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Selenio 6800™ HMX6800+BC8
Audio Multiplexers
Edition B
175-000343-00
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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Selenio 6800™ HMX6800+BC8 Audio Multiplexers Edition B 175-000343-00 Delivering the Moment...

  • Page 2: Installation And Operation Manual

    HMX6800+BC8 Audio Multiplexers Installation and Operation Manual Edition B November 2007...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface Manual Information ................vii Purpose ................... vii Audience ..................vii Revision History ................vii Writing Conventions ..............viii Obtaining Documents ..............viii Unpacking/Shipping Information ............ix Unpacking a Product ............... ix Product Servicing ................ix Returning a Product ................ ix Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance ....x Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance xi Safety ....................
  • Page 5 Contents Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings ..........14 Unpacking the Module ................15 Preparing the Product for Installation ..........15 Checking the Packing List ............. 15 Setting Jumper CJ1 for Local or Remote Control ......... 16 Installing 6800+ Modules ..............17 Required Frames and Back Connector Types ........
  • Page 6 Contents SDI Video Input ................66 AES Input ..................66 Outputs ....................67 SDI Video Output ................67 RS-232/RS-422 ..................68 Propagation Delay ..................68 Power Consumption ................68 Operating Temperature ................68 Appendix A: Audio Bit Manipulation Overview ....................69 Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit) ..........70 Manipulating Validity and User Bits (V-Bit and U-Bit) ......73 Identifying Audio Characteristics (Audio Sampling Frequency and Word Length) ....................74 Appendix B: Communication and Control...
  • Page 7 Contents HMX6800+BC8 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 8: Preface

    Preface Manual Information Purpose This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for the HMX6800+BC8 Audio Multiplexers. Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the HMX6800+BC8 Audio Multiplexers. Revision History Table P-1.

  • Page 9: Writing Conventions

    Preface Writing Conventions To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following text conventions: Table P-2. Writing Conventions Term or Description Convention Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons, check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus, windows, lists, and selection names Italics Indicates E-mail addresses, the names of books or...

  • Page 10: Unpacking/Shipping Information

    Preface Unpacking/Shipping Information Unpacking a Product This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service. 1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit. 2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list. 3.

  • Page 11: Restriction On Hazardous Substances (Rohs) Compliance

    Preface Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing. Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 12: Waste From Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Compliance

    Preface Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products.

  • Page 13: Safety

    Preface Safety Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. If this product is rack-mountable, it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the rack-mounting positions and rear support guides provided. It is recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical circuit for protection against circuit overloading.

  • Page 14: Overview

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The HMX6800+BC8 HD/SD Audio Multiplexers embed 8 AES audio signals, in both balanced and unbalanced formats, into a single 1.5 Gb/s HD or 270 Mb/s SD video stream. Following SMPTE specifications, this embedder can embed up to eight AES audio signals into four groups in the horizontal ancillary region of the HD-SDI or SD-SDI output signal.

  • Page 15: Product Description

    Chapter 1: Introduction Product Description HMX6800+BC8 modules have the following features: • Automatic detection of all SMPTE 292M HDTV video standards and SMPTE 259M 525/625 component video standards • 16-, 20-, or 24-bit audio processing (selectable word length in channel pairs) •...

  • Page 16: Module Descriptions

    Chapter 1: Introduction Module Descriptions Front Module Figure 1-1 is a generic top-front view of a typical 6800+ module and shows the general location of standard LEDs, controls, and jumpers. Remote/ local control jumper Monitoring Module Navigation Control Extractor Hex switch LEDs LEDs status...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Table 1-1. Generic 6800+ Module Features Feature Description Module status Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs LEDs indicate the module state. “Module Status LEDs” on page 61 for more information. Mode select This switch selects between various control parameters. rotary switch Navigation This switch navigates up and down through the available...

  • Page 18: Back Connectors

    Chapter 1: Introduction Back Connectors HMX6800+BC8 Back Connector for FR6802+ Frame Figure 1-2 shows the double-slot back connector used by the HMX6800+BC8 when installed in an FR6802+QXF frame. Not connected HD/SD-SDI IN HD/SD-SDI OUT1 HD/SD-SDI OUT2 Breakout Cable - 8 AES inputs HD/SD-SDI OUT3 - Metadata input - DARS input...

  • Page 19: Breakout Cables

    Chapter 1: Introduction Breakout Cables Each HMX6800+BC8 comes with an unbalanced-audio breakout cable similar to the one pictured in Figure 1-3. An optional balanced-audio breakout cable, as seen in Figure 1-4 on page 7. For ordering information, see Figure 2-2 on page DARS balanced in Unbalanced AES 1 out Unbalanced AES 2 out...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1: Introduction Balanced AES 5 in (female) Balanced AES 6 in (female) Balanced AES 7 in (female) Balanced AES 8 in (female) Balanced AES 1 in (female) Balanced AES 2 in (female) Balanced AES 3 in (female) Balanced AES 4 in (female) DARS balanced in DARS in Data I/O...
  • Page 21 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-5. Pin Numbers for 44-pin Connector Table 1-2. Pinouts for 44-pin Connector Pin No. Connection Type on Connection Type on Cable Description Unbalanced Cable Balanced Cable Color DB-44M Balanced AES1B (-) XLR5(XLR-3F) Blue Balanced AES1B (+) XLR5(XLR-3F) Blue Balanced AES5B (-)
  • Page 22 Chapter 1: Introduction Table 1-2. Pinouts for 44-pin Connector Pin No. Connection Type on Connection Type on Cable Description Unbalanced Cable Balanced Cable Color DB-44M DATA I/O 2 BNC11 BNC11 Yellow DATA I/O 2 GND BNC11-GND BNC11-GND Yellow Unbalanced AES1 BNC5 White Unbalanced AES5...

  • Page 23: Rs-422/Rs-232 Cable

    Chapter 1: Introduction RS-422/RS-232 Cable Table 1-3. Pin Assignment of DB-9 Connector (Female) in RS-422 Format Pin No. Signal Comments Frame Ground Frame Ground Frame Ground TA(Tx-) Transmitted Data - TB(Tx+) Transmitted Data + RA(Rx-) Received Data - RB(Rx+) Received Data + Not connected Table 1-4.

  • Page 24: Signal Flow

    Chapter 1: Introduction Signal Flow HD/SD-SDI out 1 HD/SD-SDI out 2 Video Metadata Audio HD/SD-SDI in proc embedder embedder HD/SD-SDI out 3 HD/SD-SDI out 4 Metadata in AES in 1 AES in 2 AES in 3 AES in 4 Delay Audio proc AES in 5 AES in 6...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1: Introduction HMX6800+BC8 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 26: Overview

    Chapter 2 Installation Overview This chapter describes the HMX6800+BC8 installation process, including the following topics: • “Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings” on page 14 • “Unpacking the Module” on page 15 • “Setting Jumper CJ1 for Local or Remote Control” on page 16 •...

  • Page 27: Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings

    Chapter 2: Installation Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings The power consumption for the HMX6800+BC8 module is 12 W. Table 2-1 describes the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800+ frames. Note the given maximums before installing any 6800+ modules in your frame. Table 2-1.

  • Page 28: Unpacking The Module

    Chapter 2: Installation Unpacking the Module Preparing the Product for Installation Before you install the HMX6800+BC8, perform the following: • Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have Note occurred during transit. • Confirm receipt of all items on the packing list. See “Checking the Contact your Customer Service representative if parts are...

  • Page 29: Setting Jumper Cj1 For Local Or Remote Control

    Chapter 2: Installation Setting Jumper CJ1 for Local or Remote Control The HMX6800+BC8 module has one jumper, CJ1, which sets the module for local or remote control. CJ1 jumper Figure 2-1. Jumper Locations Follow this procedure to set the CJ1 jumper for either local or remote Note control: 1.

  • Page 30: Installing 6800+ Modules

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing 6800+ Modules Required Frames and Back Connector Types The HMX6800+BC8 modules have double-width back connectors that can be installed in anor FR6802+QXF frame. HMX6800+BC8 modules cannot be installed in a FR6802+DM frame, a FR6800/7000 frame, or a frame without fans. See the FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for details on installing back connectors in an FR6802+ frame.

  • Page 31: Upgrading Module Firmware

    Chapter 2: Installation Upgrading Module Firmware Firmware upgrading is a routine procedure that you must perform to install newer versions of software on 6800+ modules. Pilot, Co-Pilot, or Navigator software version 3.1.1 or later is required for this procedure. The frame must contain or be connected to another frame that contains an ICE6800+ module.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Installation 3. From the Tools menu, select Software Upgrade. The Software Upgrade window opens or is brought to the foreground. Device Options provide access to options for entering Telnet and FTP user name and password, and creating automatic backups.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Installation 6. Press Browse... to select the software upgrade package (ZIP file). Note A standard Windows File Selection dialog opens. Closing the Software Upgrade 7. Choose the upgrade ZIP file on a local or network drive. window does not affect any of The selected file’s path name is displayed in the edit box to the left the transfer processes that may be running in the background.

  • Page 34: Correcting A Failed Upgrading Procedure

    Chapter 2: Installation 4. On the Device tab of the Navigation Properties box, enter the IP address of the frame that holds the module. (See Figure 2-4.) Do not make changes Enter frame IP number here in this field Figure 2-4. Navigation Properties Box Caution If you make changes in the last field (located above and to the right of the Set Default button), you may lose your...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation These problems can be corrected by re-installing the firmware while in Boot Loader mode, as described in the following pages. Before you perform this procedure, check the appropriate readme file to confirm which files are needed. Use care to ensure that you upload the correct files to the intended module.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2: Installation 7. On the Device tab of the Navigation Properties box, enter the IP address of the frame that holds the module. (See Figure 2-6.) Enter frame IP Do not make changes in address here this field Figure 2-6. Navigation Properties Box Caution If you make changes in the last field (located above and to the right of the Set Default button), you may lose your...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation 10. Double-click the device icon. The Configuration... box opens. On the File Transfer tab, the /frame/slot (where x is the slot number) directory appears in the Select the device directory to transfer to: field. 11. Click Add. Note 12.

  • Page 38: Overview

    Chapter 3 Operation Overview This chapter describes how to operate HMX6800+BC8 modules using card-edge controls only. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: • “Operating Notes” on page 26 • “Activating Multiplexer Functions” on page 27 • “Cross-Functional Parameter Changes” on page 33 •...

  • Page 39: Operating Notes

    Chapter 3: Operation Operating Notes When setting the control parameters on the HMX6800+BC8, observe the following: • If you make changes to certain parameters, other related parameters may also be affected. See “Cross-Functional Parameter Changes” on page 33 for more information. •...

  • Page 40: Activating Multiplexer Functions

    Chapter 3: Operation Activating Multiplexer Functions The following sections provide information about the HMX6800+BC8 special functions: • “Audio Test Tones” on page 27 • “Audio Embedding Modes” on page 27 • “Audio Embedding Errors” on page 32 • “Input Audio Rate” on page 32 Audio Test Tones Table 3-1 describes the frequency and levels of each audio output test...
  • Page 41 Chapter 3: Operation The audio embedding modes are Audio Group (1 - 4) Mode parameters (see page 44 page 58). Table 3-2 briefly describes the Off, Append, OverWrt, and Auto options available from each of the embedding modes. Table 3-2. Embedding Mode Options Options Description Disables embedding of the selected audio group...
  • Page 42 Chapter 3: Operation Append Embedding ADS before embedding ADS after embedding group Group 1 ADS before embedding Other Other auxilliary data auxilliary data ADS after embedding group Other Other Group 1 auxilliary data auxilliary data ADS before embedding Pre-existing Group 1 Pre-existing Group 1 Result: Error is returned...
  • Page 43 Chapter 3: Operation ADS before embedding Group 1 ADS after embedding group 2 Group 1 Group 2 ADS before embedding Group 2 ADS after embedding group 1 Group 1 Group 2 ADS before embedding Other Other Other auxillary auxillary auxillary data data data...
  • Page 44 Chapter 3: Operation Overwrite Embedding ADS before embedding ADS after attempting to embed group 1 Result: Error is returned ADS before embedding other other auxilliary data auxilliary data ADS after attempting to embed group 1 other other auxilliary data auxilliary data Result: Error is returned ADS before embedding Pre-existing Group 1...

  • Page 45: Audio Embedding Errors

    Chapter 3: Operation Audio Embedding Errors Table 3-3 describes Group (1 - 4) Append Embedding Error and Group (1 - 4) Overwrite Embed Error audio embedding errors (also page 56). Table 3-3. Audio Embedding Error Descriptions Error Description Group (1 - 4) Occurs if the embedder is set to Append mode for a Append particular audio group, but that audio group already exists...

  • Page 46: Cross-Functional Parameter Changes

    Chapter 3: Operation When embedding audio in Non-PCM mode (Audio Ch [1 - 16] Format = Non-PCM or Audio Ch [1 - 16] Format = Auto and Audio Ch [1 - 16] Format Feedback = Non-PCM), the input audio sample rate must be 48 kHz, and it must be frequency locked to the source video.

  • Page 47: Pcm/Non-Pcm Settings

    Chapter 3: Operation PCM/Non-PCM Settings Depending on whether or not a channel’s format is PCM, that channel’s Gain and Invert parameters will be enabled or disabled. Table 3-5 describes how the PCM format setting for Channel 1 affects the Gain and Invert options for Channel 01. Similar conditions apply to channels 2 - 16 when their audio formats are changed.

  • Page 48: Parameter Availability Based On Operating Mode

    Chapter 3: Operation Parameter Availability based on Operating Mode Depending on whether the operating mode is HD or SD, some parameters will be enabled and some disabled. • The HD parameters will apply when SDI Input Video Standard Set is set to one of the HD operating modes, or when the SDI Input Video Standard Set is set to Auto and SDI IP Video Standard Feedback is one of the HD operating modes.

  • Page 49: Changing Parameter Settings

    Chapter 3: Operation Changing Parameter Settings You can change parameter settings at the card edge for HMX6800+BC8 modules; or you can change the parameter settings, and view read-only parameters, and view alarms and adjust alarm settings using CCS software. See the following topics for more information: •...
  • Page 50 Chapter 3: Operation 3. Rotate the hex switch to the parameter number (1 to 9) or letter (A to F) of the option you want to set. 4. Toggle the navigation switch to select and set the value of the Note chosen parameter.

  • Page 51: Setting Hmx6800+Bc8 Control Parameters

    Chapter 3: Operation Setting HMX6800+BC8 Control Parameters Table 3-8 lists all of the card-edge parameters and options for the Note HMX6800+BC8. All parameters clip unless otherwise indicated. The On/Off combinations of the control LEDs on the card-edge indicate The sequence of options the active bank number.
  • Page 52 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-8. Card-Edge Parameter Options—HMX6800+BC8 Modules (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • Balanced 0, 5 Audio Input Type Select Selects the type of AES input • Unbalanced 0, 6 to 0, Reserved 0, C Fade Rate Controls the rate of 0.0 s to 10.0 s (1.0 s)
  • Page 53 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-8. Card-Edge Parameter Options—HMX6800+BC8 Modules (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch 1, 1 Input Audio Ch 1 Delay Adjusts delay for the 0.0 ms to 1320.0 ms selected input audio 1, 2 Input Audio Ch 2 Delay channel 1, 3 Input Audio Ch 3 Delay...
  • Page 54 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-8. Card-Edge Parameter Options—HMX6800+BC8 Modules (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch 2, 2 Audio Ch 1 Gain Adjusts gain for the ± 18.0 dB (0.0 dB) specified output 2, 3 Audio Ch 2 Gain channel 2, 4 Audio Ch 3 Gain...
  • Page 55 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-8. Card-Edge Parameter Options—HMX6800+BC8 Modules (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • No 3, 3 Audio Ch 1 Invert Invert control for the specified output • Yes 3, 4 Audio Ch 2 Invert channel 3, 5 Audio Ch 3 Invert 3, 6...
  • Page 56 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-8. Card-Edge Parameter Options—HMX6800+BC8 Modules (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • Off 4, 4 Audio Ch 1 Mute Enables muting for the specified output • On 4, 5 Audio Ch 2 Mute channel 4, 6 Audio Ch 3 Mute 4, 7...
  • Page 57 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-8. Card-Edge Parameter Options—HMX6800+BC8 Modules (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • Input Ch 1 (default for Out01Src) 5, D Output Ch 1 Source Select Selects the source for the specified output • Input Ch 2 (default for Out02Src) 5, E Output Ch 2 Source Select channel...
  • Page 58 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-8. Card-Edge Parameter Options—HMX6800+BC8 Modules (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • PCM 6, E Audio Ch 1 Format Selects the format for the specified output • Non-PCM 6, F Audio Ch 2 Format audio channel •...
  • Page 59 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-8. Card-Edge Parameter Options—HMX6800+BC8 Modules (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • No 8, 6 Video ProcAmp Enable Enables the video processing amplifier • Yes 8, 7 Y Gain Adjusts gain for the Y -3.0 to +3.0 dB (0 dB) channel 8, 8...
  • Page 60 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-8. Card-Edge Parameter Options—HMX6800+BC8 Modules (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • No 9, 3 Video Delay Bypass Controls insertion of the video delay circuit • Yes in the signal processing path • 0 to 29.616 μsec (1080I30, 9, 4 Horizontal Phase Adjusts the horizontal...
  • Page 61 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-8. Card-Edge Parameter Options—HMX6800+BC8 Modules (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • 9 to 41 (1080P) (13) 9, B Metadata Embedding Line Controls the line to Number which metadata • 9 to 25 (720P) (13) packets will be •...

  • Page 62: Changing Parameter Settings Using Ccs Software

    Chapter 3: Operation Changing Parameter Settings using CCS Software Using CCS software such as Pilot or Navigator, you can access read-only parameters and adjust controllable parameters in a convenient tree-view navigation window. If you haven’t discovered your module, follow these steps to start using the HMX6800+BC8 with your CCS software.

  • Page 63: Setting Hmx6800+Bc8 Remote Control Parameters

    Chapter 3: Operation Setting HMX6800+BC8 Remote Control Parameters Table 3-9 lists all of the remote control parameters and options for the HMX6800+BC8. To access these parameters, you must use + Pilot Lite or CCS control software such as Pilot or Navigator. See your software user manual for more information.
  • Page 64 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-9. HMX6800+BC8 Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued) Parameter Path Function Options or User Range Name • No Stream 1 V-Bit Mute Enable Enables audio channel muting upon detection • Yes Input of an incoming set General V-bit •...
  • Page 65 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-9. HMX6800+BC8 Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued) Parameter Path Function Options or User Range Name • Unknown Stream 1 SDI IP Video Reports the detected Standard Feedback SDI input video signal • 1080P 25 Input standard • 720P 59.94 SDI (continued) •...
  • Page 66 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-9. HMX6800+BC8 Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued) Parameter Path Function Options or User Range Name EDH Error Reports the number of 0 to 32767 Counter occurred EDH errors • No EDH Error Clears the EDH error Counter Clear counter •...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-9. HMX6800+BC8 Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued) Parameter Path Function Options or User Range Name Stream 1 Cr Offset Adjusts offset for the ±100.6 mV (0 mV) Cr channel Processing Video ProcAmp (Cont) • Disable White Clip Enable Controls level clipping according to the White •...
  • Page 68 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-9. HMX6800+BC8 Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued) Parameter Path Function Options or User Range Name • No Stream 1 Video Delay Controls insertion of Bypass the video delay circuit • Yes Processing in the signal Video processing path •...
  • Page 69 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-9. HMX6800+BC8 Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued) Parameter Path Function Options or User Range Name Delay Input Audio Ch (1 Adjusts delay for the 0.0 ms to 1320.0 ms to 16) Delay selected input audio channel Gain Audio Ch (1 to 16) Adjusts gain for the ±...
  • Page 70 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-9. HMX6800+BC8 Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued) Parameter Path Function Options or User Range Name • No Stream 1 Group 2 Append Reports if an append Embedding Error embedding error has • Yes Processing occurred in the group Embedding 2 embedder Audio...
  • Page 71 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-9. HMX6800+BC8 Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued) Parameter Path Function Options or User Range Name • Input Ch 1 (default for Out01Src) Stream 1 Output Ch (1 to Selects the source for 16) Source Select the specified output •...
  • Page 72 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-9. HMX6800+BC8 Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued) Parameter Path Function Options or User Range Name • PCM Stream 1 Audio Ch (1 to 16) Selects the format for Format the specified output • Non-PCM Output audio channel •...

  • Page 73: Leds And Alarms

    Chapter 3: Operation LEDs and Alarms Monitoring LEDs The HMX6800+BC8 has 11 monitoring LEDs that serve as a quick monitoring reference. Figure 3-4 shows the location of the monitoring LEDs on an HMX6800+BC8 module. Table 3-10 describes each LED in more detail. Module status LEDs Monitoring LEDs Figure 3-4.

  • Page 74: Module Status Leds

    Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-10. Monitoring LEDs (Continued) Color Indications Meaning AUDIO 2 Green Presence of AES audio on AES input 2 AUDIO 3 Green Presence of AES audio on AES input 3 AUDIO 4 Green Presence of AES audio on AES input 4 AUDIO 5 Green...

  • Page 75: Alarms

    Chapter 3: Operation Alarms If a major or minor alarm is triggered within your HMX6800+BC8 module, the Status LED will light red. Alarms are usually logged and monitored within available software control applications (for example, + Pilot Lite or Pilot). You can only differentiate between major and minor alarms within a software control application.
  • Page 76 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-13 describes the specific alarms for the HMX6800+BC8. You can only identify specific alarms using a software control application. Table 3-13. Alarm Definitions—HMX6800+BC8 Alarm Option Default Settings Alarm Name Alarm Description Enable/ Priority Trigger Clear Disable Loss of SDI Reports that active SD/ Enabled...
  • Page 77 Chapter 3: Operation HMX6800+BC8 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 78: Overview

    Chapter 4 Specifications Overview The following specifications appear in this chapter: • “Inputs” on page 66 • “Outputs” on page 67 • “Propagation Delay” on page 68 • “Power Consumption” on page 68 • “Operating Temperature” on page 68 Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice. HMX6800+BC8 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 79: Inputs

    Chapter 4: Specifications Inputs SDI Video Input Table 4-1. SDI Video Input Item HD-SDI Specification SD-SDI Specification Number Standard SMPTE 292M SMPTE 259M Connector BNC (IEC169-8) BNC (IEC169-8) Impedance 75Ω 75Ω Return loss 18 dB (typical) from 5 MHz to 1485 MHz 18 dB (typical) to 270 MHz Equalization Adaptive cable equalization for up to 393 Adaptive cable equalization for up to 700 ft...

  • Page 80: Outputs

    Chapter 4: Specifications Outputs SDI Video Output Table 4-3. SDI Video Output Item HD-SDI Specification SD-SDI Specification Number Standard SMPTE 292M with SMPTE SMPTE 259M with SMPTE 272 embedded 299M embedded audio audio Connector BNC (IEC 169-8) BNC (IEC 169-8) Impedance 75Ω...

  • Page 81: Propagation Delay

    Chapter 4: Specifications RS-232/RS-422 Table 4-4. RS-232/RS-422 Item Specification Standard Electrical specification EIA-232C • DB-9 Connector • 232/422 switchable Propagation Delay Table 4-5. HMX6800+BC8 Propagation Delay Item Specification Video 1080: 6.5 µsec 720: 6.2 µsec 525/625: 16 µsec Audio (typical with minimum 1080 PCM mode: 5.5 msec delay setting;...

  • Page 82: Appendix A: Audio Bit Manipulation

    Appendix A Audio Bit Manipulation Overview The tables in this appendix contain information on the manipulation of bits that occur when using HMX6800+BC8 modules. The following items are documented: • “Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit)” on page 70 • “Manipulating Validity and User Bits (V-Bit and U-Bit)” on page 73 •...

  • Page 83: Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit)

    Appendix A: Audio Bit Manipulation Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit) Table A-2. Channel Status (C-Bits) Data Description Byte Function Remarks • RX ignores bit [0] Consumer Use [1] Professional Use • TX sets bit to 1 • RX sets up audio channel [0] Audio to pass data (Gain=0 dB, [1] Non-Audio...
  • Page 84 Appendix A: Audio Bit Manipulation Table A-2. Channel Status (C-Bits) Data Description (Continued) Byte Function Remarks • RX ignores bits 0 to 2 [000] Aux. bit use is not indicated [001] Aux. bit use is audio data • TX sets bits according to [010] Aux.
  • Page 85 Appendix A: Audio Bit Manipulation Table A-2. Channel Status (C-Bits) Data Description (Continued) Byte Function Remarks • RX ignores bits 3 to 6 [0000] Not indicated [1000] 24 kHz • TX sets bits to [0000] [0100] 96 kHz [1100] 192 kHz [1001] 22.05 kHz [0101] 88.2 kHz [1101] 176.4 Hz...

  • Page 86: Manipulating Validity And User Bits (V-Bit And U-Bit)

    Appendix A: Audio Bit Manipulation Table A-2. Channel Status (C-Bits) Data Description (Continued) Byte Function Remarks • RX ignores bits Bytes 6 to 13 reliability flag • TX passed bits unmodified • RX ignores bits Bytes 14 to 17 reliability flag •...

  • Page 87: Identifying Audio Characteristics (Audio Sampling Frequency And Word Length)

    Appendix A: Audio Bit Manipulation Identifying Audio Characteristics (Audio Sampling Frequency and Word Length) Table A-4. Audio Sampling Frequency and Word Length Item Remarks • RX: 32 to 108 kHz Audio sampling frequency • TX: 48 kHz • RX: 16 to 24 bits Audio word length •...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting Tips

    Appendix A Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Overview Find the following troubleshooting information in this appendix: • “General Troubleshooting Steps” on page 76 • “Software Communication and Control Issues” on page 77 • “Hardware Communication and Control Issues” on page 81 •...

  • Page 89: General Troubleshooting Steps

    Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips General Troubleshooting Steps Follow these steps in troubleshooting 6800+ product problems: 1. Review the “Software Communication and Control Issues” on page 77 outlined in this chapter. 2. Search this product manual and other associated documentation for Note answers to your question.

  • Page 90: Software Communication And Control Issues

    Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Software Communication and Control Issues • “+ Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules” on page 77 • “+ Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame” on page 78 • “+ Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding”...

  • Page 91: Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules In Frame

    Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips A legacy 6800 series product is in the frame. + Pilot Lite cannot • communicate with legacy 6800 series products. They will not be discovered or controlled by + Pilot Lite, although they can be installed in the FR6802+ frame and work using card edge controls.

  • Page 92: Pilot Lite Or Ccs Software Application Not Responding

    Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips If a module is plugged into the frame after a discovery, + Pilot Lite does not automatically detect the module. Refresh + Pilot Lite (File > Refresh) to discover the newly installed module. If a Legacy 6800 series product is in the frame, + Pilot Lite will not detect it.

  • Page 93: Ccs Software Application Or Remote Control Panel Does Not Communicate With Module

    Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not Communicate with Module CCS software applications (such as Pilot, CoPilot, and Navigator) and remote control panels require the purchase and installation of an ICE6800+ module in an FR6802+ frame in order to communicate remotely via Ethernet.

  • Page 94: Hardware Communication And Control Issues

    Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips Hardware Communication and Control Issues • “Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure” on page 81 • “Module Does Not Seem to Work” on page 81 Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure You must exit the software and restart after the frame recovers from its power failure.
  • Page 95 Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips HMX6800+BC8 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 96: Index

    Index Keywords test tone 27 word length 34 Acknowledge, alarm 62 Audio input type select 50 Active bank number 38 Available parameters 35 Add Upgrade Files box 24 – ADS 27 ADS clean parameter 33 Back connector 5 AES input specification 66 installing 17 Alarms 60 Balanced audio input specification 66...
  • Page 97 Index breakout cable 6 internal 17 Hardware version 37 Control LEDs 3 HD operating mode 35 Control packet 28 specifications 67 Control problems 79 – Controls, card-edge 3 CoPilot 80 – Correcting a failed upgrade 21 Input audio delay parameter 40 Input present 50 Input video standard 51 Inputs 5...
  • Page 98 Index Metadata parameters 39 defaults 38 Mode select rotary switch 3 HD operating mode 35 Mode, boot loader 22 read-only 50 – Module not found 78 remote control 50 Module state 4 SD operating mode 35 Module status LEDs 3 setting at card-edge 36 Monitoring LEDs 3 PCM audio 34...
  • Page 99 Index Safety precautions xii Unbalanced audio input specificaton 66 Sampling frequency 74 Unpacking information ix – SD operating mode 35 Upgrading module software 18 specifications 67 Usable slots 14 Serial number 50 User bits (U-bits) 73 Set video standard 38 Shipping information ix –...
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