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1. 2 7 User Controls 3 CAd O VEVI E M M M 3 2 6 3 4 Configuring Card Control Ero etr eret ant 3 4 Selecting the Control Mode oct en mee ede nds 3 4 Operation Mod s eeens anre nner etei aee cents tpe ei RE uet eee rens 3 6 Configuring the Operating Mode nenne 3 6 Configuring SWI and SW2 i 3 6 Auto Change Over ACO Mode eine miter efte ae 3 7 7x1 Mode Set p certae a ina darne nani 3 7 Selecting the Timing iaceo ERROR ala 3 8 Clamp Setup tni teuiieide eder eec ent nae ha e e P OE HERR T LEGE e EET GE ERE Hen 3 9 Control and Monitoring 6 3 10 Status and Selection LEDs on the AVS 8764 sss 3 10 Operation 4 Gane 4 2 Operating Modes with the RCM 8120 Control Modules ee 4 4 TL MOdeu cotes dcr UE 4 4 Multiple Remote Module Operation i 4 5 GPL Switch Operation calano 4 6 e 2E Le cri aaa 4 6 GPL Level Operating Modes ener eme nter p o EP i 4 7 GPI Edge Operation ila ainsi 4 7 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Contents i ii e Contents Menus 5 SNMP Monitoring and 0 gt 22 24 42 5 2 DashBoard Menus for the AVS 8764 eene entere 5 3 Status 10 5 3 Semp Na D Oe Sto LEN D eee eee 5 4 Remote Control Menus n cni al iaia alia 5 5 Alarms Menus sca eme mereretur enit verse riesci eese Trees MEE 5 8 J mpers Men s M
2. 5 8 Specifications 6 Technical 001100100 6 2 R1A 8764 R2A 8764 and R2S 8764 Specifications ees 6 2 R1B 8764 and R2B 8764 Specifications ii 6 3 Service Information 7 Troubleshooting Checklist ucninaraniori nina 7 2 Bootload Button iaia asa 7 2 Warranty and Repair Policy eene 7 3 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e Overview Functional Block Diagrams Documentation Terms and Conventions A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear AVS 8764 AES Analog Video Switch Your AVS 8764 is part of a full line of products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products backed by Ross Video s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974 You will be pleased at how easily your new AVS 8764 fits into your overall working environment Equally pleasing is the product quality reliability and functionality Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your AVS 8764 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 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Introduction 1 1 Overview The AVS 8764 AES Analog Video Switch provides a convenient and economical soluti
3. SW2 Control Normal Output 2 is controlled independently Follow Output 2 will follow Output 1 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Tab Title Jumpers Read only SW2 2x1 Mode Table 5 10 Jumpers Menu Items Parameters Input 1 amp 2 Description Output 2 selects between inputs 1 and 2 Input 3 amp 4 Output 2 selects between inputs 3 and 4 Ref Selected Frame 1 The card is using frame reference 1 Frame 2 The card is using frame reference 2 Input Signal Type Video The card uses Analog Composite Video for sync tip clamping AES The card uses AES EBU digital audio for sync tip clamping a Based on the settings of JP3 JP1 and JP11 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 The card uses RGB video without sync for sync tip clamping Menus 9 5 10 Menus AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical information for the AVS 8764 based on the type of rear module used Note that technical specifications are subject to change without notice The following topics are discussed e Technical Specifications AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Specifications 1 Technical Specifications This sections contains the Technical Specifications tables for the AVS 8764 Refer to Table 6 1 when using the RI A 8764 R2A 8764 or R2S 8764 Rear Modules with the AVS 8764 For specifications when using the optional R
4. IN 2 IN 4 2x1 Edge GPI with 2 Outputs Mode For this mode JP10 must be set to 1 amp 2 You must also ensure that the GPIs are set as follows Table 4 5 Edge GPI Tracking Mode Input Selection ert GP2 OUT ZAB IN1 IN 1 IN 2 IN 2 GPI Card Front Edge Switch Control When the AVS 8764 is configured for Panel Master control or GPI Edge control inputs can also be selected using the SW1 and SW2 buttons Refer to the section AVS 8764 Card edge Controls on page 3 10 for the location of these buttons on the card edge Pressing the SW1 button selects the next input for Output 1 with the following behaviors based on the operating mode of the card 4x1 mode Cycles through Inputs 1 to 4 2x1 mode Toggle between Inputs 1 and 2 If Output 2 is configured to track Output 1 then Output 2 will track selections made using SW1 and SW2 is inactive 4 8 Operation AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Menus In This Chapter This chapter provides a summary of the menus available for the AVS 8764 The following topics are discussed e SNMP Monitoring and Control e DashBoard Menus for the AVS 8764 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Menus 5 1 SNMP Monitoring and Control The Network Controller Card in the DFR 8300 series frame provides optional support for remote monitoring of your frame and the using Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP which is compatible with many third party monitoring an
5. Figure 4 5 Example of Signal Flow with Multiple Module Operation To select which module is active a GPI must short the module GPI On the back of each module is a three pin connector for the GPI Shorting pins and 2 together or bringing pin to a low logic level will enable the module In installations where two modules are connected to a control bus the RCS 8120 may be connected to the 2 remote modules to select which module is active The RCS 8120 has two dual push button switches so one RCS 8120 can control four RCM 8120 modules AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Operation 5 GPI Switch Operation The following sections explain common configurations using GPI Level and GPI Edge controls When configured in 2x1 Mode the AVS 8764 can be controlled by the RCS 8120 Remote Control Module This module has dual push button switches for GPI triggering GPI Level Operation 4 6 Operation In GPI Level Mode the card can work in two ways as a 4x1 switch or as a Dual 2x1 switch There are two GPI BNC connections BNC 1 and BNC 2 The first input of each 2x1 switch is selected while the GPI input is open A ground or low logic level will cause the second input to be selected GPIs are internally pulled up to 5 VDC GPI shields can be tied together To control the card by GPI Level use the following jumper configurations e JP3 Set this jumper to GPI Input selection to be controlled by GPI e JP11 Set this jumper to LEVEL
6. GPI Edge Operation Edge triggering looks for negative going edge on the GPI input The pulse used must be at least 3 fields in duration about 50 ms Since a pulse is used the best way to control equipment is with one dedicated GPI per crosspoint This way the controlling equipment can always set the AVS 8764 to a known crosspoint To do this the AVS 8764 must be configured for edge triggered GPI mode as follows e JP3 Set this jumper to GPI The Input selection is controlled by GPI e JP11 Set this jumper to EDGE The Input selection is determined by high to low GPI transitions Since the AVS 8764 only has two GPI inputs the card will only work in this mode when Switch 2 is set to Follow Switch 1 JP9 is set to FOLLOW 1 A negative going edge on GPI 1 BNC 1 will select the first input and a negative going edge on GPI 2 BNC 2 will select the second input In this mode the AVS 8764 operates as a 2x1 switch with both outputs controlled by GPI transitions on GPI 1 and 2 Output 1 can select Input 1 or 2 by toggling the following on GPI 1 and GPI 2 Select Input 1 Toggle GPI 1 low for 3 fields Select input 2 Toggle GPI 2 low for 3 fields AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Operation 4 7 2x1 Edge Tracking Mode For this mode JP10 must be set to 3 amp 4 You must also ensure that the GPIs are set as follows Table 4 4 Dual 2x1 Edge GPI Tracking Mode Input Selection GP2 outta OUT 2 ArB IN1 IN3
7. Controllable by the RMC 8120 module or GPIs e Switch selections are saved to non volatile memory e Vertical interval switching compliant with SMPTE RP168 2002 All switching done in the vertical interval Economical cost per switch Indicators for input signal presence and reference Fully compliant with openGear specifications e 5 year transferable warranty 1 Requires two AVS 8764 cards 1 2 Introduction AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Functional Block Diagrams This section provides a functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the AVS 8764 OUT 1A OUT 1B IN 1 Input amp Equalization IN 2 Input amp Equalization IN 3 Input amp Equalization Input amp Equalization 4 OUT 2A 8 Frame Ref 4 CTRL Module t GPI 1 Control Frame Ref 2 CTRL Module 2 GPI 2 Figure 1 1 Simplified Block Diagram AVS 8764 in 4x2 Mode OUT 1A OUT 1B IN 1A Input amp Equalization IN 2A Input amp Equalization OUT 2A OUT 2B IN 3A Input amp Equalization IN 4A Input amp Equalization Frame Ref 4 CTRL Module 1 GPI 1 Control Frame Ref 2 CTRL Module 2 GPI 2 Figure 1 2 Simplified Block Diagram AVS 8764 in Dual 2x1 Mode AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Introduction 1 3 Documentation Terms and Conventions 1 4 Introduction The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual All refer
8. Enabled Primary Source Input 3 Enabled Primary Source Input 4 Description e Card is operating in Dual 2x1 Mode and Output 2 tracks Output 1 JP4 is set to 2x1 JP9 is set to FOLLOW Disables the ACO Mode User can assign any source for Output 1 from the Output Source Settings area ACO Mode is enabled Assigns BNC 3 as the source for Output 1 Automatically assigns BNC 4 as the source for Output 2 ACO Mode is enabled Assigns BNC 5 as the source for Output 1 Automatically assigns BNC 6 as the source for Output 2 Assigns BNC 4 as the source for Output 1 Assigns BNC 6 as the source for Output 1 Output 2 Auto Change Over Mode Output 1 Source Enabled Primary Source Input 3 ACO Mode is enabled BNC 3 is the source for Output 1 BNC 4 is the source for Output 2 Enabled Primary Source Input 4 ACO Mode is enabled BNC 5 is the source for Output 1 BNC 6 is the source for Output 2 Displays the secondary source for Output 1 Output 2 Source a This option is only available when JP10 is set to Input 1 amp 2 b This option is only available when JP10 is set to Input 3 amp 4 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Displays the secondary source for Output 2 Menus 7 Alarms Menus Tab Title Alarms Table 5 9 summarizes the options available in the Alarms tab Loss of Output Parameters Table 5 9 Alarms Menu Items Description Signa
9. Input selection to be determined via GPI levels on BNCs and 2 4x1 GPI Operation If the card is configured as a 4x1 switch the GPIs are binary encoded and Output 2 tracks Output 1 Input selection is as follows Table 4 2 Input Selection Output 1 and 2 Open Open Input 1 Open Short Input 2 Short Open Input 3 Short Short Input 4 Dual 2x1 Operation If the card is configured as a Dual 2x1 switch Output 1 is controlled by GPI 1 Output 2 can be controlled independently by GPI 2 or can track Output 1 Input selection for Output 1 is as follows GPI 1 Open Input 1 e GPI 1 Short Input 2 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 GPI Level Operating Modes Operating Mode 4x1 GPI The following operating modes are available when using GPI Level control Table 4 3 GPI Level Control Operation Modes Description e GPIs are binary encoded Output 1 can select inputs 1 4 Output 2 tracks Output 1 Dual 2x1 GPI GPI 1 BNC 1 controls Output 1 GPI 2 BNC 2 controls Output 2 NORMAL As needed gt Output 1 can select between Inputs 1 and 2 Output 2 can be configured to select between Inputs 1 and 2 or Inputs 3 and 4 Dual 2x1 GPI Tracking GPI 1 BNC 1 controls Output 1 and Output 2 GPI 2 BNC 2 is not used FOLLOW As needed gt Output 1 can select between Inputs 1 and 2 Output 2 can be configured to select between Inputs 1 and 2 or Inputs 3 and 4
10. and eight AES connectors Figure 2 3 e 8320AR 031 Split Rear Module Each card occupies one slot and includes two inputs and two outputs Figure 2 4 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Installation 5 Card 2 Card 1 Q 2 6 Q S 5 2 Out 1A O amp Out 1B QOD 5 Figure 2 4 Cable Connections for the 8320AR 031 Rear Module 2 6 Installation AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Software Upgrades for the AVS 8764 This section provides instructions for upgrading the software for your AVS 8764 using the DashBoard Control System This section assumes you are running DashBoard version 3 0 0 or higher Performing Software Upgrades Use the following procedure to upload software to the AVS 8764 1 2 to mo ow Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file Display the Device View of the card by double clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View From the Device View click Upload to display the Select file for upload dialog Navigate to the bin upload file you wish to upload Click Open If you are upgrading a single card click Finish to start the upgrade Proceed to step 8 If you are upgrading multiple cards Click Next gt to display the Select Destination menu This menu provides a list of the compatible cards based on the card selected in step 2 Specify the card s to upload the file to by selecting the check box es
11. can be used Note that the available cable designations differ between the type of module used Refer to the section DFR 8321 Series Frame Cabling Overview on page 2 5 for details Installing a Rear Module If you are installing the AVS 8764 in a DFR 8310 BNC frame or the Rear Module is already installed proceed to the section Installing the AVS 8764 on page 2 4 Use the following procedure to install a Rear Module in your DFR 8300 series frame 1 Locate the card frame slots on the rear of the frame 2 Remove the Blank Plate from the slot you have chosen for the AVS 8764 installation If there 1s 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 Slot Figure 2 1 Rear Module Installation in a DFR 8310 Series Frame AVS 8764 not shown AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Installation 3 Align the top hole of the Rear Module with the screw on the top edge of the frame back plane Using a Phillips screwdriver and the supplied screw fasten the Rear Module to the back plane of the frame Do not over tighten Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with Rear Modules or Blank Plates This completes the procedure for installing a Rear Module in your DFR 8300 series frame Installing the AVS 8764 This section outlines how to install the AVS 8764
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13. Vid 2 gt Dig Vid 3 gt Dig Vid 4 gt Vid 1 gt Vid 2 gt Vid 3 gt Vid 4 gt OUT 1 OUT 1 OUT 1 DSS 8224 Slave AVS 8764 Slave AVS 8764 Master OUT 2 OUT 2 4 2 Operation AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Figure 4 3 displays a 7x1 configuration where two AVS 8764 cards are used You must have two AVS 8764 cards with one configured as the Master The Master card must be enabled for 7x1 operation RCM 8120 RCM 8120 Vid 1 gt OUT 1 Vid 2 Switch 1 Switch 2 i Master PME d OUT 2 Vid 4 Al Card is configured for 7x1 operation Figure 4 3 Example of Signal Flow with 7x1 Operation Two AVS 8764 Figure 4 4 displays a 7x1 configuration where two AVS 8764 cards and two DSS 8224 cards are used Note that you must have one AVS 8764 card configured as the Master This Master card must be enabled for 7x1 operation One of the DSS 8224 cards must also be enabled for 7x1 operation RCM 8120 RCM 8120 AVS 8764 Switch 2 Master AVS 8764 Switch 1 Slave Vid 2 Vid 3 OUT 2 Vid 4 DSS 8224 1 DSS 8224 Switch 1 Mid 2 Switch 2 Slave Vid 3 Slave OUT 1 Vid 2 gt Vid 3 gt Vid 4 gt OUT2 Cards are configured for 7x1 operation Figure 4 4 Example of Signal Flow with 7x1 Operation Two AVS 8764 and Two DSS 8224 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Operation 3 Operating Modes with the RCM
14. can be active at a time to avoid bus contention Non active modules will indicate the currently selected Output The control bus is a single coax cable It originates at the Master card BNC 1 for GPI 1 BNC 2 for GPI 2 The control bus provides both power and data communications to the remote modules Female T connectors may be used to split the coax at each card or module to loop the control bus to the next module Remote modules may also be connected together via audio control cable such as Belden 1503A audio control cable 22 AWG shielded pair Note GPI 1 BNC 1 and GPI 2 BNC 2 cannot be connected to the same control bus Remote modules may also be GPI controlled with closed contact or logic low level or pulse Four GPI terminals are provided on the back of each control module one for each input For more information refer to the documentation for your RCM 8120 When operating the AVS 8764 with the control module connecting multiple cards to the same bus allows you to switch multiple channels of SDI video Analog video AES and Analog audio simultaneously Figure 4 2 displays a common configuration using the AVS 8764 and DSS 8224 cards with an RCM 8120 RCM 8120 BNC 7 DSS 8224 Master BNC 2 BNC 2 Figure 4 2 Example of Signal Flow with 4x1 Operation AES EBU 1 OUT AES EBU 2 AES EBU 3 gt OUT AES EBU 4 Dig Vid 1 Dig Vid 2 our2 Dig Vid3 Dig Vid 4 Dig Vid 1 gt gt Dig
15. in a DFR 8300 series frame Ifthe AVS 8764 is to be installed in any compatible frame other than a Ross Video product refer to the frame manufacturer s manual for specific instructions Use the following procedure to install the AVS 8764 in a DFR 8300 series frame 1 Locate the Rear Module you installed in the procedure Installing a Rear Module on page 2 3 A Notice Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placements of cards Cards with many heat producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build up particularly in frames using convectional cooling 5 Hold the AVS 8764 by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame Fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plus is properly seated in the Rear Module 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 applying the label in order that the label can be affixed to the rear module surface Affix the supplied Rear Module Label to the rear module face This completes the procedure for installing the AVS 8764 in a DFR 8300 series frame 2 4 Installation AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Cabling for the AVS 8764 This section provides information for connecting cables to the installed Rear Modules on the DFR 8300 series frames Connect the input and out
16. selection is determined via GPI Levels on BNC 7 and BNC 8 This is the default setting EDGE Select this option if the input selection is determined by high to low GPI transitions This completes the procedure for enabling the AVS 8764 to be controlled by a GPI AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 User Controls 5 Operation Modes The AVS 8764 can be configured for any of the following operating modes e 4x1 switch 4x2 switch e Dual 2x1 switch with input selection for each output e Dual 2x1 switch with tracking where Output 2 tracks Output 1 e 7xl switch Use JP4 JP9 and JP10 in conjunction to configure the operating modes of the AVS 8764 These jumpers are used in conjunction to select the Crosspoint Mode of the card select the control mode for Output 2 and designate the inputs for Output 2 when operating in 2x1 mode Note When in Dual 2x1 Mode there is an option in DashBoard to enable an Auto Change Over ACO Mode This option is disabled in the 4x1 or 4x2 Modes The card edge controls the panel input GPI input and remote control panel are all disabled when ACO Mode is enabled For more information refer to the section Auto Change Over ACO Mode on page 3 7 Configuring the Operating Mode Use the following procedure to configure the operating mode of the AVS 8764 1 Set JP4 as follows 4x1 The card operates as a 4x1 switch with four inputs selectable on each output This is the default settin
17. specified input Read only Input 1 BNC 3 Input 2 BNC 5 Indicates the input source for the specified Input 3 BNC 4 output Input 4 BNC 6 Output Source Signal Present Signal present on the specified output Output Status No Signal No signal present on the specified output AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Menus 5 3 Tab Title Hardware Read only Tab Title Product Read only Hardware Tab Table 5 2 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Hardware tab Voltage mV Parameters Table 5 2 Hardware Tab Items Description Supply Voltage Current mA Current consumption of card CPU Headroom Processing power available RAM Available bytes On board processing memory available EE Bank Product Tab Storage count Table 5 3 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Product tab Table 5 3 Product Tab Items Product Parameters AVS 8764 Description Supplier Ross Video Ltd Board Rev Ht Serial Number Rear Module Type of rear module in the slot Software Rev Setup Tab Tab Title 5 4 Menus Indicates the software version Table 5 4 summarizes the Setup options available in DashBoard Table 5 4 Setup Menu Items Parameters Selected Description Enables 7x1 mode on the card Note that only the downstream card needs to be enabled Cle
18. 10 90 APL 6 2 Specifications 0 296 All Outputs Loaded AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Table 6 1 AVS 8764 Technical Specifications R1A 8764 R2A 8764 and R2S 8764 Category Parameter Specification Channel to Channel Crosstalk 68dB RMS 3 58 MHz any case RMS Noise 0 5 MHz unweighted 62dB Performance Chrominance Luminance Delay 2 0ns K Rating 2T 1 396 Power Total Power Consumption lt 2 2W R1B 8764 and R2B 8764 Specifications This section includes the technical specifications when using the R1B 8764 and R2B 8764 rear modules with the AVS 8764 Table 6 2 AVS 8764 Technical Specifications R1B 8764 and R2B 8764 Category Parameter Specification iipit pesati 2 BNC with 8 Balanced AES Audio WECO connectors Output Specification AES 3 Balanced Connector 3 pin WECO Output Impedance 1100hm Output Return Loss gt 30dB 0 1 to 6MHz Nominal Output Level 4 5Vpp lt 4nS with input received through 600ft of 1800B AES 3 digital audio cable Reference Input Standards NTSC PAL Total Power Consumption Jitter AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Specifications 3 6 4 Specifications AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e Troubleshooting Checklist Bootload Button e Warranty and Repair Policy AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Service Information 1 Troubleshooting Ch
19. 1B 8764 or R2B 8764 Rear Modules refer to Table 6 2 R1A 8764 R2A 8764 and R2S 8764 Specifications This section includes the technical specifications when using the R1A 8764 R2A 8764 or the R2S 8764 rear modules with the AVS 8764 Table 6 1 AVS 8764 Technical Specifications R1A 8764 R2A 8764 and R2S 8764 Category Parameter Specification Standards Accommodated Analog video NTSC PAL RGB YUV or unbalanced AES EBU Audio SMPTE 276M AES 3id Input Specification BNC Balanced connectors AES 3id Number of Inputs Input Level Full Rear Modules 4 Split Rear Modules 2 1Vpp normal Return Loss gt 42dB to 6MHz Input Impedance 75ohm terminating Switch 1 2 Switch 2 2 NTSC PAL AES 3id 75 ohm gt 42dB to 6MHz gt 34dB to 6MHz lt 50mV Jitter Number of Outputs Standards Output Impedance Output Isolation Output Return Loss DC Offset lt 4nS with input received through 1800ft of 1694A coax cable AES 3id NTSC PAL 1080i 50Hz 1080i 59 94Hz 720p 50Hz Reference Input Standards and 720p 59 94Hz Unity 0 196 per 10 C 0 05dB to 10MHz typical lt 0 2 lt 0 2 lt 0 1 lt 0 5 lt 0 2 Gain Gain Stability Frequency Response Line Rate Window Tilt Performance Field Rate Window Tilt 50 60 Hz Square Wave Tilt Bounce Black to White Differential Gain 10 90 APL Differential Phase
20. 64 User Manual Iss 03 Clamp Setup JP13 enables you to feed a reference voltage to the four input amps The input amps use this reference voltage to provide a DC Restore that uses sync tip clamping The DC Restore may be set for composite video AES EBU audio or RGB video This feature is not available for tri level sync video signals Note JP13 has no effect if you are using balanced AES inputs Use the following procedure to set up the clamping feature 1 Set JP13 as follows VID Select this option for analog composite video component video or RGB video with sync This is the default setting e AES Select this option for AES EBU digital audio or the U V channels of component video RGB Select this option for RGB video without sync This completes the procedure for setting up the clamping feature AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 User Controls 3 9 Control and Monitoring Features This section describes the LEDs and buttons located on the front card edge of the AVS 8764 PWR LED SW1 IN 1 SW1 SEL Button e SW1 IN 3 SW1 IN 4 Input 1 LED Input 2 LED Input 3 LED SW2 SEL Button Input 4 LED REF OK LED SW2 IN 1 SW2 IN 2 SW2 IN 3 SW2 IN 4 Bootload Button Card Ejector Figure 3 2 AVS 8764 Card edge Controls Status and Selection LEDs on the AVS 8764 The front edge of the AVS 8764 has LED indicators for the power video input status and communication activ
21. 8120 Control Modules Operating Mode 4x2 Panel The AVS 8764 can be configured to operate in several different modes The following table summarizes the modes supported on the AVS 8764 when controlled via the RCM 8120 or RCM 8120 1 control modules Refer to the section Cabling for the AVS 8764 on page 2 5 for cabling details Table 4 1 Switch Operation Modes Modules Required Description Each output is controlled independently 4 button 2 x RCM 8120 Each output can select inputs 1 4 4x1 Panel Output 1 can select inputs 1 4 Output 2 tracks Output 1 FOLLOW 4 button 1 x RCM 8120 Dual 2x1 1 panel Output 1 is controlled by buttons 1 and 2 Output 2 is controlled by buttons 3 and 4 Output 1 can select between inputs 1 and 2 and Output 2 can be configured to select between inputs 1 and 2 or inputs 3 and 4 NORMAL As needed 4 button x RCM 8120 Dual 2x1 2 panels Each Output 1s controlled independently Output 1 can select between As needed 2 button 2x RCM 8120 1 inputs 1 and 2 Output 2 can be configured to select between inputs 1 and 2 or inputs 3 and 4 2x1 Panel 2 outputs Output 1 can select between inputs 1 and 2 Output 2 tracks Output 1 Output 2 can be configured to select between inputs 1 and 2 or inputs 3 and 4 FOLLOW As needed 2 button 1 x RCM 8120 1 a Can also use a 2 button panel but could then only selec
22. ard 3 Set JP3 to PANEL on both cards 4 Set JP4 to 4x1 on both cards 5 Set JP5 to 4 Button on both cards Enabling 7x1 Mode Use the following procedure to enable 7x1 mode for the downstream or Master card 1 In DashBoard display the Device View of the AVS 8764 by double clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View 2 Select the Setup tab from the Device View 3 To enable 7x1 mode select the 7x1 Mode check box This completes the procedure for setting up your cards for 7x1 mode AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 User Controls 3 7 Selecting the Timing 3 8 User Controls The DFR 8300 series frames accept two external analog references which are distributed to all the cards installed in the frame Either of these references can be used to synchronize the AVS 8764 The AVS 8764 will switch on the vertical interval when provided with an analog reference The switching line is determined via the frame rate 50Hz or 59 94Hz and the data rate The AVS 8764 can switch without an analog reference but the switch timing will be random Use the following procedure to configure the switch timing of the AVS 8764 1 Set JP6 as follows FRM 1 Selects the source connected to the REF 1 port on the back of the frame This is the default setting e FRM 2 Selects the source connected to the REF 2 port on the back of the frame This completes the procedure for configuring the switch timing of the AVS 8764 AVS 87
23. ared Disables this feature Edit Permission Unlocked All menu options are unlocked Locked All menu items except this one are locked and read only Factory Defaults Reset Resets parameters to factory defaults AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Remote Control Menus Tab Title Remote Control Read only Auto Change Over Settings Read only Output Source Settings Read only Tab Title Remote Control Read only Auto Change Over Settings Read only Output Source Settings Read only The Remote Control Menus are only available in DashBoard when the AVS 8764 is configured for Remote Control JP8 is set to REMOTE The options available in the Remote Control menu depends on the mode that the AVS 8764 is operating in 4x2 Mode Table 5 5 summarizes the Remote Control Menu options available in DashBoard when the AVS 8764 is operating in 4x2 Mode Table 5 5 Remote Control Menu Items 4X2 Mode Operating Mode Output 1 Auto Change Over Mode Parameters Disabled Description Card is operating in 4x2 Mode JP4 is set to 4x1 JP9 is set to NORMAL ACO Mode is disabled Output 2 Auto Change Over Mode Output Source 4x1 Mode Disabled ACO Mode is disabled BNC 3 is the output source BNC 5 is the output source BNC 4 is the output source BNC 6 is the output source Table 5 6 summarizes the Remote Control Menu options ava
24. d control tools Refer to your AVS 8764 Management Information Base MIB file for a breakdown of SNMP controls on this card Refer to the DFR 8300 Series User Manual for additional information on SNMP Monitoring and Control 5 2 Menus AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 DashBoard Menus for the AVS 8764 This section briefly summarizes the menus items and parameters available from the DashBoard Control System for the AVS 8764 Parameters marked with an asterisk are the factory default values The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards from a computer DashBoard communicates with other cards in the DFR 8300 series frame through the MFC 8300 series Network Controller Card Q Note AVS 8764 operational mode and source selection is not configurable from amp DashBoard at this time Alarm reporting to DashBoard is configurable via the Alarms Menu Status Tabs This section summarizes the read only information displayed in the Status tabs of DashBoard Signal Tab Table 5 1 summarizes the Signal tab parameters available in DashBoard for the AVS 8764 Table 5 1 Signal Tab Items Tab Title Parameters Description Green OK Signal Status Yellow No reference detected Locked 59 94 Hz Reference Locked 50 Hz Indicates the status of the reference signal No Signal Signal Present Signal present on specified input Signal No Signal No signal present on
25. dual 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 AVS 8764 Use the following procedure to reload the software on a AVS 8764 1 2 3 Eject the card from the frame Press and hold the Bootload button while re inserting the card into the frame Release the button The PWR LED will flash 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 can be uploaded to the AVS 8764 via DashBoard This completes the procedure for reload the software on a AVS 8764 7 2 Service Information AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Warranty and Repair Policy The AVS 8764 is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance quality reliability and workmanship for a period of FIVE 5 years from the date of shipment from our factory In the event that your AVS 8764 proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this AVS 8764 has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available Yo
26. ecklist Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required In the event of problems with your AVS 8764 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 distributor 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 equipment for signs of trouble Power Check Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front panel for the presence of power If the power LED is not illuminated verify that the power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power main Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots If the power LED is still not illuminated replace the power supply with one that is verified to work Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and receiving a valid signal Unit Exchange Exchanging a suspect unit with a unit that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to indivi
27. electing the Control Mode The AVS 8764 is controlled by a GPI or the RCM 8120 or RCM 8120 1 remote control panels Use JP1 JP3 JP5 JP8 and JP11 in conjunction to select the control modes used for the AVS 8764 Selecting the Control Panel Control Mode Use the following procedure to enable the AVS 8764 to be controlled by a remote control panel 1 Set JP3 to PANEL to enable one or two RCM 810 remote control modules to control the input selection 2 Set JP1 as follows e MASTER Use this setting to designate the AVS 8764 as a Master card in a multiple card configuration Only one card in a multiple card configuration can be designated as a Master card This is the default setting for single card configuration SLAVE Use this setting to designate the AVS 8764 as a Slave card 3 Set JP5 as follows 4BUTTON Select this option if the AVS 8764 is connected to a four button RCM 8120 control module This is the default setting e 2 BUTTON Select this option if the AVS 8764 is connected to a two button RCM 8120 1 control module This completes the procedure for enabling the AVS 8764 to be controlled by a remote control panel Selecting GPI Control Mode Use the following procedure to enable the AVS 8764 to be controlled by a GPI 1 Set JP3 to GPI to enable a GPI to control the input selection 2 Set JP11 as follows 3 4 User Controls AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 LEVEL Select this option if the input
28. ences to the DFR 8300 series frame also includes all version of the 10 slot DFR 8310 series and 20 slot DFR 8321 series frames and any available options unless otherwise noted Board and Card refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames including all components and switches DashBoard refers to the DashBoard Control System Frame refers to DFR 8300 series frame that houses the AVS 8764 card as well as any openGear frames Operator and User refer to the person who uses AVS 8764 System and Video system refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in your environment The Operating Tips and Note boxes are used throughout this manual to provide additional user information AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module s for the AVS 8764 installing the card into the frame cabling details and updating the card software The following topics are discussed Before You Begin Installing the AVS 8764 e Cabling for the AVS 8764 e Software Upgrades for the AVS 8764 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Installation 1 Before You Begin Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter ensure that your DFR 8300 series frame is properly installed according to the instructions in the DFR 8300 Series User Manual Static Discharge Throug
29. for the cards you wish to upload the file to Verify that the card s you wish to upload the file to The Error Warning fields indicate any errors such as incompatible software or card type mismatch Click Finish 8 Monitor the upgrade The Upload Status dialog enables you to monitor the upgrade process The card reboots automatically once the file is uploaded The card 1s temporarily taken offline The reboot process is complete once the status indicators for the Card State and Connection return to their previous status Operating Tip f you are running DashBoard version 2 3 or lower you must click Reboot in the Device tab to complete the upgrade process This completes the procedure to upload software to the AVS 8764 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Installation 7 2 8 Installation AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the AVS 8764 The following topics are discussed Card Overview Control Modes Operation Modes Selecting the Timing Clamp Setup Control and Monitoring Features AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 User Controls 1 Card Overview This section provides a general overview of the AVS 8764 components The configurations outlined in this section should be performed before installing the card in the frame but may be repeated as required For information on the LEDs available on the card ed
30. g e 2x1 The card operates as a 2x1 switch with two inputs selectable on each output 2 Set JP9 as follows NORMAL Output 2 is controlled independently by the SW2 card edge controls the control module or the GPI on BNC 2 This is the default setting FOLLOW1 Output 2 settings follow Output 1 Switching Output 1 will also switch Output 2 3 If JP4 is set to 2x1 set JP10 as follows INPUT 1 amp 2 Inputs 1 and 2 are available on Output 2 This is the default setting INPUT 3 amp 4 Inputs 3 and 4 are available on Output 2 Configuring SW1 and SW2 SW1 and SW2 select the next inputs on Output 1 and Output 2 respectively Use the following procedure to configure SW1 and SW2 1 Set JP3 to PANEL 2 Set JP1 to MASTER 3 Configure the behavior of SW1 by setting JP4 as follows e 4x1 Select this option to have SW1 cycle through inputs 1 through 4 2x1 Select this option to have SW1 cycle between inputs 1 and 2 4 Configure the behavior of SW2 as follows 3 6 User Controls AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Set JP9 to NORMAL Set JP4 as follows gt 4x1 Select this option to have SW2 cycle through inputs 1 through 4 2x1 Select this option to have SW2 cycle based on the JP10 settings f JP4 is set to 2x1 set JP10 as follows gt INPUT 1 amp 2 Select this option to have SW2 cycle through inputs 1 and 2 gt INPUT 3 amp 4 Select this option to have SW2 cycle throug
31. ge refer to the section Control and Monitoring Features on page 3 10 Use the following discussions the card labeling and Figure 3 1 to set up AVS 8764 jumpers These settings are performed before installing the unit in the frame but may be repeated as required Figure 3 1 AVS 8764 Jumper Locations 1 Board Mode Jumper JP1 6 SW2 Control Jumper JP9 11 Output 1 Select Button SW1 2 Control Mode Jumper JP3 7 2x1 Mode Jumper JP10 12 Output 2 Select Button SW2 3 Xpoint Mode Jumper JP4 8 GPI Type Jumper JP11 13 Bootload Button SW3 4 Panel Type Jumper JP5 9 REF Select Jumper JP6 5 Card Control Jumper JP8 10 Clamp Jumper JP13 1 Board Mode Jumper JP1 3 2 User Controls JP1 is used when the AVS 8764 is being controlled by an RCM 8120 or RCM 8120 1 module One RCM module can control up to 10 switches 1 master 9 slaves The communication between the RCM 8120 and the card is controlled by the AVS 8764 that is configured as the Master card Control Mode Jumper JP3 JP3 is used to tell the card if it will be controlled by an RCM module or by GPI depending on the type of input control connected to the card on BNCs 1 and 2 Xpoint Mode Jumper JP4 JP4 is used to put the card in 4x1 or 2x1 mode Panel Type Jumper JP5 JP5 is used to tell the card what type of control module is connected to it This jumper is ignored when JP3 is set to GPI Card Control Jumper JP8 JP8 selects
32. gistered trademarks mentioned in this guide are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment refer to the Important Safety Instructions listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage Products may require specific equipment and or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements Symbol Meanings This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions within the Product Manual Documentation Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment Warning The symbol with the word Warning within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution The symbol with the word Caution within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Notice The symbol with the word Notice within the equipment manual indicates a situation which if not avoided may result in major or minor equ
33. h inputs 3 and 4 This completes the procedure for configuring SW1 and SW2 Auto Change Over ACO Mode When the AVS 8764 is configured for Dual 2x1 mode there is an option to enable the Auto Change Over ACO mode During ACO Mode a Loss of Signal LOS on the primary input will cause the output to switch to the secondary input Once the output is switched the card will check the presence of the primary input to return When the primary input has returned for 30 seconds the output will switch back DashBoard enables you to configure the trigger for the ACO Mode when operating in Dual 2x1 mode If you are operating in 4x2 or 4x1 modes the ACO Trigger is automatically set to Loss of Signal For information on the available options for the ACO Trigger refer to the section Remote Control Menus on page 5 5 7x1 Mode Setup This section outlines how to configure the jumpers on the AVS 8764 cards for operating in 7x1 mode and enabling the mode on the downstream card Note that only the downstream or Master card is enabled for 7x1 operation For More Information onoperating in 7x1 mode refer to the section 7x1 Mode on page 4 4 for diagrams illustrating possible 7x1 configurations refer to Figure 4 3 and Figure 4 4 Setting the Jumpers Use the following procedure to configure the jumpers on the AVS 8764 cards for 7x1 mode 1 Set JP1 to SLAVE on the upstream AVS 8764 card 2 Set JP1 to MASTER on the downstream AVS 8764 c
34. hen lit green this LED indicates that an analog reference is present and locked When unlit this LED indicates that the analog reference is not present or not locked AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 User Controls 1 3 12 User Controls AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Operation In This Chapter This chapter provides a detailed explanation of operating your AVS 8764 via GPI or remote panel The following topics are discussed e Overview e Operating Modes with the RCM 8120 Control Modules e Multiple Remote Module Operation e GPI Switch Operation AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Operation 1 Overview The AVS 8764 can be operated via remote control module Each control module provides push buttons inserts with LED indicators The following diagram shows a MRP 8120 Rackmount Control Panel with one of each type of remote control module 2 Button Module 4 Button Module Blank Plate Dual Remote Control Selector Rackmount Control Panel RCM 8120 1 RCM 8120 BPM 8120 RCS 8120 MRP 8120 Figure 4 1 MRP 8120 Panel with RCM 8120 1 RCM 8120 and RCS 8120 Installed Up to 10 cards can be controlled simultaneously by a single RCM 8120 control module 1 Master card 9 Slave cards Also up to three control modules may be connected to a control bus When multiple modules are connected to a control bus selecting the active module is accomplished via a GPI connection on the back of each control module Only one module
35. hout 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 AVS 8764 you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly 2 2 Installation AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Installing the AVS 8764 This section outlines how to install a Rear Module in a DFR 8300 series frame The same procedure applies regardless of the frame or card type However the specific Rear Module you need to install depends on the frame you are using Rear Modules for the AVS 8764 The Rear Module for the AVS 8764 depends on the frame you are installing the card into and the configuration you want to set up DFR 8310 series frame When installing the AVS 8764 in the DFR 8310 series frames the 8310AR 030 R1A 8764 Rear Module or the 8310AR 034 R1B 8764 is required DFR 8321 series frame When installing the AVS 8764 in the DFR 8321 series frames the 8320AR 030 Full Rear Module R2A 8764 the 8320A R 034 R2B 8764 Full Rear Module or the 8320AR 031 Split Rear Module R2S 8764
36. ilable in DashBoard when the AVS 8764 is operating in 4x1 Mode Table 5 6 Remote Control Menu Items 4X1 Mode Operating Mode Output 1 Auto Change Over Mode Parameters Disabled Description Card is operating in 4x1 Mode JP4 is set to 4x1 JP9 is setto FOLLOW ACO Mode is disabled Output 2 Auto Change Over Mode Output 1 Source Output 2 Source AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Disabled ACO Mode is disabled BNC 3 is the output source BNC S is the output source BNC 4 is the output source BNC 6 is the output source Displays the source of Output 2 the same source as assigned to Output 1 Menus 5 5 Dual 2x1 Mode Table 5 7 summarizes the Remote Control Menu options available in DashBoard when the AVS 8764 is operating in Dual 2x1 Mode Tab Title Remote Control Read only Auto Change Over Settings Output Source Settings Read only Table 5 7 Remote Control Menu Items Dual 2X1 Mode Operating Mode Output 1 Auto Change Over Mode Parameters Dual 2x1 Two independent Outputs Disabled Enabled Primary Source Input 1 Description Card is operating in Dual 2x1 Mode JP4 is set to 2x1 JP9 is set to NORMAL Disables the ACO Mode User can assign any source for Output 1 from the Output Source Settings area Assigns BNC 3 as the output source Enabled Primary Source Input 2 Assigns BNC 5 as the output source Enabled Pr
37. imary Source Input 3b Assigns BNC 4 as the output source Enabled Primary Source Input 4b Assigns BNC 6 as the output source Output 2 Auto Change Over Mode Output 1 Source Disabled Disables the ACO Mode User can assign any source for Output 2 from the Output Source Settings area Enabled Primary Source Input 1 Assigns BNC 3 as the output source Enabled Primary Source Input 2 Assigns BNC 5 as the output source Enabled Primary Source Input 3b Assigns BNC 4 as the output source Enabled Primary Source Input jp Assigns BNC 6 as the output source Displays the secondary source for Output 1 Output 2 Source a This option is only available when JP10 is set to Input 1 amp 2 b This option is only available when JP10 is set to Input 3 amp 4 5 6 Menus Displays the secondary source for Output 2 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Tab Title Remote Control Read only Auto Change Over Settings Output Source Settings Read only Dual 2x1 with Tracking Mode Table 5 8 summarizes the Remote Control Menu options available in DashBoard when the AVS 8764 is operating in Dual 2x1 Tracking Mode Table 5 8 Remote Control Menu Items Dual 2X1 Tracking Mode Operating Mode Output 1 Auto Change Over Mode Parameters Dual 2x1 Output 2 tracks Output 1 Disabled Enabled Primary Source Input 1 Enabled Primary Source Input 2
38. ipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment 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 p gt lt BB Important Safety Instructions Caution This product is intended to be a component product of the DFR 8300 series frame Refer to the DFR 8300 series frame User Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as its component products gt 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 cards from the chassis rear appliance connectors before servicing this area gt 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 safety 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 O
39. ity Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3 1 Table 3 1 LEDs on the AVS 8764 Display and Description Green When lit green this LED indicates the card is operating correctly When flashing green this LED indicates that the card does not Flashing Gregi have a valid software load Amber When lit amber this LED indicates a hardware failure Red When lit red this LED indicates that the card is powering on Off When unlit this LED indicates a lack of power to the card The four LEDs present in this area report which input is selected Yellow for Output 1 The LED for the selected input is illuminated SW1 yellow when selected This input is routed to Outputs 1A and 1B Flashing When flashing these LEDs indicate the ACO Mode is enabled Yellow 3 10 User Controls AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Table 3 1 LEDs on the AVS 8764 Display and Description The four LEDs present in this area report which input is selected Yellow for Output 2 The LED for the selected input is illuminated yellow when selected This input is routed to Outputs 2A and 2B Flashing When flashing these LEDs indicate the ACO Mode is enabled Yellow The four LEDs present in this area report signal presence on the specified input Indicates a valid signal is present on the specified Input Signal input Present When unlit an LED indicates that no valid signal is detected on the specified input W
40. l Status field in the Signal tab reports loss of the output conditions when they occur Signal Status field in the Signal tab will ignore loss of output conditions Loss of Reference Reference field in the Signal tab reports loss of input conditions when they occur Reference field in the Signal tab will ignore loss of input conditions Loss of Input Jumpers Menus Tab Title Jumpers Read only 5 8 Menus Corresponding Input field in the Signal tab reports loss of input conditions when they occur Corresponding Input field in the Signal tab will ignore loss of input conditions Table 5 10 summarizes the read only information displayed in the Jumpers tab Card Control Parameters Local Table 5 10 Jumpers Menu Items Description Card control is performed on the card or with an RCM 8120 remote control module Remote JP8 is set to REMOTE Control Mode Panel Master Panel Slave GPI Level Card is controlled by the RCM 8120 panel Card is controlled by the RCM 8120 panel Source selection GPI levels is controlled by GPI levels GPI Edge Source selection is controlled by GPI transitions Panel Type 4 button The card is connected to the RCM 8120 2 button The card is connected to the RCM 8120 1 Xpoint Mode 4x1 2x1 The card is operating with four inputs for each output The cars is operating with two inputs for each output
41. nly use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer gt 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 his own expense T Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not 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 numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device Notice This is a Class A product In d
42. omestic environments this product may A cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required 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 equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production lt may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also c
43. on when systems require switching of analog video or digital AES EBU audio Each card has 4 inputs and two 4x1 crosspoints Each output is available on two BNCs The card can be configured for 7x1 4x2 4x1 Dual 2x1 or 2x1 operation Each switch is controlled by an optional control module RMC 8120 or RMC 8120 1 or by GPI contact or logic level All switching is done in the vertical interval based on composite sync switch timing timed to an external analog reference The AVS 8764 can use either of the two frame references that are distributed to all cards in the openGear frame The appropriate switching line is automatically determined by the reference frame rate 50Hz or 59 94Hz The last input selected for each output is stored in non volatile memory for power failure protection LEDs are provided to indicate input and reference signal presence and to show which input source is selected for each output Note Support for tri level sync switch inputs is not implemented at this time The AVS 8764 is fully compliant with all openGear technical specifications and supports remote monitoring via the DashBoard Control System software Features The following features make the AVS 8764 the best solution for AES Video switching Switches analog video or AES EBU digital audio per SMPTE 276M e Can also be used with component video e 4 inputs 4 outputs 2 per switch e Can be configured as a 7x1 4x2 4x1 2x1 or Dual 2x1 switch
44. ontact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products Company Address Ross Video Limited R OSS 8 John Street Iroquois Ontario Canada KOE 1K0 General Business Office Fax Technical Support After Hours Emergency E mail Technical Support E mail General Information Website Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 1 613 o 652 e 4886 1 613 e 652 e 4425 1 613 e 652 e 4886 1 613 e 349 e 0006 techsupport rossvideo com solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Contents Introduction 1 Overview X 1 2 huc 4E 1 2 Functional Block Diagrams L5 pnr rere end eter atte aironi 1 3 Documentation Terms and ConventionS i 1 4 Installation 2 Before You Begin 5aoiaonnde ed DER ER AL RO Ft 2 2 Static Discharge 2e de cedes ia caesi ed ade ce ic deiade E iai 2 2 Unpackimg urli nasale iaia E te 2 2 Installing the A VS 8704 4 2 3 Rear Modules for the AV8 8764 aceite eet Hs 2 3 Installing a Rear Module 2 3 Installing the 5 70 2 4 Cabling for the AV 58 8704 iiec ere eem eet reg e eR e YR Ce UT ERE EUREN gens 2 5 DFR 8310 Series Frame Cabling Overview ii 2 5 DFR 8321 Series Frame Cabling Overview i 2 5 Software Upgrades for the A 0 8 70042004 2 7 Performing Software Upgrades
45. put cables according to the following sections DFR 8310 Series Frame Cabling Overview In the DFR 8310 series frames the AVS 8764 occupies one slot and uses one of the following rear modules e 8310AR 030 Rear Module When using this module connect the input and output cables according to Figure 2 2 The inputs are internally terminated in 75 ohms It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs e 8310AR 034 Rear Module This module includes two BNC connectors and eight AES connectors When using this module connect the input and output cables according to Figure 2 3 The inputs are internally terminated in 110 ohms It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs Out 1B GPI 1 GPI 1 GPI 2 12 12 9 o In 1 gt gt In 1 In 3 34 913 412 o o 5 e In 2 In 4 5 6 95 e o o out Out 1A Out 2A 9 9 7 8 H d Out 1B ed El Out 2B Figure 2 2 Cable Connections for the Figure 2 3 Cable Connections for the 8310AR 030 and 8320AR 030 Rear Modules 8310AR 034 and 8320AR 034 Rear Modules 9 O DFR 8321 Series Frame Cabling Overview In the DFR 8321 series frames the AVS 8764 is used with the following Rear Modules e 8320 411 030 Full Rear Module Each card occupies two slots and includes two GPI ports four inputs and four outputs All connections use BNCs Figure 2 2 e 8320AR 034 Full Rear Module Each card occupies two slots and includes two BNC
46. sss SS SSS Ross Video Limited AVS 8764 AES Analog Video Switch User Manual aM openGear Live Production Technology AVS 8764 e AES Analog Video Switch User Manual Ross Part Number 8764DR 004 03 Release Date November 26 2010 Printed in Canada The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright 2010 Ross Video Limited All rights reserved Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video Limited Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited Patents This product is protected by the following US Patents 4 205 346 5 115 314 5 280 346 5 561 404 7 034 886 7 508 455 This product is protected by the following Canadian Patents 2039277 1237518 1127289 Other patents pending Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Trademarks ROSS is a trademark of Ross Video Limited Ross ROSS ROSS are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited openGear is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited DashBoard Control System is a trademark of Ross Video Limited All other product names and any registered and unre
47. t inputs 1 and 2 b Can also use a 4 button panel but buttons 3 and 4 will be inactive 4 4 Operation 7x1 Mode When the AVS 8764 is configured for 7x1 mode two four button panels are connected together with the two 7x1 switches Note that Panel 1 connects to GPI 1 on both AVS 8764 cards The upstream switch will have one panel connected in slave mode and will listen for button presses and changes the outputs accordingly The downstream switch will have both panels connected in master mode When a button press is detected on the panel this connected to the upstream switch the downstream switch will change to Input 1 which originates from the upstream switch This switch is delayed for approximately 1 2 fields in order to allow the upstream switch time to make the change Refer to the section 7x1 Mode Setup on page 3 7 for setup details AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 Multiple Remote Module Operation Up to three control modules can be connected to a control bus To avoid bus contention only 1 module may be active at a time Active modules have a red LED on the front of the panel lit up Non active modules will continue to indicate the currently selected Output Pressing buttons on a non active module will have no effect on the utility switch connected to the module RCS 8120 Vid 1 bl Vid 2 gt Vid 3 gt Vid 4 AVS 8764 Slave AVS 8764 Master DSS 8224 Master RCM 8120 RCM 8120 RCS 8120
48. ted to do so by Ross Technical Support For More Information on the LEDs available on the card edge refer to the section Control and Monitoring Features on page 3 10 e on the control mode for the AVS 8764 refer to the section Control Modes on page 3 4 e on the operating modes for the AVS 8764 refer to the section Operation Modes on page 3 6 e on the switch timing of the AVS 8764 refer to the section Selecting the Timing on page 3 8 e on the reclocking mode of the AVS 8764 refer to the section Operation Modes on page 3 6 on the Bootload process refer to the section Bootload Button on page 7 2 AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 User Controls 3 3 Control Modes This section outlines how to set up your AVS 8764 by configuring the card for remote control selecting the control mode configuring the switch timing and selecting the GPI type Configuring Card Control Use the following procedure to specify the card control mode 1 Set JP8 as follows LOCAL The AVS 8764 can be controlled using the card edge controls with changes reflected in the DashBoard interface This setting disables DashBoard controls e REMOTE The AVS 8764 can be controlled through DashBoard Note that the control panel and card edge controls are still available This setting enables DashBoard control of the following menus 7x1 mode Edit Permissions Output 1 and 2 Source and Alarms notifications S
49. u the owner will bear any labor and or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond the FIVE 5 year warranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including loss of profits incurred by the use of this product Implied warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This AVS 8764 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 AVS 8764 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 AVS 8764 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 AVS 8764 If required 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
50. whether certain controls on the AVS 8764 are remotely configured using DashBoard or using the card edge controls The following controls are available in DashBoard 7x1 mode Edit Permissions Output 1 and 2 source and Alarm notifications SW2 Control Jumper JP9 JP9 configures the control mode for Output 2 The default setting is NORMAL AVS 8764 User Manual Iss 03 7 2x1 Mode Jumper JP10 JP10 configures which two inputs are available on Output 2 when operating in 2x1 mode Note that JP4 must be set to 2x1 8 GPI Type Jumper JP11 JP11 is used to specify if GPIs will be edge or level sensitive 9 REF Select Jumper JP6 JP6 enables you to select a frame reference to be used to synchronize the AVS 8764 10 Clamp Jumper JP13 JP 13 enables you to feed a reference voltage to the four input amps The input amps use this reference voltage to provide a DC Restore that uses sync tip clamping The DC Restore may be set for composite video AES EBU audio or RGB video Note that sync tip clamping is not available with tri level sync inputs 11 Output 1 Select Button SW1 SW selects the next input on Output 1 This button is used in conjunction with JP4 12 Output 2 Select Button SW2 SW2 selects the next input on Output 2 This button is used in conjunction with JP4 13 Bootload Button SW3 This button is used for factory service in the unlikely event of a complete card failure Do not press this button unless instruc

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