Input and Output Boards

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SDI Boards Recommendations

Before performing any driver changes or updates, it is recommended to stop processes and services (e.g. Cinegy Playout) that use SDI cards. Please note that most of the cards require a reboot or even a power cycle to finalize driver processing/firmware updates. Make sure the auto-start feature for applications or services is disabled. Processes and services that automatically start after reboot and access card/driver may prevent this update from normal processing and finishing.

The following SDI boards are supported for baseband I/O in Cinegy Air:

DVS

Model Recommended Driver Version Recommended Firmware Version UHD Support Key&Fill support

Atomix LT

4.3.5.18

5.4.1.5_5.2.7

+

+

Blackmagic Design

The minimal supported Blackmagic DeckLink driver version is specified in the following table, but the newer driver version could be used.

Model Minimal Supported Driver Version UHD Support Key&Fill Support

DeckLink SDI

11.6

-

-

DeckLink HD Extreme 3D

11.6

-

-

DeckLink Duo

11.6

-

-

DeckLink Quad

11.6

-

-

DeckLink Duo 2

11.6

-

+

DeckLink Quad 2

11.6

-

+

DeckLink SDI 4K**

11.6

+

-

DeckLink SDI 4K PRO

11.6

+

+

DeckLink SDI 8K PRO*

11.6

+

+

DeckLink Studio 4K**

11.6

+

-

DeckLink 4K Extreme**

11.6

+

-

DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G

11.6

+

+

DeckLink Mini Recorder

11.6

-

-

DeckLink Mini Monitor

11.6

-

-

Intensity Pro 4K

11.6

+

-

Intensity Shuttle

11.6

-

-

* Supported in Single Link (1.5G - 12G), Dual Link (2x1.5G - 2x6G), Quad Link/2SI (4x 3/12G) modes with TV formats up to UHD 4320p59.94. Please note: DCI formats and 64-channel audio are not yet supported in Cinegy products.

** The board does not support VANC playback or capture in UHD mode due to the limitation of the board.

Caution
 Blackmagic Design DeckLink cards should be used with caution for critical installations 24/7 due to their high dependency on host hardware. The workflow should be carefully tested before deciding about using these cards in production.

AJA

Caution
 Please be aware that old AJA firmware could be incompatible with the new drivers that are required by Cinegy software. If you cannot access the correct number of inputs on the board after installing the new Cinegy software, a firmware upgrade will be required. The relevant AJA Driver and Tools package can be downloaded from the Cinegy Partner and the Cinegy Customer portals.
The use of AJA OEM driver packages provided on Cinegy portals is strongly recommended instead of retail drivers of the same version.
Model Recommended Driver Version UHD Support Key&Fill support

Kona LHi

15.5.3

-

-

Kona LHe+

15.5.3

-

-

Kona 3G

15.5.3

+

+

Kona 4

15.5.3

+

+

Kona IP
SMPTE 2022-6/7 uncompressed IP video

15.5.3

-

-

Corvid

15.5.3

-

-

Corvid 3G

15.5.3

-

+

Corvid 22

15.5.3

-

+

Corvid 24

15.5.3

+

+

Corvid 44

15.5.3

+

+

Corvid 88

15.5.3

+

+

Deltacast

Model Recommended Driver Package UHD Support

DELTA-hd-elp-d 44

6.20

up to p29.97

DELTA-hd-elp-d 62

6.20

up to p29.97

DELTA-hd-elp-d 80

6.20

up to p29.97

DELTA-3G-elp-d 8c

6.20

up to p60

DELTA-3G-elp-d 4c

6.20

up to p60

DELTA-3G40-hd40-elp-d

6.20

up to p60

DELTA-3G-elp-d 40

6.20

up to p60

DELTA-ip-ST2022-6 10

6.20

-

DELTA-ip-ST2022-6 01

6.20

-

For Deltacast boards with passive cooling please provide at least 5 mph airflow in the chassis, especially when using multiple boards.

VANC features are not supported for RGBA mode.

SDI Signal Source Parameters Recommendations

The following settings are supported:

Parameters DVS/Deltacast/AJA Blackmagic Design

SDI Signal

SMPTE 292M (1.5G)
SMPTE 424M (3G)
SMPTE 425-3

SMPTE 292M (1.5G)
SMPTE 424M (3G)
SMPTE ST-2081 (6G)
SMPTE ST-2082(12G)

SDI Level

A

A

Color coding

10-bit YCbCr

10-bit YCbCr

HD formats

Single-link 1.5/3G

Single-link 1.5/3G

UHD formats

Quad-link 1.5/3G/12G
"2SI (Two-Sample Interleave)" *except DVS boards

Single-link 6G
Single-link 12G
Quad-link 1.5/3G/12G

RGBA (Fill&Key) dual-link is supported as a special mode only for Cinegy Air products.

Supported GPI I/O Boards

The following boards can be used to trigger external devices, control Cinegy Studio PRO playlist operations or Cinegy Air externally via general purpose interface (GPI):

Vendor Make Certified Driver Supported Features

SeaLevel

8012ES
8209FX

SeaIO Classic V5

Trigger external devices
Switch Cinegy Playout opt-out blocks
Control Cinegy Studio PRO playlist and playback operations

SeaI/O-530E

SeaMAX for Windows v3.4.0.1

Trigger external devices

Supported SDI Routers

Cinegy Event Manager will let Cinegy Air to control the following third-party SDI routers:

  • Nevion (Network) VikinX

  • Grass Valley (Miranda) NVISION Compact and Enterprise

  • Imagine Communications (Harris) Panacea and Platinum

  • UTAH Scientific

  • Blackmagic Design VideoHub

  • Kramer Electronics

  • Evertz

  • Guramex

Supported EAS Devices

Cinegy EAS Gateway will let Cinegy Air automatically play EAS audio and video data received from the following devices:

  • TFT 911

  • SAGE ENDEC 3644