IQSYN50
3G/HD/SD-SDI Frame Synchronizer
The IQSYN50 provides frame synchronization for HD-SDI at 3 Gb/s or 1.5 Gb/s, or SD-SDI 270 Mb/s with 32-channel embedded audio handling. Including two SDI inputs, agile synchronization and audio firewall features means the IQSYN50 is ideal for general incoming line applications. A video proc. amp provides complete control over the video levels and RGB gamut legalization, along with tracking audio delay to avoid disturbance around synchronizer wrap points.

FEATURES
- 3G/HD/SD-SDI synchronizer with additional video delay up to 30 frames and auto change-over on signal loss conditions
- Agile, router switching tolerant synchronizer operation with precision genlock adjustment allowing you to time any SDI signal to pixel accuracy with greater tolerance to mis-timed upstream SDI switching (up to ± 10 lines adjustable), ensuring disturbance-free picture output
- Firewall for video and processed PCM audio to provide a continuous uninterrupted output
- Reference input capable of detecting and referencing to a bi-level or tri-level signal and selection from either external input directly or from internal chassis reference bus
- Connectivity: 2 SDI inputs, up to 4 SDI outputs, reference input, 8x GPI/O, relay bypass version with input 1 bypassed to output 1 on power loss or card removal
- Dual SDI inputs with auto switching on predefined input state errors — presence, carrier detect and valid CRC/EDH status
- Standards supported:
- 3G-SDI to SMPTE ST 424/425 level A & B compatible
- HD-SDI to SMPTE ST 292/274/296
- SD-SDI to SMPTE ST 259-C
- Fiber to SMPTE ST 297-2006C
- Able to pass all ancillary data with independent HANC and VANC blanking control (VANC blanking is input line selectable)
- Card-edge LED status indicators and input loss detection — default output of black/pattern/freeze/mute, and input SDI CRC, EDH and ANC data checking and reporting
- Video proc. amp controls including video gain, offset, hue, RGB gamut legalization and Y/C picture position adjustment
- Processing for up to 32 channels (at 3G-SDI) of embedded audio present on the incoming SDI stream to remove audio disturbance around the synchronizer wrap and drop points, and provide tracking audio delay
- Any group of embedded audio may be passed unchanged, processed or blanked, and handles Dolby E and PCM audio present in the same group
- Built in test pattern generator, two caption generators and audio tone generator
- 16x user memories, save/recall/rename, and up to 8 GPI/O ports
- Full GV Orbit compatibility provides an all-inclusive remote configuration, control and monitoring solution
- Up to 70 RollTrack destinations and triggers available for detected module states including input loss and reference loss
- Comprehensive SNMP support allows easy integration with third-party Network Management Systems
Options
- Single mode fiber optic transmitter and receiver options — including SFP HDMI output version to provide a built-in local monitoring output — rear option
SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs and Outputs
Video Standards Supported
1125 (1080)/50p (A & B), 1125 (1080)/59p (A & B), 1125 (1080)/60p (A & B), 1125 (1080)/25p,1125 (1080)/24p, 750 (720)/50p, 750 (720)/59p, 750 (720)/60p, 750 (720)/30p, 750 (720)/23p, 750 (720)/24p, 750 (720)/25p, 750( 720)/29p, (1035)/29i, (1035)/30i, 1125 (1080)/25i, 1125 (1080)/29i, 1125 (1080)/23p, 1125 (1080)/23sF, 1125 (1080)/24sF, 625 (576)/25i, 525 (480)/29i
Signal Inputs
- SDI inputs: 2x
- Input 1 cable length:
- Up to 70m Belden 1694A @ 3 Gb/s
- Up to 160m Belden 1694A @ 1.5 Gb/s
- >350m Belden 1694A @ 270 Mb/s
- Input 2 cable length:
- Up to 60m Belden 1694A @ 3 Gb/s
- Up to 100m Belden 1694A @ 1.5 Gb/s
- Up to 100m Belden 1694A @ 270 Mb/s
- Analog reference:
- 1x analog reference black (HD tri-level and SD bi-level) and blackburst (SD bi-level), SD bi-level – RS170A
- HD tri-level – SMPTE ST 240, SMPTE ST 274 and SMPTE ST 296
Fiber Signal Input
Inputs:
- Up to 2
- Optical 3 Gb/s HD-SDI, 1.485 Gb/s HD-SDI or 270 Mb/s SD-SDI
Connector/format: LC singlemode
Standard: SMPTE ST 297-2006
Signal Outputs
SDI outputs: x4
Fiber Signal Output
Outputs:
- Up to 2
- Optical 3 Gb/s HD-SDI, 1.485 Gb/s HD-SDI or 270 Mb/s SD-SDI
Connector/format: LC singlemode
Standard: SMPTE ST 297-2006
Control Interface
GPI I/O: 8x closing contact via BNC
Controls
Indicators
- Power: O.K. (Green)
- CPU: Running (Green flashing)
- FPGA running: OK (Green flashing)
- Status: OK (Green), Warning (Yellow), Error (Red)
- Input 1: OK (Green), Fail (Red)
- Input 2: OK (Green), Fail (Red)
- Rx 1: OK (Green), Fail (Red)
- Rx 2: OK (Green), Fail (Red)
Genlock
Genlock Mode: Free-run, Lock to reference, Lock to input
Genlock H-Phase: ± 1 H in pixel clock steps
Genlock V-Phase: ± 1 F in 1 line steps
Video H-Delay: 0 – 1 Line in pixel clock steps
Video V-Delay: 0 – 1 Frame in 1 line steps
Video Delay Frames:
- 0 – 14 frames @ 1080 50/59p level B
- 0 – 30 frames @ 1080 50/59p level A
- 0 – 30 frames @ 1080 23/24/25/29/30p
- 0 – 30 frames @ 1080 25/29/30i
- 0 – 60 frames @ 720 50/59/60p
- 0 – 30 frames @ 720 23/24/25/29/30p
- 0 – 120 frames @ 525 29i
- 0 – 120 frames @ 625 25i
Audio Delay:
- Delay add-in bulk, RollTrack, current video: On/Off
- Bulk manual delay: 0 ms to +1.75s in 1 ms steps
- Fine manual delay: 0 ms to +250 ms in 0.1 ms steps
Remote Controls
- Default video output type: Input, Mute, TPG (Pattern, Captions, Tone), Black
- Default video output standard: Last Known Good, 1125 (1080)/50P, 1125 (1080)/59P, 1125 (1080)/29i, 1125 (1080)/25i, 750 (720)/59P, 750 (720)/50P, 525 (480)/29i, 625 (576)/25i, Mute, Pattern
- Valid Input Standard
- Change-over parameters: No SDI lock, CRC (EDH) error
- Switch delay: Video 0s to 600s (reversion) and 0fr to 16384fr (trigger condition)
- GPI/O program: TALLY any input state or warning or set as trigger
- Pattern select: Color Bars, Black
- Edit caption: 19 characters available, size and position adjustment
- Reporting & logging: Input loss; input line standard; EDH error; audio & data presence, change-over status, main video output
- PCM tone setup
- Frequency L/R: 100 Hz to10 kHz in 100 Hz steps
- Channel ident: On/Off
- Audio monitoring
- Low-level detect: 0 to -80 dB in steps of 1 dB
- Signal overload detect: 0 to -80 dB in steps of 1 dB
Other Controls
- GPI input high/low select (Input 1-8): In Rules (Input 1, Input 2), Priority (None, Input 1, Input 2), Out 1(Input 1, Input 2), FollowOut 1 (On, Off), User Memory 1-16, Input 1 Pattern (On, Off), Input 2 Pattern (On, Off), Input 1 Caption (On, Off), Input 2 Caption (On, Off)
- GPI level invert: High/Low
- User memories: 16x Save, Recall, Rename
- Memory naming: User configurable naming of memories 1 – 16
- Information window: Video input and output status, audio input status, rules status, network status
- RollTrack Index: Up to 70 RollTrack destinations
- RollTrack sources: Unused, User Memory 1-16, GPI/O 1-8 (high/low/not used), Rules Input (1-2), Output 1 (Rules, Input 1, Input 2), Output 1 Std, Input 1 Status (Ok, Fail), Input 2 Status (Ok, Fail), Input 1 Rules Status (Ok, Fail), Input 2 Rules Status (Ok, Fail), Output 1 Pattern (On, Off), Output 1 Captions (On, Off), Input 1 Pattern (On, Off), Input 1 Captions (On, Off), Input 2 Pattern (On, Off), Input 2 Captions (On, Off)
- Factory default: Resets all module settings to factory specified default values and clears memories
- Default settings: Resets all module settings to factory specified defaults but does not clear memories
- Restart: Software restart of the module
- Module information: Reports following module information: software version, serial number, build number, KOS version, firmware version, PCB version
General Specifications
Electrical: 3 Gb/s SDI, SMPTE ST 424, 1.5Gb/s HD-SDI, SMPTE ST 292, 270 Mb/s SDI, SMPTE ST 259-C
Connector/format: BNC/75Ω panel jack on standard IQ connector panel
Return loss:
- >-15 dB (270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s)
- >-10 dB (3 Gb/s)
Output jitter:
- SD-SDI 0.2 UI (10 Hz)/0.2 UI (1 kHz)
- 3G/HD-SDI 1.0 UI (10 Hz)/0.2 UI (100 kHz)
GPI I/O (x8) characteristics:
- Closing contact type with internal source
- Input threshold voltage: 1V, typical
Module power consumption:
- IQSYN5000-1B3 14.5PR Max.
- IQSYN5001-1B3 15PR Max.
- IQSYN5003-2B3 15PR Max.
MEDIA GALLERY

ORDERING INFORMATION
IQSYN5000-1B3
3G/HD/SD-SDI Synchronizer. 2 inputs, 4 outputs, external and internal frame reference selection, 2 GPI/Os.
IQSYN5001-1B3
3G/HD/SD-SDI Synchronizer with relay input bypass. 2 inputs, 4 outputs, external and internal frame reference selection, 2 GPI/Os.
IQSYN5003-2B3
3G/HD/SD-SDI Synchronizer. 2 inputs, 4 outputs, external and internal frame reference selection, Fiber SFP Tx/Rx, Ethernet port, 8 GPI/Os.
Fiber SFP Options
FC1-13T1 Single 1310 nm Tx
FC1-13T2 Dual 1310 nm Tx
FC1-R1 Single Rx
FC1-R2 Dual Rx
FC1-13TR Transceiver 1310 nm/Rx
FC1-HDBT2 HD-BNC Dual Tx
FC1-HDBR2 HD-BNC Dual Rx
FC1-HDMI2 HDMI Tx with 2m cable
CWDM Tx – Wavelengths available on request
Note: Fiber SFP type must be ordered in addition to the module.
For more details on enclosure types please refer to IQ Modular Enclosures datasheet.