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1. Item Specification Format compatibility 4 2 2 serial component Connector BNC per IEC169 8 Impedance 75 Return loss gt 18 dB from 5 MHz to 270 MHz Signal level 800 mV 10 Max input cable gt 300 m CMRR 30 V peak to peak up to 60 Hz 26 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Output Serial Digital Video Output Chapter 4 Specifications Table 4 2 Serial Digital Video Output Specifications Item Specification Quantity 1 BNC per channel Connector BNC per IEC169 8 Overshoot lt 10 all outputs terminated Impedance 75 Return loss gt 18 dB to clock frequency Signal level 800 mV 10 Jitter lt 0 2 UI Rise and fall times 0 40 to 1 5 ns as per SMPTE 259 Composite Analog Output Table 4 3 Composite Analog Output Specifications Item Specification Standards NTSC PAL B Quantity 1 BNC per channel Signal level 1 V peak to peak nominal 10 adjustable DC offset lt 100 mV Impedance T5Q Return loss gt 40 dB to 5 75 MHz Output quantizing 10 bits encoding inputs 8 bits Frequency response lt 0 25 dB to 5 MHz Differential gain lt 1 5 Differential phase lt 1 2 degrees Signal to noise gt 54 dB RMS to 5 MHz VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 27 Chapter 4 Specifications Performance Table 4 4 Performance Specifications2. Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules Confirm that the following items are not the reason for the communication failure 32 The proper module slot has not been specified Pilot Lite is not communicating with the appropriate slot See your FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual for more information on slot identification The COM port is used elsewhere Check that the correct COM port is configured in Pilot Lite and that another application is not using that COM port The actual frame ID does not match with the two DIP switch settings in the back of the frame Pilot Lite is not communicating with the proper frame See your FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual for more information on frame ID switch settings A null modem cable is not being used Between the PC running Pilot Lite and the FR6802 frame there should be a null RS 232 modem cable At minimum this requires that pins 2 and 3 are crossed and 5 to 5 for ground An ICE6800 or 6800 ETH module is installed in the frame Pilot Lite control is disabled if an ICE6800 or 6800 HETH control module is installed in the frame ICE6800 and 6800 ETH modules are used for CCS control VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips e A legacy 6800 series product is in the frame Pilot Lite cannot communicate with legacy 6800 series products They will not be discovered o
3. Manual Information s eietetei tee ettet erbe tene vii P rp se secte ib pepe iere e pus vii PUUCIENI CE os a vii Revision History lt 23 cscceeceeinerd ccs aa a A E T E y vii Writing Conventions sese enne viii Obtaining Documents esses nennen viii Unpacking Shipping Information esse ix Unpackmg a Product ee iet e R aia eee ix Product Servicing o dere URP ix Returning a Product i 4s tee eer e t tete ix Restriction on Hazardous Substances RoHS Compliance X Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Compliance xi Safety soit nere p AENA xii Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual xii Chapter 1 Introduction OV V HE 1 Product Description iiiter terrre EE EE 2 Module Descriptions seeseseeeseeeeeeeeer enne emen nennen nennen 3 Front Module sie eerte hehe te dete ee ee ete 3 Back Connectors eate e teed dees reete eee Eee epe REUS gt Signal Flow eee teen ttti Ree Rates qr Errem 7 Chapter 2 Installation OVEIVIEW ose eU EU PE ERE Ae 9 Maximum 6800 Frame Power Ratings eee 10 Unpacking the Module enne eite 11 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual iii Contents Preparing the Product for Installation eeeeeesees 11 Checking the Packing List eee eee tree 11 Setting JUMpPers 6 eie e trit tte ee uet
4. Item Specification Processing delay 1 6us Test signal Color bar NTSC 100 7 5 75 7 5 PAL 100 0 75 0 Power Consumption The power consumption for VSM6801 modules is less than 5 W Start up Time The start up time specification for VSM6801 modules is less than one second 28 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Overview Find the following troubleshooting information in this appendix e General Troubleshooting Steps on page 30 e Software Communication and Control Issues on page 32 e Hardware Communication and Control Issues on page 36 e Contacting Customer Service on page 36 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 29 Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips General Troubleshooting Steps 30 Follow these steps in troubleshooting 6800 product problems 1 Review the Software Communication and Control Issues on page 32 outlined in this chapter 2 Search this product manual and other associated documentation for answers to your question t Note Associated documentation for 6800 series products can generally be found in the product specific manual that accompanies every module in the FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual and in the 6800 Safety Instructions and Standards Manual Product documentation including manuals online help application notes erratas product release
5. Slot FR6802 FXF 120W 20 6W frame with AC power supply FR6802 XF48 105 W 20 5 25 W frame with DC power supply FR6802 QXF frame 120 W 20 6W with AC or DC power supply 10 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation Unpacking the Module Preparing the Product for Installation Before you install the VSM6801 perform the following Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit Confirm receipt of all items on the packing list See Checking the Packing List for more information Remove the anti static shipping pouch if present and all other packaging material s Note Contact your Customer Service representative if parts are missing or damaged Retain the original packaging materials for possible re use See Unpacking Shipping Information on page ix for information about returning a product for servicing Checking the Packing List Table 2 2 VSM6801 Packing List Ordered Product Content Description VSM6801 One VSM6801 front module One VSM6801 back connector overlay for use with a 6800 7000 series frame e One VSM6601 Installation and Operation Manual VSM6801 SR One VSM6801 SR standard single slot 5 BNC back connector For use with an FR6802 frame VSM6801 DR One VSM6801 DR standard double slot 10 BNC back connector For use with an FR6802 frame VSM6801 In
6. Standard selection 20 Standards RoHS compliance x WEEE compliance xi Status not ready 34 Support documents viii VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual T Test signal 20 Troubleshooting 29 36 communication 32 control 35 installation 36 U Unpacking information ix 11 Usable slots 10 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Index V VBI DIP switch 20 Version software 21 Vertical blanking 20 W WEEE compliance xi Writing conventions viii 39 Index 40 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Customer Service Support 1 888 534 8246 BCDService harris com Harris is a registered trademark of Harris Corporation Trademarks and tradenames are the property of their respective companies IS Broadcast Communications Division 4393 Digital Way Mason OH USA 45040 Tel 1 513 459 3400 www broadcast harris com assuredcommunications 2007 Harris Corporation
7. Table P 1 Revision History of Manual Edition Date Comments A December 2007 Initial release VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual vii Preface Writing Conventions To enhance your understanding the authors of this manual have adhered to the following text conventions Table P 2 Writing Conventions Term or Convention Description Bold Indicates dialog boxes property sheets fields buttons check boxes list boxes combo boxes menus submenus windows lists and selection names Italics Indicates E mail addresses the names of books or publications and the first instances of new terms and specialized words that need emphasis CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard such as ENTER TAB CTRL ALT or DELETE Code Indicates variables or command line entries such as a DOS entry or something you type into a field Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy of menus and windows hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or elsewhere Internet address Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL 4 Note Indicates important information that helps to avoid and troubleshoot problems Obtaining Documents Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our website Alternatively contact your Customer Service representative to request a document viii VSM6801 Insta
8. VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation Overview This chapter describes the VSM6801 installation process including the following topics e Maximum 6800 Frame Power Ratings on page 10 e Unpacking the Module on page 11 e Setting Jumpers on page 12 Installing 6800 Modules on page 14 dinis Before installing this product read the 6800 Series Safety Instructions and Standards document that ships with every FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual or can be downloaded from our website This safety booklet contains important information about the safe installation and operation of 6800 series products See the FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating an FR6802 frame and its components See the 6800 Series Frames and Power Supply Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating a 6800 7000 series frame VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 9 Chapter 2 Installation Maximum 6800 Frame Power Ratings The power consumption for the VSM6801 module is typically less than 5 W Table 2 1 describes the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800 frames Note the given maximums before installing any 6800 modules in your frame Table 2 1 Maximum Power Ratings for 6800 Frames Max Frame Number Max Power e Frame Power of Usable Dissipation yp Dissipation Slots Per
9. the PC and the frames ensure that the frames have three or more minutes to recover from the power failure before you exit the application and restart the PC Module Does Not Seem to Work Although the following troubleshooting tips may seem obvious please take the time to ensure the following e All appropriate rear connections are securely made e The board is securely installed with no bent pins The frame is turned on Contacting Customer Service We are committed to providing round the clock 24 hour service to our customers around the world Visit our website for information on how to contact the Customer Service team in your geographical region 36 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual A Alarms 22 23 alarm query failed 35 card edge indicators 23 Application not responding 34 Automatic selection jumper 13 Automatic standard selection 20 Back connector in 6800 7000 series frame 5 in FR6802 FR6802 QXF frame 5 Black and white output 20 Blanking lines 20 Burst removal 20 C CCS applications 34 changing parameter settings 31 refreshing and discovering modules 31 Channel LEDs 4 22 Chrominance removal 20 Color bars 20 Communication failure frame 36 Compatible frames 10 Composite output 20 control 4 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Index Control parameters changing using CCS applications 31 Control problems 34 CoPilot 34 D Description module 2 DIP switches 4 21 location 3
10. v ce R te 12 Setting the J1 Jumper for Local or Remote Control 12 Setting the J3 Jumper for Manual or Automatic Selection 13 Installing 6800 Modules sese 14 Installing 6800 Modules into a 6800 7000 Series Frame 14 Chapter 3 Operation OVERVIEW ea eie ce E ORE EX GNI Uer A omnes 17 Understanding Card Edge Controls eee 18 Operating Notes sien cesses tees Beet ed Sos ene E eret enter 20 Reading the Software and Hardware Version 21 LEDS and Al rtns irre RD PREFERRED GEH 22 Channel LEDS i eee RE tm cte dacs sub tret ee intent 22 Module Status LEDS repns hrener ea ENEE ERES e prc 23 Alarms aii hace DL E 23 Chapter 4 Specifications QD Mp C 25 Input 5 5kG5enotutueuer eq een empor 26 Serial Digital Video Input esee 26 Qi M A 27 Serial Digital Video Output eene 27 Composite Analog Output seen 27 Performance uncovered nior dnd Ies 28 Power Consumption tee teet tre tie Eee EEEE 28 Start up TIME LE 28 Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips OVECIVIEW uL 29 General Troubleshooting Steps sse 30 Control and Monitoring Using CCS Software sess 31 Software Communication and Control Issues sess 32 Pi
11. 19 Discovering a module 31 Discovery failure 33 Double slot back connector 5 E Extractor handle 15 F Features module 2 Frames compatible 10 6800 7000 14 Front module description 3 G Gain pot 3 4 18 37 Index Installation in 6800 7000 frames 14 in FR6802 FR6802 QXF frames 14 preparing for 11 Installed modules 33 J Ji jumper 12 J3 jumper 13 20 Jumpers 20 locations 3 setting 12 L LEDs channel 4 22 DIP switch indicators 21 locations 3 19 module status 4 23 Local control 34 jumper setting 12 Local remote control jumper 4 Manual information vii Manual selection jumper 13 Manual standard selection 20 Maximum allowable power ratings 10 Module back connector 5 description 2 3 Module not found 33 Module status LEDs 4 23 N Navigator 34 Network connection 34 Not ready status 34 38 NTSC selection 20 P Packing list 11 PAL B selection 20 Parameter settings changing using CCS applications 31 Pedestal 20 Pilot 34 Pilot Lite 32 Potentiometer 18 Power failure 36 maximum frame ratings 10 Precautions safety xii Product servicing ix R Reboot device 35 Refreshing a module with Pilot Lite 31 Remote control 34 jumper location 4 jumper setting 12 Returning a product ix Revision history of the manual vii RoHS compliance x S Safety precautions xii Setup 20 Shipping information ix Signal flow diagram 7 Single slot back connector 5 Software version reading 21
12. EDs LEDs handle Figure 1 1 VSM6801 Front Module VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 3 Chapter 1 Introduction For a brief description of the general VSM6801 LEDs switches and jumper see Table 1 1 See Chapter 3 Operation for more information on specific VSM6801 front module controls Table 1 1 Generic 6800 Front Module Features Feature Description Module status Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs LEDs indicate the module state See Module Status LEDs on page 23 for more information DIP switches The module has one bank of DIP switches that has five individual switches that allow you to adjust the composite output from the module See DIP Switch Functions on page 20 for a list of DIP switch functions Channel LEDs Each DIP switch has a corresponding LED When the module is in local control mode the LEDs indicate the DIP switch settings When the module is in remote control mode the LEDs indicate the settings currently applied to the module See Channel LEDs on page 22 for a description of these LEDs Gain pot control Composite output has a corresponding gain pot control This control is factory set Local remote Local Locks out control by external control panels control jumper and software applications allows card edge control only However the module s status can still be monitored remotely Remote Allows remote configuration operation an
13. ICE Q algorithms ICE PAC Imagine ICE Inscriber Inscriber Connectus Invenio NEO Nexio Nexio AMP PersonalizedTV Router Works Videotek Videotek ASI STAR Videotek GEN STAR and Videotek HD STAR are registered trademarks of Imagine Communications or its subsidiaries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation HD BNC is a trademark of Amphenol Corporation Some products are manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS Neural audio products are manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks amp the DTS Logos are trademarks of DTS Inc 2008 2010 DTS Inc All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective companies Contact Information Imagine Communications has office locations around the world For locations and contact information see http www imaginecommunications com contact us Support Contact Information For support contact information see Support Contacts http www imaginecommunications com services technical support eCustomer Portal http support imaginecommunications com 2014 Imagine Communications Corp Proprietary and Confidential VSM6801 Serial Monitoring Distribution Amplifier Installation and Operation Manual Edition A December 2007 Contents Preface
14. S Imagine Installation and Operation Manual VSM6801 Serial Monitoring Distribution Amplifier Edition A 175 000411 00 Publication Information 2014 Imagine Communications Corp Proprietary and Confidential Imagine Communications considers this document and its contents to be proprietary and confidential Except for making a reasonable number of copies for your own internal use you may not reproduce this publication or any part thereof in any form by any method for any purpose or in any language other than English without the written consent of Imagine Communications All others uses are illegal This publication is designed to assist in the use of the product as it exists on the date of publication of this manual and may not reflect the product at the current time or an unknown time in the future This publication does not in any way warrant description accuracy or guarantee the use for the product to which it refers Imagine Communications reserves the right without notice to make such changes in equipment design specifications components or documentation as progress may warrant to improve the performance of the product Trademarks 6800 ADC CCS Navigator Channel ONE ChannelView ClipSync Delay D Series D Series DSX Deliver the Moment Delivering the Moment FAME Farad G8 G Scribe HView IconMaster IconLogo IconSta tion IconKey InfoCaster InfoC
15. and its components e See the 6800 Safety Instructions and Standards Manual for important information about safely installing your module Once you have installed your VSM6801 modules you can connect them to the appropriate input and outputs Installing 6800 Modules into a 6800 7000 Series Frame Follow these steps to install 6800 modules into a 6800 7000 series frame The 6800 7000 series frames have a back panel already in place There is no need to install an individual back connector into this type of frame All modules are hot swappable and can be installed with the power supply either turned on or turned off 1 Pull out the finger release screws on the right and left side of the front panel and then open it 44 MSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2 Locate the front module slot that corresponds with the matching back connector and then slide the module into the guides fAN caution Do not mix front modules and back connector modules The front module must mate with its corresponding back connector otherwise you may damage the module See Figure 2 4 for a IRU horizontal installation illustration and Figure 2 5 for a 2RU vertical installation illustration Figure 2 5 2RU Installation of a Module The module is properly seated when its edge is flush with the guide edge and the extractor handle closes VSM6801 Installation and Operatio
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17. atic selection 1 Locate jumper J3 on the module See Figure 2 1 on page 12 2 Place a jumper on pins 1 and 2 to set the module for Auto selection or pins 2 and 3 to set the module for Manual selection See Figure 2 3 A Auto selection setting Manual selection setting Figure 2 3 The J3 Settings for Manual and Automatic selection A Note The white triangle on the module near the jumper pins indicates pin 1 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 13 Chapter 2 Installation Installing 6800 Modules There are three types of modules e Single slot back connectors e Double slot back connectors e Front modules Back connectors come in two sizes double slot and single slot You can install a VSM6801 module in an FR6802 XF FR5702 XF48 FR6802 QXF FR6802 HDM or 6800 7000 series frame A Caution Before inserting removing or replacing a back module you must power down the frame Failure to do so could result in damage to the frame modules or power supply These modules require no specialized installation or removal procedures However if you are installing both front and rear modules ensure that the back module is installed first before plugging in the front module Likewise ensure that the front module is unplugged from the frame before removing the rear module e See the FR6802 Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating an FR6802 frame
18. ation and Operation Manual xi Preface Safety Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it If this product is rack mountable it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the rack mounting positions and rear support guides provided It is recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical circuit for protection against circuit overloading If this product relies on forced air cooling it is recommended that all obstructions to the air flow be removed prior to mounting the frame in the rack If this product has a provision for external earth grounding it is recommended that the frame be grounded to earth via the protective earth ground on the rear panel IMPORTANT Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual WARNING A Statements identifying conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of life High voltage is present CAUTION AN Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property xii VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The VSM6801 is a single channel serial monitoring distribution amplifier It combines the functions of an equalizing reclocking serial distribution amplifier and a 4 2 2 to NTSC PAL converter of a single channel The following
19. cal or Ethernet remote to aid in viewing setting and confirming parameter values See Appendix A for more information You can control the composite output by adjusting the DIP switch settings Each DIP switch has a corresponding LED so that you can easily monitor the DIP switch settings from the card edge The VSM6801 also has one potentiometer pot control that you can use to adjust the gain for the channel VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation See Figure 3 1 for the location of these controls S1 DIP switches Gain 1 pot J3 jumper J1 jumper Module Channel LEDs Status LED Figure 3 1 Location of the DIP Switches and LEDs During local control when a DIP switch is down its corresponding LED is on When a DIP switch is up its corresponding LED is off During remote control the LEDs are lit according to the settings that are applied to the module Jumper J1 must be set to remote control in order for you to control the module remotely See Setting Jumpers on page 12 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 19 Chapter 3 Operation Operating Notes You can affect the composite output by adjusting the DIP switches The bank of DIP switches has the following five controls Table 3 1 DIP Switch Functions DIP Switch Function Description 1 STD When the MAN AUTO J3 jumper is set to MAN STD controls standard selection You can set this switch for eit
20. ck Add 3 Enter the IP address of the frame that contains your module the frame that contains your ICE6800 module or the frame that contains a 6800 ETH module that provides access to your module 4 Click OK toclose the Add IP address window and then OK again to close the Discovery Options window 5 Click Start This triggers Pilot or Navigator to run a discovery 6 When your discovery is complete Discovery Completed is displayed in the Discovery window To continue click Save to save the contents of your discovery to the Discovery folder of the Navigation pane You can now switch to Control mode by selecting Operational Mode gt Control from the main menu Double click V8M6801 in the Navigation pane The Control window opens displaying the module s controls VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 31 Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Software Communication and Control Issues Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules on page 32 4 Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame on page 33 Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding on page 34 Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing in the Control Window on page 34 Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports Not Ready on page 34 CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not Communicate with Module on page 35 Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots on page 35
21. d monitoring of the VSM6801 4 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Back Connectors FR6802 Frame Back Connectors Figure 1 2 shows the single slot VSM6801 SR and double slot VSM6801 DR back connectors that can be used with the VSM6801 module when it is installed in an FR6802 or FR6802 4QXF frame Figure 1 2 Back Connectors for the FR6802 Frame 6800 7000 Series Frame Back Connector Overlays Figure 1 3 shows the single and double slot back connector overlays d Note used for the VSM6801 when installed in a 6800 7000 series frame Remote control for this 6800 module is not available if it is installed in a 6800 7000 series frame VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 5 Chapter 1 Introduction Figure 1 3 Back Connector Overlays for 6800 7000 Series Frame 6 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Signal Flow SD SDI out 1 o SD SDI out 0 SD SDI out3 SD SDI out4 Analog composite video out 1 Analog composite Equali Serial Encod Filter amp video out 2 ASES decoder moger buffer 0 Analog composite video out 3 Analog composite video out 4 Midplane is CCS remote monitoring and control Figure 1 4 VSM6801 Signal Flow Diagram VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 7 Chapter 1 Introduction 8
22. d rigid within the packaging e There must be at least 2 in 5 cm of space between the product and the container e The corners of the product must be protected Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and if possible in the original packaging material If the product is still within the warranty period we will return the product prepaid after servicing VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual ix Preface Restriction on Hazardous Substances RoHS Compliance Directive 2002 95 EC commonly known as the European Union EU Restriction on Hazardous Substances RoHS sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end of life recycling The Directive which took effect on July 1 2006 refers to the following hazardous substances Lead Pb e Mercury Hg Cadmium Cd e Hexavalent Chromium Cr V1 e Polybrominated Biphenyls PBB e Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDE According to this EU Directive all products sold in the European Union will be fully RoHS compliant and lead free See our website for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before July 1 2006 are exempt from the legislation Equipment that compl
23. her NTSC or PAL B When the MAN AUTO J3 jumper is set to AUTO STD is disabled and output standard follows input standard VBI This setting controls vertical blanking You can set this switch for either pass or blank A blank setting results in blanking lines 10 to 19 and 273 to 282 in NTSC operation and lines 6 to 22 and 319 to 335 in PAL operation SETUP This setting controls setup pedestal in NTSC operation When the channel is set to PAL operation this switch has no effect TEST This setting controls color bars test signal You can set this switch so that the color bars test signal is displayed at the composite output 100 7 5 75 7 5 for NTSC and 100 0 77 0 for PAL This feature requires valid CCIR 601 4 2 2 video data input B amp W This setting controls black and white output You can remove the chrominance and burst from the channel thereby creating black and white output See Table 3 2 for specific instructions for setting the DIP switches and monitoring the LEDs 20 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation The following table identifies the DIP switch control positions and LED indicators for each bank of DIP switches Table 3 2 DIP Switch Controls and LED Indicators OiP op Function Action Switch LED 1 STD NTSC Up Off PAL Down On 2 VBI Pass Up Off Blank Down On 3 Setup On Up Off Off Down On 4 Test Te
24. ies with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS compliant emblem as shown in Figure P 1 RoHS Compliant Figure P 1 RoHS Compliance Emblem VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Preface Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Compliance The European Union EU Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE deals with the collection treatment recovery and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products As of August 13 2005 the producers or users of these products were required to recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life and may not dispose of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods Some EU member states may have different deadlines In accordance with this EU Directive companies selling electric or electronic devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled See our website for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance Contact your local sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE compliant emblem as shown in Figure P 2 Figure P 2 WEEE Compliance Emblem VSM6801 Install
25. ion Module Status LEDs Module status LEDs on the corner of the module light up if an error is detected See Figure 3 1 on page 19 for the location of these LEDs and Table 3 4 for a definition of the LED colors Table 3 4 Status LED Descriptions LED Color Sequence Meaning Off There is no power to the module the module is not operational Green There is power to the module the module is operating properly Red There is an alarm condition Amber The module is undergoing configuration Alarms The VSM6801 module does not have any card edge alarms Alarms are usually logged and monitored within the available 6800 F software control applications for example Pilot Lite or Navigator See the appropriate software control user manual or online help for more information VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 23 Chapter 3 Operation 24 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Overview Chapter 4 Specifications The following specification tables appear in this chapter Input on page 26 Output on page 27 Performance on page 28 Power Consumption on page 28 Start up Time on page 28 Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 25 Chapter 4 Specifications Input Serial Digital Video Input Table 4 1 Serial Digital Video Input Specifications
26. llation and Operation Manual Preface Unpacking Shipping Information Unpacking a Product This product was carefully inspected tested and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble free service 1 Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing Contact the carrier if any item is damaged UP Pm tO it Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you install the unit Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that you need to return a product for servicing Product Servicing Except for firmware upgrades VSM6801 modules are not designed for field servicing All hardware upgrades modifications or repairs require you to return the modules to the Customer Service center Returning a Product In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly please contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization RA number then send the unit back for servicing Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to be returned for service If the original package is not available you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria e The packaging must be able to withstand the product s weight e The product must be hel
27. lot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules 32 Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame 33 Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding 34 iv VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Contents t Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing in the Control Window essere nea nnne 34 Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports Not Ready oo eects 34 CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not Communicate with Module seen 35 Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots esses 35 Hardware Communication and Control Issues sssss 36 Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure 36 Module Does Not Seem to Work esee 36 Contacting Customer Service sssseeeeeeeeeeen 36 Index Ida uU E ORA 37 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual V Contents vi VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Preface Manual Information Purpose This manual details the features installation operation maintenance and specifications for the VSM6801 Serial Monitoring Distribution Amplifier Audience This manual is written for engineers technicians and operators responsible for installation setup maintenance and or operation of the VSM6801 Serial Monitoring Distribution Amplifier Revision History
28. n Manual 15 Chapter 2 Installation 16 fAN Caution To prevent overheating during general frame operation and maintain proper airflow keep the front panel closed and all back connector slots covered during operation 3 Close the front panel to ensure proper frame ventilation Once you have installed the VSM6801 module you can connect it to the appropriate input and outputs See Figure 1 2 and Figure 1 3 on page 6 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation Overview This chapter describes how to operate the VSM6801 using card edge controls only See the following documents for information on how to operate this product remotely e Pilot Lite User Manual for serial control interface e CCS Navigator M Pilot M CoPilot or RCP CCS 1U Remote Control Panel Manual for Ethernet control interface The following topics are discussed in this chapter e Understanding Card Edge Controls on page 18 e LEDs and Alarms on page 22 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 17 Chapter 3 Operation Understanding Card Edge Controls 18 You can operate and monitor settings for the VSM6801 using the bank of DIP switches and the LED indicators on the card edge of the module As with all 6800 products external local or remote monitoring equipment for example a PC or control panel is also required E Note For best results use the available 6800 software control options serial lo
29. notes and more can be found on our website along with technical support information training information product downloads and a product knowledge base 3 Contact your Customer Service representative if after following these initial steps you cannot resolve the issue To contact Customer Service see Contacting Customer Service on page 36 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Control and Monitoring Using CCS Software Before using CCS software applications to control and monitor your module you must refresh Pilot Lite or discover Pilot and Navigator the module Refresh and Discovery are the processes by which your CCS software finds and then connects to your module Refreshing Your Module Using Pilot Lite When using Pilot Lite to change your V8M6801 control parameters you must refresh the control connection between your 6800 frame and PC To refresh the connection from the Pilot Lite menu bar select File gt Refresh For information about controlling a device using Pilot Lite see your Pilot Lite User Manual Discovering a VSM6801 Module To discover your module your Pilot or Navigator software must be in Build mode Follow these steps 1 Ifthe Discovery window is not open click Tools gt Discovery in the main menu A Discovery window opens most likely in the bottom left corner of the screen 2 Click Options and then cli
30. ot communicate with legacy 6800 series products They will not be discovered or controlled by Pilot Lite although they can be installed in the FR6802 XF frame and work using card edge controls For Pilot Lite to find a module it must be from the 6800 product family Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding Pilot Lite and CCS applications such as Navigator or Pilot cannot run on the same PC at the same time Both applications can be installed but only one can be opened at a time Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing in the Control Window Consider these questions e Did you physically set the jumper for local control If so set this jumper to the REM position for remote control e Does the card name in the control window physically match the card type in the frame e Is the module properly seated in the frame Check the positioning of the module in its slot in the frame e Does the Control window indicate the device is ready The device may be powered off or disconnected from the network Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports Not Ready 34 Pilot Lite reports each device s connection status in the status bar If the connection status message reads Not Ready check the following e Is the module properly seated in the frame Check the position of the module in the frame e Is the frame connected to the network Check the device s network connection If the status bar still repor
31. r controlled by Pilot Lite although they can be installed in the FR6802 FXF frame and work using card edge controls The module must be from the 6800 F product family e Check that the back module does not have any bent pins following this procedure a Unplug the front module b Unscrew and remove the back module c View the 20 pin spring connector at the bottom of the back module See Figure A 1 Figure A 1 Back Module to Front Module Connector This connector should not have any bent or pressed pins Even a slightly depressed or bent pin may cause genlock issues d If there are bent pins carefully reposition them to their correct positions If this is not possible you can exchange the back module for a new one order part number VSM6801 DR Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame If a discovery is started too soon after frame power up Pilot Lite will not find all the installed modules Refresh Pilot Lite File gt Refresh and ensure that installed modules are fully powered up first before discovery VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 33 Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips If a module is plugged into the frame after a discovery Pilot Lite does not automatically detect the module Refresh Pilot Lite File gt Refresh to discover the newly installed module If a Legacy 6800 series product is in the frame Pilot Lite will not detect it Pilot Lite cann
32. st off Up Off Test on Down On 5 B amp W Black and white off Up Off Black and white on Down On Reading the Software and Hardware Version The current software version of your VSM6801 module can only be viewed using CCS software such as Navigator via Ethernet control See your CCS Navigator User Manual or online help for information on viewing software versions VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 21 Chapter 3 Operation LEDs and Alarms Channel LEDs The VSM6801 has six channel LEDs that serve as a quick reference to channel settings See Table 3 3 for details about the channel LEDs Table 3 3 Channel LEDs LED Function Color Description Pres Signals if the channel is Green SDI input present receiving SDI input Off SDI input absent STD Signals if the selectionis PAL Green PAL format or NTSC format selection Off NTSC format selection VBI Signals if the vertical Green Blank vertical blanking option is pass or blanking blank e Off Pass vertical blanking Setup Signals if the NTSC setupis Green Setup is off for NTSC on or off e Off Setup ison operation Test Signals if the color bar test Green Color bar test on signal is set on or off e Off Color bar test off B amp W Signals if the output is black Green Black and white and white or color output Off Color output 22 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operat
33. stallation and Operation Manual 11 Chapter 2 Installation Setting Jumpers The VSM6801 module has two jumpers J1 and J3 Jumper J1 allows you to select either Local control or Remote control e Jumper J3 allows you to select either Manual or Automatic mode selection for NTSC PAL B Figure 2 1 shows the location of the two jumpers Local remote Manual automatic jumper J1 jumper J3 Figure 2 1 Location of the J1 and J3 Jumpers Setting the J1 Jumper for Local or Remote Control P Note You need to configure modules for local or remote operation prior to power up To change the configuration first remove power from the module reset the jumper and then reapply power Follow this procedure to set the J1 jumper for either local or remote control 1 Locate jumper J1 on the module beside the extractor handle Figure 2 1 shows the standard location of the J1 jumper 12 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2 Place a jumper on pins 1 and 2 to set the module for Local control or pins 2 and 3 to set the module for Remote control See Figure 2 2 A Local control setting Remote control setting Figure 2 2 The J1 Settings for Local and Remote Control A Note The white triangle on the module near the jumper pins indicates pin 1 Setting the J3 Jumper for Manual or Automatic Selection Follow this procedure to set the J3 jumper for either manual or autom
34. topics are described in this chapter e Product Description on page 2 e Module Descriptions on page 3 Signal Flow on page 7 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Product Description The VSM6801 monitors one serial digital video 4 2 2 isolated input The SDI input has four corresponding composite outputs and four corresponding copy outputs that are equalized and reclocked You can set up control and monitor the V8M6801 F either locally via card edge switches or remotely on a PC For remote control you can use either a serial RS 232 or optional ICE6800 or 6800 HETH Ethernet connection Other VSM6801 features include the following e SMPTE 259M C 270 Mbps compatible e Automatic or user selectable standard mode NTSC PAL B e Vertical blanking pass delete Setup on off option NTSC only Local gain control e Burst and chroma on off e Encoder with 10 bit DAC and 8 bit input data path e Build in color bar test signal through local or remote e Status LEDs with signal presence indicators 2 VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Module Descriptions Front Module See Figure 1 1 for an illustration showing a partial top view of the VSM6801 module and the general location of LEDs switches and jumpers MARUR j automatic DI Gain pot selection switches Jumper Local remote control jumper Module status Channel Extractor L
35. ts no status or Not Ready for the frame or device try restarting Pilot Lite VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not Communicate with Module CCS software applications such as Pilot CoPilot and Navigator and remote control panels require the purchase and installation of an ICE6800 module in an FR6802 frame or an ICE6800 or 6800 ETH module in a FR6802 QXF frame in order to communicate remotely via Ethernet Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots When you reboot a device connected to your PC the alarm traffic hitting the network may cause an alarm query request to time out and fail While the query does not automatically retry it will post an Alarm query failed message to the Diagnostics window To clear an Alarm query failed message right click inside the Diagnostics window and then select Refresh from the resulting context menu VSM6801 Installation and Operation Manual 35 Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Hardware Communication and Control Issues Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure on page 36 e Module Does Not Seem to Work on page 36 Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure You must exit the software and restart after the frame recovers from its power failure To restore communications between
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