Evertz Microsystems Ltd.

VistaLINK® enabled Active Format Descriptor (AFD)

7710ARC & 7710ARC-F

SD Aspect Ratio Converter

The 7710ARC and 7710ARC-F are dual standard (525/625) serial digital 270Mb/s high quality motion adaptive video aspect ratio converters, designed for use in facilities where 4x3 content is to be used in a 16x9 infrastructure and vice-versa.

With full 10-bit processing, the 7710ARC and 7710ARC-F convert any input aspect ratio to any output aspect ratio maintaining excellent image quality. The 7710ARC series supports input side Wide Screen Signaling (WSS) and Active Format Description (AFD) to automatically steer aspect ratio conversion.

The 7710ARC has a second program input that can be used for seamless switching between two input sources. The 7710ARC-F accepts a FILL input and can key that content into un-used portions of the output raster (ie.side panels typically generated when converting 4:3 to 16:9). The module also supports WSS and AFD insertion capability on the output side, along with transparent handling of other HANC and VANC from the input to the output.

Features

  • Converts any input aspect ratio to any output aspect ratio, with standard support for 16:9 letterbox, 14:9 letterbox, 4:3 center crop, and 4:3 anamorphic squeeze aspect ratio conversions
  • Flexible ARC control: manual configuration or slave to incoming AFD or WSS
  • Second program input for seamless switching between two sources (7710ARC)
  • FILL input for keying into un-used portions of output raster (7710ARC-F)
  • Motion adaptive de-interlacer for exceptional vertical resolution
  • High quality 10-bit video processing
  • Variable vertical blanking to pass custom VANC data
  • Full VANC and HANC transfer from input to output
  • 10 user presets for storing custom module configurations
  • Reference input allows for phasing of output video
  • GPI input to recall module configuration
  • On-screen display used to configure the operating modes
  • Card Edge LEDs for signal presence, input and output modes, module status
  • VistaLINK® capable for remote monitoring and control via SNMP (using VistaLINK® PRO) when installed in 7700FR-C frame with a 7700FC VistaLINK® Frame Controller

Specifications

Serial Video Input
StandardSMPTE 259M
Number of Inputs2
ConnectorsBNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Input EqualizationAutomatic to 100m @ 1.5Gb/s with Belden 8281 (or equivalent) cable
Return Loss> 15dB up to 270MHz
Serial Video Outputs
StandardSMPTE 259M
Number of Outputs3
ConnectorBNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level800mV nominal
DC Offset0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time750ps nominal
Overshoot< 10% of amplitude
Return Loss> 15dB up to 270MHz
Jitter< 0.2UI
Genlock Input
StandardsNTSC, PAL, black or tri-level autodetect
Number of Inputs1
ConnectorsBNC per IEC 61169-8 Amendment
ImpedanceHi-Z or 75Ω (jumper configurable)
Return Loss> 40dB up to 10MHz
GPI Inputs/Outputs
Number4 (configurable as inputs or outputs)
TypeOpto-isolated, active low with internal pull-ups to +5 or +12V (jumper settable)
Connector6 pin removable terminal block
Signal LevelClosure to ground
Function
InputsUser Preset select
Electrical
Voltage+12V DC
Power13.5 Watts
EMI/RFIComplies with FCC Part 15 Class A EU EMC Directive
Physical
Number of slots1

Ordering Information

7710ARCSD Aspect Ratio Converter
7710ARC-FSD Aspect Ratio Converter with Fill Input and Keying
Ordering Options
Notes• Rear plate must be specified at time of order - eg: [model]+3RU
Rear Plate Suffix
+3RU3RU rear plate for use with 7700FR-C or 350FR Multiframe
+1RU1RU rear plate for use with 7701FR Multiframe
+SAStandalone Enclosure Rear Plate
Enclosures
350FRPortable Multiframe which holds 7 modules
7700FR-C3RU Multiframe which holds 15 modules
7701FR1RU Multiframe which holds 3 modules
S7701FR7700 Series Standalone Enclosure
Accessories
7700FCVistaLINK® Frame Controller
9000NCP1RU VistaLINK® General Purpose Network Control Panel
9000NCP22RU VistaLINK® General Purpose Network Control Panel