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1. Table 5 1 Card edge Menus and Items Menu Card Edge Select Item Label 9 Ch3 Src Channel 3 Source Same as above A Ch4 Src Channel 4 Source Same as above AES Sel DMX 8259 A J DMX 8259 B AES Output Select AES1 AES8 AES 1 to AES 8 Card Edge Menu Label Menu Name Item Name Alg Sel DMX 8259 4C Analog Channel Select 1 4 Algl Alg4 Analog 1 to Analog 4 Alg Sel DMX 8259 8C Analog Channel Select 1 8 4181 8 Analog 1 to Analog 8 ChA Src DMX 8259 A Group 1 Channel 1 to DMX 8259 B Channel A Source G1C1 G4C4 Group 4 Channel 4 Group 1 Channel 1 to Source DMX 8259 4C Analog Source G1C1 4 Gr up 4 Channel Group 1 Channel 1 to Source DMX 8259 8C Analog Source G1C1 G4C4 Group 4 Channel 4 ChB Src DMX 8259 A Group 1 Channel 1 to DMX 8259 B Channel B Source G1C1 G4C4 Group 4 Channel 4 5 4 Card edge Menus DMX 8259 Series User Manual 55 04 Menu Descriptions This section briefly summarizes the menu parameters available in the card edge display of the DMX 8259 0 Home This read only menu displays the product name and the slot the card is installed in the frame 1 Factory Defaults This function enables you to return all controls to their factory default values Use the following procedure to reset the card parameters to factory default values using the card edge controls 1 Rotate SW2 to 1 The Four Character Display
2. Description Indicates when the card is functioning normally or if anomalies are detected Indicates the status of the audio source Indicates that a valid reference source is present The following conditions are occurring Card reference is set to Frame 1 or Frame 2 A valid reference signal is not present Card has gone to Video Timing Mode The following conditions are occurring Card reference is set to Frame 1 or Frame 2 A valid reference signal is not present A valid video signal is not present Card has gone to Free Run Mode Card has detected an invalid reference format and has switched to Video Timing Mode The following conditions are occurring Card has detected an invalid reference format Input video is missing or invalid Card has switched to Free Run Mode DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Table 4 1 Status Tab Items Parameters OK Invalid Format Incompatible Non Sync Video Group Not Present Group Channel Silent OK Source Missing Source Async PCM Silent Group 4 reduced to 20bit OK No Ref Video No Ref Free Run Invalid Format Video Invalid Format Free Run Signal Status Audio Status Reference Status Tab Title 4 2 DashBoard Menus Description Indicates the input video format Indicates the reference video format Indicates the output video format Indicates the presence
3. Resets the parameters for the selected input to the default values DashBoard Menus 4 9 Parameters Mute Group Channel Hz kHz 0 to 1000 10 to 10 Selected Cleared Reset Delay ms Gain dB Invert Output Analog Outputs Tabs Menu Title Output a The default value is 0 DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Embedded Outputs Tab Table 4 8 summarizes the Embedded Outputs options available in DashBoard Table 4 8 Embedded Outputs Menu Items Description Determines if the group is inserted in the output or not Configures the Primary Source that is inserted in to the embedded group if present Resets the specific group sources to the default values Resets all groups to the default values Parameters Selected Cleared Mute Group Ch kHz Tone Reset Reset Enable Ch Source Group All Groups Menu Title 4 10 DashBoard Menus DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 VANC Processing Tab Table 4 9 summarizes the VANC Processing options available in DashBoard Table 4 9 VANC Processing Menu Items Menu Title Parameters Description Indicates the specific line the VANC components will be deleted from VANC components are passed unmodified 480i 576i 1080i to the card output Field VANC components are deleted from the card output Indicates the specific line the VANC comp
4. DMX 8259 Series AES EBU Analog Audio De Multiplexers User Manual gt LE Video Production Technology DMX 8259 Series User Manual Ross Part Number 8259DR 004 04 e Release Date May 8 2013 The information in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation O 2013 Ross Video Limited All rights reserved This work is proprietary and confidential to Ross Video Limited its subsidiaries and its other affiliated corporations and may not be copied distributed sold or otherwise used or relied upon without the express written permission of Ross Video Limited Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited This product is protected by the following US Patents 4 205 346 5 115 314 5 280 346 5 561 404 7 304 886 7 508 455 7 602 446 7 834 886 7 914 332 This product is protected by the following Canadian Patents 2039277 1237518 1127289 Other patents pending The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual ROSS is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited Ross ROSS ROSSO and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited e openGear6 is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited e DashBoard Control System is a trade
5. SNMP controls on the DMX 8259 refer to your DMX 8259 Management Information Base MIB file DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Introduction 1 5 Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual Terms The following terms are used 525 line mode refers to broadcast situations using NTSC composite analog signal reference inputs 625 line mode refers to broadcast situations using PAL B composite analog signal reference inputs Board and Card refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames including all components and switches DashBoard refers to the DashBoard Control SystemTM DFR 8300 series frame refers to the DFR 8310 series and DFR 8321 series frames and any available options DMX 8259 refers to all versions unless otherwise indicated DMX 8259 C refers to the DMX 8259 4C and DMX 8259 8C unless otherwise noted Frame refers to openGear frame that houses the DMX 8259 as well as any openGear frames OG3 FR series refers to the OG3 FR series frames and any available options openGear frame refers to all versions of the DFR 8300 series and OG3 FR series frames and any available options unless otherwise noted Operator and User refer to the person who uses DMX 8259 PAL refers to PAL B or PAL G unless otherwise stated System and Video system refe
6. 034 Rear Module Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module provides one SDI Input one SDI output and four analog outputs Figure 2 4 SDI In SDI Out ANLG 1 Out Not Used ANLG 2 Out Not Used Not Used ANLG 3 Out ANLG 4 Out Not Used 0 Figure 2 4 Cable Connections for the DMX 8259 4C DMX 8259 8C Cabling Overview The DMX 8259 8C is used with the following Rear Modules e 8310AR 034 Rear Module Each rear module occupies one slot and accommodates one card This rear module provides one SDI Input one SDI output and eight analog outputs Figure 2 5 2 6 Installation DMX 8259 Series User Manual 55 04 e 8320AR 034 Rear Module Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module provides one SDI Input one SDI output and eight analog outputs Figure 2 5 SDI In SDI Out ANLG 1 Out ANLG 5 Out ANLG 2 Out ANLG 6 Out ANLG 7 Out ANLG 3 Out ANLG 4 Out ANLG 8 Out Figure 2 5 Cable Connections for the DMX 8259 8C Audio Cabling for the DMX 8259 B and DMX 8259 C The 8310AR 034 and 8320AR 034 Rear Modules provide 3 pin audio terminal blocks with removable connectors for audio sources Each connector has locations for the positive negative and grounded wires of a balanced audio cable To cable the audio connections 1 Insert an audio wire to the designated polarity slot on the connector of the rear module Connector Connector
7. Alarms Enable tab Current out of spec Internal Error Hardware Supply Voltage Current mA Current consumption of card CPU Headroom Processing power available RAM Available On board processing memory available Displays the number of hours since the Upiime h last reboot of the card Configuration Bank Storage count 4 4 DashBoard Menus DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Setup Tab Table 4 4 summarizes the Setup options available in DashBoard for the DMX 8259 Table 4 4 Setup Menu Items Description Selects the reference source Provides the shortest video delay through the card When using SD the delay is 7us When using HD the delay is 1 5us The total video delay through the card will be the values above plus half a video line Configures the output in the event of a loss of video input Sets the output to a custom color in the event of a loss of video input Use the Y Cr and Cb sliders to configure the color Sets the luminance component of the Loss of Input and or Test Pattern Custom video signal Sets the Cr component of the Loss of Input and or Test Pattern Custom video signal Sets the Cb component of the Loss of Input and or Test Pattern Custom video signal Disables the test pattern feature Specifies the type of test pattern to output This setting is not retained on power down Note that the test pattern replaces all of output pictu
8. Connector Side View Top Views End View Polarity Indications without cable Audio Cable Figure 2 6 Connector Wiring for Rear Module Input Sockets 2 Use a tweaker screwdriver to tighten the corresponding capture screw Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each wire on each connector 4 Once the cables are wired to the connectors install the connectors on the terminal blocks for the rear module DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Installation 7 Software Upgrades This section provides instructions for upgrading the software for your DMX 8259 using the DashBoard Control System To upload software to the DMX 8259 1 Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file 2 In DashBoard display the Device tab of the DMX 8259 by double clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View From the Device tab click Upload to display the Select File for upload dialog box 4 Navigate to the bin upload file you wish to upload DashBoard automatically selects the last directory that you loaded from 5 Click Open to display a confirmation dialog box This dialog box displays the selected upload file name type size and the file creation date 6 From the Confirmation dialog box select one of the following Cancel Select this option to cancel the upload of the file and return to the Device View e Continue Select this option to upload the file While uploading an Uploading Progress dialog
9. Disables the alarm Audio Status field reports when the selected output source is asynchronous to the input video Disables the alarm DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Parameters Selected Cleared Selected Cleared Selected Cleared Selected Cleared Selected Cleared Selected Cleared Selected Cleared Selected Cleared Selected Cleared Selected Cleared Selected Cleared Selected Cleared Alarm Enables Tab Table 4 10 summarizes the Alarm Enables options available in DashBoard for the DMX 8259 Table 4 10 Alarms Menu Items No Input Invalid Input Incompatible Input Non Sync Input No Reference Invalid Reference Incompat Rear Module Incompat Daughter Card Group not present Channel Silent Source Missing Source Async Menu Title Video Input 8 Reference Alarm Hardware Embedded Input Audio Group AES Outputs AES DMX 8259 A DMX 8259 B 4 12 DashBoard Menus Table 4 10 Alarms Menu Items Menu Title Parameters Description Selected Audio Status field reports when the Source Missing selected output is not present or is silent Analog Outputs Cleared Disables the alarm Output Audio Status field reports when the DMX 8259 C Selected selected output is asynchronous to the Source Async input video Cleared Disables the alarm
10. Power Consumption 7W a Not supported when using the DFR 8310 series frames DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 6 2 Specifications DMX 8259 B Technical Specifications This section includes the technical specifications for the DMX 8259 B Table 6 2 DMX 8259 B Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs 1 HD SDI SDI Data Rates and SMPTE a Standards Accommodaled SMPTE 292M SMPTE 259M SMPTE 424M Impedance 750hm gt 15dB to 1 5GHz gt 10dB to 3 0GHz SD lt 300m 1000ft HD lt 100m 300ft 3G gt 50m 150ft Return Loss Egualization Belden 1694A cable Connector Type BNC Number of Outputs 1 HD SDI SDI Data Rates and SMPTE a Standards Accommodated SMPTE 292M SMPTE 259M SMPTE 424M Impedance 75ohm gt 15dB to 1 5GHz gt 10dB to 3 0GHz Signal Level 800mV 10 DC Offset lt 50mV SD 600ps typical Rise and Fall Time 20 8090 HD 120ps typical 3G 130ps typical Overshoot lt 10 SD 7us Minimum Video Delay HD 2 2us 3G 1 1us Return Loss Connector Type BNC DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Specifications 3 Table 6 2 DMX 8259 B Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification 8 AES 3id 2001 110ohm 100mV 10Vp p 2 3ms SRC enabled up to 96KHz gt 450m of Belden 1492 cable gt 26dB 100KHz to 6MHz 4Vp p 3
11. any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly 2 2 Installation DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Installing the DMX 8259 This section outlines how to install a Rear Module in an openGear frame The same procedure applies regardless of the frame or card type However the specific Rear Module you need to install depends on your application and the frame you are using Supported Rear Modules This section briefly summarizes the supported rear modules for each model of DMX 8258 Rear Modules for the DMX 8259 A When installing the DMX 8259 A DFR 8310 series frames The 8310AR 030 Rear Module is required The DMX 8259 A 18 also compatible with the DFR 8310 BNC frame with the cooling fan option installed DFR 8321 series frames and OG3 FR series frames The 8320AR 041 Rear Module is required Rear Modules for the DMX 8259 B When installing the DMX 8259 B DFR 8310 series frames The 8310 AR 034 Rear Module is required The DMX 8259 B is not compatible with the DFR 8310 BNC frames DFR 8321 series frames and OG3 FR series frames The 8320AR 034 Rear Module is required Rear Modules for the DMX 8259 4C When installing the DMX 8259 4C e DFR 8310 series frames The 8310AR 034 Rear Module is required The DMX 8259 4C is not compatible with the DFR 8310 BNC frame DFR 8321 series frames and OG3 FR series frames The 8320AR 034 Rear Module is re
12. box opens Important Clicking the Cancel button while uploading will leave the card in an invalid state Do not click Cancel unless the uploading progress has stopped completely for 60 seconds or more 7 Monitor the upgrade progress bar displayed in DashBoard while the software is upgraded on your DMX 8259 8 To complete the upgrade process you must reboot the card as follows From the Device tab click Reboot to reboot DMX 8259 The reboot process takes up to 30 seconds Note The communications processor of the DMX 8259 requires approximately 30 seconds to re start and re establish network communications The DMX 8259 automatically saves all your settings before starting the reboot process The status of all the cards in the frame are grayed out until the reboot process is complete 2 8 Installation DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the DMX 8259 The following topics are discussed e Card Overview e Control and Monitoring Features e Reference Compatibility e Operation Notes DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 User Controls 3 1 Card Overview This section provides a general overview of the DMX 8259 components For information on the LEDs available on the card edge refer to the section Control and Monitoring Features on page 3 3 Figure 3 1 DMX 8259 Card ed
13. lines in the two fields are separately configured Table 3 4 lists the allowable line selections based on format Table 3 4 VANC Processing Line Selection Field 1 Lines Field 2 Lines 562 586 313 338 264 285 To delete the VANC components in a line 1 Display the Device View in DashBoard for the DMX 8259 you wish to configure 2 Select the VANC Processing tab 3 Select the sub tab located at the bottom of the VANC Processing tab for the applicable video format DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 User Controls 3 7 3 8 User Controls DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter briefly summarizes the menus items and parameters available in the DashBoard Control SystemTM for the DMX 8259 Parameters marked with an asterisk are the factory default values The following topics are discussed Status Tabs Setup Tab Input Status Tab AES Outputs 1 8 Tabs e Analog Outputs Tabs Embedded Outputs Tab e VANC Processing Tab Alarm Enables Tab DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 DashBoard Menus 4 1 Status Tabs This section summarizes the read only information displayed in the Status tabs The fields in the Status tabs vary in severity from green valid yellow caution to red alarm DashBoard reports the most severe alarm for a single field Signal Tab Table 4 1 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Signal tab
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15. outputs Number of Outputs DMX 8259 8C 8 outputs Maximum Output Level 27dBu Freguency Response 0 07dB 22112 to 20Hz a Fs 48kHz Analog Audio Outputs Signal to Noise Ratio 90dB THD gt 76dB Amplitude Linearity gt 0 5dB a 100dBFS Crosstalk lt 80dB 20Hz to 20kHz Environmental Operating Range 59C to 409C ambient DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Specifications 5 Table 6 3 DMX 8259 4C and DMX 8259 8C Technical Specifications Category Specification DMX 8259 4C 8W Total Power Consumption DMX 8259 8C 9W a Not supported when using the DFR 8310 series frames 6 6 Specifications DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Channel Status Data Table The following table shows the channel status bit information that is used for all output audio Table 6 4 Channel Status Data Function Transmitted Professional or Consumer use of Channel Status Block Professional 1 Normal Audio or Non Audio Mode Normal Audio 0 Emphasis No Emphasis 100 Lock Indication Locked 0 Sampling Rate 48kHz 01 Channel Mode 2 channel stereo 0001 User Bit Mode 192 bit 0001 Auxiliary Bit Usage 20 bit audio sample Aux bits undefined 000 Sample Word Length 20 or 24 bits 101 Alignment Level Not Indicated 00 Multi channel Modes Undefined 0 Digital Audio Reference Signal Not a Reference 0 2 Reserved 0 3 6 Sampling Freguency Not I
16. warranty This DMX 8259 User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your openGear Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the DMX 8259 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 Problems Should any problem arise with your DMX 8259 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 DMX 8259 If reguired a temporary replacement frame 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 the eguipment DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Service Information 3 Notes Notes openkear Contact Us Contact our friendly and professio
17. 0ns 4 5mUI WECOTM Number of Outputs SDI Data Rates and SMPTE Standards Accommodated Impedance Minimum Input Maximum Input Minimum Audio Delay Sampling Rate Equalization Return Loss Output Amplitude Rise and Fall Times Jitter Connector Type Operating Range 59C to 40 C ambient Power Total Power Consumption 12W a Not supported when using the DFR 8310 series frames DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 6 4 Specifications DMX 8259 C Technical Specifications This section includes the technical specifications for the DMX 8259 4C and DMX 8259 8C Table 6 3 DMX 8259 4C and DMX 8259 8C Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs SDI Data Rates and SMPTE a Staridards end died SMPTE 292M SMPTE 259M SMPTE 424M Impedance 75ohm gt 15dB to 1 5GHz gt 10dB to 3 0GHz SD lt 300m 1000ft HD lt 100m 300ft 3G lt 50m 150ft Return Loss Egualization Belden 1694A cable Connector Type BNC Number of Outputs 1 SDI Data Rates and SMPTE a Stand rds Accommodated SMPTE 292M SMPTE 259M SMPTE 424M Impedance 75ohm gt 15dB to 1 5GHz gt 10dB to 3 0GHz Signal Level 800mV 10 DC Offset lt 50mV SD 600ps typical HD 120ps typical 3G 130ps typical Overshoot lt 10 SD 7us Minimum Video Delay HD 2 2us 3G 1 1us Return Loss Rise and Fall Time 20 80 Connector Type BNC DMX 8259 4C 4
18. EDs on the DMX 8259 The front edge of the DMX 8259 has LED indicators for the power video input status and communication activity Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3 1 Table 3 1 LEDs on the DMX 8259 Display and Description When lit green this LED indicates that the card is functioning normal and that no anomalies have been detected The following conditions must be satisfied a valid input signal is present a valid reference signal is present when a reference is required and that the reference standard matches the input standard When flashing green this LED indicates the bootloader is OK ERROR Flashing Green waiting for a software upload Flashing Green When lit green with flashing orange this LED indicates there is a and Orange signal error such as a missing or invalid input or reference Orange When lit orange this LED indicates the card is powering on Red When lit red this LED indicates the card is not operational Off When off this LED indicates there is no power to the card DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 User Controls 3 Table 3 1 LEDs the DMX 8259 LED Color Display and Description When lit this LED indicates that the video input is valid When flashing this LED indicates that video is present but the input format is unsupported When unlit this LED indicates the absence of an input signal When lit green this LED indicat
19. Embedded Audio Status field reports Au Selected when the selected source is not present or Source Missing is silent Cleared Disables the alarm Embedded Audio Status field reports Selected when the selected source is asynchronous Source Async to the input video Embedded Outputs Group Audio Status field reports when the Selected selected configuration would embed 4 SD 24Bit groups of 24bit audio in an SD output Group 4 is down sampled to 20bit audio Cleared Disables the alarm Cleared Disables the alarm All Alarms Set Enables all alarms All Alarms Clear Disables all alarms DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 DashBoard Menus 4 13 4 14 DashBoard Menus DMX 8259 Series User Manual 55 04 Card edge Menus In This Chapter This section summarizes the Card edge Menu system of the DMX 8259 and how to navigate the menus and options using the SW2 and SW3 switches on the DMX 8259 card edge The following topics are discussed Navigating the Card edge Menus e Card edge Menus Menu Descriptions DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Card edge Menus 5 1 Navigating the Card edge Menus Use the following procedure to navigate the card edge menus of the DMX 8259 1 Locate SW2 and SW3 on the DMX 8259 card edge Refer to Figure 3 2 on page 3 3 for locations 2 Rotate SW2 to the reguired menu Toggle SW3 to select the required parameter Note Do not power dow
20. Minimum Delay Maximum Delay 1 4 line 1 2 line Disabled 1 4 line 1 2 line 1 4 line 1 2 line 1 8 line 1 4 line Enabled 1 16 line 1 8 line 1 16 line 1 8 line De embedding Non PCM Signals This section is applicable to the DMX 8259 A and DMX 8259 B Note that when de embedding non PCM signals channel pairs must be kept together To configure the card to de embed non PCM signals 1 Launch DashBoard on your computer and display the Device View for the card you wish to configure 2 Select the AES Outputs tab for the output channel you wish to configure Set the Channel Gain to 0 3 6 User Controls DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 4 Clear the applicable Ch Invert checkbox to disable inverting on the channel HANC Processing SMPTE 291M formatted ancillary packets such as SMPTE 12M 2 timecode that are found in the Luma portion Y stream of the HANC in an HD video signal other than audio related packets will be passed from input to output VANC Processing The VANC Processing tab in DashBoard provides options for replacing the full active portion of selected lines of video with black The VANC Processing tab is divided into separate sub tabs for each format 1080p 1080i 720p 576i and 480i to provide selection of the lines This enables you to individually select any combination of lines from line 1 up to the third line after the VI for the current video format For interlaced formats the
21. S unbalanced outputs at 75ohm Figure 2 2 e 8320AR 041 Full Rear Module Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module provides one SDI input one SDI output and eight AES unbalanced outputs at 75ohm Figure 2 2 SDI In SDI Out AES 1 Out AES 2 Out AES 3 Out AES 4 Out AES 6 Out AES 5 Out AES 7 Out AES 8 Out Figure 2 2 Cable Connections for the DMX 8259 A DMX 8259 B Cabling Overview The DMX 8259 B is used with the following Rear Modules 8310AR 034 Rear Module Each rear module occupies one slot and accommodates one card This rear module provides one SDI input one SDI output and eight balanced AES outputs at 110ohm Figure 2 3 e 8320AR 034 Rear Module Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card This rear module and provides one SDI input one SDI output and eight balanced AES outputs at 110ohm Figure 2 3 DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Installation 2 5 SDI In SDI Out O AES 1 Out AES 5 Out 2 AES 2 Out AES 6 Out AES 3 Out AES 7 Out a o AES 4 Out AES 8 Out o Figure 2 3 Cable Connections for the DMX 8259 B DMX 8259 4C Cabling Overview The DMX 8259 4C is used with the following Rear Modules 8310AR 034 Rear Module Each rear module occupies one slot and accommodates one card This rear module provides one SDI Input one SDI output and four analog outputs Figure 2 4 e 8320AR
22. User Interfaces The DMX 8259 includes the following interfaces for control and monitoring for your card DashBoard Control System The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer DashBoard communicates with other cards in the openGear frame through the Network Controller Card The DashBoard software and user manual are available for download from our website For More Information on e the DMX 8259 menus in DashBoard refer to the chapter DashBoard Menus on page 4 1 using DashBoard refer to the DashBoard User Manual Card edge Controls The front edge of the DMX 8259 features LED indicators for the power signal status and communication activity The card edge also includes the SW2 and SW3 switches that are used in conjunction to navigate the card edge menu system For More Information on the card edge controls and LEDs refer to the chapter User Controls on page 3 1 the card edge menus refer to the chapter Card edge Menus on page 5 1 SNMP Monitoring and Control The Network Controller Card in the openGear frame can provide optional support for remote monitoring of your frame and the using Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP which is compatible with many third party monitoring and control tools For More Information on enabling SNMP Monitoring and Control for your frame refer to the MFC 8300 Series User Manual
23. X 8259 C Analog Audio De Multiplexer is capable of de embedding up to either four or eight analog audio channels from an HD SD SDI signal with one multi rate SDI input DMX 8259 4C and DMX 8259 8C respectively The DMX 8259 C includes audio proc control on each channel that allows for audio processing with gain of 10dB audio delay up to 1 second and channel invert The DMX 8259 C supports any channel assignment to the discrete inputs and can re map any of the existing embedded channels Features The following features make the DMX 8259 the ideal solution for de multiplexing audio sources from and HD SD SDI signal Supports HD SD SDI SMPTE 292M 1 5Gbps SMPTE 259M 270Mbps and SMPTE 424M 3Gbps e Audio de embedding for all popular formats 4801 5761 720p 10801 and 1080p Level A e DMX 8259 A provides eight AES 3id 75ohm unbalanced outputs DMX 8259 B provides eight AES 3id 110ohm balanced outputs DMX 8259 4C provides four analog outputs DMX 8259 8C provides eight analog outputs e DMX 8259 A and DMX 8259 B support de embedding of non PCM data such as Dolby Digital and Dolby E e Audio controls such as gain invert and delay e Analog gain control done entirely in the analog domain Assign any embedded channel to any discrete audio output Ability to re map channels in embedded video stream e Ability to strip VANC data from specific or all lines of a video output e Programmable video output on SDI input l
24. anual 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 Notice The symbol with the word Notice within the eguipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in major or minor eguipment damage or a situation which could place the eguipment in a non compliant operating state ESD Susceptibility 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 lt gt lt gt lt B Important Safety Instructions Caution This product is intended to be a component product of the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR series frame Refer to the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR Series Frame User Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products Warning 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 servicing this area Warning 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 This product contains safet
25. ard into the frame 3 Release the button The POWER LED flashes green while the card is waiting for a new software load Ifa new software load is not sent to the card within 60 seconds the card will attempt to restart with its last operational software load e Software loads can be sent to the DMX 8259 via the ethernet connection on the rear of the frame 7 2 Service Information DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Warranty and Repair Policy The DMX 8259 is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance guality reliability and workmanship for a period of FIVE 5 years from the date of shipment from our factory In the event that your DMX 8259 proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of eguipment with a unit of egual or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this DMX 8259 has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available You the owner will bear any labor and or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said eguipment beyond the FIVE 5 year warranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or conseguential damages including loss of profits incurred by the use of this product Implied warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this
26. ccccccsesesseseceecesecesceseeeceseeeeeeseeneeeeeeaeenaes 3 6 HANG Processing varita 3 7 WANG Process ont ice 3 7 DashBoard Menus 4 Status Le sc se a 4 2 4 2 DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Contents i DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Product 18 Hardware Tab e Setup Tab iii Input Status Tab AES Outputs 1 8 Tabs e e Analog Outputs Tabs 9 9 Embedded Outputs Tab VANC Processing 18 Alarm Enables 78 Card edge Menus Navigating the Card edge Menus Card edge Menus ccscceseeseeeeeeees Menu Descriptions seeceeeeseeeees Specifications DMX 8259 A Technical Specifications DMX 8259 B Technical Specifications DMX 8259 C Technical Specifications Channel Status Data Table Passing the Status Bytes Service Information Troubleshooting Checklist Bootload Button Warranty and Repair Policy ii Contents Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e Overview e Functional Block Diagrams User Interfaces Documentation Terms and Conventions A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear DMX 8259 Series AES EBU Analog Audio De Multiplexer Your DMX 8259 is part of a full line of products within the openGear Terminal Eguipment family of product
27. displays Fact Def 2 Toggle SW3 down and hold for 3 seconds 3 Release SW3 2 Reference Source This menu enables you to select where the card will look for a reference The choices are Frame Reference 1 Fr 1 Frame Reference 2 Fr 2 and Video Vid Refer to the section Reference Compatibility on page 3 5 for a list of support reference formats 3 Loss of Input Use this menu to select what type of video displays at the system s outputs when the input video signal is lost or invalid 4 Test Pattern This menu enables you to specify the type of test pattern to output Note that this setting is not retained on power down 5 Group Select This menu enables you to select the embedded group before assigning sources to the channels enabling the group and selecting backup sources This menu is used in conjunction with Menus 6 to E 6 Group Enable Use this menu to determine if the selected group is embedded in the output or not 7 8 9 A Channel Source Use Menus 7 to A to configure the source that is inserted into the embedded group if present These menus are used in conjunction with Menu 5 Group Select The following are the default values based on the group selected e Group I When Menu 5 is set to Grp1 the default value of Menu 7 8 1 e Group 2 When Menu 5 is set to Grp 2 the default value of Menu 8 is G2C2 e Group 3 When Menu 5 is set to Grp 3 the default value
28. es a valid reference signal When flashing this LED indicates that the reference signal is present but the format is invalid When unlit this LED indicates that a reference signal is not present or is not compatible with the input format When lit this LED indicates the presence of the embedded audio Group 1 on the video input When lit this LED indicates the presence of the embedded audio Group 2 on the video input When lit this LED indicates the presence of the embedded audio Group 3 on the video input When lit this LED indicates the presence of the embedded audio Group 4 on the video input Green Flashing Green Off Green Flashing Green Off Orange Orange Orange Orange VIDEO OK AES 1 OK AES 2 OK AES 3 OK AES 4 OK DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 3 4 User Controls Reference Compatibility It is important to remember that if you are using Frame 1 or Frame 2 as the reference the input video frame rate must match the reference frame rate 1080i 50Hz 1080p 50Hz User Controls 3 5 720p 50Hz Frame Rate Compatibility Refer to Table 3 2 for frame rate compatibility Table 3 2 Output Reference Compatibility Reference 480i 59 94Hz 720p 59 94Hz 576i 50Hz Output 1080p 59 94Hz 1080i 59 94Hz DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Operation Notes This section provides brief notes when operat
29. expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appariel numerigue de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This eguipment is in compliance with the essential reguirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This eguipment 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 AN Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adeguate measures Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not reguired This product contains no user serviceable parts If the module does not appear to be working properly please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the Contact Us section on the last page of this manual All openGear products are covered by a generous 5 year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period See the Warranty and Repair Policy section in this manual for details Environmental Information The eguipment that you purchased reguired the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous sub
30. ge Components 1 Function Select Switch SW2 2 Mode Select Switch SW3 3 Bootload Button SW1 1 Function Select Switch SW2 Use SW2 to select general operation functions and menu items and works in conjunction with the Mode Select Switch SW3 2 Mode Select Switch SW3 Use SW3 to enable disable and select specific configurations within the operational function modes menu selected first with SW2 3 Bootload Button SW1 SW1 is used for factory service in the unlikely event of a complete card failure Do not press this button unless instructed to do so by Ross Technical Support For More Information on using the SW2 and SW3 switches refer to the section Card edge Menus on page 5 1 e the LEDs located on the card edge refer to the section Status and Selection LEDs on the DMX 8259 on page 3 3 3 2 User Controls DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Control and Monitoring Features This section provides information on the card edge LEDs for the DMX 8259 Refer to Figure 3 2 for the location of the LEDs and controls OK ERROR LED Function Select Switch SW2 Mode Select Switch SW3 VIDEO OK LED REF OK LED AES 1 OK LED AES 2 OK LED ii AES 3 OK LED 4 Character Display AES 4 OK LED K AES 5 OK LED AES 6 OK LED AES 7 OK LED AES 8 OK LED gt Bootload Button SW1 Figure 3 2 DMX 8259 Card edge Controls Status and Selection L
31. guired Rear Modules for the DMX 8259 8C When installing the DMX 8259 8C DFR 8310 series frames The 8310AR 034 Rear Module is required The DMX 8259 8C is not compatible with the DFR 8310 BNC frame DFR 8321 series frames and OG3 FR series frames The 8320AR 034 Rear Module is required Installing a Rear Module If the Rear Module is already installed proceed to the section Installing the DMX 8259 on page 2 4 To install a Rear Module in your openGear frame 1 Locate the card frame slots on the rear of the frame DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Installation 3 2 Remove the Blank Plate from the slot you have chosen for the DMX 8259 installation If there is no Blank Plate installed proceed to the next step 3 Install the bottom of the Rear Module in the Module Seating Slot at the base of the frame s back plane Figure 2 1 Screw Hole Module Seating Slots Figure 2 1 Rear Module Installation in an openGear Frame DMX 8259 not shown 4 Align the top hole of the Rear Module with the screw on the top edge of the frame back plane 5 Using a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screw fasten the Rear Module to the back plane of the frame Do not over tighten 6 Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with Rear Modules or Blank Plates Installing the DMX 8259 This section outlines how to install the DMX 8259 in an openGear frame If the DMX 8259
32. ing the DMX 8259 Audio Proc Amp Controls The DMX 8259 includes Processing Amplifiers Proc Amps for the audio outputs on the card Note that these features are not available when using the card edge controls Proc Amp adjustments are applied in the following order 1 Delay This option enables you to adjust the delay of the audio channel If you have enabled the Delay Lock feature changing the delay value for one channel automatically changes the value for the other channel 2 Gain This option allows you to adjust the gain by 20dB in 1dB increments If you have enabled the Gain Lock feature changing the gain value for one channel automatically changes the value for the other channel Note that when using a DMX 8259 C you can adjust the gain by 10dB 3 Invert This option enables you to invert the polarity of the audio signal for the selected channel Minimum Delay Overview The line buffer stores incoming video in relation to the incoming video clock timing The video data is then read out in relation to the reference timing This allows the input video to be switched between sources that may not be perfectly timed without timing glitches Video source timing must remain within the buffer window to properly switch between sources Table 3 3 provides information on the buffer window available depending on how the Minimum Delay feature is configured in DashBoard Table 3 3 Minimum Delay If the option is Format
33. is to be installed in any compatible frame other than a Ross Video product refer to the frame manufacturer s manual for specific instructions Caution Do not populate Slot 10 in the DFR 8310 series frame with an DMX 8259 C Attempting to populate Slot 10 may damage the MFC 8300 series Frame Controller card the DMX 8259 C or both To install the DMX 8259 in a openGear frame 1 Locate the Rear Module you installed in the procedure Installing a Rear Module on page 2 3 2 Hold the DMX 8259 by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame 3 Fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection is properly seated in the Rear Module 4 Verify whether your Rear Module Label is self adhesive by checking the back of the label for a thin wax sheet You must remove the wax sheet before affixing the label 5 Affix the supplied Rear Module Label to the BNC area of the Rear Module 2 4 Installation DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Cabling for the 9 This section provides information for connecting cables to the installed Rear Modules on the openGear frames Connect the input and output cables according to the following sections DMX 8259 A Cabling Overview The DMX 8259 A is used with the following Rear Modules e 8310AR 030 Rear Module Each rear module occupies one slot and accommodates one card This rear module provides one SDI input one SDI output and eight AE
34. it Permission All Audio Factory Defaults a This setting is not retained on power down b Only available when using a DMX 8259 C 4 6 DashBoard Menus Input Status Tab Table 4 5 summarizes the Input Status options available in DashBoard for the DMX 8259 Table 4 5 Input Status Menu Items Menu Title Parameters Description Input Format Read only Displays the format of the video input Displays the count of the CRC errors on the video input This 14bit counter is reset on loss of video or by user reguest The Video Input amp GRE da counter is non latching and will roll over Embed Read only from maximum count to zero For SD formats it displays both active picture and full frame errors For HD formats it displays the total count of errors Error Count Resets the CRC Errors field PCM No Input Channel 4 PCM Silent Embedded Read only Non PCM Audio Group Channel 4 Async Mixed Displays the status of the Channel A input Word Length Read only bit Displays the number of audio bits DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 DashBoard Menus 7 Table 4 6 summarizes the AES Outputs 1 4 and AES Outputs 5 8 options available in DashBoard for the DMX 8259 A and DMX 8259 B Table 4 6 AES Outputs Menu Items Description Selects the source of the specified AES output Adjusts the delay of the specified audio channel L
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36. n the card before ensuring that all edited parameters are saved Saving edited parameters can take up to 10 seconds 5 2 Card edge Menus DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Card edge Menus Table 5 1 lists all the menus and menu items available using the card edge controls To activate some of these parameters it may be necessary to toggle SW3 in either direction or it may require that SW3 be held in either direction for a few seconds Default values are indicated with an asterisk Refer to the section Menu Descriptions on page 5 5 for a brief summary of the Item Name Factory Default Frame 1 Reference Frame 2 Reference Video SMPTE Bars Y C Ramp Luma Ramp Matrix Pathological Flat Field Blue Flat Field Black 100 Full Field Bars 4kHz Tone 2kHz Tone 1kHz Tone 500Hz Tone Group 1 Channel 1 to Group 4 Channel 4 Card edge Menus 3 menus available on the card edge Table 5 1 Card edge Menus and Items Card Edge Item Label None 75 YC Ramp L Ramp Matr Path Blue Black 100 Enabled Disabled Mute T4k T2k Tik T 5k G1C1 4 Same as above Menu Name Home Factory Default Reference Source Loss of Input Test Pattern Group Select Group Enable Channel 1 Source Channel 2 Source Card Edge Menu Label DMX 8259 X slot Fact Def Ref Src Test Patt Ch1 Src Ch2 Src DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04
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38. ndicated 0000 7 Sampling Freguency Scaling Flag No Scaling 0 5 0 7 Reserved Unused 0 6 9 ASCII Source ID Unused 0 10 13 ASCII Destination ID Unused 0 14 17 Local Sample Address Unused 0 18 21 Time of Day Unused 0 Only the first 5 Status Bytes are marked as Reliable All other Status Bytes are marked as Unreliable 23 0 7 CRC Calculated CRC 22 0 7 C data reliability Passing the Status Bytes The DMX 8259 replaces Channel Status Bytes according to Table 6 4 or passes Status Bytes through from input to output In order for the Channel Status Bytes on the incoming embedded stream to be re embedded the outgoing Data Word Length must match the specified word length in the Channel Status bits DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Specifications 7 6 8 Specifications DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist e Warranty and Repair Policy DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Service Information 1 Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not reguired In the event of problems with your DMX 8259 the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem If the frame still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes please contact your openGear products distributo
39. ocks the Delay slider of both channels together If the values for the two channels are different that change is maintained when the channels are locked The Delay slider is unlocked Adjusts the gain of the specified audio channel Locks the Gain slider of both channels together If the values for the two channels are different that change is maintained when the channels are locked The Gain slider is unlocked Inverts the audio signal of the specified channel The audio signal is not inverted Resets the parameters for the selected output to the default values Resets the indicated output parameters to the default values DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Parameters Mute Group Ch Hz kHz 0 to 1000 Selected Cleared 20 to 5 Selected Cleared Selected Cleared Reset Reset Ch Source Ch Delay ms Delay Lock Ch Gain dB Gain Lock Ch Invert Output Outputs AES Outputs 1 8 Tabs Menu Title a The default value is 0 4 8 DashBoard Menus Table 4 7 summarizes the Analog Outputs options available in DashBoard for the DMX 8259 4C and DMX 8259 8C Table 4 7 Analog Outputs Menu Items Description Selects the source of the analog output Adjusts the delay of the audio channel Adjusts the gain of the audio channel Inverts the audio signal of the channel The audio signal is not inverted
40. of Menu 9 is G3C3 e Group 4 When Menu 5 is set to Grp 4 the default value of Menu A 18 4 DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Card edge Menus 5 B AES Select Use Menu B to specify an AES output to configure on the DMX 8259 A or DMX 8259 B This menu is also used to identify an analog channel to configure for the DMX 8259 C This menu is used in conjunction with Menus C Channel A Source and D Channel B Source The default valueis 1 C Channel A Source Use Menu C to select the Channel A source for a specific AES output DMX 8259 A or DMX 8259 B or the analog channel output DMX 8259 C This menu is used in conjunction with Menu B The following are the DMX 8259 A or DMX 8259 B default values based on the AES source selected When Menu B is set to AES1 the default value of Menu Cis G1C1 When Menu B is set to AES2 the default value of Menu C is G1C3 When Menu B is set to AES3 the default value of Menu C is G2C1 When Menu B is set to AES4 the default value of Menu C is G2C3 When Menu B is set to AESS the default value of Menu C is G3C1 When Menu B is set to AES6 the default value of Menu C is G3C3 When Menu B is set to AES7 the default value of Menu C is G4C1 When Menu Bis set to AES8 the default value of Menu C is G4C3 The following are the DMX 8259 C default values based on the analog channel source selected When Menu B is set to 1 the default value of Menu C is G1C1 When Men
41. of output Table 4 1 Status Tab Items Parameters PCM No Input PCM Silent Non PCM Async Mixed Input Format Reference Format Output Format Embedded Audio Status Group Tab Title a This parameter indicates that there are more than 3 groups of 24bit SD embedded audio sources b Refer to the section Reference Compatibility on page 3 5 for a complete list of supported formats Product Tab Table 4 2 summarizes the Product tab fields available in DashBoard for the DMX 8259 Description Indicates the board version Type of rear module in the slot Indicates the board serial number Indicates the software version Indicates the firmware version Indicates if a daughter card is installed DashBoard Menus 4 3 Table 4 2 Product Tab Items Parameters DMX 8259 Ross Video Ltd HH HAHAH HHHH HHHH Hit Product Supplier Board Rev Rear Module Board S N Software Rev Firmware Rev Daughter Card Type Tab Title Product a This field is not available when using an DMX 8259 A DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Hardware Tab Table 4 3 summarizes the Hardware tab fields available in DashBoard for the DMX 8259 Table 4 3 Hardware Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description OK Seed inal Indicates the status of the hardware Some HW Status Incomp I O module messages displayed are dependent on the settings in the
42. onents will be deleted from VANC components are passed unmodified to the card output 720p 1080p VANC components are deleted from the card output All VANC components are passed unmodified to the card output All Lines All VANC components are deleted from the card output a The range is dependent on the format DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 DashBoard Menus 4 11 Description Signal Status field reports loss of input Disables the alarm Input Format field reports when the input video is a format that is not accepted Disables the alarm Input Format field reports when the frame rate is not the same as the reference input Disables the alarm Signal Status field reports if the video input is asynchronous to the reference Disables the alarm Reference Status field reports loss of input conditions Disables the alarm Reference Format field reports when the reference is a format that is not acceptable Disables the alarm HW Status field reports when the rear module is not compatible with the card Disables the alarm HW Status field reports when the daughter card is not compatible with the board Disables the alarm Signal Status field reports when a group is not present on the input Disables the alarm Signal Status field reports when the specified channel is detected as silent Disables the alarm Audio Status field reports when the source is not detected
43. oss e Silence output on loss of audio input 1 Not supported when the card is installed in the DFR 8310 series frames 1 2 Introduction DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Programmable silence detection and timeout thresholds e No audio breakout cable required Reports status and configuration remotely via the DashBoard e Fits openGear frames e Fully compliant with openGear specifications e 5 year transferable warranty DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Introduction 1 3 Functional Block Diagrams This section provides functional block diagrams that outline the workflow of the DMX 8259 SDI Video Out BNC 2 Test SDI Pattern Transmitter DMX 8259 A 16 AES Outputs oo DMX 8259 B AES Outputs CHANNELS 16 Channel DMX 16 CHANNELS Audio Proc amp Tone Generator Up to 16 CHANNELS Figure 1 1 DMX 8259 A and DMX 8259 B Simplified Block Diagram SDI Test SDI Video Out Pattern Transmitter BNC 2 16 CHANNELS DD US E N 0 1 DMX 8259 4C 1 I ANLG Outputs OR i 1 DMX 8259 8C ANLG Outputs 1 Figure 1 2 DMX 8259 C Simplified Block Diagram DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 4 OR 8 CHANNELS 16 Channel DMX 16 CHANNELS Audio Proc amp Tone Generator Up to 16 CHANNELS SDI 3 SDI video In Receiver BNC 1 SDI Video In BNC 1 Receiver 1 4 Introduction
44. ote that specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are discussed e DMX 8259 A Technical Specifications e DMX 8259 B Technical Specifications e DMX 8259 C Technical Specifications Channel Status Data Table DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Specifications 6 1 DMX 8259 A Technical Specifications This section includes the technical specifications for the DMX 8259 A Table 6 1 DMX 8259 A Technical Specifications Parameter Specification 1 HD SDI SMPTE 292M SMPTE 259M SMPTE 424M 750hm gt 15dB to 1 5GHz gt 15dB to 3 00GHz SD lt 300m 1000ft HD lt 100m 300ft 3G gt 60m 200ft BNC 1 SMPTE 292M SMPTE 259M SMPTE 424M8 75ohm gt 15dB to 1 5GHz gt 8dB to 3 0GHz 800mV 10 lt 50mV SD 600ps typical HD 120ps typical 3G 130ps typical lt 10 SD 7us HD 2 2us 3G 1 1us BNC 8 AES 3id 2001 750hm 1V p p 48kHz BNC Number of Inputs SDI Data Rates and SMPTE Standards Accommodated Impedance Return Loss Egualization Belden 1694A cable Connector Type Number of Outputs SDI Data Rates and SMPTE Standards Accommodated Impedance Return Loss Signal Level DC Offset Rise and Fall Time 20 80 Overshoot Minimum Video Delay Connector Type Number of Outputs AES Standards Accommodated Impedance Output Level Sampling Rate Connector Type Category Operating Range 59C to 40 C ambient Power Total
45. r or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the Contact Us section 1 Visual Review Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems such as connectors not properly seated or loose cables Check the card the frame and any associated peripheral eguipment for signs of trouble 2 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 3 Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied 4 Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and receiving a valid signal 5 Unit Exchange Exchanging a suspect unit with a unit that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual units Bootload Button In the unlikely event of a complete card failure you may be instructed by a Ross Technical Support specialist to perform a complete software reload on the DMX 8259 To reload the software on a 9 1 Eject the card from the frame 2 Press and hold the Bootload button while re inserting the c
46. r to the mix of interconnected production and terminal eguipment in your environment Conventions The following conventions are used The Operating Tips and Note boxes are used throughout this manual to provide additional user information DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 1 6 Introduction Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module s for the DMX 8259 installing the card into the frame cabling details and updating the card software The following topics are discussed e Before You Begin e Installing the DMX 8259 Cabling for the DMX 8259 Software Upgrades DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Installation 2 1 Before You Begin Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter ensure that your openGear frame is properly installed according to the instructions in the DFR 8300 and OG3 FR Series User Manual Static Discharge Throughout this chapter please heed the following cautionary note A ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each DMX 8259 you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If
47. re but not the HANC while the VANC is blanked Embeds 20bit audio Embeds 24bit audio Embeds 20 24bit audio depending on the source and number of bits DashBoard Menus 4 5 Parameters Frame 1 Frame 2 Video Selected Cleared Black Blue Custom None Black Blue Custom Color 75 Color Bars 100 Color Bars 75 SMPTE Bars Matrix Pathological Luma Ramp Y C Ramp 20 Bit 24 Bit Auto Menu Title Reference Minimum Delay Loss of Input Y slider Cr slider Cb slider Test Pattern SD Audio DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Table 4 4 Setup Menu Items Description Audio below the specified threshold value is considered silent Audio silent for longer than the specified value raises an alarm Analog de emphasis is always disabled Analog de emphasis is always enabled Analog de emphasis is enabled depending on the channel status emphasis bits All menu options are unlocked and can be edited All menu items except this one are locked and read only Resets the parameters in the Embedded Audio Outputs tab to factory defaults Resets all parameters to factory defaults DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Parameters On Auto Unlocked Locked Reset Reset Menu Title Silence Threshold dB Silence Timeout sec Analog Output Input De Emphasis Ed
48. s backed by Ross Video s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974 You will be pleased at how easily your new DMX 8259 fits into your overall working environment Egually pleasing is the product guality reliability and functionality Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a guestion pertaining to the installation or operation of your DMX 8259 please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual Our technical support staff is always available for consultation training or service DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Introduction 1 1 Overview The DMX 8259 AES EBU Analog Audio De Multiplexer is a high guality program audio de multiplexer Various configuration options including internally generated patterns and tones are available for audio and video output scenarios should a loss of input occur DMX 8259 A and DMX 8259 B Overview The DMX 8259 A and DMX 8259 B AES EBU Audio De Multiplexers are capable of de embedding up to 8 AES EBU pairs 16 audio channels from an HD SD SDI signal Audio proc control on each channel allows for audio processing with gain of 20dB audio delay up to 1 second and channel invert Each card supports full channel assignment to the discrete outputs Note that the DMX 8259 A provides eight unbalanced 75ohm connections while the DMX 8259 B provides eight balanced 110ohm connections DMX 8259 C Overview The DM
49. stances 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 eguipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheelie bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection re use and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performance of our products Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 0 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 4425 1 613 652 4886 1 613 349 0006 techsupport rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Company Address Ross Video Limited ROSS 0 Iroguois Ontario K0E 1K0 Canada General Business Office Fax Technical Support After Hours Emergency E mail Technical Support E mail General Information Website Contents Introduction 1 OVeryieWesnn O 1 2 DMX 8259 A and DMX 8259 B Overview 1 2 DMX 8239 0 Oe 1 2 A O O 1 2 Functional Block Diagrams ooooonocnconoconoconononnnonncnnconnonnnon
50. u B is set to 2 the default value of Menu C is G1C2 When Menu B is set to 3 the default value of Menu C is G1C3 When Menu B is set to 4 the default value of Menu C is G1C4 When Menu B is set to 5 the default value of Menu C is G2C1 DMX 8259 8C only When Menu B is set to 6 the default value of Menu C is G2C2 DMX 8259 8C only When Menu B is set to 7 the default value of Menu C is G2C3 DMX 8259 8C only e When Menu B is set to 8 the default value of Menu C is G2C4 DMX 8259 8C only D Channel B Source DMX 8259 A DMX 8259 B only Use Menu D to select the Channel B source for a specific AES output This menu is used in conjunction with Menu B AES Select The following are the default values based on the AES selected When Menu B is set to AES1 the default value of Menu D is G1C2 When Menu B is set to AES2 the default value of Menu D is G1C4 When Menu B is set to AES3 the default value of Menu D is G2C2 When Menu B is set to AES4 the default value of Menu D is G2C4 When Menu B is set to AESS the default value of Menu D is G3C2 When Menu B is set to AES6 the default value of Menu D is G3C4 When Menu B is set to AES7 the default value of Menu D is G4C2 When Menu B is set to AES8 the default value of Menu D is G4C4 5 6 Card edge Menus DMX 8259 Series User Manual Iss 04 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical specification details on the DMX 8259 N
51. y critical parts which if incorrectly replaced may present a risk of fire or electrical shock Components contained with 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 time and rating Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer connected to a local area network LAN Only connect to networks that remain inside the building Do not connect to networks that go outside the building A Warning This product includes an Ethernet Port which allows this product to be EMC Notices United States of America 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 provide 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 the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense AN Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not

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