Grass Valley 8985FS v.1.2.0 - Manual (Page 23)

8985FSP/FS/PRC — Instruction Manual 23
Configuration
Configuration
The 8985 module can only be configured remotely using the 8900NET
network interface GUI or a networked Newton control panel. The 8900NET
module must be running software version 4.0.2 or later. (See
Software
Requirements on page 11 for instructions for upgrading this software.)
Refer to the following sections for configuration instructions:
• Configuration Overview ( page 23 )
• Remote Control and Monitoring ( page 26 )
• Configuration Parameter Summary ( page 75 )
Operation of these control types is explained in detail in their respective
sections of this manual.
Configuration Overview
This section provides a brief overview of all parameters that can be config-
ured on the 8985 module. Use this section in conjunction with the specific
configuration method instructions for each configuration type.
Table 6 on
page 75 provides a summary in table format of all parameters and their
ranges, default values, and remote web page and Newton control panel
function names and locations for setting each value.
Video Input Selection
Set the type of input connection from a coaxial electrical input or, if an
optional SFP Fiber Optic submodule is installed, one of the fiber optic
inputs.
System Configuration
System configuration is required for the input type and line rate and selec-
tion of the output timing source when the Frame Sync option is enabled.
8000GEN-SM Reference Timing
When an 8900GEN-SM submodule is installed as either a local reference to
the host module or configured to output frame buses from host modules in
slot 1 and slot 3, the genlock timing can be adjusted to match reference
timing.