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1. gt Figure 20 Video with TTL Tracking VIDEO Tracking Mode In this mode the delay is calculated using the external VIDEO reference and VIDEO track inputs Ensure that both these signals are connected Ensure that jumper JP2 on the main ADL 8520A card is set to the TTL Delay position when using this mode For a sample wiring diagram see the following figure These two signals will be the same signals that are being fed to the synchronizer module The delay module will then track the delay introduced in the video synchronizer module VIDEO FRAME SYNCHRONIZER Video Incoming O VIDEO IN Synchronized Video NON SYNC VIDEO VIDEO OUT AND AUDIO SOURCE Audio Incoming House Reference ADL 8520A Delayed Audio O TRACK IN AUDIO OUT 6 1 gt Figure 21 Video with Reference Tracking 5 18 e User Controls ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A If there is no reference input see the following figure for a sample wiring diagram VIDEO DELAY Delayed Video Video Incoming O VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT NON SYNC VIDEO AND AUDIO SOURCE Audio Incoming ADL 8520A Delayed Audio AUDIO OUT 64 gt Figure 22 Video without Reference Tracking Selecting a Tracking Input Source Use the following procedure to select the Tracking Input source for your card 1 Select Bank B and Position 7 on the SW1 Function Select switch Toggle SW2 up or down to select the t
2. P DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING AND MEMORY CONTROL cH B RIGHT AES EQUALIZER RESIN gt amp RECEIVER r CON 8520 B ANALOG INPUTS CHA LEFT I I I I CHB RIGHT I Figure 3 Simplified Block Diagram of ADL 8520A B Functions Features The following features make the ADL 8520A the most versatile precision audio delay card for your professional audio video requirements e Digital audio delay e Selectable fixed delay and or auto tracking video frame synchronizer delay e Up to 20 seconds total delay e Audio Processing including gain invert and channel swapping e 1 AES EBU input auto equalized to gt 610m 2 000 ft e Automatic 20 to 100kHz input sampling rate selection e Locks to AES or external analog video reference e 4 AES EBU outputs e Power consumption 5 5 Watts e 5 year transferable warranty ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Introduction e 1 5 ADL 8520A A Features The ADL 8520A A has the same features as the ADL 85204A but offers additional input output choices with additional components AAM 8520A daughter card CON 8520 A analog audio input adaptor Selectable AES input or 2 balanced analog input channels 24 bit A to D conversion with fixed 48kHz sample rate 1 AES EBU output ADL 8520A B Features The ADL 8520A B has the same features and input choices as the ADL 8520A A but offers analog audio outputs with a different analog input output adapter AAM 8520A da
3. Ross Video Limited ADL 8520A AES EBU Auto Tracking Audio Delay Unit Includes A and B versions with AAM 8520A daughter card and BNC adaptors User Manual ROSS Ross Part Number 8520ADR 004 Issue 01A Live Production Technology ADL 8520A e AES EBU Auto Tracking Audio Delay Unit User Manual e Ross Part Number 8520ADR 004 e Document Issue 01A e Printed in Canada The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright 2009 Ross Video Limited All rights reserved Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video Limited Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Trademarks ROSS is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited e Ross ROSS ROSS and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited e All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners Important Regulatory and Safety Notic
4. h Increase GAIN LEFT 0 h Increase 5 Gain Right This menu allows you to adjust the digital Gain value of the audio signal for the Right channel up to 20 dB If you have selected BOTH as the Gain Mode A3 the Gain Left values will also change as you adjust the Gain Right values Note The Gain Right value should only be adjusted when you are using a PCM Pulse Code Modulated digital audio data signal Use the following procedure to set the Gain Right value 1 Select Bank A and Position 5 on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Toggle SW2 up or down to select a new value SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display 5 Gain Right h Increase GAIN RGHT 0 h Increase 6 Phase Left This menu enables you to invert the polarity of the audio signal for the Left channel Use the following procedure to set the polarity of the Left channel 1 Select Bank A and Position 6 on the SW1 Function Select switch Toggle SW2 up or down to select a new value SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display Phase Left Selection toggle PHSE LEFT NORM NORM Selection toggle INVT ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A User Controls e 5 9 7 Phase Right This menu enables you to invert the polarity of the audio signal for the Right channel Use the following procedure to set the polarity of the Right channel 1 Select Bank A and Position 7
5. Use the following procedure to select the Audio Input source of an ADL 8520A card 1 Select Bank B and Position 1 on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Toggle SW2 up or down to select the desired Audio Input Mode e AES When selecting the AES Mode ensure that a 75 ohm AES 3 id digital audio input is connected to BNC IN e ANLG To select Analog audio the complete ADL 8520A A or ADL 8520A B versions must be installed which include the optional AAM 8520A daughter card and CON 8520 A or CON 8520 B rear panel audio adaptor connections in order to make analog audio a selectable option SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display Audio Input Selection toggle AUD I P AES Selection Selection toggle ANLG 2 Output Word Size The correct word size for the AES output must be set to compliment the AES downstream device s Word size selection must be performed for the ADL 8520A and the ADL 8520A A as both versions use AES inputs and outputs In the ADL 8520A A the optional analog inputs are digitized using 24 bit A to D conversion circuitry with selectable 20 or 24 bit AES word size output signal encoding If 24 bit word size selection is not made then the factory default rate of 20 bit word size encoding will be used Word size selection is not required for the ADL 8520A B which uses only analog audio outputs Use the following procedure to select the AES output word size 1 Select Bank B and
6. 24dBu u m Sets coarse Headroom level for B channel to 18dBu EA a Board Installation The ADL 8520A B card must be installed in a RossGear 8000A N series digital distribution frame with a cooling module option installed Refer to the section Optional Equipment for details Notice Use the following procedure to install the configured ADL 8520A B card 1 Refer to the User Manual of the RossGear 80004 series frame to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions If this module is to be installed in any compatible frame other than a Ross Video product refer to the frame manufacturer s manual for specific instructions The heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards Cards with many heat producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess Notice heat build up particularly in frames using convectional cooling 2 After selecting the desired frame installation slot hold the ADL 8520A B card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame Then fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plug is properly seated This completes the procedure for installing the configured ADL 8520A B card Cable Connections The ADL 8520A B uses a rear sub module CON 8520 B to access the balanced analog audio inputs and outputs The sub module plugs onto BNCs 3 8 on the rear of the Ross
7. DROITE e eite ed 7 1 uc aal c EP 7 1 Jumper Setup necne eti diee eerte Covad Feste ie ede nee tives 7 2 Frame Connections ie eee ebd ede dee ice re EE e s 7 2 Details o e E E R A eM Ie 7 2 Specifications 8 1 In This Chapter iue eie tete eere e ede e A ER Ee 8 Technical Specifications uec et eee e Het ea 8 2 Service Information 9 1 In Tis Chapter eret tee ee died Rt tdi 9 1 Troubleshooting Checklist essere 9 1 Warranty and Repair Policy sess 9 2 Ordering Information 10 1 ADL 8520A and Related Products essen 10 1 ii e Contents ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections A Word of Thanks ADL 8520A Family Overview ADL 8520A Overview ADL 8520A A Overview ADL 8520A B Overview Features Documentation Terms A Word of Thanks Congratulations on purchasing the Ross Video ADL 8520A AES EBU Auto Tracking Audio Delay Unit The ADL 8520A is part of a full line of Digital Products within the RossGear 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 ADL 8520A 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
8. one of three different modes In the Fixed Delay mode the ADL 8520A will delay incoming audio up to a total of 20 seconds adjustable with millisecond accuracy or more quickly in field increments In the Auto Tracking mode the unit automatically tracks the delay of a separate video frame synchronizer aligning the audio with the video with a minimum of audio pitch change In the Mixed Tracking mode a fixed delay can be added to the auto tracking mode providing additional audio correction for other video processing equipment The ADL 8520A fits into the Ross 8000 and 80004 series digital distribution frames with the DFR 8104 or 8104A 1RU accommodating four cards and the DFR 8110 or 8110A 2RU holding up to ten cards An ideal companion to the RossGear ADC 8032A S Analog Composite to SDI Converter Synchronizer or the DVB 8020A S Video Frame Synchronizer the ADL 8520A is designed to solve even the most demanding lip sync problems with ease 1 2 e Introduction ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A ADL 8520A Functional Block Diagram The following is a simplified block diagram that outlines the functions of the ADL 8520A card DIGITAL INPUTS AES REF or BLACK REF AES OUTPUTS AES RECEIVER SYNC SEPARATOR AES TRANSMITTER AND GPI o OUTPUT BUFFER AES3 SYNC SEPARATOR V DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING AND MEMORY CONTROL AES EQUALIZER asn is D amp RECEIVER Figure 1 Simplified Block Diagram of ADL 8520A Fun
9. support bar for rear of digital frames Ross Video Limited offers a full line of RossGear professional broadcasting products to accompany your ADL 8520A AES EBU Auto Tracking Audio Delay Unit Please visit our website www rossvideo com to obtain more product information from our on line catalog and then contact your local representative for further details Contact information 1s supplied on the following page 10 2 Ordering Information ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Notes ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Ordering Information e 10 3 Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following e Name and address of your local dealer e Product information and pricing e Technical support e Upcoming trade show information General Business Office and Technical Support PHONE After Hours Support Fax E MAIL General Information Technical Support Ross Video Limited POSTAL SERVICE Ross Video Incorporated Visit Us Please visit us at our website for e Company Information 613 e 652 4886 613 e 349 e 0006 613 e 652 e 4425 solutions rossvideo com techsupport rossvideo com 8 John Street Iroquois Ontario Canada KOE 1K0 P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 e Related products and full product lines e On line catalog e Trade show information e News e Testimonials Wi AN Nrerzisvideo com
10. the card Refer to Table 11 when setting up the Minimum Delay for an ADL 8520A card Table 11 Minimum Delay Values Delay Mode Audio Input Bypass Mode Minimum Selection Selection Selection Delay CONST or DIR CONST or DIR CONSTorDIR ANALOG ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A User Controls e 5 7 1 Fixed Delay The Fixed Delay allows the user to add a fixed delay from 0 to 20 seconds Note that if OmS is selected refer to Table 11 for information on determining the Minimum Delay Use the following procedure to set the desired Fixed Delay through the ADL 8520A card 1 Select Bank A and Position 1 from the SW1 Function Select switch The Fixed Delay of the ADL 8520A module is displayed on the 4 Character Display of the card 2 Toggle SW2 to select the Fixed Delay You can also hold SW2 up or down to scroll through the range SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display Fixed Delay h Increase FIXD DLY 0 mS h Increase XXXX mS 0 Fields XXXX fields 2 Bypass Mode This menu item will remove any fixed and or auto tracking delay out and provide the minimum input to output processing delay Use the following procedure to set the Delay Bypass Mode 1 Select Bank A and Position 2 on the SW1 Function Select switch Toggle SW2 up or down to switch between bypass ON or OFF SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display Delay Selection
11. the jumpers on the main card according to Table 2 As a reference the table is also printed on the back of the card Table 2 Jumper on Pin Position a JP2 Video ee Reference from BNC 3 JP4 Reference Frame Enable Fault Reporting Disable Even if JP4 is set correctly the ADL 8520A may still indicate an invalid reference signal if the user controls are not set correctly B4 B5 Refer to the section Bank B Function Menu Table for details on setting these user controls 2 2 ADL 8520A Install and Setup ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 014 To re configure the ADL 8520A as a ADL 8520A A or a ADL 8520A B refer to the Jumper Settings Table on the back of the card to ensure all other jumpers are in the correct positions as determined by the card version Board Installation Use the following procedure to install the ADL 8520A in a RossGear 8000 series digital distribution frame 1 Refer to the User Manual of the RossGear 8000 series frame to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions If this card is to be installed in any compatible frame other than a Ross Video product refer to the frame manufacturer s manual for specific instructions Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards Cards with many heat producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build up particularly in frames using convecti
12. the section Optional Equipment for details RV3 Output A RV1 Input A RV2 Input B RV4 Output B Figure 18 Potentiometer Locations on the ADL 8520A B Use the following procedure to adjust the potentiometer functions on the ADL 8520A B card 1 Rotate the fine analog audio input level adjust potentiometer for each channel using RV1 and RV2 2 Rotate the fine analog audio output level adjust potentiometer for each channel using RV3 and RVA Using these adjustments the total headroom is adjustable over the 15 to 27dBFS range Table 8 AAM 8520A Potentiometer Adjustments Functions for ADL 8520A B Potentiometer Designation ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Description Function Jsed to set fine level adjustment for Input A channel Jsed to set fine level adjustment for Input B channel Jsed to set fine level adjustment for Output A channel Jsed to set fine level adjustment for Output B channel ADL 8520A B Install and Setup e 4 7 4 8 e ADL 8520A B Install and Setup ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A User Controls In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Card edge User Controls General Operating Rules Status and Selection LEDs Using the SW1 and SW2 Switches Bank A Function Menu Table Bank A Menu Items Bank B Function Menu Table Bank B Menu Items User Controls e 5 1 Card edge User Controls The following f
13. to BNC Adaptor Module ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Specifications e 8 3 Category Specification ADL EIUS TO ae PCB mother card ADL 8520A B AAM 8520A PCB ETT card CON 8520 B 3 Pin CON 8520 B 3 Pin Plug to BNC Adaptor Module to BNC Adaptor Module Ross Video Ltd RossGear 8000A series or compatible 3 0W ADL 8520A mother card only Consumption 6 0W ADL 8520A mother card with AAM 8520A daughter card and CON 8520 A or CON 8520 B installed Environmental E all models Operating Range 5 C 40 C ambient Specifications are subject to change without notification 8 4 e Specifications ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this Ross Gear product is not required In the event of problems with your ADL 8520A the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem If the module still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes please contact your openGear products distributor or the Ross Video Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the Contact Us section at the end of this manual 1 Visual Review Performing a quick visual check may reveal many problems such as connectors not properly seated or loose cables Check the module the
14. to the installation or operation of your ADL 8520A please contact us at the numbers listed at the end of the manual Our technical support staff is always available for consultation training or service ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Introduction e 1 1 ADL 8520A Family Overview The ADL 8520A ADL 8520A A and ADL 8520A B model types each provide specialized functionality catering to unique facility demands Table 1 outlines the analog and digital inputs and outputs available from each model Detailed explanations of each model s capabilities are explained below Table 1 Product Feature Comparisons Feature Comparisons ADL 8520A Overview The RossGear ADL 8520A is an ideal solution for solving problems related to audio video synchronization It is a broadcast quality digital audio delay unit ideal for correcting lip sync errors and tracking video frame synchronizer delay The ADL 8520A accepts a coaxial AES EBU signal AES 3id delays the signal in a number of flexible ways and provides four coaxial AES 3id signal outputs In order to achieve the highest level of precision all signal processing is performed entirely in the digital domain To make configuration simple and easy a rich set of board level adjustment features are instantly accessible Card edge switches and controls in conjunction with LEDs and a 4 character display allow for convenient setup and operation The ADL 8520A can be configured to correct delay in
15. toggle BYPS MODE Bypass Selection toggle OFF ON Note If the GPI Mode B8 is set to ON and the GPI Selection is set to Bypass the Bypass Mode setting overrides the GPI contact closure signal Refer to the section GPI Mode for information on setting a mode 3 Gain Mode The Gain Mode menu enables you to select whether to adjust the Gain Left and Right values individually INDIV or simultaneously BOTH Use the following procedure to set the Gain Mode 1 Select Bank A and Position 3 on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Toggle SW2 up or down to select a mode SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Position Toggle SW2 Down Display Value 3 Gain Mode Selection toggle GAIN MODE BOTH BOTH Selection toggle INDV 5 8 e User Controls ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A 4 Gain Left This menu allows you to adjust the digital Gain value of the audio signal for the Left channel up to 20 dB If you have selected BOTH as the Gain Mode A3 the Gain Right values will also change as you adjust the Gain Left values Note The Gain Left value should only be adjusted when you are using a PCM Pulse Code Modulated digital audio data signal Use the following procedure to set the Gain Left value 1 Select Bank A and Position 4 on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Toggle SW2 up or down to select a new value SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display 4 Gain Left
16. 520A use socket U13 If there is a chip already inserted into U13 remove it as described in the following procedure and Figure 23 U13 Chip Socket Figure 23 ADL 8520A Upgrade Socket and Label Locations ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A E m dl m Upgrades e 6 1 Removing the Chip from the ADL 8520A Use the following procedure to remove the chip from socket U13 1 With the card out of the frame refer to Figure 23 and the card labeling to locate chip socket U13 2 Use a IC chip removal tool not supplied to gently pry the chip out of the socket 3 Store the chip in a labeled static free container Software or Firmware Upgrade This procedure applies to any software or firmware upgrade you may perform on the ADL 8520A If you are upgrading multiple cards repeat this procedure for each card to be upgraded Use the following procedure to upgrade the software or firmware of your ADL 8520A 1 With the card out of the frame refer to Figure 23 and the card labeling to locate the U13 socket 2 Ifthe socket is occupied complete the Chip Removal procedure 3 Carefully remove the new chip from the packaging 4 Align the new chip over the socket with the keyed sides together and the legs over the socket holes 5 Gently and firmly press the chip into the socket 6 Press the Bootload button while inserting the card into the powered frame and wait for the upgrade to start Alternately you
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18. AES 17 filter 48kHz 20dBFS THD gt 83dB Phase Linearity 0 35 20kHz 0 3dB 100dBFS 100dB Reference Levels Headroom 27dBFS to 15dBFS Input Resolution Minimum Input Connector Input Level Range Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Amplitude Linearity Crosstalk ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Category Specification Number of Inputs 1 plus 1 frame input BNC or Frame Reference Ref t Signal Type Digital Audio AES 3id 48kHz or 96kHz DARS ererence inpu selectable Analog Video NTSC PAL available on all models Input Impedance Input Return Loss gt 35dB 0 1 to 6MHz Min 100mV p p Input Level Max 2 5V p p Number of Outputs Up to 4 AES 3 id 75Q Output Impedance Rise Fall Time 37ns 30 44ns AES 3 id 10 9096 AES Output i DC Offset 50mV AES 3 id available on ADL 8520A and Output Amplitude 1V p p 10 AES 3 id ADL 8520A A Signal to Noise Ratio 120dBFS 24 bit 113dBFS 20 bit Added Jitter 1 5 mUI Peak wideband jitter 50Hz 100kHz Output Return Loss gt 44dB 0 1 to 6MHz Sampling Rate 2 via CON 8520 B Connector 3 Pin Plug to BNC Adaptor Module CON 8520 B available on rate 20dBFS or 60dBFS signal input 1dB 90dBFS Model ADL 8520A ADL 8520A PCB mother card only Components ADL 8520A PCB mother card ADL 8520A A AAM 8520A PCB daughter card CON 8520 A 3 Pin Plug
19. ES Reference signal The AES frame boundaries as well as the clocks will be synchronized This gives the most complete synchronized AES outputs e VID Select this option to have the card referenced to the VIDEO reference signal the AES output will have the AES clocks locked and phased to the video signal e INT Select this option to default to internally generated clocks if an AES or VIDEO reference signal is not present The AES output in this 5 16 e User Controls ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A mode will therefore have no external timing relationship to other AES Sources e P Select this option if there is a valid AES input at 48 kHz or 96 kHz The AES output will lock to the input Sw1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display Reference Selection toggle REF SEL AES Select Selection toggle VID INT I P 6 Tracking Mode Note If the Delay Mode BO is set to DIR or DATA the Tracking Modes are disabled Refer to the section Delay Mode for details The Minimum Delay is determined by the Delay Mode Audio Input Selection and the Bypass Mode selections of the card Refer to Table 11 for information on determining the Minimum Delay through your card Use the following procedure to change the Tracking Mode for the ADL 8520A card 1 Select Bank B and Position 6 on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Toggle SW2 up or down to select the desired Tracking Mode as follow
20. Gear DFR 8104A or DFR 8110A frames A locking BNC on the CON 8520 B provides a secure fit to the RossGear frame The guiding pin on the CON 8520 B ensures proper orientation The output consists of a stereo pair A and B channel left and right input and output 4 4 e ADL 8520A B Install and Setup ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A BNC Cables The ADL 8520A B version is shipped including the CON 8520 B terminal block to BNC adaptor to allow analog audio inputs Use the following procedure to attach the required BNC cables to the CON 8520 B adaptor 1 On the back of the RossGear digital rack frame install the CON 8520 B adaptor onto the corresponding BNC connectors for the slot the card will occupy Refer to the figure below Video Track or TTL Delay In INA OUTB OUTA CON 8520 B Terminal Block to BNC Adapter IN B Figure 16 ADL 8520A B BNC Designations for RossGear DFR 8110A 2RU Frame 2 Using the above labeled diagram attach the required BNC cables such as the AES input streams GPI and tracking sources This completes the procedure for attaching the required BNC cables to the CON 8520 B adaptor Analog Cables On the CON 8520 B Adapter there are removable connectors for positions IN A IN B OUT A and OUT B Each connector has sockets for the positive negative and grounded wires of a balanced analog audio cable Wire the external cables as outlined in Figure 17 and the following procedure Connector Connect
21. Position 2 on the SW1 Function Select switch Toggle SW2 up or down to select between 20 bit or 24 bit AES input output SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down nna Input Output Selection toggle BIT O P Bit Selection Selection toggle 3 Delay Units The Delay Units menu determines the unit of measure used for setting delay values There are two selectable options for adjusting the delay in either milliseconds or fields Note that the selection must be correct before setting the value in the Fixed Delay menu A1 Refer to the section 4 System Mode for details on Field values Use the following procedure to select the delay units of measure for the ADL 8520A card 1 Select Bank B and Position 3 on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Toggle SW2 up or down to select between milliseconds or fields as follows e MILS Select this option when making adjustments requiring millisecond ms accuracy e FLDS Select this option when making quick coarse level adjustments using Field increments ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A User Controls e 5 15 SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display 3 Delay Units Selection toggle DLY UNIT MILS FLDS Selection toggle FLDS 4 System Mode The System Mode has implications for determining delay as the time value of a field differs according to the signal standard selected As such the Delay Units B3 m
22. Presets PRED SAV E Factory Default The ADL 8520A can be quickly returned back to the factory default settings as detailed on the function menu table Use the following procedure to recall and set the factory default settings 1 Select Bank A and Position E on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Recall the factory default as follows e Toggle SW2 down momentarily to set the display into the Recall mode e RCL displays for 3 seconds in which time the SW2 switch must be toggled down again to confirm the setting of the factory defaults 3 Ifafter 3 seconds no selection is made the opportunity to load the presets will be aborted and the display will return to FACT indicating that the current operator selected settings are still active and no factory default settings have been recalled SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display E Factory Selection toggle FACT DFLT Refer to Tables Default RCL 10 and 12 F Bank Selection This menu enables you to select Bank A and configure the options listed in Table 10 Use the following procedure to select Bank A 1 Select Position F on the SW1 Function Select switch Toggle SW2 up or down to select A SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Teade SW2 Down m 5 12 e User Controls ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Bank B Function Menu Table The following table includes information for sel
23. X A for interfacing with a customer designed alarm system AUX A Connector for SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting Figure 25 SMPTE 269M Alarm Reporting Frame Connections Details The fault report contacts are closed when the card detects a failure condition such as failure to detect a valid AES or reference input signal to the card For additional information on alarm system design refer to the SMPTE document ANSI SMPTE 269M 1999 7 2 SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Specifications In This Chapter This chapter contains the Technical Specifications for the ADL 8520A card ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Specifications e 8 1 Technical Specifications The following table includes the technical specifications for the ADL 8520A card Table 14 ADL 8520A Technical Specifications Category Specification AES Input available on all models Analog Audio Input available on the ADL 8520A A and ADL 8520A B GPI Input available on all models Tracking Input available on all models 8 2 e Specifications 1 AES 3 id Input Return Loss gt 40dB 0 1 to 6MHz Number of Inputs 20 bit or 24 bit 100mV p p Maximum Input 2 5V p p CON 8520 A or CON 8520 B Maximum Input Level 27dBu into 20kQ 15 to 27dBu continuously variable via jumper and 12 turn potentiometer 20Hz 20kHz 0 05dB Fs 48kHz 101dB 103dB A weighted 114dB CCITT weighting 20Hz 20kHz
24. andling the ADL 8520A B and other related equipment please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive A semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when wearing ESD synthetic fiber clothing Always exercise proper grounding Susceptibility precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each ADL 8520A B you received from the shipping container and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A ADL 8520A B Install and Setup e 4 1 Jumper Setup The ADL 8520A B card has an AAM 8520A daughter card installed on the ADL 8520A card The AAM 8520A card has configurable jumpers as well as described in the section AAM 8520A Jumper Setup ADL 8520A B Jumper Setup The AAM 8520A card has configurable jumpers as well as described in the section AAM 8520A Jumper Setup below All other jumpers are set at the factory and should not be changed JP10 SMPTE Fault Reporting JP2 Video Track TTL Delay JP4 Reference Figure 13 ADL 8520A Jumper Locations The jumpers on the ADL 8520A B can be set in one of two positions 1 2 and 2 3 The following figure illustrat
25. can insert the card and power up the frame if it is off e When the green OK LED starts flashing the upgrade is in progress and you can release the Bootload button The OK LED flashes at various rates throughout the upgrade The upgrade is done when the LED stops flashing 7 Remove the card from the frame and complete the Chip Removal procedure 8 Replace the card in the frame and verify the software or firmware version as follows e Select Bank A and Position 0 on the SW1 Function Select switch e Hold SW2 up for three seconds to display the Software version on the 4 Character Display of the card e Hold SW2 down for three seconds to display the Firmware version on the 4 Character Display of the card This completes the procedure for upgrading the software or firmware for your ADL 8520A 6 2 e Upgrades ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e Overview e Jumper Setup e Frame Connections e Details Overview The SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting system also known as an SMPTE alarm provides indication if one or more frame modules encounter a fault or an abnormal condition The ADL 8520A module provides a jumper to enable SMPTE 269M fault reporting The card connects by means of an internal interface circuit to an auxiliary telco connector on RossGear 8000 and 8000A series frames When the frame connection is interfaced with a customer design
26. ctions AES 1 AES2 VIDEO TRACK AES 4 or TTL TRACK ADL 8520A A Overview Using the AAM 8520A daughter card and the CON 8520 A Connector Module the RossGear ADL 8520A A provides the same digital audio delay features as the ADL 8520A but with built in support for either analog or AES audio inputs Two balanced analog audio inputs are provided using the included CON 8520 A Connector Module rear frame plug on module Analog inputs are digitized using 24 bit analog to digital conversion circuitry with selectable 20 or 24 bit signal encoding A fixed 48kHz sample rate is used and can be locked to the incoming AES signal or an external analog video reference The ADL 8520A A fits into the Ross 8000A series digital distribution frames with the DFR 8104A 1RU accommodating four cards and the DFR 8110A 2RU holding up to ten cards An ideal companion to the RossGear ADL 8032B S Analog Composite to SDI Converter Synchronizer the ADL 8520A is designed to solve even the most demanding lip sync problems with ease ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Introduction e 1 3 ADL 8520A A Functional Block Diagram The following is a simplified block diagram that outlines the functions of the ADL 8520A A card DIGITAL INPUTS AES REF or BLACK REF SYNC SEPARATOR AES OUTPUTS TRANSMITTER AND AES 1 OUTPUT BUFFER SYNC SEPARATOR gt DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING VIDEO TRACK or TTL TRACK AND MEMORY CONTROL Figur
27. d and that the correct jumper positions are being used Refer to Table 12 for information on verifying Error Codes BE e Always check that the correct number of bits for the output AES is set to compliment the AES down steam device s The 20 and 24 bits are selectable via the menu set up system e If GPI Bypass operation is required ensure that GPI has been enabled via the menu set up system 5 2 User Controls ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A e Before setting any fixed delay check which unit has been selected Either incrementing or decrementing in milliseconds or fields is possible Selecting between these two units of measure is done via the menu setup system NTSC 17mS PAL 20mS e Total delay displayed will be fixed plus auto tracking delay if selected Status and Selection LEDs The front card edge includes LEDs that display the status of input signals and indicate selected menu functions and configurations The LED displays are described in Table 9 Table 9 Selection and Status LED Descriptions When lit green this LED indicates there is an input signal and the card is configured properly When lit red this LED indicates one or more of the following errors Indicates AES is selected as the Audio Input Selection B1 but the OK ERROR Red AES input signal is not present or valid Indicates that Data Mode is selected for the Delay Mode BO but the AES input is not 48 kHz Indicates a hardware problem Contact Ro
28. display to confirm the current settings have been Stored or saved in the memory EEPROM 4 Ifafter 3 seconds no selection is made the opportunity to load the presets will be aborted and the display will return to PREA This completes the procedure for saving a preset to Preset A Recalling a Preset Use the following procedure to recall a preset for Preset A 1 Select Bank A and Position A on the SW1 Function Select switch to recall the previously saved configurations stored in the EEPROM 2 Toggling SW2 down momentarily to set the EEPROM into the Recall mode e RCL displays for 3 seconds in which time the SW2 switch must be toggled down again to confirm recalling the previously saved preset ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A User Controls e 5 11 e LOAD will then be displayed to confirm loading the preset settings from the EEPROM to make them the active configurations 3 Ifafter 3 seconds no selection is made the opportunity to load the presets will be aborted and the display will return to PREA This completes the procedure for recalling a preset for Preset A SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display Preset A Saved Current Presets PREA SAV Not Set e Recall Current A Presets RCL Saved Current Presets PREB SAV Essen io Recall Current B Presets RCL Not Set Saved Current Presets PREC SAV Ieee Recall Current C Presets RCL mones Saved Current
29. e 2 Simplified Block Diagram of ADL 8520A A Functions ADL 8520A B Overview Using the AAM 8520A daughter card and the CON 8520 B Connector Module the RossGear ADL 8520A B provides the same digital audio delay features as the ADL 8520A but with built in support for either analog or AES audio inputs and providing analog outputs instead of AES outputs Two balanced analog audio inputs and outputs are provided using the included CON 8520 B Connector Module rear frame plug on module Analog inputs are digitized using 24 bit A to D conversion circuitry with selectable 20 or 24 bit signal encoding fixed 48kHz sample rate is used and can be locked to the incoming AES signal or an external analog video reference The ADL 8520A B fits into the Ross 8000A series digital distribution frames with the DFR 8104A 1RU accommodating four cards and the DFR 8110A 2RU holding up to ten cards An ideal companion to the RossGear ADL 8032A S Analog Composite to SDI Converter Synchronizer the ADL 8520A is designed to solve even the most demanding lip sync problems with ease 1 4 e Introduction ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A ADL 8520A B Functional Block Diagram The following diagram illustrates the functions of the ADL 8520A B card AES RECEIVER SYNC SEPARATOR DIGITAL INPUTS VIDEO TRACK or TTL TRACK wee ee q n SYNC COND 8520 B ANALOG OUTPUTS l SEPARATOR l LI CH A LEFT 9 l I 5 I
30. ease observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive A semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when wearing ESD synthetic fiber clothing Always exercise proper grounding Susceptibility precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each ADL 8520A you received from the shipping container and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A ADL 8520A Install and Setup e 2 1 Jumper Setup The only user components on the card apart from the function switches requiring setup are jumpers 2 4 and 10 All other jumpers are set at the factory and should not be changed JP10 SMPTE Fault Reporting JP2 Video Track TTL Delay AR EEE FEET ean Jie Ei JP4 Reference Figure 4 ADL 8520A Jumper Locations The jumpers on the ADL 8520A can be set in one of two positions 1 2 and 2 3 The following figure illustrates the two positions when selecting a feature 1 2 8 1 2 3 o o Jumper Position Jumper Position 1 2 2 3 Figure 5 Jumper on Pin Position To configure the ADL 8520A for specific functionality such as Video TTL Tracking Reference In and SMPTE Fault Reporting set
31. ecting and configuring the Bank B functions of the ADL 8520A card For information on configuring Bank A functions refer to the section Bank A Function Menu Table Table 12 Bank B Function Setup and Configuration Menu SW1 Switch Position 4 Character Display Default SW2 Toggle Switch Configuration Menu Audio Input Selection Output Word Size Delay Units REF System Mode Reference Selection Tracking Mode Tracking Input GPI Mode GPI Selection Daughter Card De Emphasis ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle E Value View 1 View 2 View3 CONT DIR CONT DATA AES AES ANLG 2 2 P MODE N 0 4 FLDS NTSC AES VID INT DP FIXD AUTO BOTH TTL TTL VID FF FF O O N e MUTE BYPS ON AUTO User Controls e 5 13 SW1 SW2 Toggle Switch 4 Character Display Default Switch H Value Not Implemented Not Implemented a Not Implemented Selection toggle Error Code ERR CODE Ht Selection toggle lection toggl Selection toggle BANK BANK A A Sel
32. ection toggle B Bank B Menu Items The menu items in the Bank B Function Setup and Configuration Menu Table is explained here in detail You must have Bank B selected before proceeding to configure the parameters described in the following sections 0 Delay Mode The ADL 8520A card uses three modes of delay Continuous Direct or Data Use the following procedure to set the desired Delay Mode 1 Select Bank B and Position 0 on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Toggle SW2 up or down to select a Delay Mode as follows e CONT In Continuous Mode delay increases or decreases ramps at a rate of 8 mS per second No audio is lost in transition as the audio stream is continuous Continuous Mode is selected if Auto Tracking Mode B6 is to be used SW position 3 Tracking Mode menu e DIR In Direct Mode audio output is muted until the buffer reaches the selected delay in real time All Fixed Delay changes will be immediate with no ramping in or out of delay Tracking Delay is disabled in this mode e DATA In Data Mode audio output is muted until the buffer reaches the selected delay in real time and the Sample Rate Converter SRC is bypassed Therefore the AES Input must be 48 kHz SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display Delay Mode Selection toggle DLY MODE CONT CONT Selection toggle 5 14 e User Controls ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A 1 Audio Input Selection
33. ed system of LED s or audible alarms faults can be traced to a specific frame when a card fault occurs within that frame The following diagram illustrates a general arrangement for SMPTE 269M alarm reporting Frame 24 Volts max Mating AUXA Telco Jack Plug ALARM J18 CIRCUIT u1 1 1 From All HE gt 2 a lol sd SUE Modules 2 4 MOC8101 TV a ctn 100n p 3 ne 6 7V Internal Interface Circuit __ L Customer Supplied Alarm Figure 24 SMPTE 269M Alarm Reporting Internal Interface and Typical Connections ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting e 7 1 Jumper Setup If fault reporting for the ADL 8520A is desired use main card jumper JP10 269M FAULT REPORT to set up the card 1 To access the jumper remove the card from the frame by pressing down the white card ejector tab and pulling the card from the frame slot 2 Observing all static discharge and handling precautions place the card with the component side facing up on a clean flat surface 3 To enable SMPTE fault reporting set jumper JP10 to the ENABLE position 4 To disable SMPTE fault reporting set jumper JP10 to the DISABLE position See Figure 4 in Chapter 2 ADL 8520A Installation and Setup for jumper location details Frame Connections The SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting connection on RossGear 8000 series frames is provided by the auxiliary telco connector AU
34. es Before using this product and any associated equipment refer to the Important Safety Instructions listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage Products may require specific equipment and or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these Specific requirements Symbol Meanings e gt Wa 2 5 gt O D c o 3 gt Z e O D P ESD Susceptibility This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions within the Product Manual Documentation Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment The symbol with the word Warning within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 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 The symbol with the word Notice within the equipment manual indicates a situation which if not avoided may result in major or minor equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state This symbo
35. es the two positions when selecting a feature 12 3 1 2 3 p o o o e 9 Jumper Position Jumper Position 1 2 2 3 Figure 14 Jumper on Pin Position To configure the ADL 8520A B for specific functionality such as Video TTL Tracking Reference In and SMPTE Fault Reporting set the jumpers on the main card according to Table 6 As a reference the table is printed on the back of the card Table 6 Jumper on Pin Position oe JP2 Video a Reference from BNC 3 Reference Frame Fault Reporting 4 2 e ADL 8520A B Install and Setup ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Even if JP4 is set correctly the ADL 8520A B may still indicate an invalid reference signal if the user controls are not set correctly B4 B5 Refer to the section Bank B Function Menu Table for details on setting these user controls To re configure the ADL 8520A B as a ADL 8520A or a ADL 8520A A refer to the Jumper Settings Table on the back of the card to ensure all other jumpers are in the correct positions as determined by the card version AAM 8520A Jumper Setup This section includes information on making AAM 8520A jumper mode selections that determine the desired performance features of the ADL 8520A B card Refer to 15 and Table 7 while configuring your ADL 8520A B card JP6 Output A Level JP1 Input A Level JP5 Input B Level JP7 Output B Level Figure 15 AAM 8520A Card Installed on ADL 8520A configured as 8520A B model Use
36. es to the BNC connectors 1 On the back of the RossGear digital rack frame install the CON 8520 A Adaptor onto the corresponding BNC connectors for the slot the card will occupy Refer to Figure 10 for BNC designations AES In Video Track or TTL Delay In GPI In AES Out 1 AES REF or Black REF In CON 8520 A IN B IN A BNC Adapter Terminal Block to Figure 10 ADL 8520A A BNC Designations for RossGear DFR 8110A 2RU Frame 2 Using the above labeled diagram attach the required BNC cables such as the AES input and output streams GPI references and tracking sources This completes the procedure for connecting cables to the BNC connectors 3 4 e ADL 8520A A Install and Setup ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Analog Cables On the CON 8520 A Adapter there are two removable connectors for positions IN A and IN B Each connector has sockets for the positive negative and grounded wires of a balanced analog audio cable Wire the external cables as outlined in Figure 11 and the following procedure Connector Connector Connector Side View Top Views End View Polarity ox Indications Connector ae Ree Wires Tie Wrap without cable Audio Cable Figure 11 Connector Wiring for CON 8520 A Use the following procedure to wire the external cables to the CON 8520 A Adapter l 2 Insert an analog audio wire to the designated polarity slot on the connector Use a tweaker
37. frame and any associated peripheral equipment for signs of trouble Power Check Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front panel for the presence of power If the power LED is not illuminated verify that the power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power main Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots If the power LED is still not illuminated replace the power supply with one that is verified to work Reseat the Card in the Frame Eject the card and reinsert it in the frame Check Control Settings Refer to the Installation and Operation sections of the manual and verify all user adjustable component settings Input Signal Status Verify that source equipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied Output Signal Path Verify that destination equipment is operating correctly and receiving a valid signal Module Exchange Exchanging a suspect module with a module that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual modules ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Service Information e 9 1 Warranty and Repair Policy The RossGear ADL 8520A 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 ADL 8520A proves to be defective in any
38. h 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 users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Notice CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures Notice Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this RossGear product i
39. igure illustrates the card edge user controls of the ADL 8520A card OK ERROR LED Function Select Switch SW1 IBIe Toggle Switch SW2 AES LED REF LED sl TRK LED 4 Character Display Bypass LED I Auto TRK LED 1 Card Ejector Figure 19 ADL 8520A Card edge User Controls General Operating Rules When selecting and configuring all ADL 8520A board level setup functions from Bank A and Bank B the following general rules and conventions apply e The 4 character display shows each segment of the menu item and value display through sequential views For example 1f Menu 0 Total Delay is selected the LED will display TOTL for a second then DLY for a second then the delay value for 10 seconds in a repeating cycle until another menu or option is selected e When the module is powered up the previous settings are reinstated from the settings stored in non volatile EEPROM memory e Current settings are saved to EEPROM after 3 seconds of operator inactivity e When Continuous Delay Mode BO is selected fixed delay is applied or removed from the module at a rate of 8 mS per second e The AES inputs in the Continuous or Direct Delay modes can be non synchronous The inputs can be 20 100 kHz data rates with 16 to 24 bit structures e Always check to see that the reference LED is lit if a reference signal is being used If the LED is not lit and AES or VID is selected for a reference check that the signal is vali
40. illuminate Yellow When lit this LED confirms that the delay memory is bypassed Refer to Table BYPASS 11 for determining the Minimum Delay through the card Flashing When flashing this LED indicates the output is muted Yellow When lit this LED confirms that Auto Tracking Mode is selected The card will AUTO TRK Yellow track either Video Track or TTL Tracking depending upon which mode has been selected Using the SW1 and SW2 Switches This section describes the SW1 and SW2 switches which enable you to select and configure the features and operational modes of the ADL 8520A card Refer to Figure 19 for switch locations For specific information on the features and modes available on Bank A and Bank refer to the respective sections in this chapter SW1 Function Select Switch The SW1 Function Select switch is a 16 position rotary switch used to select general operational functions such as delay units tracking mode and reference selection menu items The SW1 Function Select switch works in conjunction with the SW2 Toggle Switch in the following order 1 Use SW1 to select the function category 2 Use SW2 to select the modes or configuration settings within that function selection Refer to Table 10 for complete details on Bank A Function Menus For information on Bank B Menu Functions refer to Table 12 SW2 Toggle Switch The SW2 toggle switch is used to enable disable and select specific ADL 8520A configurati
41. in ADL 8520A A card set the Function Selector switch to the Audio Input Selection Menu by selecting B1 as follows e Dialthe SW1 Function Select Switch to F e Toggle the SW2 Toggle Switch to select B e Dial the SW1 Function Select Switch to 1 2 Toggle the SW2 Toggle Switch to select one of the following e AES Select this option if you have digital audio input cables connected e ANLG Select this option if you have analog audio input cables connected This completes the procedure for configuring the Audio Input Selection for the ADL 8520A B card Potentiometer Setup If necessary use a tweaker screwdriver to adjust the fine analog audio input and output levels of each channel as per Table 8 Refer to Figure 18 for potentiometer locations The fine input level and headroom adjustment is made using the RV2 A Gain and RV1 B Gain potentiometers These potentiometers in conjunction with the jumpers provide a total headroom adjustment from 15 to 29dBFS The fine output level and headroom adjustment is made using the RV3 A Gain and RV4 B Gain potentiometers These potentiometers in conjunction with JP6 and JP7 provide a total headroom adjustment from 15 to 27dBFS 4 6 e ADL 8520A B Install and Setup ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Note All fine levels are factory set for unity gain and should not need adjusting An extender card is required EXT 8100 to adjust potentiometer settings Refer to
42. l is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event Important Safety Instructions gt O D c o 3 Wa 5 a gt 3 This product is intended to be a component product of the RossGear 8000 series frame Refer to the RossGear 8000 series frame User Manual for important safety instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as it s component products Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety hazard with the power switch in the OFF position To avoid electrical shock disconnect all A C power cords from the chassis rear appliance connectors before servicing this area Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service personnel from hazardous voltages For continued safety replace all barriers after any servicing This product contains safety critical parts which if incorrectly replaced may present a risk of fire or electrical shock Components contained within the product s power supplies and power supply area are not intended to be customer serviced and should be returned to the factory for repair To reduce the risk of fire replacement fuses must be the same type and rating Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer EMC Notices US FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply wit
43. licable when the AAM 8520A option is installed on the ADL 8520A card Use the following procedure to configure the AAM 8520A output filter 1 Select Bank B and Position A on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Toggle SW2 up or down to configure the output filter as follows e OFF No output filter is applied e ON Select this option to apply a 50us 15ps filter to output audio e AUTO Select this option to apply a 50us 15us filter to the output only when the incoming audio has its Emphasis Bits appropriately set in the Channel Status information SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Display Default Position Toggle SW2 Down Value Daughter Card Selection toggle DAUG DEEM OFF De Emphasis Selection toggle ON AUTO 5 20 e User Controls ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A E Error Code This menu enables you to troubleshoot errors on the ADL 8520A card in conjunction with the OK ERROR LED on the card edge Use the following procedure to view Error Codes for the ADL 8520A 1 Determine the status of the OK ERROR LED on the card edge Refer to Table 9 for more information 2 Select Bank B and Position E on the SW1 Function Select switch 3 Refer to Table 13 for information on the type of Error Code your ADL 8520A card may be experiencing Table 13 Error Code Descriptions isplay LERICCGDE 0 NO GRON o e es e Check the input signal and ensure it Audio Input Selection B1 is set to AES is a valid AES signal o
44. nnected This completes the procedure for configuring the Audio Input Selection for the ADL 8520A A card Potentiometer Setup If necessary use a tweaker screwdriver to adjust the fine analog audio input levels of pots RV1 and RV2 for each channel Refer to Figure 12 for potentiometer locations on the ADL 8520A A card Note All fine levels are factory set for unity gain and should not need adjusting An extender card is required EXT 8100 to adjust potentiometer settings Refer to the section Optional Equipment for details RV1 Input A RV2 Input B Figure 12 Potentiometer Locations The fine input level and headroom adjustment is made using the RV2 A Gain and RV1 B Gain potentiometers These potentiometers in conjunction with the jumpers provide a total headroom adjustment from 15 to 29dBFS Table 5 AAM 8520A Potentiometer Adjustments Functions for ADL 8520A A Potentiometer Designation Description Function Input A Used to set fine level adjustment for Input A channel Input B Used to set fine level adjustment for Input B channel Not Used ADL 8520A B only 3 6 e ADL 8520A A Install and Setup ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A ADL 8520A B Installation In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Static Discharge Unpacking Jumper Setup Board Installation Cable Connections Configuring the Audio Input Selection Potentiometer Setup Static Discharge Whenever h
45. on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Toggle SW2 up or down to select a new value SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display 7 Phase Right Selection toggle PHSE RGHT Selection toggle NORM INVT 8 Swap Channels This menu enables you to select what input channel will be routed to a given output channel Use the following procedure to swap channels 1 Select Bank and Position 8 on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Toggle SW2 up or down to select the channels to route as follows e L R The Left input channel is routed to the Left output channel the Right input channel is routed to the Right output channel e RL The Left input channel is routed to the Right output channel the Right input channel is routed to the Left output channel e LL The Left input channel is routed to the left and Right output channels e R R The Right input channel is routed to the left and Right output channels e SUM The Left input channel and the Right input channel are summed together and then are routed together to both the Left output channel and the Right output channel If the Gain Mode A3 is set to INDV the Left and Right mix can be adjusted using the Left Gain and Right Gain SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display Swap Selection toggle Channels Selection toggle 5 10 e User Controls ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A 9 Mute Outpu
46. onal cooling Notice 2 After selecting the desired frame installation slot hold the ADL 8520A card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame Then fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plug is properly seated This completes the procedure to install the ADL 8520A in a RossGear 8000 series digital distribution frame Cable Connections The following sections provide instructions for cable connections when mounting the ADL 8520A in a RossGear 8000 or 8000A series Digital Distribution Frame ADL 8520A Cable Connections Use the diagram below to attach the required BNC cables such as the AES input and output streams GPI references and tracking sources If this card is installed in a compatible distribution frame other than a RossGear frame note that the cable designations may vary ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A ADL 8520A Install and Setup e 2 3 AES In Video Track or TTL Delay In FON AES Out 1 AES REF or AES Out 3 Black REF In AES Out 2 Not Used AES Out 4 Figure 6 ADL 8520A BNC Designations for RossGear DFR 8110A 2RU Frame Menu Settings In order to complete configuring the ADL 8520A you must set the Audio Input Selection on the Main ADL 8520A to AES Use the following procedure to set the Audio Input Selection to AES 1 On the front edge of the Main ADL 8520A card set the Function Selector switch to the Audio Input Selection Menu by selec
47. ons within the operational functional modes menu selected first with the SW1 Function Select switch The SW2 switch is a 3 position momentary toggle switch with an automatic spring return to the center null or unity position Selection is made according to two basic menu design types e menu selections utilizing a scrolling wrap around style of selection from last menu item directly back to first menu item e menu selections utilizing a bi directional upper and lower range limit Refer to Table 10 for complete details on Bank A Function Menus For information on Bank B Menu Functions refer to Table 12 5 4 e User Controls ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Two methods of toggling SW2 are used to select basic and advanced level menu items Selection of basic functions is performed by normal toggling of SW2 with a momentary click of the switch The menu label instructs you to momentarily toggle SW2 upwards to move to the desired menu selection The menu label instructs you to momentarily toggle SW2 downwards to move to the desired menu selection For enabling or disabling specific functions that carry a higher level of importance selection is performed by holding SW2 in the UP or DOWN position for at least two seconds The menu label h instructs you to hold SW2 upwards to achieve selection of the desired menu item The menu label h instructs you to hold SW2 downwards to achieve selection of
48. or Connector Side View Top Views End View Polarity t Indications E E Connector Ross Gear q Wires nt Tie Wrap without cable K w Audio Cable Figure 17 Connector Wiring for CON 8520 B Adapter ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A ADL 8520A B Install and Setup e 4 5 Use the following procedure to wire the external cables to the CON 8520 B Adapter 1 Insert an analog audio wire to the designated polarity slot on the connector 2 Useatweaker screwdriver to tighten the corresponding screw on the underside of the connector 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each wire on each connector 4 Once the cables have been wired to the connectors install the connectors to the sockets on the CON 8520 B Adapter so that the slotted tongue fits in the grooves on the adapter socket This completes the procedure for wiring the external cables to the terminal block connectors Configuring the Audio Input Selection Before completing the setup of the ADL 8520A B you must configure the Audio Input Selection for the type of input cables you have connected to the card Note The ADL 8520A B only processes the type of audio signal selected in the Audio Input Selection Menu B1 Refer to the section Bank B Function Menu Table for details Use the following procedure to configure the Audio Input Selection for the ADL 8520A B card 1 On the front edge of the ma
49. r but the AES Input is invalid e Use the correct Audio Input Selection B1 for the AES Input the input AES signal is not 48 kHz when in Data Mode BO A Data Slip error has occurred e Synchronize the incoming AES The Delay Mode BO is set to DATA but signal to the selected reference or ERR CODE 7 has a valid 48 kHz AES signal that is not Select I P as the Reference Source synchronized to the Reference Source for the card B5 selected B5 ERR CODE 8 The Reference selection or input is not Verify the card configuration the compatible with the card configuration Reference Input and JP4 F Bank Selection This menu enables you to select Bank B and configure the options listed in Table 12 ERR CODE 5 Use the following procedure to select Bank B 1 Select Position F on the SW1 Function Select switch Toggle SW2 up or down to select B SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display Selection toggle BANK Selection toggle ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A User Controls e 5 21 5 22 e User Controls ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Upgrades In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions to properly upgrade your ADL 8520A and contains the following sections e Equipment Supplied e Chip Removal e Software or Firmware Upgrades Equipment Supplied e An ADL 8520A User Manual e Required upgrade chip s e Chip Removal For all possible upgrades to the ADL 8
50. racking input source Tracking Selection toggle TRK MODE TTL Input Selection toggle TTL Selection toggle VID 8 GPI Mode A level sensitive GPI connection may be input to the card via BNC to activate GPI Selection without any user interaction Use the following procedure to configure the module for GPI selection 1 Select Bank B and Position 8 on the SW1 Function Select switch Toggle SW2 up or down to select between ON enabled or OFF disabled SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display GPI Mode Selection toggle GPI SEL OFF Selection toggle ON ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A User Controls e 5 19 9 GPI Selection This menu enables you to select what will happen when the GPI Mode is enabled B8 and a valid GPI signal is applied to the input Use the following procedure to configure the ADL 8520A for GPI selection 1 Select Bank B and Position 9 on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Toggle SW2 up or down to configure the GPI selection e MUTE Select this option to keep the ADL 8520A in MUTE as long as the GPI input is valid e BYPS Selection this option to keep the ADL 8520A in BYPASS as long as the GPI input is valid SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display GPI Selection toggle GPI SEL MUTE MUTE Selection Selection toggle BYPS A Daughter Card De Emphasis The parameters on this menu are only app
51. rtant The ADL 8520A A and B card configurations must be installed in a frame with a cooling module option installed e 8520ADR 004 additional AES EBU Auto Tracking Audio Delay Unit User Manual e ADC 8032A NTSC PAL PAL M PAL N to SDI Decoder A D converter and video frame synchronizer e DFR 81044A Digital Products Frame and Power Supply PS 8102 1RU holds 4 modules includes 1 power supply e DFR 8104A C Digital Products Frame with Cooling Fan Module and Power Supply PS 8102 1RU holds 4 modules includes 1 power supply e DFR 8110A Digital Products Frame and Power Supply PS 8102 2RU holds 10 modules includes 1 power supply ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Ordering Information e 10 1 e DFR 8110A C Digital Products Frame with Cooling Fan Module and Power Supply PS 8102 2RU holds 10 modules includes 1 power supply e CFM 8104A Cooling Fan Module upgrade cooling kit for standard DFR 8104A e CFM 8110A Cooling Fan Module upgrade cooling kit for standard DFR 8110A e PS 8102 Power Supply 85 264 volts redundancy option power supply for Ross 8000A series 2RU digital product frames e EXT 8100 Extender Board module servicing extension e FSB 7110 Rear Support Bars and Brackets additional support for rear frame to rack mounting e CRB 8110A Card Retaining Bracket module retainer used in field installations such as mobile trucks etc e CSB 8100 Cable Support Bracket cable
52. ry EE LEID IM IER 4 1 Static Discharge ii einsi enne nnne ener ar nennen nnne nnn 4 1 UN PAGk i 4 1 Jumper SOUP ies X 4 2 Board Installation ssa eR Rasen ede e EH EE E NER Pe Fe EI ata e 4 4 Cable Connections ccccecccesecseesseesseesseesecesecesecaeceaecaaecaaecaeecaeeaeecaeecaeeeaeeeaeeeeeeeneees 4 4 Configuring the Audio Input Selection seen 4 6 Potentiometer Setup cccccecccsseessesscesseeseceseeeeceeeceeesseceseceaeceaeceeecaeecaeeeaeeeeeeneeensees 4 6 ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Contents e i User Controls 5 1 InzThis Chapter denote mt ie ear cde tamed hive a i tee 5 1 Card edoe User Controls ose eerte tb tete oat n 5 2 General Operating Rules or ER ene E E RC a 5 2 Status and Selection LEDS ss pus ie ermesinde n e eee bie e 5 3 Using the SW1 and SW2 Switches esses enne 5 4 Bank A Function Menu Table 5 5 Bank A Menu Items 5e nda d REGENS DR EUNDO EE ed tes 5 7 Bank B Function Menu Table sssssseseseeeeeeneeeennnnn nns 5 13 Bank B Men Items eie ette dice ete fete e eee 5 14 Upgrades 6 1 In Thi s Chaptet 4 nnnc eae Sa deae e e ER GER e Ge reed cH TU AoE abetted 6 1 Equipment Supplied 5 ur oe ave SERERE AI e TR RE Re ute itte 6 1 Software or Firmware Upgrade eene 6 2 SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting 7 1 In This Chapter d aea e RU RE
53. s The ADL 8520A A card must be installed in a RossGear 8000 series digital distribution frame with a cooling module option installed Refer to the section Optional Equipment for Notice details ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A ADL 8520A A Install and Setup e 3 3 may dictate specific slot placement of cards Cards with many heat producing components should be arranged to avoid areas Notice of excess heat build up particularly in frames using convectional cooling 1 The heat and power distribution requirements within a frame 2 After selecting the desired frame installation slot hold the ADL 8520A A card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame Then fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plug is properly seated This completes the procedure to install the ADL 8520A A in a RossGear 8000 series frame Cable Connections The ADL 8520A A uses a rear sub module CON 8520 A to access the balanced analog audio inputs The sub module plugs onto BNCs 5 8 on the rear of the RossGear DFR 8104A or DFR 8110A frames A locking BNC on the CON 8520 A provides a secure fit to the RossGear frame The guiding pin on the CON 8520 A ensures proper orientation The input consists of an A and B channel left and right BNC Cables The ADL 8520A A version is shipped including the CON 8520 A to BNC Adaptor to allow analog audio inputs Use the following procedure to connect cabl
54. s e FIXD The only delay that is applied to the card is the value that has been set by the Fixed Delay A1 The Minimum Delay is 0 mS and the maximum is 20 seconds e AUTO The only delay that is applied to the card is what the TTL or VIDEO tracking delay is currently tracking The Minimum Delay is 0 mS Maximum TTL delay is 2 seconds Maximum VIDEO delay is 1 frame e BOTH The delay is the total of the Fixed Delay A1 set and the amount of Tracking Delay SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display Tracking Selection toggle TRK MODE FIXD Mode Selection toggle AUTO BOTH ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A User Controls e 5 17 7 Tracking Input There are three external tracking reference options TTL TTL and VIDEO Each mode is described in the following subsections or TTL Tracking Delay Modes In these modes the AES output is delayed by the amount of pulse width of the TTL signal The RossGear ADC 8032A NTSC PAL to SDI Synchronizer provides a TTL tracking delay output suitable for use with the ADL 8520A delay module Ensure that jumper JP2 on the main board is set to the TTL Delay position when using this mode Refer to the following figure ADC 8032A Video Incoming Digital Video O VIDEO IN SDI OUT NON SYNC VIDEO AND TTL OUT AUDIO SOURCE Audio Incoming House Reference ADL 8520A O TTL TRACK IN Delayed Audio O TRACK IN AUDIO OUT 61
55. s 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 RossGear 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 It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products aJ 95 Contents Introduction 1 1 IM NITAST Ld 1 1 A Wordot Ihanks eese vocac Impe ee Haga E e NER RENTUR 1 1 ADL
56. screwdriver to tighten the corresponding screw on the underside of the connector Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each wire on each connector Once the cables have been wired to the connectors install the connectors to the sockets on the CON 8520 A Adapter so that the slotted tongue fits in the grooves on the adapter socket This completes the procedure for wiring the external cables to the CON 8520 A adapter Configuring the Audio Input Selection Before completing the setup of the ADL 8520A A you must configure the Audio Input Selection for the type of input cables you have connected to the card Note The ADL 8520A A will only process the type of audio signal selected in Audio Input Selection Menu Refer to Chapter 5 User Controls and Menu Items for details on these controls and menus Use the following procedure to configure the Audio Input Selection for the ADL 8520A A card l On the front edge of the main ADL 8520A A card set the Function Selector switch to the Audio Input Selection Menu by selecting B1 as follows e Press up or down on the SW2 Toggle Switch to select B e Dialthe SW1 Function Select Switch to 1 ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A ADL 8520A A Install and Setup e 3 5 2 Press up or down on the SW2 Toggle Switch to select one of the following e AES Select this option if you have digital audio input cables connected e ANLG Select this option if you have analog audio input cables co
57. ss Technical Support Flashing When flashing red and green this LED indicates an AES input problem is Red Green detected Green When lit this LED Green e Indicates presence of a valid AES input signal e Shows that the incoming signal is sampled at 20 100 kHz Flashing Green When flashing the card is experiencing a Data Slip When lit this LED confirms the presence of a valid AES or video reference input signal and no anomalies have been detected Selection between AES or video reference will determine what the card is referenced to if both are present When flashing this LED indicates one or more of the following errors e f Video Reference B5 is selected an incorrect selection of video standard from the System Mode Menu B4 Ensure when the Reference Selection B5 is configured for video reference VID that the System Mode configuration agrees with the actual reference or Flashing Green timing delay will be incorrect and a fault detected the LED will illuminate If AES Reference B5 is selected and one or more of the following problems have occurred o Data Slip o AES Rate is not at 48 kHz or 96 kHz ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A User Controls e 5 3 When lit this LED confirms the presence of a valid tracking signal as follows e If TTL Mode is selected and a valid TTL signal is detected the LED will illuminate If the Video Mode is selected and a valid video signal is detected the LED will
58. t This menu enables you to mute the output on the Left and Right channels Note If the GPI Mode B8 is set to ON and the GPI Selection is set to Mute the Mute Mode setting overrides the GPI contact closure signal Refer to the section GPI Mode for information on setting a mode Use the following procedure to configure the Mute Output feature 1 Select Bank A and Position 9 on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Toggle SW2 up or down to ON enable or OFF disable the mute feature SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display Mute Selection toggle MUTE O P OFF OFF Output Selection toggle ON A B C D Presets Each Preset allows individual settings to be stored and recalled to enable fast configuration There are two operations in this mode Saving a preset and Recalling a preset The following descriptions explain the procedure to save and recall presets The following example uses Preset A but the same procedure is also used to configure the B C and D presets Saving a Preset Use the following procedure to save a preset to Preset A 1 Make the required configurations to the ADL 8520A setup 2 Select Bank A and Position A on the SW1 Function Select switch 3 Toggle SW2 up momentarily to set the display into the Save mode e SAV displays for 3 seconds in which time the SW2 switch must be toggled up again to confirm saving the preset e STOR will then
59. t B Presets Saved Current Presets Recall Current C Presets Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle 4 Character Display un ce E c a View 1 wW m lt n gt gt lt A t v Default Value View 2 View 3 7A rw r meme ete O zZ When the View 3 value in milliseconds is over 9999 the LED displays 10 0 and up to 20 0 seconds the maximum delay available on the card 5 6 e User Controls ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Bank A Menu Items This section describes the menu items in the Bank A Function Setup and Configuration Menu You must have Bank A selected before proceeding to configure the parameters described in this section 0 Total Delay Use the following procedure to determine the total delay going through the ADL 85204A card 1 Select Bank A and Position 0 from the SW1 Function Select switch 2 TOTL DLY is displayed on the 4 Character Display of the card 3 The total delay of the card is displayed in milliseconds When the value in milliseconds is over 9999 the LED displays 10 0 and up to 20 0 seconds the maximum delay available on the card SW1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display RE Total Delay Holds total delay in the display TOTL DLY Milliseconds Minimum Delay The Minimum Delay is determined by the Delay Mode Audio Input Selection and the Bypass Mode of
60. the desired menu item Hold SW2 up or down longer to speed scroll through the option s value range Bank A Function Menu Table The following table includes information for selecting and configuring the Bank A functions of the ADL 8520A card For information on configuring Bank B functions refer to the section Bank B Function Menu SW1 Switch Position Total Delay Fixed Delay Bypass Delay Gain Mode Gain Left Gain Right Phase Left Phase Right Table Table 10 Bank A Function Setup and Configuration Menu 4 Character Display Default 7 Value View 1 iew 2 View3 h Increase h Decrease Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle L2 Increase Decrease 1 Ll Increase T L2 lt Decrease 1 Ll Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A SW2 Toggle Switch Configuration Menu Holds total delay in the display TOTL NE a NE E CNN Vi DLY DLY MODE LEFT GHT HT Milliseconds 4 mS mS User Controls e 5 5 SW1 Switch Position Swap Channels Factor Default B b o8 e pr H SW2 Toggle Switch Configuration Menu Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Selection toggle Saved Current Presets Recall Current A Presets Saved Current Presets Recall Curren
61. the following procedure to configure the features on the ADL 8520A B card 1 On the front edge of the main ADL 8520A B card set the Function Selector switch to the Daughter Card De Emphasis Menu as follows e Dial the SW1 Function Select Switch to F e Press up or down on the SW2 Toggle Switch to select B 2 Dialthe SW1 Function Select Switch to A 3 Toggle the SW2 Toggle Switch to set the Daughter De Emphasis as follows e OFF No output filter is applied e ON Select this option to apply a 50us 15us filter to output audio e AUTO Select this option to apply a filter to the output only when the incoming audio has Emphasis Bits appropriately set in the Channel Status information 5 Select the coarse analog audio input level 18 or 24dB for each channel using JP1 and JP5 These jumpers put the available headroom of the A D Converter in the 24dBFS or 18dBFS range Refer to Figure 15 for jumper locations 6 Select the coarse analog audio output level 18 or 24dB for each channel using JP6 and JP7 Refer to Figure 15 for jumper locations This completes the procedure for configuring the features on the ADL 8520A B card ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A ADL 8520A B Install and Setup e 4 3 Table 7 AAM 8520A Jumper Setup for ADL 8520A B JP1 o m MN Sets coarse Headroom level for A channel to 24dBu ii Sets coarse Headroom level for A channel to 18dBu JP5 Rm r Sets coarse Headroom level for B channel to
62. till indicate an invalid reference signal if the user controls are not set correctly B4 B5 Refer to the section Bank B Function Menu Table for details on setting these user controls To re configure the ADL 8520A A as a ADL 8520A or a ADL 8520A B refer to the Jumper Settings Table on the back of the card to ensure all other jumpers are in the correct positions as determined by the card version AAM 8520A Jumper Setup Use the following Figure 9 and Table 4 to make the daughter card jumper mode selections that determine the desired performance features of the ADL 8520A A JP1 Input A Level See a MO RES ARIO MONLE JP5 Input B Level Figure 9 AAM 8520A Installed on ADL 8520A configured as 8520A A model Using the silk screen reference on the card select the coarse analog audio input level 18 or 24dB for each channel using JP1 and JP5 These jumpers put the available headroom of the A D Converter in the 24dBFS or 18dBFS range Table 4 AAM 8520A Jumper Setup for ADL 8520A A Se o NU a CO Sess Heatom A cae TB INPUT Board Installation Use the following procedure to install the ADL 8520A A in a RossGear series frame 1 Refer to the User Manual of the RossGear 8000 series frame to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions If this card is to be installed in any compatible frame other than a Ross Video product refer to the frame manufacturer s manual for specific instruction
63. ting B1 as follows e Dialthe SW1 Function Select Switch to F e Press up or down on the SW2 Toggle Switch to select B e Dial the SW1 Function Select Switch to 1 2 Press up or down on the SW2 Toggle Switch to select AES This completes the procedure to set the Audio Input Selection to AES For a complete discussion on the user controls menus and displays for the ADL 8520A refer to Chapter 5 User Controls and Menu Items 2 4 e ADL 8520A Install and Setup ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A ADL 8520A A Installation In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Static Discharge Unpacking Jumper Setup Board Installation Cable Connections Configuring the Audio Input Selection Potentiometer Setup Static Discharge Whenever handling the ADL 8520A A and other related equipment please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive A semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when wearing ESD synthetic fiber clothing Always exercise proper grounding Susceptibility precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each ADL 8520A A you received from the shipping container and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact
64. ughter card CON 8520 B analog audio input output adaptor 2 balanced analog input and output channels 24 bit A to D conversion with fixed 48kHz sample rate 1 AES EBU input Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide 1 6 e Introduction Frame refers to the DFR 8104A and DFR 8110A frames that house the ADL 8520A card All references to the DFR 8104A and DFR 8110A also include the DFR 8104A C and DFR 8110A C versions with the cooling fan option See the respective User Manuals for details Operator and User both refer to the person who uses the ADL 8520A Board and Card both refer to the ADL 8520A itself including all components and switches System and Video system refers to the mix of interconnected digital and analog production and terminal equipment in which the ADL 8520A operates 525 line mode refers to broadcast situations using NTSC composite analog signal reference inputs 625 line mode refers to broadcast situations using PAL B composite analog signal reference inputs All references to PAL in this manual imply that PAL B is being used ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A ADL 8520A Installation In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Static Discharge Unpacking Jumper Setup Board Installation Cabling Connections Menu Settings Static Discharge Whenever handling the ADL 8520A and other related equipment pl
65. urn Material Authorization number RMA will be issued to you as well as specific shipping instructions should you wish our factory to repair your ADL 8520A If required a temporary replacement module will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you the customer All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Ross Video Limited beyond the warranty period without charge for the life of the equipment 9 2 e Service Information ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Ordering Information ADL 8520A and Related Products Your ADL 8520A AES EBU Auto Tracking Audio Delay Unit is a part of the RossGear family of products Ross Video offers a full line of RossGear terminal equipment including distribution conversion monitoring synchronizers encoders decoders keyers switchers as well as analog audio and video products Standard Equipment e ADL 8520A AES EBU Auto Tracking Audio Delay Unit e ADL 8520A A AES EBU Auto Tracking Audio Delay Unit includes AAM 8520A daughter card and CON 8520 A 2 channel analog audio adaptor e ADL 8520A B AES EBU Auto Tracking Audio Delay Unit includes AAM 8520A daughter card and CON 8520 B 2 channel analog audio adaptor e 8520ADR 004 AES EBU Auto Tracking Audio Delay Unit User Manual Optional Equipment Impo
66. ust be set to Fields FLDS There are 2 fields per frame of video 1 Field 17mS in NTSC 1 Field 20mS in PAL Total delay is recalculated if the system mode is changed e Ifin NTSC mode with XXXX fields of fixed delay and PAL mode is selected the number of fields stays the same and a new total delay is calculated and executed e Ifa switch is made from PAL to NTSC delay time will decrease e Jfa switch is made from NTSC to PAL delay time will increase e If Video Reference is selected B5 the video standard must be set to the same as the System Selection B4 Use the following procedure to select the standard for the system mode being used 1 Ensure that the Delay Units B3 is set to Fields FLDS 2 Select Bank B and Position 4 on the SW1 Function Select switch Toggle SW2 up or down to select the desired signal standard Sw1 Toggle SW2 Up 4 Character Default Value Position Toggle SW2 Down Display System Mode Selection toggle SYS MODE NTSC NTSC Selection toggle PAL 5 Reference Selection Note The AES output is always 48 kHz regardless of what is selected as the reference source Use the following procedure to select the reference source for the ADL 8520A card 1 Select Bank B and Position 5 on the SW1 Function Select switch 2 Toggle SW2 up or down to select the reference source as follows e AES Select this option to enable the AES output to be locked and synchronized to a 48 kHz or 96 kHz A
67. 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 ADL 8520A has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available You the owner will bear any labor and or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said 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 ADL 8520A User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the ADL 8520A 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 ADL 8520A please contact the Ross Video Technical Support Department Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication A Ret
68. your sales representative or Ross Video directly ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A ADL 8520A A Install and Setup e 3 1 Jumper Setup The ADL 8520A A card has an AAM 8520A daughter card installed on the ADL 8520A card The AAM 8520A card has configurable jumpers as well as described in the section AAM 8520A Jumper Setup ADL 8520A A Jumper Setup The only user components on the ADL 8520A card apart from the function switches requiring setup are jumpers 2 4 and 10 as described in the section below All other jumpers are set at the factory and should not be changed JP10 SMPTE Fault Reporting JP2 Video Track TTL Delay JP4 Reference Figure 7 ADL 8520A Jumper Locations The jumpers on the ADL 8520A A can be set in one of two positions 1 2 and 2 3 The following figure illustrates the two positions when selecting a feature 1 2 3 1 2 3 o o Jumper Position Jumper Position 1 2 2 3 Figure 8 Jumper on Pin Position To configure the ADL 8520A A for specific functionality such as Video TTL Tracking Reference In and SMPTE Fault Reporting set the jumpers on the main card according to Table 3 As a reference the table is printed on the back of the card Table 3 Jumper on Pin Position a ee reins JP2 Video Tracking Reference from BNC 3 JP4 Enable Disable Fault Reporting 3 2 e ADL 8520A A Install and Setup ADL 8520A User Manual Iss 01A Even if JP4 is set correctly the ADL 8520A A may s

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