IQUDC32
3G/HD/SD-SDI Up/down/crossconverter with AES I/O
Using high-quality motion adaptive de-interlacing and flexible scaling technology, the IQUDC32 is a broadcast-quality conversion module able to handle a wide variety of common applications such as upconversion for SD content repurposing on HD channels, or downconversion to maintain SD output feeds.
The IQUDC32 includes a frame synchronizer, capable of referencing to a SD bi-level or HD tri-level reference and a variable aspect ratio converter with reading and writing of WSS, VI and 2016 AFD signaling. Audio handling includes eight user-configurable AES inputs or outputs, audio channel routing, delay adjustment and level controls. Video metadata such as timecode, closed captions...
FEATURES
- High-quality up/down/crossconversion including conversion aperture control
- Frame synchronizer with HD tri-sync/SD bi-level reference input and input loss detection
- Aspect ratio conversion including preset ARC maps relative to conversion modes, selectable pan, tilt, aspect, size, and output crop adjustments
- Aspect ratio control (signaling reading and writing) using ETSI WSS and AFD Video Index signaling (RP186, SMPTE ST 2016)
- Video processing features include: gain, offset, hue, horizontal and vertical picture enhancement, and RGB gamut legalization
- Metadata support — Closed caption passing or processing for CEA608/708 and OP42/OP47/WST captions, VITC or SMPTE ST 12 timecode translation, and ancillary data bridge for seven blocks of ANC data passing
- Additional processing options including noise reduction (adaptive spatial and recursive) and linear frame rate conversion
- Eight AES audio I/O, balanced or unbalanced, available to/from any processed internal pair, and audio processing features including: channel routing, gain, invert, delay and eight internal tone generators
- Processing for 16 channels of embedded audio present on the incoming SDI stream with no disturbance during video synchronizer frame wraps or drops
- Non-PCM processing features pair level routing and delay compensation. Dolby-E data is passed with a delay to match the video and with co-timed audio frame drop or repeat
- Dolby E support — detection of PCM/non-PCM audio to SMPTE ST 337/338, pair routing and Dolby E header re-alignment
- Built-in test pattern generator and 19 character scrolling caption generator
- Integrated fiber I/O support via SFP module
- 16x user memories and two GPI/O ports
- GV Orbit control and monitoring compatible with standard logging and reporting features
SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs & Outputs
Video Signal Inputs
SDI inputs :2x
Input cable length:
- Up to 80m Belden 1694A @ 3 Gb/s
- Up to 120m Belden 1694A @ 1.5 Gb/s
- 100m typical (with output set to 1080p rates), Belden 1694A @ 270 Mb/s
Input standard (auto detect):
- 625(576)/25i, 525(480)/29i
- 720 50/59p1080 50/59i
- 1080 50/59p level A/B
- 1080 25/29psf
Analog reference:
- 1x analog reference with passive loop-through
- Black (HD tri-level and SD bi-level) and blackburst (SD bi-level)
- SD bi-level – RS170A
- HD tri-level – SMPTE ST 240, 274
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
Video Signal Outputs
SDI outputs: Up to 4
Output standard:
- 625(576)/25i, 525(480)/29i
- 720 50/59p, 1080 50/59i
- 1080 50/59p level A/B
Fiber Signal Output
Optical: 3 Gb/s HD-SDI, 1.485 Gb/s HD-SDI or 270 Mb/s SD-SDI*
Connector/format: LC singlemode
Conforms to: SMPTE 297-2006
Outputs: Up to 2
Audio Signal Inputs/Outputs
AES/EBU I/O (software selectable):
- 8 unbalanced (BNC)
- 8 balanced (25-way D-type)
Control Interface
GPI: 2x closing contact I/O interface (ST) (rear panel dependent)
Conversion Functions
Modes:
- Up/down/crossconversion
- Aspect ratio conversion synchronization
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 artifacts on moving repetitive patterns
Aspect ratio conversion (manual or auto): AFD (SMPTE ST 2016), VI (RP186), WSS (L23)
SD input format: Normal 4:3, Anamorphic 16:9, Letterbox 14:9, Letterbox 16:9
SD output format: Normal 4:3, Anamorphic 16:9, Letterbox 14:9, Letterbox 16:9
Metadata:
- Closed caption CE608 <> CE708
- Timecode conversions
- Teletext subtitles WST/RDD8 conversion
Audio Functions
Embedded audio:
- 16-channel embedded audio processing
- PCM audio processing includes channel level gain and delay compensation, as well as channel level routing with L/R swap and phase invert feature
- Non-PCM processing features pair level routing and delay compensation. Dolby E data is passed with a delay to match the video and with co-timed audio frame drop or repeat
Embedded audio: Enable/Blank
Audio Routing
Processed pair 1-8: Disembed 1-8, AES 1-8, Analog 1-2
Embedded output channels 1-16: Processed pair 1-8, Tone, Silence
AES 1-8: Processed pair 1-8, Tone, Silence
Processed Audio Control
Invert phase: Channels 1-16
Pair 1 to 8 Gain L/R: +18 dB to -18 dB in 0.1 dB steps
Pair 1-8 Manual Delay: -40 to +200 ms in 1 ms steps
Global Manual Delay: -40 to +200 ms in 1 ms steps
Dolby-E
Dolby-E auto alignment: ±10 line offset in 1 line steps
Tone
Frequency 100 Hz to 10 kHz in 100 Hz steps
Processing Functions
Ancillary data: Pass/Strip
Freeze: On/Off
Legalizer: On/Off
Genlock: Reference lock (Ext, Int A, Int B), Input lock (same format), Free run
Memories: 16 user memories
Pattern: Off, Black, Ramp, Bars
Caption: On/Off, Scrolling
Edit Caption: 19 characters available
Proc amp
Black Level: +100 to -100 mV (0) in 0.8 mV steps
Contrast: -6 dB to +6 dB (0) in 0.2 dB steps
Saturation: -6 dB to +6 dB (0) in 0.2 dB steps
Y Gamma: 0.4 to 1.7 (1) in 0.1 steps
YC Offset: -20 to 20 (0) in 2 Luma pixel steps
Note: Defaults shown in brackets
Enhancement
Nonlinear enhancer:
- Frequency band selection: Low, Med, High
- Four preset enhancement modes: Low, Med, High, Super
- Manual enhancement mode with H Gain and H Noise rejection levels
Conversion Aperture
Vertical:
- Frequency band selection: Low, Med, High
- Five vertical preset enhancement levels: Soft 2, Soft 1, Normal, Sharp 1, Sharp 2
Horizontal:
- Five horizontal preset sharpness levels: Low 2, Low 1, Normal, High 1, High 2
- Five horizontal preset detail levels: Soft 2, Soft 1, Normal, Sharp 1, Sharp 2
Other Controls
GPI input low/high select: Black, Freeze, Pattern, User Memories 1-16
GPI output source: Black, Freeze, Pattern
User memories: 16 x Save, Recall, Rename
Memory naming: User configurable naming of memories 1 – 16
RollTrack index: Up to 50 RollTrack destinations
Optical logging*:
- Tx Laser Bias High Warning
- Tx Power Low Warning
- Tx Power High Warning
Laser wavelength:
- Input 1 (2) Rx Power High Warning
- Input 1 (2) Rx Power Low Warning
- Input 1 (2) Rx Power Measurement
RollTrack sources: Unused, Input Present (1&2, Fiber 1 & 2) , Input Loss (1&2, Fiber 1 & 2), Reference OK & Loss
Information window: Video Input Status, Reference Status
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
Module information:
- Reports following module information: Software version, Serial number, Rear Panel ID, Frame Slot
General Specifications
Electrical: 3 Gb/s SDI, SMPTE ST 424 1.5 Gb/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)
Reference source: External – HD tri-level/SD bi-level/input video syncs
Electrical:
- Black (HD tri-level and SD bi-level) and blackburst (SD bi-level)
- SD bi-level – RS170A
- HD tri-level – SMPTE ST 240 and 274
Connector/format: BNC/75Ω panel jack on standard IQ connector panel
Embedded audio handling:
- HD – 24-bit synchronous 48 kHz to SMPTE ST 299
- SD – 20-bit synchronous 48 kHz to SMPTE ST 272-A
Digital Audio Input (Unbalanced)
Connector/format: BNC
Sample frequency:
- PCM: 25 – 96 kHz
- Non-PCM: 48 kHz
Input cable length: >500 m of RG59 cable
Impedance: 75Ω
Standard: AES3id
Digital Audio Input (Balanced)
Connector/format: 25-way D-type
Sample frequency:
- PCM: 25 – 96 kHz
- Non-PCM: 48 kHz
Input cable length: >150 m of AES3 cable
Impedance: 110Ω
Standard: AES3
Digital Audio Output (Unbalanced)
Connector/format: BNC
Level: 1 Vp-p typical into 75Ω
Standard: AES3id
Digital Audio Output (Balanced)
Connector/format: 25-way D-type
Level: 3 Vp-p typical into 110Ω
Standard: AES3
Optical 1310 nm Tx
Wavelength: 1310 nm
Spectral width (FWHM): >1.5 nm (typ.)
Output power: 0 to -5 dBm typical (-2 dBm typ.)
Extinction ratio: >7.5:1 (typ.)
Link distance:
- Up to 30 km @ 270 Mb/s
- Up to 21 km @ 1.5 Gb/s
- Up to 10 km @ 3 Gb/s
Optical Rx
Input wavelength range: Min. 1260 nm, Max. 1620 nm
Optical power input range: > -0 dBm, < -20 dBm
Link distance: Up to 30 km
Power Consumption
Module power consumption with fiber: 13PR (B frames)
* Dependent upon the SFP variant inserted
MEDIA GALLERY
ORDERING INFORMATION
IQUDC3200-2B3
Up, down and cross converter with AES I/O. 2 SDI inputs, External & Frame reference inputs, 4 SDI outputs, 8 unbalanced AES inputs or outputs
IQUDC3203-2B3
Up, down and cross converter with AES I/O. 2 SDI inputs, External & Frame reference inputs, 4 SDI outputs, 8 balanced AES inputs or outputs, 2 x GPI, 1 Fiber SFP cage. Includes rear but not SFP module
For more details on enclosure types please refer to the IQ Modular Enclosures datasheet.
Software Options
IQOPTM-NR
Software option to add noise reduction
IQOPTM-LC
Software option to upgrade with linear frame rate conversion
SFP Options
FC1-13T1
Single 1310 nm fiber Tx
FC1-13T2
Dual 1310 nm fiber Tx
FC1-R1
Single fiber Rx
SFP Options
FC1-R2
Dual fiber Rx
FC1-13TR
Fiber transceiver 1310 nm Tx/Rx
FC1-HDBT2
HD-BNC dual Tx
FC1-HDBR2
HD-BNC dual Rx
Fiber CWDM Tx — Wavelengths available on request
Note: SFP type must be ordered in addition to the module.
DOCUMENTS & DOWNLOADS
DATASHEETS
IQUDC32: 3G/HD/SD-SDI Up/Down/Crossconverter with AES I/O Datasheet
The IQUDC32 provides multirate format conversion and AES embedding and de-embedding for 3G/HD/SD-SDI signals.
Using high-quality motion adaptive de-interlacing and flexible scaling technology, the IQUDC32 from Grass Valley is a broadcast-quality conversion module able to handle a wide variety of common applications such as upconversion for SD content repurposing on HD channels, or downconversion to maintain SD output feeds.
Using high-quality motion adaptive de-interlacing and flexible scaling technology, the IQUDC32 from Grass Valley is a broadcast-quality conversion module able to handle a wide variety of common applications such as upconversion for SD content repurposing on HD channels, or downconversion to maintain SD output feeds.