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1. MOC8101 TV C11 100n 24 Volts max AU Fa 6 7V Internal Interface Circuit nd L Customer Supplied Alarm Figure 8 SMPTE 269M Alarm Reporting Internal interface and typical connections Mating AUX A Telco Jack Plug ALARM REU CIRCUIT SONER From All 2 20 mA E Modules 3 GA Sere 5 6 DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 SMPTE Fault Reporting e 4 1 Jumper Setup If fault reporting for the DMX 8554A is desired use main card jumper JP3 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 JP3 to ENABLE position 4 To disable SMPTE fault reporting set jumper JP3 to DISABLE position Refer to Figure 5 in Chapter 3 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 AUX A for interfacing with a customer designed alarm system AUX A Connector for SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting Figure 9 SMPTE 269M Alarm Reporting Frame Connections Details The fault report contacts are closed when the card detects an internal failur2. Ross Video Limited DMX 8554A C AES EBU De Embedder De Multiplexer User Manual ROSS ROSS Ross Part Number 8554ADR 004 iksue l Cool Practical Technology DMX 8554A e AES EBU De Embedder De Multiplexer User Manual e Ross Part Number 8554ADR 004 e Document Issue 01 e Printed in Canada The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright 2007 Ross Video Limited All rights reserved Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video Limited Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Trademarks ROSS is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited e Ross ROSS ROSS and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited e All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment refer to the Important Safety Instructions g
3. for BNC input and output designations SDI In AES SDI Out 2 AES SDI Out 1 AES Out 2 AES Out 1 Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Figure 2 DMX 8554 BNC Designations for RossGear DFR 8110A 2RU frame 2 2 e Installation and Setup DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 DMX 8554A C Cable Connections This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the DMX 8554A C when mounted in RossGear 8000 series Digital Products Frames Use the diagram below for guidelines to e Install the CON 8554 Analog Audio Connector Adapter onto the back of the Ross digital rack frame e Attach the required input and output cables SDI In SDI AES Out 2 SDI AES Out 1 Analog Audio Out 2A OUT2_A Analog Audio Out 2B OUT2_B Analog Audio Out 1A OUT1_A Analog Audio Out 1B OUT1_B CON 8554 Analog Audio Connector Adapter Figure 3 DMX 8554A C BNC Designations for RossGear DFR 8110A 2RU frame DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Installation and Setup e 2 3 Analog Cables On the CON 8554 Analog Audio Connector Adapter there are removable connectors for sockets Analog Audio OUT 1A 1B 2A and 2B labeled OUT1_A OUT1 B OUT2_A OUT2_B on the adapter Each connector has sockets for the positive negative and grounded wires of a balanced analog audio cable Connector Conn
4. allation Note the following points when installing the configured DMX 8554A card in a RossGear 8000 or 8000A series digital distribution frame The DMX 8554A C card configuration must be installed in a Ross Video 8000A series digital distribution frame with a s cooling module option installed Notice e Refer to the User Manual of the RossGear 8000 or 8000A 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 e Please note that heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards Cards with many heat producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build up particularly in frames using convectional cooling e After selecting the desired frame installation slot hold the DMX 8554A card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slots in the frame Then fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plug is properly seated BNC Labels Affix the supplied BNC label as per the included instructions to the BNC area on the rear of the rack frame DMX 8554A Cable Connections This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the DMX 8554A when mounted in RossGear 8000 series Digital Products Frames See the following frame rear panel diagram
5. ame with Cooling Fan Module and Power Supply PS 8102 2RU holds 10 modules includes 1 power supply e EXT 8100 Extender Board module servicing extension DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Ordering Information e 8 1 Notes 8 2 e Ordering Information DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Notes DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Ordering Information e 8 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 Emergency Fax E MAIL General Information Technical Support Ross Video Limited POSTAL SERVICE Ross Video Incorporated Visit Us Please visit us at our website for e Company information 613 e 652 e 4886 613 e 349 e 0006 613 652 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 AA A e 3video com
6. an ESD event Important Safety Instructions gt O aution Wa 5 eo gt Warning 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 eguipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to p
7. bear any labor and or component costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said eguipment beyond the FIVE 5 year warranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or conseguential damages including loss of profits incurred by the use of this product Implied warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This RossGear AES EBU De Embedder De Multiplexer User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your RossGear Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the RossGear DMX 8554A 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 RossGear DMX 8554A please contact the Ross Video Technical Support Department Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication A Return Material Authorization number RMA will be issued to you as well as specific shipping instructions should you wish our factory to repair your RossGear DMX 8554A A temporary replacement module if reguired will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility o
8. d 24 dB reference Channel Status Data The DMX 8554A transmits channel status and user bits as they are found in the embedded AES stream DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Specifications e 6 3 6 4 e Specifications DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Troubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this RossGear product is not required In the event of problems with your DMX 8554A the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem If the module still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes please contact your Ross Video products distributor or the Ross Video Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the Contact Us section at the end of this manual 1 DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Visual Review Performing a guick visual check may reveal many problems such as connectors not properly seated or loose cables Check the module the frame and any associated peripheral eguipment 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 fu
9. dB and fine adjustment potentiometers 3dB one for each channel are provided to precisely match the converter to your facility s house reference audio level Manual selection of AES EBU 50 15us de emphasis filter is jumper selectable A selectable auto mute function allows muting of the analog stages when digital silence is present on the input to the D A converter The DMX 8554A C is part of a growing line of RossGear AES solutions including distribution conversion and monitoring Designed and manufactured to meet the highest quality broadcast industry standards the RossGear DMX 8554A C is an ideal cost effective solution for digital and analog audio de multiplexing requirements in your facility Features The following features make the DMX 8554A the most versatile AES EBU De Embedder De Multiplexer card for your professional audio video requirements DMX 8554A Features e Compliance with SMPTE 272M A 48kHz 20 bit e Automatic 525 625 input video format detection e 2 reclocked SDI outputs e Non destructive read of AES group so that other downstream de embedders may read the same AES audio signals Leitch is a trademark of Leitch Technology Corporation 1 2 e Introduction DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 e Auto cable equalization up to 305m 1000 of Belden 8281 e Visual indication of signal presence e Visual indication of an error condition e Visual indication of AES groups present e SMPTE fault reporting in accordanc
10. e or a power loss condition The fault report pulses off for 1 to 2 ms about every 16ms if the input signal is missing Some internal failures are e Failure of the card to initialize e Failure in the fault reporting circuitry e Failure to detect a valid input signal to the card e Failure to detect any audio in the video input signal For additional information on alarm system design refer to the SMPTE document ANSI SMPTE 269M 1999 4 2 e SMPTE Fault Reporting DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Upgrades In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions to properly upgrade your DMX 8554A for the following e Software Upgrade e Firmware Upgrade This chapter contains the following sections e Equipment Supplied e Upgrade Procedures To order any DMX 8554A Upgrade kit contact Ross Video Technical Support Equipment Supplied e DMX 8554A User Manual e Required upgrade chip s Upgrade Procedures This section contains procedures for the following upgrade options e Chip Removal e Software or Firmware Upgrade DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Upgrades e 5 1 Bootload Button 5 2 e Upgrades U55 Socket Figure 10 DMX 8554A Upgrade Socket and Label Locations Chip Removal For all possible upgrades to the DMX 8554A use socket U55 If there is a chip already inserted into U55 remove it as in the following procedure 1 3 With the card out of the frame refer to Figure 4 and the card labeling to locate chip s
11. e recommend that you read the sections in this User Manual that are relevant to your particular card s before installation In this way you will ensure its proper integration into your facility and maximize the features and functionality of the card This manual provides installation and operational instructions for both the DMX 8554A and the DMX 8554A C versions Should you have a guestion pertaining to the operation of your DMX 8554A or DMX 8554A C please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this publication Our technical support staff is always available for consultation training or service DMX 8554A Overview The RossGear DMX 8554A AES EBU De embedder De multiplexer is a broadcast guality de embedder The DMX 8554A will de embed 1 group and output the two AES3id streams as well as two copies of the SDI signal The RossGear DMX 8554A is for use in 75 ohm coaxial AES3id and SMPTE 276M systems DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Introduction e 1 1 The SDI signal is input through a BNC connector on the rear of the frame The DMX 8554A accepts both 525 and 625 format SMPTE 259M C signals at 270Mb s Visual indicators on the card edge provide indication of the presence of SDI and embedded audio groups The DMX 8554A provides automatic egualization up to 305m of Belden 8281 cable Two SDI reclocked outputs are provided The group to be de embedded is selected via a card edge jumper Front panel LED s provide information on
12. e with SMPTE 269M e Conformity to AES 3id 2001 e 5 year warranty e Compatible with Ross 8100 series and Leitch 6800 series frames DMX 8554A C Features e AAM 8554A daughter card o Compliance with SMPTE 272M A 48kHz 20 bit audio 512 time oversampling DAC Adjustable output level from 15dB to 27dB Selectable 50 15us de emphasis filter Selectable auto mute when digital zeroes are present on the input to the D A converter o 5 year warranty e CON 8554 Analog Audio Connector Adapter o 4 balanced analog input channels Oo o oo o 5 year warranty e Simultaneous AES and analog audio outputs Functional Block Diagram SDI DRIVER SDI OUT SDIIN AES OUTPUT DRIVER AES OUT OR ANALOG AUDIO OUT 4 DISCRETE CHANNELS Figure 1 Simplified Block Diagram of DMX 8554A C DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Introduction e 1 3 Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide e Frame refers to the DFR 8104A and DFR 8110A frames that house the DMX 8554A card e All references to the DFR 8104A and DFR 8110A also include the DFR 8104A C and DFR 8110A C versions with the cooling fan option See the respective User Manuals for details e Operator and User both refer to the person who uses the DMX 8554A e Board Card and Module all refer to the DMX 8554A board itself including all components and switches e System and Video system refers to the mix of intercon
13. ecifications e Channel Status Data DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Specifications e 6 1 DMX 8554A Technical Specifications Table 2 DMX 8554A Technical Specifications Input Return Loss gt 18dB to 270MHz Number of Outputs 2 SMPTE 259M C 270Mb s Connector B Output Impedance 75 Return Loss gt 15dB to 270MHz NC Q Rise Fall Time 20 80 750ps typical NC Q Signal Level 800mV 10 Number of Outputs 2 AES 3id 1 group Connector Rise Fall Time 10 90 32ns typical Signal Level IV p p 5 Jitter 50Hz 100kHz 2 5ns Peak Sampling Rate A8kHz Operating Range 5 C 40 C ambient Consumption DMX 8554A C main board and 62W AAM 8554A and CON 8554 Specifications are subject to change without notice 6 2 e Specifications DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 AAM 8554A Technical Specifications Table 3 AAM 8554A Technical Specifications Number of Outputs 4 via CON 8554 Analog 3 Pin Plug to BNC Audio CON 8554 Analog Audio Connector Adapter Maximum Output Level 27dBu into 20kQ Quantization 20 or 24 bits Frequency Response 0 1dB 20Hz 20kHz a Fs 48kHz THD lt 0 01 Performance IMD lt 0 0003 Amplitude Linearity 1dB 90dBFS Crosstalk 88dB Audio Delay 640ns AES In to Analog Audio Out Operating Range 5 C 40 C ambient Specifications are subject to change without notice Signal to Noise Ratio 100dB A weighte
14. ector Connector Side View Top Views End View Polarity Ren c i Indications es E onnecior AM yd Ross Gear Wi i q Ires Tie Wrap without cable Audio Cable Figure 4 Connector Wiring for CON 8554 Analog Audio Connector Adapter Input Sockets Use the following procedure to wire the external cables to the terminal block connectors 1 Insert an analog audio wire to the designated polarity slot on the connector 2 Use a small flat blade screwdriver to tighten the corresponding screw on the underside of the connector 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each wire on each connector Once the cables have been wired to the connectors install the connectors to the sockets on the CON 8554 Analog Audio Connector Adapter 2 4 e Installation and Setup DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 User Controls In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e DMX 8554A Jumper Locations e DMX 8554A C Jumper Locations e DMX 8554A C Gain Adjustment e LEDs DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 User Controls e 3 1 DMX 8554A Jumper Locations Use the following information to set jumpers based on your configuration requirements JP4 601 AES2 JP5 601 AES1 JP11 Group JP8 Analog AES1 JP7 Analog AES2 JP3 Fault Report 269M Figure 5 DMX 8554A Jumper Locations SDI Video Out JP4 JP5 Reclocked SDI video output options are controlled by jumpers JP4 and JP5 on the DMX 8554A e JP4 selects between AES 2 and SDI 601 ou
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16. elect the coarse analog audio output level 18dB or 24dB on each jumper for each analog audio channel The default is 24dB e JP4 selects for OUT1_A e JP3 selects for OUT1_B e JP2 selects for OUT2 A e JP1 selects for OUT2 B Output Control JP6 JP7 JP5 JP8 Auto Mute e JP6 JP7 selects Auto Mute ON or OFF The default is ON De Emphasis e JP5 JP8 selects De Emphasis ON or OFF via JP3 The default is ON SMPTE Fault Reporting JP3 Select SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting ENABLE or DISABLE via JP3 The default is ENABLE Refer to Chapter 4 SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting for information on fault reporting DMX 8554A C Gain Adjustment If necessary use a tweaker screwdriver to trim the analog audio levels for each channel Refer to Figure 6 for potentiometer locations potentiometer assignments are e RV4 for analog OUTI A e RV3 for analog OUTI B e RV2 for analog OUT2_A e RVI for analog OUT2_B These potentiometers provide a 8dB range of adjustment in both the 18 and the 24dB jumper settings Using these adjustments the output level is adjustable from 14 to 28dBu 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 of this manual for details 3 4 e User Controls DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 LEDs When all jumper and cabling configuration is complete apply
17. ent Supplied iii a di 5 1 Upgrade Pr cedures ie a a o FF 5 1 DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Contents e i Specifications 6 1 In This Chapter ce cd Y tildes 6 1 DMX 8554A Technical Specifications e nnr HH HF HI Hn 6 2 AAM 8554A Technical Specifications rss rsnnnsn rrr YY HY HY HI HI HI nno 6 3 Channel Status Data 0 5 essi mes poe serssaipon dt 6 3 Service Information 7 1 In Dis Chapter hito des yn ern ive yd gn de 7 1 Troubleshooting Checklist ici 7 1 Warranty and Repair Policy cccescceseesseesseescesscesseeeecesecesecesecaeceeceaeenaeeaecateeseeenes 7 2 Ordering Information 8 1 ES Genie bata GA Ryn ue Gn y ien 8 1 ii e Contents DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Introduction In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e A Word of Thanks e DMX 8554A Overview e DMX 8554A C Overview e Features e Functional Block Diagram e Documentation Terms A Word of Thanks Congratulations on purchasing the Ross Video DMX 8554A AES EBU De Embedder De Multiplexer The DMX 8554A family is part of a full line of RossGear Digital products backed by Ross Video s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974 You will be pleased at how easily your new DMX 8554A fits into your overall working environment Egually pleasing is the product guality reliability and functionality Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers W
18. f you the customer All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Ross Video Limited beyond the warranty period without charge for the life of this eguipment 7 2 e Service Information DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Ordering Information In This Chapter Your DMX 8554A AES EBU De Embedder De Multiplexer is a part of the RossGear family of products Ross Video offers a full line of RossGear terminal eguipment including distribution conversion monitoring synchronizers encoders decoders keyers switches as well as analog audio and video products Standard Eguipment e DMX 8554A AES EBU De Embedder De Multiplexer e DMX 8554A C AES EBU De Embedder De Multiplexer with Analog Outputs AAM 8554A daughter card and CON 8554 Analog Audio Connector Adapter e 8554ADR 004 AES EBU De Embedder De Multiplexer User Manual Optional Eguipment e 8554ADR 004 AES EBU De Embedder De Multiplexer User Manual additional e DFR 8104A 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 e DFR 8110A C Digital Products Fr
19. ing 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 eguipment that you purchased reguired 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 eguipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products me Contents Introduction 1 1 In This Chapter edu escent a 1 1 A Word of Thanks enu use Yd tt 1 1 DMX 8554A OVverVi amp W iY GRIF rear e FFF YF YF Ta aaa 1 1 DMX 8554A C OVervVieW ccecccesccescceseessecseecseees
20. lly 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 Fject the card and reinsert it in the frame Check Control Settings Refer to the Installation and Operation sections of the manual and verify all user component settings Input Signal Status Verify that source eguipment is operating correctly and that a valid signal is being supplied Output Signal Path Verify that destination eguipment is operating correctly and receiving a valid signal Module Exchange Exchanging a suspect module with a module that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual modules Service Information e 7 1 Warranty and Repair Policy The RossGear DMX 8554A is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance guality reliability and workmanship for a period of FIVE 5 years from the date of shipment from our factory In the event that your RossGear DMX 8554A proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of eguipment with a unit of egual or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this RossGear DMX 8554A has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product for as long as suitable replacement components are available You the owner will
21. mphasis Gain Level Figure 6 DMX 8554A C Jumper Locations SDI Video JP4 and JP5 Reclocked SDI video output options are controlled by two jumpers on the DMX 8554A JP4 and JP5 e JP4 selects between AES and SDI 601 outputs to BNC 2 AES SDI OUT 2 The default is 601 e JP5 selects between AES and SDI 601 outputs to BNC 1 AES SDI OUT 1 The default is 601 De Embedding AES Group Select JP11 JP11 selects the AES group to de embed group 1 2 3 or 4 The default is 1 AES Audio JP4 and JP5 AES audio output options are controlled by two jumpers on the on the DMX 8554A JP4 and JP5 e JP4 selects between AES 2 and SDI 601 outputs to BNC 2 AES SDI OUT 2 The default is 601 e JP5 selects between AES 1 and SDI 601 outputs to BNC 1 AES SDI OUT 1 The default is 601 Set the jumpers according to your configuration requirements Analog Audio JP7 and JP8 Analog audio output options are controlled by two jumpers on the DMX 8554A JP7 and JP8 e JP7 selects between analog and AES2 on BNC 4 AES OUT 2 The default is ANALOG e JP8 selects between analog and AES1 on BNC 3 AES OUT 1 The default is ANALOG The analog audio output option also reguires the AAM 8554A Daughter Card and the CON 8554 Analog Audio Connector Adapter to be installed DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 User Controls e 3 3 Coarse Analog Audio Output JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4 On the AAM 8554A daughter card set the following jumpers to s
22. nected production and terminal eguipment in which the DMX 8554A operates e 525 line mode refers to broadcast situations using NTSC composite analog signal reference inputs e 625 line mode refers to broadcast situations using PAL B composite analog signal reference inputs All references to PAL in this manual imply that PAL B is being used 1 4 e Introduction DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Installation and Setup In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections Static Discharge Unpacking Board Installation BNC Labels DMX 8554A Cable Connections DMX 8554A C Cable Connections Static Discharge Whenever handling the DMX 8554A and other related eguipment please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high i Ae 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 eguipment Unpacking Unpack each DMX 8554A 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 DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Installation and Setup e 2 1 Board Inst
23. ocket U55 Use a tong type IC chip removal tool not supplied to grab the chip by the un legged ends and gently pry the chip out of the socket 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 DMX 8554A If you are upgrading multiple cards repeat this procedure for each card to be upgraded 1 With the card out of the frame refer to Figure 10 and the card labeling to locate the U55 socket If the socket is occupied complete the Chip Removal procedure Carefully remove the new chip from the packaging Align the new chip over the socket with the keyed sides together and the legs over the socket holes Gently and firmly press the chip into the socket Press the Bootload button while inserting the card into the powered frame and wait for the upgrade to start Alternately you can insert the card and power up the frame if it is off When the green OK LED starts flashing the upgrade is in progress and you can release the Bootload button The OK LED flashes at various rates throughout the upgrade The upgrade is done when the LED stops flashing Remove the card from the frame and complete the Chip Removal procedure on the previous page DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 Specifications In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e DMX 8554A Technical Specifications e AAM 8554A Technical Sp
24. reen i 2 is selected for de embedding When off this indicates that no audio is embedded in Group 3 GROUP 3 Yellow When lit this LED indicates the presence of AES in Group 3 G When lit green this LED indicates that the audio is present and that Group reen 3 is selected for de embedding Off When off this indicates that no audio is embedded in Group 4 Yellow When lit this LED indicates the presence of AES in Group 4 Gieh When lit green this LED indicates that the audio is present and that Group 4 is selected for de embedding GROUP 4 3 6 e User Controls DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections e Overview e Jumper Setup e Frame Connections e Details Overview The SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting system also known as an SMPTE alarm provides indication if one or more frame modules encounter a fault or an abnormal condition The DMX 8554A module provides a jumper to enable SMPTE 269M fault reporting The card connects by means of an internal interface circuit to an auxiliary telco connector on RossGear 8000 and 8000A series frames When the frame connection is interfaced with a customer designed system of 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
25. rovide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the eguipment is operated in a commercial environment This eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this eguipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be reguired to correct the interference at their own expense Changes or modifications to this eguipment 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 numerigue de classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This eguipment is in compliance with the essential reguirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures Notice Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this RossGear product is not required This product contains no user serviceable parts If the module does not appear to be work
26. t 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 gt gt arning gt O o E o 5 gt o o o p gt 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 symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from
27. the SDI video input signal The group LEDs indicate which groups have embedded audio OK ERROR Input OK Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Figure 7 Card edge LEDs The front card edge has LEDs that display the status of input signals The LED displays are described in the preceding figure and the following table Table 1 Status LED Descriptions Display and Description When lit red this LED e Indicates the incoming SDI signal is not valid e Indicates that no embedded audio is detected in the incoming OK ERROR SDI signal When lit green this LED e Indicates the incoming SDI signal is valid e Indicates that embedded audio is present When lit this LED INPUT OK Green e Indicates presence of a valid SDI input signal e Indicates that the DMX 8554A has locked to the incoming digital SDI signal Off When off this indicates that no audio is embedded in Group 1 GROUP 1 Yellow When lit yellow this LED indicates the presence of AES in Group 1 G When lit green this LED indicates that the audio is present and that Group reen 1 is selected for de embedding DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 User Controls e 3 5 LED Color Display and Description or When off this indicates that no audio is embedded in Group 2 GROUP 2 Yellow When lit this LED indicates the presence of AES in Group 2 G When lit green this LED indicates that the audio is present and that Group
28. tputs to BNC 2 AES SDI OUT 2 The default is 601 e JP5 selects between AES 1 and SDI 601 outputs to BNC 1 AES SDI OUT 1 The default is 601 Set the jumpers according to your configuration requirements AES Group Select JP11 JP11 selects the AES group to de embed group 1 2 3 or 4 The default is 1 AES Audio JP4 JP5 JP7 JP8 AES audio output options are controlled by two sets of jumpers on the DMX 8554A JP4 JP5 and JP7 JP8 e JP4 selects between AES 2 and SDI 601 outputs to BNC 2 AES SDI OUT 2 The default is 601 e JP5 selects between AES 1 and SDI 601 outputs to BNC 1 AES SDI OUT 1 The default is 601 e JP7 must be set to AES 2 to output AES 2 on BNC 4 AES OUT 2 The default is AES 2 e JP8 must be set to AES 1 to output AES 1 on BNC 3 AES OUT 1 The default is AES 1 Set the jumpers according to your configuration requirements SMPTE Fault Reporting JP3 Select SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting ENABLE or DISABLE via JP3 The default is ENABLE Refer to Chapter 4 SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting for information on fault reporting 3 2 e User Controls DMX 8554A User Manual Iss 01 DMX 8554A C Jumper Locations Use the information to set jumpers based on your configuration reguirements JP6 Auto Mute JP5 Empasis De emphasis JP4 601 AES2 JP5 601 AES1 JP11 Group JP8 Analog AES1 JP7 Analog AES2 JP3 Fault Report 269M JP7 Auto Mute RV4 RV3 JP3 JP8 Rv2 JP2 Emphasis RV1 JP1 De e
29. which groups are present in the incoming SDI stream In addition to the card edge Error LED there is SMPTE 269M fault reporting output to the backplane of the Ross digital rack frame The DMX 8554A is also available as the DMX 8554A C version The C version comes preassembled from the factory with the AAM 8554A D A daughter card and the CON 8554 Analog Audio Connector Adapter This provides four balanced analog audio outputs instead of the AES digital audio outputs The DMX 8554A fits into the Ross DFR 8110A or DFR 8104A digital frames It provides system builders the ability to easily de embed digital audio in an SDI facility Designed and manufactured to meet the highest guality broadcast industry standards the RossGear DMX 8554A C is an ideal cost effective solution for digital and analog audio de multiplexing reguirements in your facility The DMX 8554A also fits Leitch 6800 series frames DMX 8554A C Overview The RossGear DMX 8554A C version which comprises the DMX 8554A the AAM 8554A daughter card and companion CON 8554 Analog Audio Connector Adapter is a broadcast quality modular product used to output one AES group as four analog audio channels The AAM 8554A uses a state of the art converter providing 512 time oversampling Output levels to 27dBu are supported Each of the four signals are output to the rear plug on module the CON 8554 Analog Audio Connector Adapter A coarse level adjustment headroom jumper 18dB or 24
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