Overview; Features Of The Hds-X3000-Series Routing Switcher System - Sony HDS-X3700 Operation Manual

Overview

The HDS-X3000-series Multi Bit Rate Routing
Switchers are matrix switchers that can handle the
signal rates of 360 Mbps SDI, 540 Mbps SDI as well
as HDTV SDI (1.5 Gbps) in addition to those of the
conventional SDTV SDI (143 Mbps to 270 Mbps).
This series includes the following three enclosure
models and various optional boards (see below), and
the system can be expanded up to the maximum matrix
size of each enclosure unit in units of 16 input/output
channels.
Enclosures
• HDS-X3700 Multi Bit Rate Routing Switcher
Maximum matrix size: 128 × 128
• HDS-X3600 Multi Bit Rate Routing Switcher
Maximum matrix size: 64 × 64
• HDS-X3400 Multi Bit Rate Routing Switcher
Maximum matrix size: 16 × 16
Optional boards/panel
• HKDS-X3010 Distribution Board
• HKDS-X3060 Matrix Board
• HKDS-X3014 Serial Input Board
• HKDS-X3064 Serial Output Board
• BKS-R3400 Routing Switcher Control Panel (for
HDS-X3400 only)
• HKDS-X3011 SDTV Serial Input Board (available in
the near future)
Operations of the HDS-X3000-series system are
controlled by an external controller, such as the
optional BKS-R1607/R1608/R3209/R3210 control
units, which perform the actual signal switching. Also,
to operate this system, a terminal emulator on a PC is
required for the switcher settings (i.e. table data
creation and system settings).
Features of the HDS-X3000-
Series Routing Switcher System
Multiple signal formats
The HDS-X3000-series system can handle the signal
rates of 360 Mbps SDI, 540 Mbps SDI, and HDTV
SDI (1.5 Gbps), in addition to those of the
conventional SDTV SDI (143 Mbps to 270 Mbps).
The rate can be independently selected for each input/
output.
Note
The HDS-X3000-series does not perform a reclocking
process (waveforming by a PLL circuit) for SDI
signals of rates other than 1.5 Gbps. Therefore, if
input/output of SDI signals of rates other than 1.5
Gbps are repeated, reception errors may occur with
some SDI signal input devices. In such a case, it is
recommended to add an external reclocking process
within the signal path.
For details, consult your Sony service representative.
Expansion in units of 16 inputs/outputs
The system can be expanded up to the maximum
matrix size of each enclosure in units of 16 inputs/
outputs.
Redundant CPU and power unit (with HDS-
X3700/X3600)
For the control board and power supply unit that are
essential for every broadcasting device and must be
highly reliable, a backup CPU board and power supply
unit are included as standard blocks.
Dual reference signals (with HDS-X3700/
X3600)
The switcher has two input connectors for video
reference, which can be independently selected for
each matrix board (HKDS-X3060).
You can use, for example, the house sync of a
broadcast station for one matrix and another reference
of different phase and frequency for another matrix in
a single enclosure.
Sony S-BUS control formats
The system employs the Sony S-BUS control format,
which enables operation control via a single coaxial
cable. Complicated daily operations can be achieved
via a single coaxial cable line.
Newly developed software specifications
This system conforms to new software upgraded in the
controllable matrix sizes and control items from the
conventional routing switcher control software. The
principal upgrades are as follows:
• Handling of 1024 × 1024 (8 levels) or 1024 × 512 (16
levels) is enabled.
• Up to 2048 sixteen-character "Description names"
can be registered.
• Up to 32 "type names" can be used.
• The number of group factors for tie-line management
is expanded to 255.
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