How to download this software to the unit: ========================================== Downloading via the Internet: The easiest way to download the software to an SX is to connect the SX to the internet using the Ethernet port. Go to the System - Engineer page and press 'Download'. This will download the latest version. Downloading from a computer: If you are unable to connect the unit to the Internet, download the latest software using another computer which will be a zip file containing several files. Extract these files into a directory/folder on that computer and then use the Ethernet connection on the SX to FTP files into the 'setup' directory on the SX. Once all the files have been copied over you may install the software. If any files are missing, an error message will be displayed on Installation. Installing software: Select the latest software version from the list given and press 'Install'. When the install has completed you will be prompted to re-start the SX using the Power on/off switch. Once the unit has re-started, if you are using a version of software prior to 0.09.2420, please install it again to get the latest version of Linux on the SX. Later versions of Sx software check this automatically. ---------------------------------------------------------------- This file contains all changes in reverse order i.e. latest changes at top of file -------------------------- Version 0.10.0027 released -------------------------- Bugs Fixed: * Stop crash when input removed on SxE Known Problems: * Inserting text on video output causes gamut errors on output. -------------------------- Version 0.10.0026 released -------------------------- New features: * 1080i/1080sF DualLink standards added to 3G level B list. * Different jitter thresholds provided for logging at SD/HD/3G * Eye/jitter should be measureable for ASI inputs. Bugs Fixed: * SDI data view is incorrect for Dual-link or 3GB-Dual link stds * Cursor positioning improved for Dual link and 3G level A formats * Improved reliability of generator when changing output format. * Checkfield fixed for more 3G colour mapping modes. Known Problems: * Inserting text on video output causes gamut errors on output. -------------------------- Version 0.10.0025 released -------------------------- New features: * Input video std now shown in long format with colour mode. * Active Picture CRC values calculated for all video standards * Support for RGB/YCC 4:4:4 and 12bit video formats on SxD and on SxE/SxA with ExtraVideoStandards option * Added ability to save current system status in a scripting step. Bugs Fixed: * Web browser no longer locks up if connected for too long (>3 hours) * Allow unit to shut-down under all circumstances * Removed battery error message at startup. * SxE jitter meters no longer lock up intermittently when changing video standards. * Input video frequency and Lines/Pixels count updated regularly even if video standard doesn't change. * Generator master level no longer affects AES input level (double mastered) Known Problems: * Inserting text on video output causes gamut errors on output. * SDI data view is incorrect for Dual-link or 3GB-Dual link stds -------------------------- Version 0.10.0019 released -------------------------- Bugs Fixed: * Units with static IP address now set up networking correctly at startup. * Cable length on SxE eye units now visible. * SxE 3v3 voltage title is now visible -------------------------- Version 0.10.0018 released -------------------------- Bugs Fixed: * SxD should display EDH state of 2nd input correctly. * Reduce chance of SxE/SxD not shutting down. * Generate SMPTE 352 payload ID for 3G-Level B SDI as progressive signal on interlaced payload. -------------------------- Version 0.10.0017 released -------------------------- New Features: * Fields on Sig Info tabs re-arranged to be more logical. * Support for SxD added - Dual-Link output/input * Video standard on top line displayed as "Invalid" if noisy or intermittent. * XML status display (on web browser) hides inappropriate values. * Setting up TCP/IP easier. Network status displayed and Sx may be reconnected to network using single button. * Colour field may be set using YCbCr colours * Cable type may be specified on SxE so that cable length measurement is better. * SDI bit rate displayed for better diagnostic of input signals. Bugs Fixed: * Web browser displays Sx screen faster * Text ident colours now set using correct colour space. * Eye displayed better for 3G-level B standards. Known Problems: * In Dual-stream modes (HD 2 str and 3G-B 2str) the first output is the same as the second output. -------------------------- Version 0.10.0014 released -------------------------- Bugs Fixed: * Sx units with static IP address get set up from remote control correctly at startup. * PCB revisions displayed on System-Misc tab. * Display correct PSU voltages for old issue PCBs. * Jitter level calculation algorithm improved at 3G video standards. -------------------------- Version 0.10.0013 released -------------------------- Bugs Fixed: * Dealers can now delete all options again * Zone plate edit dialog cannot be shown unless option purchased. * SxE has new algorithm for improved eye amplitude measurement. * Selection of generator standard has been improved to make more obvious. * Several test patterns have been edited to remove ringing. * Changing frame rate no longer gives false detection or CRC/EDH errors. * A few GUI improvements -------------------------- Version 0.10.0010 released -------------------------- New Features: * Editable zone plate option implemented - see manual for more details * Level B and Dual Link(On SxD) working for YCbCr 4:2:2 formats (SMPTE352 MUST be present) * Web browser has new clickable links to get unit status and event log. * TCP/IP address shown on main menu * Number of Active Lines added to Video Format display. * Channel status display format improved. * Top status line now displays improved 3G/DualLink format. Bugs Fixed: * Wrong line number was shown in grid view when cursor is after active pixels on line. * Bottom of SDI data view was corrupted if HD displayed after SD * Scrolling in SDI data view fixed * Stopped potential for network lock-up at shutdown Known Problems: * SDI Data view and ANC display can only select first link of dual link formats. * 3G Level-B and Dual Link only support 4:2:2 YCbCr 10 bit formats. * Panning to the left of the start of active picture in waveform or picture in 720p24/23.98 can give Chroma swaps. * Analyser doesn't detect audio groups on 3GA sources going away. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2501 released -------------------------- Bugs Fixed: * Can now view WFM data in blanking area - was being blanked even if ActivePicture unchecked. * Picture display no longer blanks when scrolling around it. * Error log now shows current CRC/EDH status when signal restored. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2500 released -------------------------- Bugs Fixed: * Jitter-1 meter label on SxE now shows correct value (was always 100kHz) -------------------------- Version 0.9.2499 released -------------------------- New Features: * Displays hardware revision. * Now supports 2G uSD card if fitted Bugs Fixed: * Some old U-boot versions now get updated correctly and thus stop prompting with annoying message at startup. * On SxE: On Advanced jitter analysis tab, Jitter meter lables sized and positioned better. * On SxE: Fixed bug #21 which caused excessive jitter when under battery operation and switch between eye/jitter pages and other pages. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2494 released -------------------------- New Features: * Full screen mode is now always un-zoomed so that the full image is always seen. Bugs Fixed: * When on battery and jitter logging turned ON, the eye/jitter is enabled and a message given. (It previously wasn't turned on again) * Stopped intermittent problem where eye/jitter didn't startup if cold. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2491 released -------------------------- New Features: * First release of Software with support for SxE Bugs Fixed: * Generator amplitude more constant for different video standards. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2479 released -------------------------- New features: * Audio meter source selection improved * Audio meters for an audio pair now not displayed if input is missing. * Added audio level in dB under each meter. * Cursors available on Waveform display. * Added ARIB-28 test patterns. * AES status show on top line. * AES input may now be metered. * AES status logging added. Bugs Fixed: * Audio meter scales more accurate for both scales. * If remote control sends a command value to a 'button' control an ACK is now returned rather than a NACK but value is set to 0. * Archive files now working - was broken. Old archive files will NOT have correct data in them. * Loading archive files now loads state of unit when archived. * Scrolling down sample number in split mode now works. * Editing of text fields after cancel pressed has been fixed. * Reference status now correctly shows when signal lost. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2472 released -------------------------- New features: * Battery status visible and changes colour according to status: Green=Battery operation. Yellow=charging. Blue=AC powered. Red=Low battery. * Eye and Jitter release with measurements. Bugs Fixed: * Some text was truncated. * Battery level not always updated correctly when charging. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2467 released -------------------------- New features: * Added cursors on picture window linked to other cursors. Auto-pulse cross mode will occur if cursors moved into blanking. * Input standard on top line will change colour if the analyser is analysing generator output. * Pulse cross control has been removed. * Display line lengths for input signal. * Some fields have a single CommandID and contain multiple lines when accessed by remote control. Old multi-line commands deleted. * Cursor reset to top left corner of screen if video input standard changes. * Faster ident drawing when over user files. * Added cursors on picture window linked to other cursors. Auto-pulse cross mode will occur if cursors moved into blanking. * Input standard on top line will change colour if the analyser is analysing generator output. * Pulse cross control has been removed. * Display line lengths for input signal. * Some fields have a single CommandID and contain multiple lines when accessed by remote control. Old multi-line commands deleted. * Cursor reset to top left corner of screen if video input standard changes. * Faster ident drawing when over user files. Bugs fixed: * Fixed intermittent lockup at startup. * ANC status display (Option) no longer gets wrong data after SDI Data display viewed. * Fix display of information on SDI data view when in comp. mode. * Fixed intermittent lockup at startup. * ANC status display (Option) no longer gets wrong data after SDI Data display viewed. * Fix display of information on SDI data view when in comp. mode. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2461 released -------------------------- New features: * Added SMPTE 219 test patterns * Faster startup * Support .otf font files for text idents * Added PLL/EQ Check patterns * Faster startup if event log has lots of entries. * Faster clearning of log. * Slightly faster startup time. Bugs fixed: * Improved support for NTSC inputs with different line counts. * 1080pSF user files now loaded from correct directory (1080yuv) * MPF embedded audio flag fixed * When event log cleared - now shows 0 of no events rather than -1 * Don't truncate log messages when loading. * Remote control can now get item value lists and string lists. * Black colour field now correct for SD colour space. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2457 released -------------------------- New features: * Passive remote control fully working. * Basic Zone plate pattern. * 6 and 11 step greyscale bar patterns. * Colour field generator with custom colour selection. * Give error message if reference lost during calibration. * Signal Info page now shows time since last error reset action. * Can now log reference status. Bugs fixed: * Massive jitter reduction when external reference. * AES output selection fixed when connect to embedded input channels. * Better error reporting during software upgrade if files missing. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2445 released -------------------------- Bugs fixed: * SX now recognises a signal containing SMPTE 352 data showing 1080i/25 status as being interlaced and not progressive. * Pressing Main Menu button toggles FullScreen mode -------------------------- Version 0.9.2443 released -------------------------- New features: * Show 'Z-bit error' message if embedded audio has incorrect Z-Bit * Added Tartan Bars test pattern. * Pluge pattern now has filtered edges. * Add more logging for software updates. * Check for AC adaptor present when checking battery level at startup. * Scripting tab now shows number of loops run and time spent running script. * Script files can now pause for n seconds. Bugs fixed: * Pluge now has super black columns on left hand side * Added ability to update u-boot during download. * Fix potential problem with lost input on some units. * EDH/CRC time now shows dd:hh:mm when over 24 hours * SDI data view headings now get updated if video standard changes while page active. * Script tab no longer gets confused about which script is loaded. * Changing video standards with user files no longer stops user file from being displayed. * Fixed occasional corruption of GUI screen if text ident used. * EDH/CRC errors could get ignored after Clear ALL Error Count button. * Test patterns only get blanked and re-loaded if they really have to be. * Fix some output corruptions when changing video standards/turning ident on/off quickly. * Remove speaker silence source. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2433 released -------------------------- Bugs fixed: * SMPTE 352 checkbox now stores state for SD/HD/HD-3G * SMPTE 352 Payload ID only used to detect 1080iSF - ignored for other standards. * Select first Ident font if none selected. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2429 released -------------------------- Bugs fixed: * Fix bug where an internal test pattern was overwritten by user test pattern if still being loaded. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2424 released -------------------------- New features: * Add ability to see disk free space. * Make sure that setup directory is copied onto uSD disk. * Make sure that usbrc is copied onto uSD disk. Bugs fixed: * Changing video standards while a user file is being loaded no longer locks up. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2422 released -------------------------- Web access to Sx no longer locks up if IP address of Sx changed or DHCP mode changed. Renamed Full Ramp as legal ramp as it only uses legal values. Added Full Ramp pattern which generates illegal values as well. User pattern files now loaded while rest of GUI carries on to improve user experience. Event log can be set to beep when a log event occurs. Low Battery threshold voltages adjusted. Unit will not power up if battery voltage is too low - warning message given until unit plugged into charger. Don't download software update if already downloaded - message given. Speaker may be set to silent source. Can now log internal system errors. Log message forced into log if Flash disk is r/o Software update will now update Linux OS if required. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2415 released -------------------------- Added Reference Free-Run calibration dialog with progress feedback Fixed OK time for CRC/EDH so that it is correct - was showing d-h:mm at wrong time Added dialog and progress indication while calibrating reference. Audio noise output can now be selected correctly (was silence). Added plain 75% bars pattern without red at bottom. Can now display video - blue only. Checkfield (Pathalogical) pattern now fully conforms to SMPTE standards for both fields/frames. Fixes to improve SDI jitter once hardware modifications have been made (See Dealer) Can now use .yuv/.qnt files for test patterns/idents. When displaying the waveform monitor in 'single line' mode the correct line is now selected. -------------------------- Version 0.9.2414 released -------------------------- New Linux version - but only for new units as installer can't install linux Fix wavform and vector offsets. Fixed some spelling mistakes. Can now load .tga and .dpx files as UserFiles and Idents as well as TFT screens. LCD Image updated correctly if browser is refreshed (F5) Waveform and vectorscope displays now have proper lines rather than dots. Waveform mode controls now on page (not dialog) for faster access. Waveform display now has ability to zoom in on waveform and scroll around it. Vectorscope display now has ability to zoom into any of the colour positions. Add ability to recover from some application corruption states Web Server working - no pictures yet Dealer Option bug fixed. Memories backed up before performing upgrade. Fix crashing bug at startup if keys pressed before unit finished starting Pressing Max/Min/Default when editing Line or sample numbers no longer allows negative values to be seen. Min/Max Line/Sample now go to start/end of line. SDI output now produces lower jitter. Embedded audio channel status follows generated video format NOT received format. Indicated bit depth now correct for SD/HD formats. Add Dealer option flag and dialog that pops up when a dealer option page selected. Speaker now monitors AES output correctly. Command scripts now show correct fields (text and time) for actions -------------------------- Version 0.6.2390 released -------------------------- Download of new software fixed - was looking for setup.ini. Scripts can now enable/disable logging. Low Battery voltage dialog no longer pops up repeatedly if battery VERY low. ANC status added to Engineering options to allow detection, display and decoding of ancillary data packets. If 1080p-3G standard selected on generator, SMPTE 352 is turned ON - it may be subsequently turned off for testing. If the generator is generating 1035i video signals, SMPTE 352 signal is no longer output (with wrong data). If SMPTE 352 is turned ON, can now use it to detect 1080sF input signals IF the analyser is monitoring the input. SMPTE 352 status display added to Signal info-Video Status page. Aspect Ratio control (PAL only) moved to Analyser-Picture page Fixed Memory save/load with selected groups. Add ability to save/restore memory backup files which are application version independent. Fixed so that memories group masks work correctly Adding a new memory copies existing memory but addds '+' to end of name Fixed SDI signal glitches if 3G-HD signal generated and analysed asynchronously Show TRS words on Signal Data page in different colour Fixed split/stream signal data displays. Generator video standard shown in red if generating errors. Can now select a single line for display in Waveform Monitor and Vector Scope modes. Switching between field 1 and field 2 on analyser pages for an interlaced video format now selects correct line in other field for SD video standards. Can now specify aspect ratio that PAL signals are to be viewed in when viewing in Picture mode or full screen view.