noise reduction, Sidebar keyer, Logo insertion, Unbalanced AES).
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2. Technical Specification
Inputs and Outputs
Signal Inputs
Serial Digital Inputs 2 x 75 Ohm SD/HD/3Gb/s serial digital with embedded audio
Input Standards 3 Gb/s HD-SDI, SMPTE425 level A, dual-link level B
1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI SMPTE292M/SMPTE299M
270 Mbit/s SD-SDI SMPTE259M
Composite (LC350 Only) PAL, NTSC, NTSC-J, PAL-M, PAL-N, N4.4, SECAM
12 bit ADCs
Analog component (LC350 Only) YC
Reference 1 x loop-through HDTV Tri-sync/SD Bi-sync (black and burst) SMPTE
240M/274M, with auto selection dependant on output standard
Audio AES (LC350 Only) Up to 8
1
balanced AES inputs via 25-way D-type
Up to 8
1
un-balanced AES inputs via 8 x BNC (option LC350)
1
AES audio is accessible via 8 bidirectional ports, which may be configured as input or output
Audio Analog (LC350 Only) 2 x stereo analog inputs via 25-way D-type
Signal Outputs
Serial Digital Outputs 2 x 75 Ohm SD/HD/3Gb/s serial digital with embedded audio
Output standards 3Gb/s HD-SDI, SMPTE425 level A, dual-link level B
1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI SMPTE292M/SMPTE299M
270 Mbit/s SD-SDI SMPTE259M
Composite (LC350 Only) PAL, NTSC, NTSC-J, PAL-M, PAL-N
12 bit DACs
Audio AES
1
(LC350 Only) Up to 8
1
balanced AES outputs via 25-way D-type
Up to 8
1
un-balanced AES outputs via 8 x BNC (option LC350)
Note:
1
AES audio is accessible via 8 bidirectional ports, which may be configured as input or output.
Audio Analog (LC350 Only) 2 x stereo analog outputs via 25-way D-type
Control Interface
Connector/Format 9-way D-type
GPI 4 x closing contact
GPO 4 x open collector with weak pull-up to 3V
Standards
Input Standard (Auto Detect) 525 59i
625 50i
720/1080 23/24/25/29/30/50/59/60p
1080 50/59/60i
1080 23/24/25/29/30/50/59/60p
1080 23/24/25/29psf, with film detection and processing
Output Standard 525 59i
625 50i
720/1080 23/24/25/29/30/50/59/60p
1080 50/59/60i
1080 23/24/25/29/30/50/59/60p
1080 23/24/25/29psf
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Conversion Functions
Modes Modes SD/HD/3Gb/s linear standards conversion
Up, Down, and Cross Conversion
Conversion Linear/Motion Adaptive
Conversion Processing Still Process: Detects still images and applies an aperture with full
(progressive) vertical frequency response
Enhanced Still: Adds field motion detection to still process. Prevents
artefacts on moving repetitive patterns.
Clean Cut: Prevents temporal filtering across scene changes.
Aspect Ratio Conversion
(Manual or Auto)
AFD (SMPTE 2016), VI (RP186), WSS (L23)
Audio
Embedded Audio Each processing channel includes 16-channel embedded audio
processing
PCM audio processing includes channel level gain and delay
compensation, as well as pair level routing with L/R swap and phase
invert feature
Throughput Delay
Video Processing Delay
Field = 16.7 or 20ms
Frame = 33.3 or 40ms
With scaling active in same frame rate:
Ref lock/Free run between 3 and 5 fields + ~200us,
Input lock (SDI) 3 fields + 1ms
*With scaling active with 525 59i output:
Ref lock/Free run between 2 and 4 fields + ~200us,
Input lock (SDI) 2 fields + 1ms
*Throughput delay increases with low frame rate (<=30Hz) inputs or
outputs
With same standard in and out and Sync mode = Enabled:
Ref lock/Free run between ~200us and 1 frame + ~200us,
Input lock (SDI) ~1ms
Frame rate conversion:
Any lock mode, 110ms typical
Audio Processing Delay Automatically tracks the video processing delay
Power
Input voltage range
(primary & secondary)
100 to 240VAC, 47 to 63Hz 0.4A, via three-pin IEC power socket
Power Consumption 20 W
Mechanical
Temperature Range 0 to 45°C operating
Cooling Internal fan, side venting
Weight 2.4 kg
Case Type 1RU, rack mounting
Dimensions 44mm x 430mm x 170mm (h, w, d)
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3. Installation
3.1 Unpacking the Unit
The unit is packed in a single cardboard box. Unpack the box carefully and check for any
shortages or shipping damage. Report any shortages or shipping damage to Snell
immediately.
The box contains the following items:
• Kudos LC300/LC350 unit
3.2 Rack Mounting the Unit
Ensure that sufficient space is available for the unit.
When installing the unit, place on a suitably specified and installed rack shelf and secure the
unit using the front rack ears.
3.3 Ventilation
Ensure that there is a free flow of air at the front, rear, and sides of the unit to dissipate the
heat produced during operation. Installations should be designed to allow for this.
Important:
Refer to “Safety Information” page 3 before installing and connecting power to the unit.
Note:
Retain any product packaging as it may be required if returning the unit to Snell.
Important:
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes on the right-side of the unit. Damage to the equipment
may result.
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4. Connections
This section describes the physical input and output connections provided by the Kudos LC300
and LC350.
4.1 LC300 Rear Panel View
The rear panel accommodates SDI, option (SFP), HDMI monitor and GPIO connections.
4.2 LC350 with Unbalanced AES Option Fitted Rear Panel View
The rear panel accommodates the same connections as the LC300 unit as well as CVBS,
balanced/unbalanced AES and analog connections.
Ethernet
GPIO
HDMI
Reference
Fiber
Dual PSU
SDI
Inputs
SDI
Outputs
Note:
Connections labeled I/O can be used as inputs or outputs.
Ethernet
GPIO
HDMI
Reference
Fiber
Dual PSU
SDI
Inputs
SDI
Outputs
Unbalanced AES
CVBS I/O Balanced AES &
analog audio I/O
Note:
Connections labeled I/O can be used as inputs or outputs.
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4.3 Input and Output Connections
4.4 Fiber Connectivity
A dual fiber port is available as an option. The port can be configured as one of the following:
• Dual receiver (RX/RX).
• Dual transmitter (TX/TX).
• Transceiver (RX/TX).
• Not fitted.
Label Description Connector
SDI in A1, A2 SDI inputs 2 x BNC
SDI out A1, A2 SDI outputs 2 x BNC
Network 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection 1 x RJ45
Reference* Reference input 2 x BNC
*If one of the reference connectors is not in use it must be fitted with a 75 Ohm BNC
terminating plug. If not terminated correctly, genlock performance may be degraded.
Monitor** HDMI output 1 x HDMI
**HDMI monitor output is not available for 720 23p, 24p, 25p, 29p and 30p
or 3G 1080 50p, 59p, 60p level B.
Option I/O*** Signal input/output 1 x dual SFP compatible
***The option sockets allow for up to two dual Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)
transceiver modules. The SFP modules can be used to add optional fiber connectivity, or
optional I/O using HD BNC connectors.
GPIO General Purpose Inputs and Outputs 1 x 9-way D-type
CVBS in 1, 2****
(LC350 Only)
CVBS inputs (composite and Y/C) 2 x BNC
****If using Y/C input on LC350, Y input should be connected to the BNC labelled CVBS
In 1, and C to CVBS In 2.
CVBS out 1, 2
(LC350 Only)
CVBS outputs 2 x BNC
AES I/O
(LC350 Only)
Balanced AES audio input/output 1 x 25-way D-type
Analog Audio I/O
(LC350 Only)
Analog audio input/output 1 x 25-way D-type
Unbalanced AES I/O
(LC350 Option Only)
Unbalanced AES audio input/output 8 x BNC
Power A, B PSU inputs (primary, secondary) 2 x 3-pin IEC
If no fiber option is fitted on the rear panel, do not remove the safety covers from the option
slots.
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4.5 Audio Connection Pin Numbers (Option)
Balanced AES audio and analog audio are only available on LC350. Connection is via 25-way
D-type. Balanced AES audio I/O is available via 8 bi-directional ports, each of which can be
configured as input or output.
Un-balanced AES audio is only available as an option on LC350. Connection is via 8 x BNC.
Analog Audio I/O
25 Way D-Type
Connector
AES Audio I/O
Channel
25 Way
D-Type Pin
Channel
25 Way
D-Type Pin
Chassis 1
Chassis 1
GND1 14 GND1 14
Analog Out 4+ 2 Port 8+ 2
Analog Out 4- 15 Port 8- 15
Analog Out 3+ 3 Port 7+ 3
Analog Out 3- 16 Port 7- 16
GND2 4 GND2 4
GND3 17 GND3 17
Analog Out 2+ 5 Port 6+ 5
Analog Out 2- 18 Port 6- 18
Analog Out 1+ 6 Port 5+ 6
Analog Out 1- 19 Port 5- 19
GND4 7 GND4 7
GND5 20 GND5 20
Analog In 4+ 8 Port 4+ 8
Analog In 4- 21 Port 4- 21
Analog In 3+ 9 Port 3+ 9
Analog In 3- 22 Port 3- 22
GND6 10 GND6 10
GND7 23 GND7 23
Analog In 2+ 11 Port 2+ 11
Analog In 2- 24 Port 2- 24
Analog In 1+ 12 Port 1+ 12
Analog In 1- 25 Port 1- 25
GND8 13 GND8 13
Solder Pin Side
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