X50™

Frame Synchronizer and Converter

X50 now available with a blue OLED screen.
Earlier version with the green VFD are in limited supply.

Harris continues to set the standard for innovative, top-performing processors with the introduction of the X50™ frame synchronizer and converter. This best-in-class, single-channel platform delivers the exceptional quality and functionality that have come to define the popular and award-winning Harris series of 1RU processors, which also includes the X85™ and X75™.

The X50 is compact and cost-effective, yet feature-rich, offering an array of analog and digital baseband video and audio processing capabilities. This 1RU frame synchronizer/converter effectively and reliably supports standard-definition and high-definition formats, as well as optional 3 Gb/s 1080p Level A and Level B processing, for hybrid television and production systems. With easy-to-use controls, the X50 comes standard with a myriad of features, including color correction, closed caption/teletext capabilities, control and monitoring via a built-in web server, active format description (AFD) support, two fully controllable aspect ratio converters and 16-channel embedded audio processing. Available options include a fiber input and output plug-in.

The powerful, affordable and energy-efficient X50 processor can easily be incorporated into the workflow of any broadcast environment — from small stations and OB vans to production studios and networks.

Frame sync, proc amp and color correction capability for all 1080p/psf production formats (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30) is now available with a basic frame rate converter that can be used either for graphics, or as a low-cost backup for linear or motion-compensated frame rate conversion in a critical path.

"We'd been very satisfied users of the Harris line of 1RU processors for some time, and had been waiting for them to introduce a cost-effective, standard version. Just as we were planning the design of our latest truck, we were pleased to see the launch of the X50, which offers absolutely everything — including optional 3 Gb/s — at an unbeatable price point."

Jim McGillion
President
Metrovision

Features

Frame sync/delay, proc amp, noise reduction, clipping and color correction
Line sync and time base corrector (TBC) modes
3DTV-capable
Advanced motion detection for up/down/cross/aspect ratio conversion
Two switchable auto-sensing 3G/HD/SD inputs
Up/down/cross/aspect ratio conversion with two simultaneous, independent output formats
Two aspect ratio converters with full control over H/V size and position
Audio de-embed/embed, sync, gain, invert and delay with 16 channels (four groups) processing
- PCM and non-PCM (Dolby® Digital, Dolby® E) passthrough
Video Interfaces:
- Analog composite
  - 3D adaptive comb filter 12-bit color decoder
- Analog component
  - YPrPb input and output (HD and SD)
  - RGB output
- Auto-sensing SDI for .27/1.5 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s optional
- EDH/CRC error monitoring and insertion
- HDMI output for video and audio
Audio Interfaces:
- Eight-channel analog audio
- Four groups embedded audio
- Four AES (75 ohms) inputs
Data and Metadata:
- CC (CEA608/708) and Teletext (OP47)
- Audio metadata VANC embed/de-embed, generator, serial input/output
- AFD/Wide Screen Signaling (WSS)/VI
Control and Monitoring:
- 100/100 Ethernet connectivity
- SNMP
- Built-in web server
- Local control panel
CCS™-compliant for use with CCS Navigator™ software:
- X85/X75 control panels
- NUCLEUS™ network control panels
- CCS Navigator software
- Four GPI inputs and outputs
Optional fiber input and output
Optional 3 Gb/s
Built-in video test and audio tone generators
Redundant power supply
Logo generator/inserter
Future I-Wings side bar insertion, SD memory card for presets

Images/Diagrams

Audio Block Diagram - Click on the image for high res.

Video Block Diagram - Click on the image for high res.

Back View

Specifications

Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.

VIDEO INPUTS

3G/HD/SD-SDI
Number of Inputs	2
Standard	3 Gb/s: SMPTE 424M (2.97, 2.97/1.001 Gb/s) SMPTE 425 Level A, Level B-DL (YCrCb, 4:2:2, 10-bit with 16 channels of embedded audio) HD: SMPTE 292M (1.485, 1.485/1.001 Gb/s) SD: SMPTE 259M-C (270 Mb/s, 525/625 component video)
Connector	BNC (IEC 169-8)
Impedance	75 ohms
Return Loss	>10 dB, typical, from 5 to 2970 MHz >15 dB, typical, from 5 to 1485 MHz >15 dB, typical, from 5 to 270 MHz
Equalization	3 Gb/s: adaptive cable equalization for up to 164 ft (50 m), typical, of Belden 1694A coaxial cable HD: adaptive cable equalization for up to 492 ft (150 m), typical, of Belden 1694A coaxial cable SD: >23 dB Belden 8281 coaxial cable

Fiber Input Specifications (OP+SFP+TR13P Module)
Item	Minimum	Typical	Maximum	Note*
Number of LC connector inputs	-	-	1
Input wavelength	1260 nm	-	1620 nm
Optical power monitor accuracy	-2 dB	0	2 dB
Sensitivity at 270 Mb/s (SMPTE 259M)	-	-22 dBm	-20 dBm	Pathological
Sensitivity at 1.5 Gb/s (SMPTE 292M)	-	-22 dBm	-19 dBm	Pathological
Sensitivity at 3 Gb/s (SMPTE 424M)	-	-19 dBm	-18 dBm	Pathological
Overload	0 dBm	-	-	BER = 1E-12 against SDI matrix check field signals for video applications. BER = 1E-12 against PRBS 223-1 for datacom applications


S-Video
Standard	NTSC, PAL-B, PAL-M
Connector	4-pin DIN

Analog Composite
Standard	NTSC (SMPTE 170M), PAL-B (ITU 624-2), PAL-M, PAL-I
Connector	BNC (IEC 169-8)
Input Level	1 V pk-pk
Impedance	75 ohms
Return Loss	>40 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz
Common Mode Range	5 V
CMRR	60 dB @ 50/60 Hz, 5 V pk-pk
Processing	3D adaptive comb filter, 12-bit

Component
Format	Betacam/SMPTE
Connector	BNC (IEC 169-8)
Input Level	1 V pk-pk
Impedance	75 ohms
Return Loss	>40 dB, 1 kHz to 6 MHz

Genlock
Connector	BNC (IEC 169-8)
Impedance	75 ohms
Return Loss	>40 dB, typical to 6 MHz >35 dB, typical to 30 MHz
Common Mode Range	5.5 V pk-pk
CMRR	60 dB @ 60Hz, 5 V pk-pk
Input Level	1 V pk-pk -5.0 to +6.0 dB for NTSC/PAL-B ±300 mV -3.5 to +6.0 dB for tri-level sync: 1080i: 59.94/50 1080p: 29.97/25
Signal Type	NTSC/PAL-B analog composite ±300 mV tri-level sync
Standard	SMPTE 170M (NTSC) ITU-R BT.470-6 (PAL-B) SMPTE 274M (1080i, 1080p)

VIDEO OUTPUTS

3G/HD/SD-SDI
Number of Outputs	2
Standard	3 Gb/s: SMPTE 424M (2.97, 2.97/1.001 Gb/s), SMPTE 425 Level A, Level B-DL (YCrCb, 4:2:2, 10-bit with 16 channels of embedded audio) SMPTE 352 VPID HD: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE (1.485, 1.485/1.001 Gb/s), SMPTE 352 VPID SD: SMPTE 259M-C (270 Mb/s, 525/625 component video)
Connector	BNC (IEC 169-8)
Impedance	75 ohms
Return Loss	>10 dB, typical, from 5 to 2970 MHz >15 dB, typical, from 5 to 1485 MHz >20 dB, typical, from 5 to 270 MHz
Signal Level	800 mV ±10%
DC Offset	0 ±0.5 V
Rise and Fall Time	3 Gb/s: <135 ps (20% to 80%) HD: <270 ps (20% to 80%) SD: 400 to 1500 ps (20% to 80%)
Overshoot	<10% of amplitude (all outputs terminated)
Jitter	Timing: 3 Gb/s: <2 UI pk-pk HD: <1 UI pk-pk SD: <0.2 UI pk-pk Alignment: 3 Gb/s: <0.3 UI pk-pk HD: <0.2 UI pk-pk SD: <0.2 UI pk-pk

Fiber Output Specifications (OP+SFP+TR13P Module)
Item	Minimum	Typical	Maximum	Note*
Number of LC connector outputs	-	-	1
Standards	3 Gb/s: SMPTE 424M HD: SMPTE 292M SD: SMPTE 259M
Peak wavelength	1280 nm	1310 nm	1340 nm	Measured at 25° C
Spectrum width (RMS)	-	1.5 nm	3 nm
Average output power	-7 dBm	-	0 dBm
Optical rise/fall time (3 Gb/s HD-SDI)	-	105/120 ps	165/180 ps
Extinction ratio	5 dB	7 dB	-
Jitter	-	<110 ps	180 ps	SD-SDI pathological
-	<60 ps	100 ps	1.5 Gb/s SDI pathological
-	<45 ps	70 ps	3 Gb/s HD-SDI pathological
Laser safety level	Class 1


HDMI
Number of Outputs	1
Standards	525, 625, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/23.98, 720p/59.94, 720p/50
Connector	HDMI
Compliance	HDMI 1.3

S-Video
Standard	NTSC, PAL-B, PAL-M
Connector	4-pin DIN

Composite
Standard	NTSC, PAL-B, PAL-M, PAL-I
Connector	BNC (IEC 169-8)
Quantization	12 bits
Impedance	75 ohms
Return Loss	>40 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz
Frequency Response	-1.6 dB at 6 MHz
DC Offset	<0.5 mV
Differential Gain	<0.5%
Differential Phase	<0.5°
Y/C Delay	<10 ns (NTSC) <23.1 ns (PAL)
Y/C Gain	<1%, typical
Transient Response	<0.5% K Factor
SNR	>63 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz

Component
Format	Betacam/SMPTE/RGB
Connector	BNC (IEC 169-8)
Quantization	12 bits
Impedance	75 ohms
Return Loss	>40 dB, 1 kHz to 6 MHz
Frequency Response	Y: ±0.5 dB to 5.5 MHz Pb/Pr: -3.27 dB to 3 MHz
DC Offset	<0.0 ±5 mV
Relative Delay	<±10 ns
SNR	>63 dB, typical, luma ramp


AUDIO INPUTS

AES/DARS
Number of Inputs	4 AES, 1 DARS
Standard	AES3, SMPTE 276M
Type	Unbalanced, AC coupled
Connector	1.0/2.3 DIN
Sensitivity	<100 mV
Impedance	75 ohms
Return Loss	>25 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz
Input Audio Rate	16 to 96 kHz
Channel Status and User Bit	Maintained, but professional mode, 48 kHz

Analog
Number of Inputs	8 mono channels
Type	Balanced
Connector	DB-25, Tascam-style cable snake for balanced 8-channel audio
Input Audio Level	28 to 12 dBu (adjustable in .5 dB increments)
Input Impedance	High-impedance or 600 ohms, jumper selectable
CMRR	>80 dB @ 60 Hz, typical

AUDIO OUTPUTS

AES
Number of Outputs	4
Standard	AES3, SMPTE 276M
Type	Unbalanced, AC coupled
Connector	1.0/2.3 DIN
Signal Level	1 V ±10% (pk-pk)
Impedance	75 ohms
Return Loss	>25 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz
Jitter	<20 ns
DC Offset	0.0 ±50 mV
Rise and Fall Time	30 to 44 ns (10% to 90%)
Audio Rate	48 kHz
Bits	24, 20 or 16
Channel Status and User Bit	Maintained, but professional mode, 48 kHz

Analog
Number of Inputs	8 mono channels
Type	Balanced
Connector	DB-25, Tascam-style cable snake for balanced 8-channel audio
Output Audio Level	28 to 16 dBu (adjustable in 2 dB increments)
Output Impedance	66 ohms
Frequency Response	0.15 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
THD	≥80 dB, 20 Hz 20 kHz
SNR	>100 dB typical
Crosstalk	>90 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, typical
Linearity	<1.0 dB (-80 to +20 dBu), typical

CONNECTORS AND I/O

GPI (General Purpose Interface)
Connector	DB-9
Number of Inputs	4
Number of Outputs	4

RS-422
Standard	RS-422
Connector	DB-9

LAN
Connector	RJ45
Type	10/100Base-T Ethernet

Weight and Dimension Measurements
Weight	8.45 lbs (3.83 kg) (excluding rack and cable supports)
Height	1.72 in. (4.37 cm)
Width	17.47 in. (44.4 cm); 17.60 in. (44.7 cm) with rear supports (excluding mounting ears)
Depth	21.25 in. (54 cm) (including front controls and rear BNC connectors)

Power and Temperature
Power Consumption	100 to 240 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz, 75 W
Electrical Requirements	100 to 240 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz, 3 amps max
Ambient Temperature	41º to 95º F (5º to 35º C) with a relative humidity of 10 to 90% (non-condensing)

Ordering Information

X50-AV-2PS	1RU frame sync, converter and processor with audio processing and dual power supplies; for 3 Gb/s capability, the X50OPT-3G software key is required; AES/DARS connections require X50OPTCAB-AES adaptor cables; for fiber connectivity, the OP+SFP+TR13P transceiver is required

X50OPT-3G	3 Gb/s input and output option for X50

X50OPTCAB-AES	AES interface cable — BNC to 1.0/2.3 DIN for X50

OP+SFP+TR13P	Small form factor for Harris fiber optic products; 1310 nm wavelength transceiver with pathological support for baseband video