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  • Page 1 MUX-8258 Series User Guide...
  • Page 2 Ross has become well known for the Ross Video Code of Ethics. It guides our interactions and empowers our employees. I hope you enjoy reading it below. If anything at all with your Ross experience does not live up to your expectations be sure to reach out to us at solutions@rossvideo.com.
  • Page 3 Ross Video. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, Ross Video assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 4 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Canada This Class “A”...
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Operation Notes ..............................24 Audio Proc Amp Controls ........................... 24 Minimum Delay Overview ..........................24 Embedding PCM Signals ............................ 25 Embedding Non-PCM Signals ..........................25 HANC Processing ............................... 26 VANC Processing ............................... 26 MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Contents • i...
  • Page 8 MUX-8258-B Technical Specifications .........................48 MUX-8258-C Technical Specifications .........................49 Channel Status Data Table .............................51 Passing the Status Bytes ............................52 Service Information Troubleshooting Checklist .............................53 Bootload Button ..............................53 Warranty and Repair Policy ...........................53 Glossary ii • Contents MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction This guide covers the installation, configuration, and use of the MUX-8258 series. The following chapters are included: • “Introduction” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions. • “Before You Begin” provides general information to keep in mind before installing and configuring your card.

  • Page 10: Menu Sequences

    IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for your device. Contacting Technical Support At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest telephone.

  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    • Audio proc controls such as gain, invert, delay and sum • Internally generated test patterns and test tones • Programmable video output on SDI input loss 1. Not supported when the card is installed in the DFR-8310 series frames. MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Before You Begin • 11...

  • Page 12: Functional Block Diagrams

    • Fits openGear frames • 5-year transferable warranty Functional Block Diagrams This section provides functional block diagrams that outline the workflow of the MUX-8258. Figure 1.1 MUX-8258-A and MUX-8258-B — Simplified Block Diagram 12 • Before You Begin MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 13: User Interfaces

    • on enabling SNMP Monitoring and Control for your frame, refer to the MFC-8300 Series User Manual. • on SNMP controls for the MUX-8258, refer to your MUX-8258 Management Information Base (MIB). MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Before You Begin • 13...
  • Page 14 14 • Before You Begin MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 15: Hardware Overview

    This section provides information on the card-edge LEDs for the MUX-8258. Refer to Figure 1.2 for the location of the LEDs and controls.  Legacy MUX-8258 series cards will include a card-edge 4-character display and the switches. Refer to the chapter “Card-edge Menus” on page 41 for details on this card-edge menu system.

  • Page 16: Status And Selection Leds On The Mux-8258

    When lit orange, this LED indicates the card is powering on. When lit red, this LED indicates the card is not operational. When off, this LED indicates there is no power to the card. 16 • Hardware Overview MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 17: Cabling For The Mux-8258-A

    This rear module provides one SDI input, one SDI output, and eight unbalanced AES inputs. (Figure 1.3) Figure 1.3 Cable Connections for the MUX-8258-A MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Hardware Overview • 17...

  • Page 18: Cabling For The Mux-8258-B

    • DFR-8320, OG3-FR. and OGX-FR series frames — The 8320AR-034 Full Rear Module is required. Each rear module occupies two slots and accommodates one card. This rear module provides one SDI input, one SDI output, and four analog inputs. (Figure 1.5) 18 • Hardware Overview MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 19: Cabling For The Mux-8258-8C

    This rear module provides one SDI input, one SDI output, and eight analog inputs. (Figure 1.6) Figure 1.6 Cable Connections for the MUX-8258-8C MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Hardware Overview • 19...

  • Page 20: Audio Cabling For The Mux-8258-B And Mux-8258-C

    Use a tweaker screwdriver to tighten the corresponding capture screw. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each wire on each connector. Once the cables are wired to the connectors, install the connectors on the terminal blocks for the rear module. 20 • Hardware Overview MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 21: Physical Installation

    Unpacking Unpack each MUX-8258 you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. Installing a Rear Module If the Rear Module is already installed, proceed to the section “Installing the MUX-8258 Card into the openGear Frame”...

  • Page 22: Installing The Mux-8258 Card Into The Opengear Frame

    Installing the MUX-8258 Card into the openGear Frame This section outlines how to install the MUX-8258 in an openGear frame. If the MUX-8258 is to be installed in any compatible frame other than a Ross Video product, refer to the frame manufacturer’s manual for specific instructions.

  • Page 23: Configuration

    Using DashBoard Before proceeding, ensure that the DashBoard client software is installed on a computer connected to your facility network. The DashBoard software and user manual area available from the Ross Video website. For More Information on... • installing DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual.

  • Page 24: Operation Notes

    Video source timing must remain within the buffer window to properly switch between sources. Table 3.2 provides information on the buffer window available depending on how the Minimum Delay feature is configured in DashBoard. 24 • Configuration MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 25: Embedding Pcm Signals

    Select the AES Inputs tab for the input channel you wish to configure. Set the Sample Rate Conversion to Clear the Sum box to disable channel summing. Set the Channel Gain to Clear the applicable Ch Invert box to disable inverting on the channel. MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Configuration • 25...

  • Page 26: Hanc Processing

    In the Line column, locate the line you wish to delete the VANC components for. Notice for interlaced formats that the Line column on the left lists the lines in Field 1, and the Line column on the right lists the lines in Field 2. 26 • Configuration MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)
  • Page 27 Strip  To pass the VANC components without modification for all lines in a specific video format, click the Pass button located near the bottom of the sub-tab. MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Configuration • 27...
  • Page 28 28 • Configuration MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 29: Software Upgrades

    This chapter provides instructions for upgrading the software for your MUX-8258 using the DashBoard Control System. To upload software to the MUX-8258 Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. In DashBoard, display the Device tab of the MUX-8258 by double-clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View.
  • Page 30 30 • Software Upgrades MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 31: Dashboard Menus

    Present Audio Status Indicates the status of the audio source Source Missing Source Async AES Input Silent Analog Input Silent Group 4 Reduced to 20bit Backup Source Missing Backup Source Async MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) DashBoard Menus • 31...
  • Page 32 This parameter indicates that there are more than 3 groups of 24bit SD embedded audio sources. Refer to the section “Reference Compatibility” on page 23 for a complete list of supported formats. 32 • DashBoard Menus MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 33: Product Tab

    Uptime (h) Displays the number of hours since the last reboot of the card Configuration Bank Storage count Setup Tab Table 1.4 summarizes the Setup options available in DashBoard for the MUX-8258. MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) DashBoard Menus • 33...
  • Page 34 24 Bit Embeds 24bits Auto Embeds 20-24bit depending on the audio source and the number of bits Silence Threshold (dB) -96 to 0 Audio below the specified threshold value is considered silent 34 • DashBoard Menus MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 35: Input Status Tab

    Displays the word length of the audio in number of bits (read-only) Audio - AES # (MUX-8258-A, MUX-8258-B) Ch A Status (read-only) No Input Displays the status of the Channel A input PCM-silent Non-PCM Async Ch B Status Same as above MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) DashBoard Menus • 35...

  • Page 36: Aes Inputs 1-8 Tabs

    Cleared The Delay slider is unlocked Ch # Gain (dB) Adjusts the gain of the specified audio channel -20 to +20 36 • DashBoard Menus MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 37: Analog Inputs Tab

    Table 1.8 summarizes the Embedded Outputs options available in DashBoard. Table 1.8 Embedded Outputs Menu Items Item Parameters Description Group # Enable Selected* Determines if the group is inserted in the output or not Cleared MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) DashBoard Menus • 37...

  • Page 38: Vanc Processing Tab

    Indicates the specific line the VANC components will be deleted from Field # Pass* VANC components are passed unmodified to the card output Strip VANC components are deleted from the card output 720p, 1080p 38 • DashBoard Menus MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 39: Alarm Enables Tab

    HW Status field reports when a rear module is not compatible with the card Cleared Disables the alarm Incompat Daughter Selected* HW Status field reports when using an incompatible Card daughter card on the MUX-8258-C MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) DashBoard Menus • 39...
  • Page 40 SD Audio option in the Setup tab to 20bit. Otherwise, the card will output 24bit and an alarm is reported in the Audio Status field. 40 • DashBoard Menus MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 41: Card-Edge Menus

    MUX-8258 card-edge.  This chapter only applies to legacy MUX-8258 series cards with the card-edge 4-character display and the switches. Navigating the Card-edge Menus Use the following procedure to navigate the card-edge menus of the MUX-8258: Locate switches on the MUX-8258 card-edge.
  • Page 42 Group 1, Channel 1 to Group 4, Channel 4 Ch2 Src Channel 2 Source Same as above Ch3 Src Channel 3 Source Same as above Ch4 Src Channel 4 Source Same as above 42 • Card-edge Menus MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 43: Menu Descriptions

    Use this menu to select what type of video displays at the system’s outputs when the input video signal is lost or invalid. 4 — Test Pattern This menu enables you to specify the type of test pattern to output. Note that this setting is not retained on power down. MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Card-edge Menus • 43...
  • Page 44 The following are the MUX-8258-4C default values based on the group selected: Table 2.4 MUX-8258-4C Backup Source Default Values SW1-5 SW1-B SW1-C SW1-D SW1-E Alg1 Alg2 Alg3 Alg4 Alg1 Alg2 Alg3 Alg4 Alg1 Alg2 Alg3 Alg4 Alg1 Alg2 Alg3 Alg4 44 • Card-edge Menus MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)
  • Page 45 The following are the MUX-8258-8C default values based on the group selected: Table 2.5 MUX-8258-8C Backup Source Default Values SW1-5 SW1-B SW1-C SW1-D SW1-E Alg1 Alg2 Alg3 Alg4 Alg5 Alg6 Alg7 Alg8 Alg1 Alg2 Alg3 Alg4 Alg5 Alg6 Alg7 Alg8 MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Card-edge Menus • 45...
  • Page 46 46 • Card-edge Menus MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 47: Specifications

    800mV, +/- 10% DC Offset <50mV Rise and Fall Time (20-80%) SD: 600ps typical HD: 120ps typical 3G: 130ps typical Overshoot <10% Minimum Video Delay SD: 7us HD: 2.2us 3G: 1.1us Connector Type MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Specifications • 47...

  • Page 48: Mux-8258-B Technical Specifications

    SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 424M SMPTE Standards Accommodated Impedance 75ohm Return Loss >15dB to 1.5GHz >10dB to 3GHz Equalization (Belden SD: < 450m (1476ft) 1694A cable) HD: < 170m (558ft) 3G: < 100m (328ft) Connector Type 48 • Specifications MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 49: Mux-8258-C Technical Specifications

    Operating Range 5°C to 40°C ambient Power Total Power Consumption Not supported when using the DFR-8310 series frames. MUX-8258-C Technical Specifications This section includes the technical specifications for the MUX-8258-4C and MUX-8258-8C. MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Specifications • 49...
  • Page 50 Number of Inputs MUX-8258-4C: 4 inputs MUX-8258-8C: 8 inputs Input Impedance > 12K Maximum Input Level + 24dBu Input Level Adjustment ± 10dBu Frequency Response ± 0.07dB 20Hz to 20kHz @ Fs = 48kHz 50 • Specifications MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 51: Channel Status Data Table

    Multi-channel Modes Undefined (0) Digital Audio Reference Signal Not a Reference (0) Reserved Sampling Frequency Not Indicated (0000) Sampling Frequency Scaling Flag No Scaling (0) Reserved Unused (0) ASCII Source ID Unused (0) MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Specifications • 51...

  • Page 52: Passing The Status Bytes

    The following conditions must be met for Status Bytes to pass: • AES inputs must be 48kHz synchronous • SRC is set to OFF • Data Word Length in the Channel Status Bytes must match what is embedded 52 • Specifications MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

  • Page 53: Service Information

    Bootload Button In the unlikely event of a complete card failure, you may be instructed by a Ross Technical Support specialist to perform a complete software reload on the MUX-8258. To reload the software on a MUX-8258 Eject the card from the frame.
  • Page 54 This MUX-8258 User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your openGear Product. Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the MUX-8258 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.

  • Page 55: Glossary

    Card — refers to all MUX-8258 models unless otherwise noted. DashBoard — the DashBoard Control System. MUX-8258 series — refers to all models unless otherwise noted. DTVCC captions — CEA-708 captions. Frame — the openGear frame that houses the MUX-8258 unless otherwise noted.
  • Page 56 56 • Glossary MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0)

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