MUX-8552A(-C)
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1. ESD Susceptibility Important Safety Instructions This product is intended to be a component product of the RossGear 8000A series frame Refer to the RossGear 8000A series frame User Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well gt Caution as it s component products Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety hazard with the power switch in the OFF position To avoid electrical shock disconnect all A C power cords from the chassis rear appliance connectors before Warning servicing this area Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service personnel from hazardous voltages For continued safety replace all barriers after any servicing gt Warning This product contains safety critical parts which if incorrectly replaced may present a risk of fire or electrical shock Components contained within the product s power supplies and power supply area are not intended to be customer serviced and should be returned to the factory for repair To reduce the risk of fire replacement fuses must be the same type and rating Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer EMC Notices US FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to prov2. Internal Interface Circuit Lo Customer Supplied Alarm Figure 8 SMPTE 269M Alarm Reporting Internal interface and typical connections MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting e 4 1 Jumper Setup If fault reporting for the MUX 8552A is desired use main card jumper JP3 269M FAULT REPORT to set up the card 1 To access the jumper remove the card from the frame by pressing down the white card ejector tab and pulling the card from the frame slot 2 Observing all static discharge and handling precautions place the card with the components side facing up on a clean flat surface 3 To enable SMPTE fault reporting set jumper JP3 to the ENABLE position 4 To disable SMPTE fault reporting set jumper JP3 to the DISABLE position Refer to Figure 5 MUX 8552A Jumper Locations for jumper location details Frame Connections The SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting connection on RossGear 8000 series frames is provided by the auxiliary telco connector AUX A for interfacing with a customer designed alarm system AUX A Connector for SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting Figure 9 SMPTE 269M Alarm Reporting Frame Connections Details The fault report contacts are closed when the card detects an internal failure or a power loss condition The fault report pulses off for 1 to 2 ms about every 16ms if the SDI video input signal is missing or if both AES signals are missing Some in
3. Ross Video Limited MUX 8552A C AES EBU Embedder Multiplexer User Manual 4 sn Aza pos o cos 1 es U Eb E NACOG AEST ROSS Ross Part Number 8552ADR 004 Issue 01 Cool Practical Technology MUX 8552A e AES EBU Embedder Multiplexer User Manual e Ross Part Number 8552ADR 004 e Document Issue 01 e Printed in Canada The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright 2007 Ross Video Limited All rights reserved Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video Limited Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Trademarks ROSS is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited e Ross ROSS ROSS 2 and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited e All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment refer to
4. Equipment e 8552ADR 004 AES EBU Embedder Multiplexer User Manual additional e DFR 8104A Digital Products Frame and Power Supply PS 8102 IRU holds 4 modules includes 1 power supply e DFR 8104A C Digital Products Frame with Cooling Fan Module and Power Supply PS 8102 IRU holds 4 modules includes 1 power supply e DFR 8110A Digital Products Frame and Power Supply PS 8102 2RU holds 10 modules includes 1 power supply e DFR 8110A C Digital Products Frame with Cooling Fan Module and Power Supply PS 8102 2RU holds 10 modules includes 1 power supply e EXT 8100 Extender Board module servicing extension MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Ordering Information e 8 1 Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following e Name and address of your local dealer e Product information and pricing e Technical support e Upcoming trade show information General Business Office and Technical Support PHONE After hours Emergency Fax E MAIL General Information Technical Support Ross Video Limited POSTAL SERVICE Ross Video Incorporated Visit Us Please visit us at our website for e Company information 613 e 652 e 4886 613 e 349 e 0006 613 e 652 e 4425 solutions Orossvideo com techsupport rossvideo com 8 John Street Iroquois Ontario Canada KOE 1K0 P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 e Related products and full product lines e
5. Manual Iss 01 Installation and Setup e 2 3 Analog Cables On the CON 8552 analog audio connector adapter there are removable connectors for sockets Analog Audio IN 1A 1B 2A and 2B labeled AES1_A AES1_B AES2_A AES2_B on the adapter Each connector has sockets for the positive negative and grounded wires of a balanced analog audio cable Connector Connector Connector Side View Top Views End View Polarity Ru Indications Connector e el Wires Tie Wrap without cable Audio Cable Figure 4 Connector Wiring for CON 8552 Analog Audio Connector Adapter Input Sockets Use the following procedure to wire the external cables to the terminal block connectors 1 Insert an analog audio wire to the designated polarity slot on the connector 2 Use a tweaker screwdriver to tighten the corresponding screw on the underside of the connector 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each wire on each connector Once the cables have been wired to the connectors install the connectors to the sockets on the CON 8552 analog audio connector adapter 2 4 e Installation and Setup MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 User Controls In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e MUX 8552A Jumper Locations e MUX 8554A C Jumper Locations e MUX 8552A C Gain Adjustment e LEDs MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 User Controls e 3 1 MUX 8552A Jumper Locations Use the
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7. can embed one AES group into any one of the four AES groups available The group to be embedded is selected via a card edge jumper Front panel LED s provide information on which groups are present in the outgoing SDI stream The ability to overwrite an incoming group is available through jumper selection The MUX 8552A can report a variety of AES signal errors including no lock biphasic coding parity CRC check sample slip and validity errors These errors are indicated on a card edge Error LED In addition there is SMPTE 269M fault reporting output to the backplane of the Ross digital rack frame The MUX 8552A is also available as the MUX 8552A C version The C version comes pre assembled from the factory with the AAM 8552A A D daughter card and the CON 8552 analog audio connector adapter This provides four balanced analog audio inputs instead of the AES digital audio inputs The MUX 8552A fits into the Ross DFR 8110A or DFR 8104A digital frames It provides system builders the ability to easily embed digital audio in an SDI facility Designed and manufactured to meet the highest quality broadcast industry standards the RossGear MUX 8552A is an ideal cost effective solution for digital and analog audio multiplexing requirements in your facility The MUX 8552A also fits Leitch 6800 series frames MUX 8552A C Overview The RossGear MUX 8552A C version which comprises the MUX 8552A the AAM 8552A daughter card and the companion
8. properly please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the Contact Us section on the last page of this manual All RossGear products are covered by a generous 5 year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period Refer to the section Warranty and Repair Policy in this manual for details Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products me Contents Introduction 1 1 In This Chapters lopilato et 1 1 A Wordof Thanks TT 1 1 MUX BIS ZA OVerview 3 stints Baa inte asu 1 2 MUX 8992A C OverviCW sia sss cates sade pa si eraan aea ees oA aeee EE E
9. the Important Safety Instructions listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage Products may require specific equipment and or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these Specific requirements Symbol Meanings This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions within the Product Manual Documentation Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment The symbol with the word Warning within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury gt gt Warning The symbol with the word Caution within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices gt O D e 5 The symbol with the word Notice within the equipment manual indicates a situation which if not avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event gt gt
10. 05m of Belden 8281 e Visual indication of signal presence e Visual indication of an error condition e Visual indication of AES groups present e SMPTE fault reporting in accordance with SMPTE 269M e Conformity to AES 3id 2001 e Two SDI video outputs e 5 year warranty e Compatible with Ross 8100 series and Leitch 6800 series frames MUX 8552A C Features e AAM 8552A daughter card o 24 bit ADC resolution o Selectable maximum input level from 15dBu to 27dBu o 0 05 dB frequency response 20 Hz to 22 kHz o 5 year warranty e CON 8552 analog audio connector adapter o 2 balanced analog stereo input channels o 5 year warranty o Compatible with Ross DFR 8110A C and DFR 8104A C frames MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Introduction e 1 3 Functional Block Diagram EQUALIZATION amp RECLOCKING SDI OUT EQUALIZATION SDI SERIALIZER RECEIVER MULTIPLEXER OUTPUT DRIVERS amp SRC amp EDH INSERTION eo OPTIONAL AUDIO CONTROL LOGIC 1 4 DISCRETE 24 BIT ADC CHANNELS a Figure 1 Simplified Block Diagram of MUX 8552A C Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide e Frame refers to the DFR 8104A and DFR 8110A frames that house the MUX 8552A card e All references to the DFR 8104A and DFR 8110A also include the DFR 8104A C and DFR 8110A C versions with the cooling fan option See the respective User Manuals for details e Operator and User both refer to the perso
11. 1 SRC Select JP1 Select SRC ON or OFF via JP1 to enable the Sample Rate conversion Select ON to enable the MUX 8552A to automatically synchronize and convert to 48kHz any AES input from 20kHz to 103kHz The default is ON MUX 8552A C Jumper Locations Use the following information to set jumpers based on your configuration requirements gro eee eRe eee ENEE JP11 Group JP9 Overwrite JP8 Input JP10 Input JP7 Input JP6 EDH JP1 SRC JP3 Fault Report 269M RV3 a RV2 JP2 RVI JPA Fine Coarse Level Level Figure 6 MUX 8552A C Jumper Locations Analog AES Audio JP7 JP8 JP10 On the MUX 8552A card select ANALOG on JP7 JP8 and JP10 if the input is to be analog audio Note that you must have the AAM 8552A and CON 8552 installed to input four analog audio channels instead of two AES digital audio channels into the MUX The default is ANALOG Group Select JP11 On the MUX 8552A card select the AES group to embed group 1 2 3 or 4 via JP11 The default is 1 Overwrite JP9 On the MUX 8552A card select Overwrite ON or OFF via JP9 to enable the complete overwrite of the selected AES group The default is ON e ON This enables the audio inputs to the MUX 8552 to completely overwrite existing embedded audio data present on the SDI input for the selected group If no pre existing audio data is embedded in the SDI video stream the MUX 8552 embeds the audio to the selected group e OFF I
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13. CON 8552 analog audio connector adapter is a broadcast quality modular product used to allow four analog audio channels to be embedded into a 525 or 625 SDI stream The AAM 8552A is a daughter card that plugs onto the top of the MUX 8552A RossGear AES multiplexer card The CON 8552 is a connector adaptor that attaches to the rear of the Ross DFR 8110A or DFR 8104A digital frame The AAM 8552A uses state of the art analog to digital converters that provide 24 bit resolution Coarse level adjustment jumpers 18dB or 24dB and fine adjustment potentiometers are provided to precisely match the converter to your facility s house reference audio level The MUX 8552A C is part of a growing line of RossGear AES solutions including distribution conversion and monitoring Designed and manufactured to meet the highest quality broadcast industry standards the RossGear MUX 8552A C is an ideal cost effective solution for digital and analog audio multiplexing requirements in your facility Leitch is a trademark of Leitch Technology Corporation 1 2 e Introduction MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Features The following features make the MUX 8552A the most versatile AES EBU Embedder Multiplexer card for your professional audio video requirements MUX 8552A Features e Compliance with SMPTE 272M A 48kHz 20 bit e Automatic 525 625 input video format detection e AES sample rate conversion e Jumper selectable EDH insertion e Auto cable equalization up to 3
14. UX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 User Controls e 3 5 INPUT OK When lit this LED indicates presence of a valid SDI input signal When lit this LED e Indicates presence of a valid AES input signal Shows that the incoming signal is sampled at 48kHz When flashing and the ERROR LED is also flashing this LED indicates there is a problem with the AES 1 input signal The AES input stream will continue to be embedded However one of the following problems has been encountered CRC Error There is an error in the CRC calculation Validity The integrity of the AES input signal is in question Sample Slip The AES sample is repeated dropped due to improper timing Coding Bi phase coding violation Parity Error There was a parity error Rate Error The Sample Rate does not equal 48kHz and SRC is OFF Flashing Green When not lit this LED indicates that there is no AES signal present When lit this LED e Indicates presence of a valid AES input signal Shows that the incoming signal is sampled at 48kHz When flashing and the ERROR LED is also flashing this LED indicates there is a problem with the AES 2 input signal The AES input stream will continue to be embedded However one of the following problems has been encountered CRC Error There is an error in the CRC calculation Validity The integrity of the AES input signal is in question Sample Slip The AES sample is repeated dropped due to
15. able Connections This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the MUX 8552A when mounted in RossGear 8000 series Digital Products Frames See the following frame rear panel diagram for BNC input and output designations SDI In SDI Out 2 SDI Out 1 AES 2 In AES 1 In Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Figure 2 MUX 8552A BNC Designations for RossGear DFR 8110A 2RU frame 2 2 e Installation and Setup MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 AES Input The MUX 8552A accomodates two synchronous AES 3id input streams at 48 kHz or any asynchronous AES stream from 20kHz to 103kHz with sample rate conversion SRC enabled SRC should only be used with PCM Pulse Code Modulation digital audio and not any form of compression for example Dolby MUX 8552A C Cable Connections The following section provides instructions for cable connections when mounting the MUX 8552A C in a RossGear 8000 or 8000A series Digital Distribution Frame Use the diagram below for guidelines to e install the CON 8552 analog audio connector adapter onto the back of the Ross digital rack frame e attach the required SDI input and output BNC cables SDI In SDI Out 2 SDI Out 1 Analog Audio In 2A AES2_A Analog Audio In 2B AES2_B Analog Audio In 1A AES1_A Analog Audio In 1B AES1_B CON 8552 Analog Audio Connector Adapter Figure 3 MUX 8552A C BNC Designations for RossGear DFR 8110A 2RU frame MUX 8552A User
16. al Review Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems such as connectors not properly seated or loose cables Check the module the frame and any associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble Power Check Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front panel for the presence of power If the power LED is not illuminated verify that the power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power main Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots If the power LED is still not illuminated replace the power supply with one that is verified to work Reseat the Card in the Frame Eject the card and reinsert it in the frame Check Control Settings Refer to the Installation and Operation sections of the manual and verify all user component settings Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and receiving a valid signal Module Exchange Exchanging a suspect module with a module that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual modules Service Information e 7 1 Warranty and Repair Policy The RossGear MUX 8552A is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance quality reliability and workmanship for a period of FIVE 5 years
17. ds and gently pry the chip out of the socket 3 Store the chip in a labeled static free container Software or Firmware Upgrade This procedure applies to any software or firmware upgrade you may perform on the MUX 8552A If you are upgrading multiple cards repeat this procedure for each card to be upgraded 1 With the card out of the frame refer to Figure 10 and the card labeling to locate the U55 socket If the socket is occupied complete the Chip Removal procedure 3 Carefully remove the new chip from the packaging Align the new chip over the socket with the keyed sides together and the legs over the socket holes 5 Gently and firmly press the chip into the socket Press the Bootload button while inserting the card into the powered frame and wait for the upgrade to start Alternately you can insert the card and power up the frame if it is off When the green OK LED starts flashing the upgrade is in progress and you can release the Bootload button The OK LED flashes at various rates throughout the upgrade The upgrade is done when the LED stops flashing 7 Remove the card from the frame and complete the Chip Removal procedure on the previous page 5 2 e Upgrades MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 MUX 8552A Technical Specifications AAM 8552A Technical Specifications Channel Status Data Table for Analo
18. e tet seston aah ele de aes epee otek eee es e uteis sonda 6 1 MUX 8552A Technical Specifications rrenan 6 2 AAM 8552A Technical Specifications oooocoonnonoccnononncnncnncnnonnnnncn nono nono rononnonnrnncnnone 6 3 Channel Status Data Table for Analog Mode ia 6 4 Channel Status Data for AES Mode ocoooocccoccconoconononnonnconcnnononononnnonnon crono coronario ranoncone 6 4 Service Information 7 1 m This Chapter n a E E E aO a E e R AE E E EE on 7 1 Troubleshooting Checklist ccececeescssseccssecseesecseeseceeeeecsaeceeeseeaeceeesecaeeeeeneeeeeeaees 7 1 Warranty and Repair Policy 0 eccesccesceeseceseceecseeeneeeeeeseceseeeseceseseeeseenaeeeaeeaeeaes 7 2 Ordering Information 8 1 Tn THIS Chapter spas sisi Oia 8 1 ii e Contents MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e A Word of Thanks e MUX 8552A Overview e MUX 8552A C Overview e Features e Functional Block Diagram e Documentation Terms A Word of Thanks Congratulations on purchasing the Ross Video MUX 8552A AES EBU Embedder Multiplexer The MUX 8552A family is part of a full line of RossGear Digital products backed by Ross Video s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974 You will be pleased at how easily your new MUX 8552A fits into your overall working environment Equally pleasing is the product quality reliability and functionalit
19. f there is pre existing audio on the JP11 selected group the card enables that audio to pass unaltered and does not insert audio If there is no pre existing audio on the JP11 selected group the card inserts new audio MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 User Controls e 3 3 Coarse Analog Input Levels JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4 On the AAM 8552A daughter card select the coarse analog audio input headroom level 18 or 24dB for each channel The default is 24dB e JP4 selects for AESL A e JP3 selects for AES2 A e JP2 selects for AES1_B e JP1 selects for AES2_B EDH Insertion JP6 On the MUX 8552A card select the EDH Insertion ON or OFF via JP6 The default is ON SMPTE Fault Reporting JP3 On the MUX 8552A card select SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting ENABLE or DISABLE via JP3 The default is ENABLE Refer to Chapter 4 SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting for details on fault reporting MUX 8552A C Gain Adjustment If necessary use a tweaker screwdriver to adjust the fine analog audio input levels for each channel on the AAM 8552A See Figure 6 for potentiometer locations The potentiometer assignments are e RV4 for AES1_A e RV3 for AESI B e RV2 for AES2_A e RV1 for AES2 B These potentiometers provide a 7dB range of adjustment on the 18dB jumper setting and a 5dB range of adjustment on the 24dB jumper setting Using these adjustments the total headroom is adjustable over the 15 to 27dBES range Note All fine
20. following information to set jumpers based on your configuration requirements JP11 Group JP9 Overwrite JP8 Input JP10 Input JP7 Input JP6 EDH JP1 SRC JP3 Fault Report 269M Figure 5 MUX 8552A Jumper Locations Analog AES Audio JP7 JP8 JP10 Select AES on JP7 JP8 and JP10 if the input is to be AES digital audio The default is AES Group Select JP11 Select the incoming AES group to embed group 1 2 3 or 4 via JP11 The default is 1 Overwrite JP9 Select Overwrite ON or OFF via JP9 to allow the complete overwrite of the selected AES group The default is ON e ON This enables the audio inputs to the MUX 8552 to completely overwrite existing embedded audio data present on the SDI input for the selected group If no pre existing audio data is embedded in the SDI video stream the MUX 8552 will embed the audio to the selected group e OFF If there is pre existing audio on the JP11 selected group the card enables that audio to pass unaltered and does not insert audio If there is no pre existing audio on the JP11 selected group the card inserts new audio EDH Insertion JP6 Select the EDH Insertion ON or OFF via JP6 The default is ON SMPTE Fault Reporting JP3 Select SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting ENABLE or DISABLE via JP3 The default is ENABLE Refer to Chapter 4 SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting for information on fault reporting 3 2 e User Controls MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 0
21. from the date of shipment from our factory In the event that your RossGear MUX 8552A proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this RossGear MUX 8552A has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product for as long as suitable replacement components are available You the owner will bear any labor and or component costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond the FIVE 5 year warranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including loss of profits incurred by the use of this product Implied warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This RossGear AES EBU Embedder Multiplexer User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your RossGear Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the RossGear MUX 8552A are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative Therefore any unauthorized attempt to repair this product by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative will automatically void the warranty Please contact Ross Video Technical Support for more information In Case of Problem
22. g Mode Channel Status Data for AES Mode Specifications e 6 1 MUX 8552A Technical Specifications Table 2 MUX 8552A Technical Specifications Equalization Automatic up to 305m 1000 Belden 8281 cable Input Return Loss gt 18dB to 270MHz Number of Outputs 2 SMPTE 259M C 270Mb s Connector B C N Return Loss gt 18dB to 270MHz Rise Fall Time 20 80 750ps typical N Signal Level 800mV 10 Number of Inputs 2 AES 3id 1 group Minimum Input 100mV p p Sampling Rate 48kHz compliant with SMPTE 272M A or any pang rate from 20kHz to 103kHz with SRC on Operating Range 5 C 40 C ambient Consumption MUX 8552A C main board and AAM Sor 8552A and CON 8552 Specifications are subject to change without notice 6 2 e Specifications MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 AAM 8552A Technical Specifications Table 3 AAM 8552A Technical Specifications Number of Inputs 4 via CON 8552 Connector 3 Pin Plug to BNC CON 8552 Analog Audio Connector Adapter Input Impedance gt 20KQ Maximum Input Level 15 to 27dBu Input Level Range 15 to 27dBu Frequency Response 0 05dB 22Hz 20kHz Fs 48kHz 101dB Signal to Noise Ratio 102dB A weighted 107dB CCITT weighting Performance THD gt 100dB lt 0 003 90dB 20dBFS SMPTE DIN two tone test Phase Linearity 1 2 20kHz Amplitude Linearity 0 6dB 100dBFS Operating Range 5 C 40 C ambient S
23. ide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Notice CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures Notice Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this RossGear product is not required This product contains no user serviceable parts If the module does not appear to be working
24. improper timing Coding Bi phase coding violation Flashing Green Parity Error There was a parity error Rate Error The Sample Rate does not equal 48kHz and SRC is OFF When not lit this LED indicates that there is no AES signal present Green When lit green this LED indicates that audio is being embedded on Group 1 where there is no pre existing audio GROUP 1 When lit yellow this LED indicates the presence of Group lin the SDI output of the card Flashing When flashing yellow and green this LED indicates that the pre existing audio Yellow Green in Group 1 is being overwritten 3 6 e User Controls MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 When lit green this LED indicates that audio is being embedded on Group 2 where there is no pre existing audio GROUP 2 When lit yellow this LED indicates the presence of Group 2 in the SDI output of the card Flashing When flashing yellow and green this LED indicates that the pre existing audio Yellow Green in Group 2 is being overwritten Green When lit green this LED indicates that audio is being embedded on Group 3 where there is no pre existing audio GROUP 3 When lit yellow this LED indicates the presence of Group 3 in the SDI output of the card Flashing When flashing yellow and green this LED indicates that the pre existing audio Yellow Green in Group 3 is being overwritten Green When lit green this LED indicates that audio is being embedded on Group 4
25. levels are factory set for unity gain and should not need adjusting An extender card is required EXT 8100 to adjust potentiometer settings Refer to the Optional Equipment section in this manual for details 3 4 e User Controls MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 LEDs When all jumper and cabling configuration is complete apply the SDI video input signal The group LEDs indicate which groups have embedded audio OK ERROR Input OK AES 1 AES 2 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 SRC ON Figure 7 Card edge LEDs The front card edge has LEDs that display the status of input signals The LED displays are described in the preceding figure and the following table Table 1 Status LED Descriptions Red Green and audio will still be embedded G When lit green this LED indicates a valid audio and video input signal s and reen the card is configured properly When lit red this LED indicates one or more of the following errors e Indicates AES is selected on jumper JP10 but neither AES input signal is present or valid PIANOS e Indicates no valid SDI input or card not locked to SDI input When flashing red this LED indicates that group select jumper JP11 is set to Flashing Red overwrite pre existing audio on the selected AES group without jumper JP9 being set to overwrite Flashing When flashing red and green this LED indicates an AES problem is detected M
26. n who uses the MUX 8552A e Board Card and Module all refer to the MUX 8552A board itself including all components and switches e System and Video system refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in which the MUX 8532A operates e 525 line mode refers to broadcast situations using NTSC composite analog signal reference inputs e 625 line mode refers to broadcast situations using PAL B composite analog signal reference inputs All references to PAL in this manual imply that PAL B is being used 1 4 e Introduction MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Installation and Setup In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Static Discharge Unpacking Board Installation BNC Labels MUX 8552A Cable Connections MUX 8552A C Cable Connections Static Discharge Whenever handling the MUX 8552A and other related equipment please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high noe MA static environments such as carpeted areas and when wearing ESD synthetic fiber clothing Always exercise proper grounding Susceptibility precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each MUX 8552A from the shipping container and check the contents to ensure that all item
27. pecifications are subject to change without notice IMD MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Specifications e 6 3 Channel Status Data Table for Analog Mode The following table indicates the channel status bit information when in Analog Mode or when SRC is set to ON Table 4 Channel Status Data Bye Bit Function Transmitted Professional or Consumer use of Professional 1 Channel Status Block rofessiona Undefined 0 Not Indicated 0000 No Sealing os friso fumo o asett besnaiont fume feet eal samp Ares fumo a o meto mao Channel Status Data for AES Mode In AES Mode with SRC set to OFF channel status and user bits come from the AES input stream and are embedded as they are received 6 4 e Specifications MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance of this RossGear product is not required In the event of problems with your MUX 8552A the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem If the module still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes please contact your Ross Video products distributor or Ross Video Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the Contact Us section at the end of this manual 1 MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Visu
28. s Should any problem arise with your RossGear MUX 8552A please contact the Ross Video Technical Support Department Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication A Return Material Authorization number RMA will be issued to you as well as specific shipping instructions should you wish our factory to repair your RossGear MUX 8552A A temporary replacement module if required will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you the customer All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Ross Video Limited beyond the warranty period without charge for the life of this equipment 7 2 e Service Information MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Ordering Information In This Chapter Your MUX 8552A AES EBU Embedder Multiplexer is a part of the RossGear family of products Ross Video offers a full line of RossGear terminal equipment including distribution conversion monitoring synchronizers encoders decoders AES keyers switches as well as analog audio and video products Standard Equipment e MUX 8552A AES EBU Embedder Multiplexer e MUX 8552A C AES EBU Embedder Multiplexer with Analog Inputs AAM 8552A daughter card and CON 8552 analog audio connector adapter e 8552ADR 004 AES EBU Embedder Multiplexer User Manual Optional
29. s are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Installation and Setup e 2 1 Board Installation Note the following points when installing the configured MUX 8552A card in a RossGear 8000 or 8000A series digital distribution frame The MUX 8552A C card configuration must be installed in a Ross Video 8000A series digital distribution frame with a cooling module option installed Notice e Refer to the User Manual of the RossGear 8000 or 80004 series frame to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions If this module is to be installed in any compatible frame other than a Ross Video product refer to the manual that came with your frame for specific instructions e Please note that heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards Cards with many heat producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build up particularly in frames using convection cooling e After selecting the desired frame installation slot hold the MUX 8552A card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame Then fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plug is properly seated BNC Labels Affix the supplied BNC label as per the included instructions to the BNC area on the rear of the rack frame MUX 8552A C
30. ternal failures are e Failure of the card to initialize e Failure in the fault reporting circuitry e Failure to detect a valid video input signal to the card e Failure to detect a valid AES input signal to the card with AES selected on JP10 For additional information on alarm system design refer to the SMPTE document ANSI SMPTE 269M 1999 4 2 e SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Upgrades In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions to properly upgrade your MUX 8552A for the following e Software Upgrade e Firmware Upgrade This chapter contains the following sections e Equipment Supplied e Upgrade Procedures To order any MUX 8552A Upgrade kit contact Ross Video Technical Support Equipment Supplied e 1 MUX 8552A User Manual e Required upgrade chip s Upgrade Procedures This section contains procedures for the following upgrade options e Chip Removal e Software or Firmware Upgrade MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Upgrades e 5 1 U55 Socket Bootload Button Figure 10 MUX 8552A Upgrade Socket and Label Locations Chip Removal For all possible upgrades to the MUX 8552A use socket U55 If there is a chip already inserted into U55 remove it as in the following procedure 1 With the card out of the frame refer to Figure 10 and the card labeling to locate chip socket U55 2 Use a tong type IC chip removal tool not supplied to grab the chip by the un legged en
31. where there is no pre existing audio GROUP 4 Yellow When lit yellow this LED indicates the presence of Group 4 in the SDI output Flashing When flashing yellow and green this LED indicates that the pre existing audio Yellow Green in Group 4 is being overwritten SRC ON When lit this LED indicates that sample rate conversion SRC is ON MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 User Controls e 3 7 3 8 e User Controls MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e Overview e Jumper Setup e Frame Connections e Details Overview The SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting system also known as an SMPTE alarm provides indication if one or more frame modules encounter a fault or an abnormal condition The MUX 8552A module provides a jumper to enable SMPTE 269M fault reporting The card connects by means of an internal interface circuit to an auxiliary telco connector on RossGear 8000 and 8000A series frames When the frame connection is interfaced with a customer designed system of LEDs or audible alarms faults can be traced to a specific frame when a card fault occurs within that frame The following diagram illustrates a general arrangement for SMPTE 269M alarm reporting Frame Mating AUX A Telco Jack Plug ALARM J15 CIRCUIT POWER From All 20 mA Modules Ra SUFPLY MOC8101 TV C11 100n 24 Volts max AO RS 6 7V
32. y Thank you for joining the ever growing group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers We recommend that you read the sections in this User Manual that are relevant to your particular card s before installation In this way you will ensure its proper integration into your facility and maximize the features and functionality of the card This manual provides installation and operational instructions for both the MUX 8552A and the MUX 8552A C versions Should you have a question pertaining to the operation of your MUX 8552A or MUX 8552A C please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this publication Our technical support staff is always available for consultation training or service MUX 8552A User Manual Iss 01 Introduction e 1 1 MUX 8552A Overview The RossGear MUX 8552A AES EBU Embedder Multiplexer is a broadcast quality embedder The MUX 8552A will embed two 48kHz AES 3id streams 1 group and output two copies of the embedded SDI signal The RossGear MUX 8552A is for use in 75 ohm coaxial AES3id and SMPTE 276M systems An SDI signal and 1 or 2 AES 3id signals are input through BNC connectors on the rear of the frame The MUX 8552A accepts both 525 and 625 format SMPTE 259M C signals at 270Mb s Visual indicators on the card edge provide indication of the presence of SDI and AES inputs The MUX 8552A provides automatic equalization for 305m of Belden 8281 cable Two SDI outputs are provided The MUX 8552A
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