M-VIVID800

Match any delays in your system

The M-VIVID800 variable video delay can be used to match any long system delays in IP, SDI or mixed installations, such as those caused by virtual studio graphics, MPEG encoders and decoders, audio processing, HD radio links and satellite links. It's also perfect for matching the new types of delay introduced by IP systems, such as aggregated signal path delays when framestore synchronisers are not used on some of the paths.

The M-VIVID800 provides up to 800 frames of delay. The delay is adjustable in steps of frames, with the length of the delay in seconds dependent on the video standard - for example, the length of delay is 32 seconds in 1080i50 and 26.67 seconds in 1080i59.94.

31 video formats are supported. See the Specification for full information on the delay lengths.

Use it with IP, SDI or both

The M-VIVID800 can be used with IP, with SDI or with both IP and SDI at the same time. Its support for multiple signal formats gives the easiest possible SDI to IP upgrade, while also making it perfect for mixed SDI and IP installations as well as fully IP or fully SDI environments.

It supports both SMPTE ST 2022 and ST 2110 video over 10GbE IP networks, including ST 2022-7 redundant streaming and the protect equivalent for ST 2110.

The IP flows can be separated and protected across up to four bi-directional 10GbE SFP+ network interfaces. There is a choice of fibre modules for the fibre SFP+ 10GbE IP network interfaces: either 850nm multi-mode for up to 300m or 1310nm single-mode for up to 10km.

When delaying SDI or SMPTE ST 2022 the entire video stream is delayed, with embedded audio and ancillary data staying with the associated video – allowing use in embedded areas. If ST 2110 is used, only the video content is output.

Other features include full VLAN support with no restrictions and unicast and multicast transmission support.

It's a software app

The future-proof M-VIVID800 is a software app that runs on the MARBLE-V1 media processor – purpose-built GPU/CPU hardware that fits in the Vision frames.

Apps that are bought with the hardware can be replaced with different apps as needs change, helping you make the most of your budget.

More about MARBLE-V1

Featuring a powerful CPU/GPU processor, the MARBLE-V1 media processor hardware has six bi-directional SDI connections and four 10GbE SFP+ network interface ports (as well as eight bi-directional discrete AES stereo channels for future products).

The software app installed determines the functionality.

IP gateway and translation functionality included

The M-VIVID800's gateway functionality can be used to integrate SDI into an IP environment or IP into an SDI environment.

Its IP to IP translation functionality can be used for network address translation, protocol conversion (between any of the input formats and any of the output formats), unicast to multicast address conversion and the creation of media firewalls.

Traffic shaping

With the potential for networks and IP receivers to not be very tolerant to bursty traffic, the M-VIVID800 will ensure a nicely constructed IP output (with a choice of traffic shaping options), while its tolerant IP input is designed to be robust to bursty traffic.

Choice of timing sources

The M-VIVID800 includes a framestore synchroniser timed to an external Black and Burst or tri-level syncs analogue reference or PTP – allowing engineers to delay and synchronise at the same time.

Reference redundancy offers peace of mind in case the main reference source is disrupted or needs to be taken down for maintenance, while cross-locking allows for mixed reference type and format installations if required.

There are up to ten options for the reference selection, selectable via VisionWeb. (See the Specification for full details.) Should the timing source at the top of the list become missing or invalid, the card will move down the list until it finds a valid timing reference source.

The output timing can be fully adjusted with respect to the chosen reference using three time-based controls (0 - 42ms adjustable in 0.1ms steps, 0 - 100us adjustable in 1us steps and 0 - 1us adjustable in 5ns steps), with the selected timing alignment global to all output flows.

Monitoring your signals

Features are provided to speed up system trouble shooting, particularly helpful with IP being more challenging to debug than SDI. Comprehensive SDI, IP and PTP monitoring information is available and can be used to generate SNMP traps.

The status indications available are video present and time present, video format, video black, video frozen, video error, Reference 1 and 2 present and time present, Reference 1 and 2 format, PTP master and backup clock present and time present and audio groups present. The video black and video frozen alert can be delayed by up to 120 seconds to prevent false alarming during brief video pauses.

PTP presence and statistics (network delay, delay variation, reference offset and sync period) are monitored.

The IP flow monitoring includes network error, packet loss, duplicated packets, packet delay variation, Ethernet interface ignored packets and Ethernet interface ignored multicast.

14 built-in test patterns can also help with fault finding.

Flexible control

All control is done remotely, with a choice of remote control and monitoring options for the M-VIVID800 app running on the MARBLE-V1 media processor.

Hardware control options include an integrated control panel on the Vision 3 frame, the VisionPanel remote control panel and the SBB-4 smart button box.

Software control options include SNMP, our ASCII and JSON protocols and the VisionWeb web browser control. Try the M-VIVID800 VisionWeb demo...

16 presets can be assigned and recalled, allowing different delay values to be recalled automatically by the studio control system.

Save rack space

Fitting in the standard Vision frames (currently available in 3U size), MARBLE-V1 is a space-saving 96mm x 325mm card that sits in one frame slot – allowing up to ten media processors in 3U. The double slot VR04 or VR06 frame rear module is used to access the input and output on the M-VIVID800 app.

M-VIVID800 app running on MARBLE-V1 media processor...

MECHANICAL

‘Double slot’ Vision card 96mm x 303mm (96mm x 325mm including finger pull)

Weight: 355g

Power consumption: 25 Watts, plus 1 Watt for each SFP+ fitted to MARBLE-V1

INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Input can be IP or SDI

Output can be IP or SDI

Two BNCs for SDI and up to four fibre SFP+ 10GbE IP network interfaces. Choice of fibre modules: either 850nm multi-mode (for up to 300m) or 1310nm single-mode (for up to 10km)

Input and output can be mixture of ST 2022 and ST 2110. Video can be passed between ST 2022 and ST 2110, although audio and any other non-video data will be lost

IP only, SDI to IP and IP to SDI applications require at least one SFP+ transceiver option, up to a maximum of four. Use one SFP+ to put all signals together, use two SFP+ to have main and protect or multicast and unicast on separate network interfaces and use three or four SFP+ to further separate flows

SDI only applications do not require any SFP+

Uses VR04 or VR06 frame rear modules. VR04 must be used when more than two SFP+ are fitted

SDI VIDEO INPUT

(NB. Input can be IP instead)

Up to one 3Gb/s or HD or SD SDI input

270Mb/s or 1.5Gb/s or 3Gb/s serial compliant to SMPTE 259, SMPTE 292-1 and SMPTE 424/425-A

3Gb/s cable equalisation up to 100m using Belden 1694A. HD cable equalisation up to 140m with Belden 1694A or equivalent (approx. 100m with Belden 8281). SD cable equalisation >250m Belden 8281 or equivalent

IP FLOW INPUT

(NB. Input can be SDI instead)

Up to one 3Gb/s or HD or SD video over IP input

Packet distribution is not important as variable input buffer will compensate for any timing irregularities. Any traffic shaping option from ST 2110-21 can be used, or packets can come from a device which does not meet the shaping requirement of ST 2110-21

A protect input for SMPTE ST 2022-7 seamless protection switching or the equivalent protect input in ST 2110-20 can come from any of the 10GbE IP network interfaces. This protects the stream from lost packets by creating two streams of the same data using different routing to the destination. Flow analyser handles the analysis and reconstruction of the protected stream. Any IP input can come from any of the 10GbE IP network interfaces and can either be multicast or unicast

SDI VIDEO OUTPUT

(NB. Output can be IP instead)

Up to one 3Gb/s or HD or SD SDI output

270Mb/s or 1.5Gb/s or 3Gb/s serial compliant to SMPTE 259, SMPTE 292-1 and SMPTE 424/425-A

IP FLOW OUTPUT

(NB. Output can be SDI instead)

Up to one 3Gb/s or HD or SD video over IP output

Any of the 10GbE IP network interfaces can be used to provide a protected output for SMPTE ST 2022-7 or ST 2110 seamless protection switching, which protects the stream from lost packets by creating two streams of the same data using different routing to the destination

Alternatively it is possible to have a unicast on some network interfaces and a multicast on others

VIDEO FORMATS SUPPORTED

The video formats supported are 625i, 525i, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080PsF25, 1080PsF29.97, 1080PsF30, 2048x1080p23.98*, 2048x1080p24*, 2048x1080p25*, 2048x1080p29.97*, 2048x1080p30*, 2048x1080PsF23.98*, 2048x1080PsF24*, 2048x1080PsF25*, 2048x1080PsF29.97*, 2048x1080PsF30* (*= YUV 4:2:2 10 bit)

IP PROTOCOLS

Protocols supported on network interfaces: SMPTE ST 2022-6, SMPTE ST 2022-7, SMPTE ST 2110-20 (uncompressed video), SMPTE ST 2110-10 (system architecture and synchronisation), SMPTE ST 2110-21 (traffic shaping), IGMPv3, ARP, ICMP ping, IPv4, IEEE802.1q, VLAN, IEEE802.3-2012 (10G Ethernet)

Packing options of the ST 2110 output are selectable per flow between BPM and GPM (Block Packing Mode or General Packing Mode)

Packet shaping and distribution (compulsory in ST 2110 and optional in ST 2022) is selectable per flow between TPNL and TPN (narrow linear or narrow gapped packet distribution). There is also a mode for burst packet distribution with a control for the burst rate limit. This is for connecting between Crystal Vision and other compatible devices that allow for a reduced transmission delay

SMPTE ST 2022-7 and ST 2110 flow protection facilitates the dual stream output

M-VIVID800 DELAY

Delay adjustable in steps of frames

Minimum delay: 8ms

Maximum delay: 800 frames, which is:

• 33.33 seconds (1080p23.98, 1080p24, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 2048x1080p23.98, 2048x1080p24, 2048x1080PsF23.98, 2048x1080PsF24)
• 32 seconds (625i, 1080i50, 1080p25, 1080PsF25, 2048x1080p25, 2048x1080PsF25)
• 26.67 seconds (525i, 1080i59.94, 1080i60, 1080p29.97, 1080p30, 1080PsF30, 2048x1080p30, 2048x1080PsF30, 2048x1080p29.97, 2048x1080PsF29.97)
• 16 seconds (720p50, 1080p50)
• 13.33 seconds (720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p60, 1080PsF29.97)

LIVE DELAY ADJUSTMENTS

Delay adjustments can be made live. The M-VIVID800 applies the adjustments slowly over time, with small delay adjustments therefore going virtually unnoticed. Increasing the delay slows down the video until the delay is correct, while reducing the delay speeds up the video until the delay is correct

VIDEO LOSS CONTROLS

The video loss/format mismatch controls allow the user to select what will happen to an output flow in the event that the input is lost or the video format does not match the specified format. The user can specify to freeze the last good frame or show a black or blue screen or 100% colour bars (with or without an initial delay of three seconds). No output can also be selected

TEST PATTERNS

The test pattern controls allow the user to override an input and force the output flow to output a test pattern including Colour Bars, Blue, Black, EqCheck, PllCheck, Pluge, Checkfield, Grey Horizontal Steps, Grey Vertical Steps, Luma Horizontal Ramp, Luma Vertical Ramp, Cycle Colour or Checker Board, or to freeze the picture

SYNCHRONISER AND TIMING ADJUSTMENTS

Video sources are synchronised to common reference timing source

Choice of timing options:

• PTP (SMPTE ST 2059-2) master and backup, via 10GbE IP network interface
• Two tri-level syncs or analogue Black and Burst references (Reference 1 and Reference 2), connected via the Vision 3 frame
• SDI video input, where available (defaults to SDI 1)

Chosen reference is the global reference source for all inputs and outputs

There are up to ten options for the reference selection, selectable via VisionWeb. The hierarchy runs from left to right – should the timing source at the top of the list become missing or invalid, the app will move down the list until it finds a valid timing reference source. When used with IP inputs, the SDI reference option is not applicable and therefore the reference will move to the next valid timing source:

• PTP>Ref1>Ref2>Hold
• PTP>Ref1>Hold
• PTP>Ref2>Ref1>Hold
• PTP>Ref2>Hold
• PTP>Hold
• PTP>Ref1>Ref2>SDI>Hold
• PTP>Ref1>SDI>Hold
• PTP>Ref2>Ref1>SDI>Hold
• PTP>Ref2>SDI>Hold
• PTP>SDI>Hold

(“PTP” means PTP Master>PTP Backup. “SDI” means SDI1>SDI2>SDI3>SDI4>SDI5 >SDI6, dependent on number of SDI available. “Hold” means it will hold the timing of the last good reference)

When using video reference, a video input of the same frame rate as the reference will be locked to the external reference. An input with a differing frame rate will be locked and maintain timing with no drift, but the sync point will be undefined

When using PTP reference, a video input of any supported standard will be correctly locked to the PTP reference

PTP timing reference should be used when there is a ST 2110-20 output to ensure the RTP timestamp is related to the time of day. However without a PTP reference, a valid ST 2110-20 signal will still be generated using a free running RTP timestamp

When Auto relock enable is selected, the card will automatically relock when a lost reference is restored. Selecting Force lock (with Auto relock disabled) will force the synchroniser to relock after a reference is restored, and can be activated at a non-critical time to avoid video disturbance

Output timing can be fully adjusted with respect to the reference using three time-based controls: 0 - 42ms adjustable in 0.1ms steps, 0 - 100us adjustable in 1us steps and 0 - 1us adjustable in 5ns steps

ANCILLARY DATA

All ancillary data (including audio) is passed from SDI or ST 2022 input to SDI or ST 2022 output. When ST 2110 input or output is selected, all ancillary data is discarded

LED INDICATION OF:

Power okay

PRESETS

The current app settings can be saved in one of 16 locations to be recalled as required

SIGNAL MONITORING

Comprehensive SDI, IP and PTP monitoring information is available and can be used to generate SNMP traps

Checks can be performed on the following video and audio parameters:

• Video present and time present
• Video format
• Video black
• Video frozen
• Video error
• Audio group 1 present
• Audio group 2 present
• Audio group 3 present
• Audio group 4 present

Black or frozen video will be indicated by an amber LED. This alert can be delayed by 1-120 seconds to prevent false warnings during brief video pauses

The following IP parameters are monitored for input flows:

• Network error
• Packet loss
• Duplicated packets
• Packet delay variation. Shown as the skew (difference in time of packet arrival) between the main and protected input, and also as the min and max nano second gap between the packets on each input

The Ethernet interfaces are monitored for:

• Count of packets ignored by the app (general network traffic non-media packets, which do not require processing by the app). Jumps in 100 step increments indicate network traffic flood
• Ignored multicast packets. LED indicates multicast traffic not requested by the app is present on the Ethernet Interface, indicating incorrectly configured IGMP at the network switch

References are monitored for:

• Reference 1 and 2 present and time present
• Reference 1 and 2 format
• PTP master and backup clock present and time present
• PTP statistics – network delay, delay variation, reference offset and sync period

REMOTE CONTROL

Software:

VisionWeb Control is available via the web server on the frame and allows control and monitoring using a standard web browser on a computer, tablet or phone

SNMP monitoring and control available as standard

Control using ASCII and JSON protocols

Hardware:

Control from integrated control panel on Vision 3 frame

Control from VisionPanel 3U remote panel

SBB-4 smart button box connects to the frame via Ethernet and provides four programmable LCD switches (which are configured for each order). The SBB-4 uses information from VisionWeb for settings. Uses Power over Ethernet so must be used with PoE enabled switch

 

Signal inputs and outputs are accessed by using an appropriate rear module.

The Vision rear modules slot on at the back of the frame and typically feature BNC, Micro BNC, D-Type and LC fibre connectors.

There are two rear modules available for the M-VIVID800...

VR04 rear module label and connections

VR06 rear module label and connections

For more visual technical information, download the M-VIVID800 block diagram.

First you need the software app...

M-VIVID800

Single channel IP/SDI variable video delay with up to 800 frames of delay and framestore synchroniser. Supports 3G/HD/SD and ST 2022-6, ST 2022-7 and ST 2110-20 protocols. Software app which runs on the MARBLE-V1 media processor (larger memory version)

Now choose your media processor hardware and SFP+ modules...

MARBLE-V1

Media processor hardware which runs Crystal Vision’s software apps. Housed in the Vision frames, with up to ten MARBLE-V1 in 3U. Requires between one and four 850nm or 1310nm SFP+ transceiver modules when used with M-VIVID800 app and IP signals

SFP+10G-850MM

Multi-mode 850nm 10GbE SFP+ transceiver module for MARBLE-V1 media processor – fit between one and four when M-VIVID800 app used with IP signals

SFP+10G-1310SM

Single-mode 1310nm 10GbE SFP+ transceiver module for MARBLE-V1 media processor – fit between one and four when M-VIVID800 app used with IP signals

Next select your frame...

Vision 3

3U frame with integrated control panel and smart CPU for up to 20 Crystal Vision cards from the Vision range. Includes two PSU3-VF power supplies for redundancy. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC

You need a rear module to access your inputs and outputs...

VR04

Two slot frame rear module. Allows ten M-VIVID800 in 3U. Input and output can be any mixture of SDI via BNCs and IP via up to four 10GbE network interfaces. Gives access to one SDI (3G/HD/SD) or IP input and one SDI or IP output

VR06

Two slot frame rear module. Allows ten M-VIVID800 in 3U. Input and output can be any mixture of SDI via BNCs and IP via up to two 10GbE network interfaces. Gives access to one SDI (3G/HD/SD) or IP input and one SDI or IP output

Next - control. Complimentary options include the frame's integrated control panel, the VisionWeb web browser control, SNMP and our ASCII and JSON protocols. Alternatively order one of the items below...

VisionPanel

3U Ethernet remote control panel with touch screen

SBB-4

Smart button box with four programmable LCD switches. It is powered by PoE (Power over Ethernet) and therefore needs to be connected to a PoE enabled switch

Finally - extended support if required...

App support

Purchase with M-VIVID800 app to get software upgrades for changes in standards, new features and bug fixes plus telephone and e-mail operational support (with support for the first year included for free)

 

Users of the video delays in the Vision and Indigo ranges include...

ABP News Network (India) Advanced Broadcast Solutions (USA) Advanced Systems Group (USA) Ajman Television Network (UAE) Alliance Broadcasting Pvt Ltd (India) Alston Elliot (UK) Anderson Productions (USA) Antenna Ltd (Cyprus) Anxi Cia Ltda. (Ecuador) ARTE (France) Associated Broadcasting Co. Pvt. Ltd. (India) Astresmedia Corporacion (Spain) Astro (Singapore) AT&T (USA) ATG Danmon (UK) Atos (UK) AVB Ltd. (Georgia) AVC (UK) Bäckaskog Media (Sweden) BBC (UK) BBC Studioworks (UK) BBC Wales (UK) Beck Associates (USA) BEC Multimedia Co. Ltd. (Thailand) Beijing Broadcast Technology (China) Benchmark Broadcast Systems (India) BFE Studio (Germany) BKW Inc. (USA) Blizzard Entertainment (USA) Bolton Wanderers Football Club (UK) Booz Allen Hamilton (USA) BPS - Broadcast & Production Services (UK) Brainwaves Systems Middle East (Egypt) Broadcast Solutions Inc. (USA) Broadcast Technology (China) Broadcast Video Services (Ireland) Broadcast Virtual (Australia) BVS (Germany) CANAL+ (France) Caracol Televisión (Colombia) Channel 4 (UK) Charter Communications (USA) Chello Central Europe (Hungary) ChengDu Television (China) ChyronHego Corporation (USA) Closed Caption Latina (Colombia) Cologne Broadcasting Center (Germany) Comprehensive Technical Group (USA) Cornet Technology (USA) Corporación de Radio Televisión de Galicia (Spain) Corporacion Ecuatoriana de Television (Ecuador) Crawford Communications (USA) CSS (Hong Kong) CVP (UK) dB Broadcast (UK) Dega Broadcast Systems (UK) Deutsche Welle (Germany) Dhaka Bangla Channel (Bangladesh) DigitalWide Srl (Italy) DirecTV (USA) Diversified Systems (USA) EAP Broadcasting Company (Sri Lanka) EBS (South Korea) EDI Effetti Digitali Italiani Srl (Italy) Electronic Arts (USA) Encompass Digital Media (USA) EPECOM Graphics (Singapore) ESPN (USA) ESPN Star Sports/Fox Sports (Singapore) Euro Media Group (France) Evertop Technology (China) First Gulf Company (Saudi Arabia) Flowers TV (India) Fountain Studios (UK) FOX Sports (USA) Frostburg State University (USA) Galicia TV (Spain) Ghent University (Belgium) Glück TV (Germany) Geo TV (Pakistan) Grass Valley Systems (Singapore) Great American Ball Park Cincinnati (USA) Habertürk TV (Turkey) Haneva (USA) HB Communications (USA) Heartland Video Systems (USA) Hitron (Taiwan) Hogarth Worldwide (UK) Hybrid MC (France) Immersive Media (USA) India TV (India) Indira Television (India) Informationsteknik (Sweden) ISOFT (Turkey) ITN (UK) ITV (UK) Kanal 75 (Sweden) Kazakhstan Media Center (Kazakhstan) Kholoud Telecommunications and Broadcast Solutions (Jordan) Krungthep Turakj Media (Thailand) LJK Consult (USA) LRT (Lithuania) LTS Maroc (Morocco) Magna Systems & Engineering (S) Pte Ltd (Singapore) MCOT (Thailand) Media Centre Lume (Finland) MediaGuru (India) MeCast Ltd. (Iraq) Metus (USA) Mike Vasilinda Productions (USA) Modern Media Systems (Saudi Arabia)

Music Choice (USA) n-tv (Germany) Namadgi Systems (Australia) National TeleConsultants (USA) NBC Universal (USA) NBTTV (Thailand) Netventure (Germany) New Era Electronic Solutions (Cyprus) News Nation Network (India) NRJ (France) Omega Tenerife S.L. (Canary Islands) One-Ten Productions (UK) Open TV (Greece) Open University Network (South Korea) ORF (Austria) Playbox Neo (Bulgaria) Princess Productions (UK) Professional Communications Systems (USA) ProSiebenSat.1 Media (Germany) Puls 4 (Austria) Quintillion Business Media Pvt (India) QVEST Media (UAE) Radio Televisyen Malaysia (Malaysia) Ravensbourne College (UK) Real Video Impact Pvt Ltd (India) Red Bee Media/Ericsson (UK) Rentak Setia (Malaysia) Revolt TV (USA) Riot Games (China) Riyadh TV (Saudi Arabia) Roberts Communications Network LLC (USA) Rochstar (Poland) root6 (UK) RT Software (UK) RTV Pink (Serbia) Samaa TV (Pakistan) Setanta Transmission (Ireland) Show TV (Turkey) Shukutoku University (Japan) Simplynew (USA) Sky (UK) Sky Creative (Germany) Smart TV (UK) SNRT (Morocco) Sony (UK) Sony Pictures Networks (India) SPTL Holdings Pte Ltd. - Sony Pictures Television (Singapore) SRSG (Bangladesh) Star TV (India) Studio Expert (UK) STV (UK) Swedish Space Corporation (Sweden) Teleclub (Switzerland) Telemedia (South Africa) Telemundo (USA) Televarpið (Faroe Islands) Televisão Bahia (Brazil) Teliris Inc. (USA) Textron Aviation (USA) Thai PBS (Thailand) Thameside (UK) The Dave Ramsey Show (USA) The Lampo Group (USA) The Media Bunker (UK) The Nashville Network (USA) TrackMan A/S (Denmark) Triple V Broadcast (Thailand) Tritech International Ltd. (UK) TRT (Turkey) TrueVisions Group Company Limited (Thailand) TSL (UK) Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. [Network Operations Division] (USA) TV 2 (Denmark) TV3 SPORT (Denmark) TVC (Lithuania) TV Globo (Brazil) TV Nova (Czech Republic) TVNZ (New Zealand) TV Skyline (Germany) UAE TV (UAE) undbitte entertainment (Germany) UTV (UK) VCmedia GmbH (Austria) Video Tape Products (USA) Vizrt (Austria) Vizrt (Israel) Vizrt (Switzerland) Vizrt Inc. (USA) VR3 (Germany) WDSC-TV (USA) Wellen+Nöthen (Germany) WGGB-TV (USA) WKMG-TV (USA) WTHI-TV (USA) XL Video (UK) ZDF (Germany) Zee News (India) Zoom (India)