ViViD 3G
What is it?
3G/HD/SD variable video delay.
Reason to choose it...
It's a feature-packed video delay which will save you rack space (with up to 12 video delays in 2U) and provides up to half a second of 3Gb/s delay, one second of HD delay and 5.5 seconds SD delay.
Ideal for...
Anyone who needs to match any 3Gb/s, HD or SD short system delays, such as virtual studio graphics, MPEG encoders and decoders, audio processing, HD radio links, satellite links and profanity delays. See who's using it.
Control it...
Try out the ViViD 3G VisionWeb demo (opens in new window) – you'll see how easy it is to operate ViViD 3G from your web browser, while exploring the full functionality of the product.
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- Main features
- Details
- Specs
- What outputs do I get?
- What do I order?
- Who's using it?
Main features
- 3G/HD/SD variable video delay
- Match any video delays in your system: virtual studio graphics, MPEG encoders/decoders, audio processing, HD radio links, satellite links and profanity delays
- Maximum 3Gb/s delay of 0.5 seconds
- Maximum HD delay of one second
- Maximum SD delay of 5.5 seconds
- Get the exact delay you need: adjustable in steps of seconds, frames, lines and pixels for true flexibility
- Minimum delay of two lines (3Gb/s and HD) and three lines (SD)
- Optimise the video: includes video proc-amp with RGB and YUV lift and gain controls
- Save yourself a DA in your system design: with up to four delayed outputs
- Save yourself time: recall different delay values easily with 16 presets
- Use it in embedded areas: passes the entire video stream including embedded audio
- Get integrated fibre connectivity in a single slot by fitting the FIP fibre input option or FOP fibre output option
- Inputs and outputs accessed by using an appropriate rear module (either RM41, RM57 or RM67)
- Protect your programme output with optional relay bypass protection (on RM67 rear module)
- Housed in Indigo rack frames
- Space-saving: 100mm x 266mm module allows 12 ViViD 3G in 2U (six in 1U and two in desk top box)
- Flexible control: board edge, GPI, frame integrated control panel, VisionPanel remote control panel, SNMP, ASCII and JSON protocols, Statesman Lite PC software or the web browser-based VisionWeb Control
- Five year warranty (with product registration)
- This product is available to either purchase or hire, with hire pricing typically 6% of list price per week (with one week minimum hire period and £200 minimum charge)
Details
For matching those shorter delays...
Use ViViD 3G anywhere you need to match shorter delays in your system.
Based on DRAM memory, it provides half a second of delay in 3Gb/s, one second in HD and 5.5 seconds in Standard Definition.
With a minimum setting of a few lines, the delay is adjustable in seconds, frames, lines and pixels for true flexibility.
How much delay do you get?
| Maximum SD delay (in seconds) | 5.5 seconds (525 line); 4.5 seconds (625 line) |
| Maximum SD delay (in frames) | 137 frames |
| Maximum HD delay (in seconds) | 1 second (1080i50, 720p50, 1080PsF23.98 and 1080PsF24); 0.8 seconds (1080i59.94 and 720p59.94) |
| Maximum HD delay (in frames) | 25 frames |
| Maximum 3Gb/s delay (in seconds) | 0.5 seconds (1080p50); 0.4 seconds (1080p59.94) |
| Maximum 3Gb/s delay (in frames) | 25 frames |
What can you use it for?
ViViD 3G can be used to match any system delays.
ViViD 3G is perfect for use in the virtual studio where it can be used to offset the delay caused by the graphics generators – delaying the camera by the same amount as the virtual set graphics so that the video feed and graphics both reach the chroma keyer at the same time.
It can also be used to compensate for the delay of MPEG encoders or decoders in order to co-time transmissions, or for the delay caused by a satellite link.
It can help OB vehicles using MPEG-compressed HD radio links to remotely control wireless hand-held cameras by delaying the other signals. Alternatively it can be used in audio processing applications to match video to audio that's been delayed by Dolby E encoding or decoding.
An increasingly popular application can be found in studios, where engineers are delaying the audio mixer output to match the longest video delay in the system – and then adding video delays to everything else to make it all match.
Delay...everything
ViViD 3G delays not just the active picture but the entire video stream, with embedded audio and ancillary data staying with the associated video.
Easy to maintain colour fidelity
ViViD 3G includes a video proc-amp – with RGB and YUV lift and gain controls allowing independent digital image adjustments in both the RGB and YUV domains.
Save yourself a DA in your system design
With ViViD 3G you will get four delayed outputs – potentially removing the need for a distribution amplifier in the system, and so saving you money and rack space.
Integrated fibre input or output connectivity – on the board
If you need to delay signals from beyond your local equipment bay, it's easy to give ViViD 3G integrated fibre connectivity - and still only use a single frame slot. Just order either the FIP fibre input option or FOP fibre output option.
Designed for SMPTE 297-2006 short-haul applications, the FIP is used to receive an optical input and the FOP to transmit an optical output using a Class I laser.
With a FIP fitted you can select your video input source to be taken either from the input BNC or the optical input.
This integrated fibre connectivity is especially useful in 1080p studios where long cable runs are difficult.
Having the fibre integral to the board reduces the need to use up additional rack space for separate fibre optic transmitters and receivers – as well as saving you money.
ViViD 3G can also support a CWDM laser if required.
Save rack space
You can fit 12 video delays in 2U, too. This 100mm x 266mm module saves you rack space and is housed in Crystal Vision's standard rack frames alongside any other products from the range.
It can be used with three different frame rear modules, either the standard RM41, the RM57 for fibre applications or the RM67 where relay bypass protection is required.
Protect your output - with relay bypass protection
The RM67 rear module gives ViViD 3G relay bypass protection - which helps maintain programme output in the event of power failure or board removal.
It prevents signal loss by mechanically connecting ViViD 3G's input signal to one of the outputs should the supply to the RM67 be interrupted.
Choose your control
Easy to set up and use, the flexible control options include board edge switches, an integrated control panel on the AE frames, the VisionPanel remote control panel, SNMP, the Statesman Lite PC software and the VisionWeb web browser control. Try the ViViD 3G VisionWeb demo...
16 presets can be assigned and recalled through GPI, allowing different delay values to be recalled automatically by the studio control system.
Signal monitoring is available, with warnings of any problems provided via SNMP traps or GPI outputs. The full list of available alarms are input missing, video black, video frozen and input audio missing. The video black and video frozen parameters can be delayed before an alarm is asserted to prevent false alarming during brief video pauses.
Crystal Vision is very well-known for its range of space-saving video delays, offering a suitable delay for every application.
Specs
MECHANICAL
Standard Crystal Vision module 266mm x 100mm
Weight: 180g
Power consumption: 11.9 Watts (plus 0.6 Watts for FIP or FOP)
VIDEO INPUT
One 3Gb/s or HD or SD input
270Mb/s or 1.5Gb/s or 3Gb/s serial compliant to SMPTE 259, SMPTE 292-1 and SMPTE 424/425-A
The video formats supported are 625, 525, 720p50, 720p59.94, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080PsF23.98, 1080PsF24, 1080p50 and 1080p59.94
3Gb/s cable equalisation up to 80m using Belden 1694A. HD/SD cable equalisation up to 140m with Belden 1694A or equivalent (approx. 100m with Belden 8281)
Input return loss: -15dB for 50MHz to 1.5GHz
Auto data rate and video format selection
VIDEO OUTPUTS
Using RM41 rear module: Four reclocked and delayed 3Gb/s or HD or SD outputs
Using RM57 rear module with FIP fibre input option: Three reclocked and delayed 3Gb/s or HD or SD outputs. Select between one fibre and one electrical input
Using RM57 rear module with FOP fibre output option: Three reclocked and delayed 3Gb/s or HD or SD outputs, plus one copy of the output on fibre
Using RM67 rear module: Four reclocked and delayed 3Gb/s or HD or SD outputs. The RM67 provides relay bypass protection to help maintain programme output. An electromechanical relay switch needs power to hold the switch in one state and will revert to the other state (board bypass) on loss of power. It prevents signal loss by mechanically connecting the input to one of the outputs on complete frame power failure or board removal
270Mb/s or 1.5Gb/s or 3Gb/s serial compliant to SMPTE 259, SMPTE 292-1 and SMPTE 424/425-A
Output follows the input format
INTEGRATED FIBRE OPTIONS
ViViD 3G can be given integrated fibre connectivity by fitting either the FIP fibre input option or FOP fibre output option. The chosen option should be fitted at the factory
To access the optical inputs or outputs an RM57 frame rear module must be used
When fitted with a FIP or FOP, ViViD 3G can be housed in any frame slot position but due to its extra height it is not possible to place most Standard Definition or audio boards directly above it when the ViViD 3G is in even numbered slot positions. 3Gb/s and HD boards do not share this restriction
FIP and FOP meet the SMPTE 297-2006 short-haul specification, allowing operation with single-mode and multi-mode fibre
Connector type: SC/PC
FIP:
Optical wavelength: 1260-1620nm
Input level maximum: -1dBm
Input level minimum: Typical -20dBm (-18dBm 3Gb/s pathological)
FOP:
Optical power: Max -0.0dBm, min -5.0dBm (typical -2.0dBm or 630uW)
Fibre pigtail: Single-mode 8/125uM
Optical wavelength: 1290-1330nm (1310 typical)
Extinction ratio: 7.5dB
Laser safety classification: Class 1 (EN 60825), Class I (21CFR1040.10)
STANDARD DEFINITION DELAY
Minimum delay: 3 lines
Maximum delay: 5.5 seconds/137 frames (625 line); 4.5 seconds/137 frames (525 line)
Adjustable in steps of seconds, frames, lines and pixels
HIGH DEFINITION DELAY
Minimum delay: 2 lines
Maximum delay: 1 second/25 frames (1080i50/720p50/1080PsF23.98/1080PsF24); 0.8 seconds/25 frames (1080i59.94/720p59.94)
Adjustable in steps of seconds, frames, lines and pixels
3GB/S DELAY
Minimum delay: 2 lines
Maximum delay: 0.5 seconds/25 frames (1080p50); 0.4 seconds/25 frames (1080p59.94)
Adjustable in steps of seconds, frames, lines and pixels
VIDEO PROCESSING
Video proc-amp for picture optimisation and to help maintain colour fidelity
RGB lift: Offset the colour component by +/- 10%
RGB gain: Modify the gain of the colour component from +80% to +120%
YUV lift: Offset the luminance, U and V components by +/- 10%
YUV gain: Modify the luminance, U and V gain from 0% to +200%
SIGNAL CHECKS
Checks can be performed on a selection of video and audio parameters, with warnings of any problems provided via SNMP traps. Two GPI outputs can also be assigned to monitor some of the video parameters (see GPI OUTPUTS section)
The video parameters are: input missing, video black and video frozen. The audio parameter is: input audio missing
The video black and video frozen parameters can be delayed before an alarm is asserted to prevent false alarming during brief video pauses
ANCILLARY DATA/EMBEDDED AUDIO
Passes entire video stream, including embedded audio and HANC and VANC
PRESETS
16 user defined presets allow the storing of board configurations for future use
GPI INPUT LEVELS
Active: pull to ground, pulled up to +5V through 10 kohm
GPI OUTPUT LEVELS
Electrically: Open collector transistors 30V, 270 ohm current limit resistors. Pulled up to +5V through 6800 ohm
GPI INPUTS
Four GPI inputs can recall one of 16 presets
GPI OUTPUTS
Two GPI outputs are reserved for alarm indication and may be assigned any number of the following video alarms: input missing, video black and video frozen
LED INDICATION OF:
Power supplies okay
Input present
SD/HD input
GPI output 5 active
GPI output 6 active
LOCAL CONTROL
Intuitive board edge interface with two select buttons, shaft encoder and ten character alphanumeric display
REMOTE CONTROL
Control from integrated control panel on AE frames and remote panel
Statesman Lite allows control from any PC on a network
VisionWeb Control is available via the web server on the frame and allows operation using a standard web browser on a PC or tablet
SNMP monitoring and control available as a frame option
Control from integrated control panel on AE frames and remote panel
What outputs do I get?
Signal inputs and outputs are accessed by using an appropriate rear module.
The Indigo rear modules slot on to the back of the frame and typically feature BNC, D-Type, RJ45 and optical connectors. The single and double slot rear modules can be used with all three frame sizes, while the quad slot rear modules just fit the 2U frames.
There are three rear modules available for the ViViD 3G...
RM41 rear module label and connections
More about the RM41
Connectors: 6 BNCs
Frame slots used: 1
Boards in 2U: 12
Boards in 1U: 6
Boards in desk top box: 2
Why use it: Standard non-fibre applications
Also used for: 3GDA105C, 3GDA105R, ARC-20MC, CoCo 3G, MADDA105, Q-Down-AG 3G, Q-Down-ATG 3G, SYN 3G, SYN-A 3G, Up-Down 3G, Up-Down-A 3G, Up-Down-AFD 3G, Up-Down-AT 3G, Up-Down-ATX 3G, Up-Down-AS 3G, Up-Down-AFDS 3G, Up-Down-ATS 3G, Up-Down-ATXS 3G, ViViD 3G-20, ViViD 3GS and ViViD 3GS-20
RM57 rear module label and connections
More about the RM57
Connectors: 5 BNCs and 1 optical input/output connector
Frame slots used: 1
Boards in 2U: 12
Boards in 1U: 6
Boards in desk top box: 2
Why use it: Fibre input or output applications
Also used for: ARC-20MC, CoCo 3G, Q-Down-AG 3G, Q-Down-ATG 3G, SYN 3G, SYN-A 3G, Up-Down 3G, Up-Down-A 3G, Up-Down-AFD 3G, Up-Down-AT 3G, Up-Down-ATX 3G, Up-Down-AS 3G, Up-Down-AFDS 3G, Up-Down-ATS 3G, Up-Down-ATXS 3G, ViViD 3G-20, ViViD 3GS and ViViD 3GS-20
RM67 rear module label and connections
More about the RM67
Connectors: 6 BNCs
Frame slots used: 1
Boards in 2U: 12
Boards in 1U: 6
Boards in desk top box: 2
Why use it: You want relay bypass protection
Also used for: 3GDA105C, 3GDA105R, ARC-20MC, MADDA105, SYN 3G, SYN-A 3G, ViViD 3G-20, ViViD 3GS and ViViD 3GS-20
For more visual technical information, download the ViViD 3G block diagram.
What do I order?
First you need the 100mm x 266mm module...
- ViViD 3G
- 3G/HD/SD variable video delay line
To get integrated fibre connectivity select one of the following...
- FIP
- Fibre input option for ViViD 3G motherboard
- FOP
- Fibre output option for ViViD 3G motherboard. For CWDM laser options, contact Crystal Vision
Next choose your frame size and power supplies - from 2U to desk top box...
- Indigo 2AE
- 2U frame with power supply redundancy and active front panel featuring smart CPU and integrated control panel for up to 12 Crystal Vision modules. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC
- Indigo 2SE
- CoolFlow 2U frame with power supply redundancy and active front panel featuring smart CPU for up to 12 Crystal Vision modules. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC
- Indigo 1AE
- 1U frame with active front panel featuring smart CPU and integrated control panel for up to six Crystal Vision modules. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC
- Indigo 1SE
- 1U frame with active front panel featuring smart CPU for up to six Crystal Vision modules. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC
- Indigo 1AE-DP
- 1U frame with power supply redundancy and active front panel featuring smart CPU and integrated control panel for up to six Crystal Vision modules. Includes two fixed PS-80i power supplies. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC
- Indigo 1SE-DP
- 1U frame with power supply redundancy and active front panel featuring smart CPU for up to six Crystal Vision modules. Includes two fixed PS-80i power supplies. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC
- Indigo DT
- Desk top box with passive front panel for up to two Crystal Vision modules. Includes fixed power supply
- Indigo DTSE
- Desk top box with active front panel featuring smart CPU for up to two Crystal Vision modules. Includes fixed power supply. Allows Ethernet connection to a PC
- PSU-160i
- 160 Watts power supply for 1U (non-DP) and 2U frames. 1U frames require one PSU-160i (no redundancy). 2U frames require either one PSU-160i (no redundancy) or two PSU-160i if power supply redundancy is required
You need a rear module to access your inputs and outputs...
- RM41
- Single slot frame rear module. Allows maximum number of ViViD 3G in frame (12 in 2U, six in 1U, two in desk top box). Gives access to one 3Gb/s, HD or SD input and four 3Gb/s, HD or SD outputs
- RM57
- Single slot frame rear module. Allows maximum number of ViViD 3G in frame (12 in 2U, six in 1U, two in desk top box). Designed for applications using fibre inputs or outputs. When using fibre input, allows you to select between one fibre and one electrical 3Gb/s, HD or SD input and gives out three 3Gb/s, HD or SD outputs. When using fibre output, gives access to one 3Gb/s, HD or SD input and four 3Gb/s, HD or SD outputs (one on fibre and three on BNC)
- RM67
- Single slot frame rear module. Allows maximum number of ViViD 3G in frame (12 in 2U, six in 1U, two in desk top box). Provides relay bypass protection of the input to one of the outputs. Gives access to one 3Gb/s, HD or SD input and four 3Gb/s, HD or SD outputs
Finally - control. Use board edge switches, the integrated control panel if you've selected one of the 'AE' frames, a web browser running the free VisionWeb Control (included within the frame software), or alternatively order one of the items below...
- VisionPanel
- 3U Ethernet remote control panel with touch screen
- Statesman Lite
- Free-of-charge PC Control System - download the latest version
- SNMP
- SNMP monitoring and control available as a frame option
Who's using it?
Users of the ViViD variable video delays include...
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Explore more...
- ViViD 3GS 3G/HD/SD variable video delay with synchroniser (0.5 secs 3G/1 sec HD/5.5 secs SD)
- ViViD 3G-20 3G/HD/SD long variable video delay (10 secs 3G/20 secs HD/110 secs SD)
- ViViD 3GS-20 3G/HD/SD long variable video delay with synchroniser (10 secs 3G/20 secs HD/110 secs SD)
- ViViD HD-40 HD/SD long variable video delay (43 secs HD/238 secs SD)
Not sure which delay is best for your application? Have a look at our video delays comparison chart to help you make a decision...