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  • Page 1 Version 1.4.4, December 2013 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the X Series Routers. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Routers.
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  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
  • Page 4 WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables...
  • Page 5 Dec 2013 Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for the rights of third parties, which may be affected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied.
  • Page 6 X0400 Series Router Manual This page left intentionally blank REVISION HISTORY Revision 1.4.4...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    X0400 Series Router Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..........................1 1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....................4 1.2. GLOSSARY ......................... 5 INSTALLATION..........................1 2.1. REAR PANEL ........................1 2.1.1. Standard Definition Digital Video Connections (X0401S) ..........1 2.1.2. High Definition Digital Video Connections (X0401H) ............ 2 2.1.3.
  • Page 8 X0400 Series Router Manual 3.6.1. Setting Up the Video Reference ..................7 3.6.2. Setting Up the Video Output Timing ................10 3.6.3. Setting Up the Video Line Synchronizer Timing ............10 3.6.4. Setting Up the AES Audio Reference Reference............11 3.7. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO AND AUDIO TRANSITIONS ........... 11 3.7.1.
  • Page 9 X0400 Series Router Manual 3.15.1. Restoring the Factory Default Settings ..............27 3.15.2. Recalling a Saved User Preset Configuration ............27 3.15.3. Saving the Router Configuration to a User Preset ............. 28 3.16. MANAGING THE MISCELLANEOUS CONFIGURATION ITEMS ........28 3.16.1.
  • Page 10 X0400 Series Router Manual 4.3.1.2. Step 3 – Invoke Upload Mode from the Terminal Program ......7 4.3.2. Step 4 – Uploading the New Firmware ................8 4.3.3. Step 5 – Completing the Upgrade ................8 4.4. UPLOADING ROUTER INPUT LABELS FROM A TEXT FILE ..........9 4.4.1.
  • Page 11 X0400 Series Router Manual 7.3. ALL INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED TOGETHER BUT DELAYED 5 LINES FROM REFERENCE ........................3 7.4. ALL INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED WITHIN A RANGE OF +/- 1 LINE FROM EACH OTHER BUT DELAYED 5 LINES FROM REFERENCE ..........4 7.5.
  • Page 12 X0400 Series Router Manual Tables Table 1-1: Router Models and Features ....................1 Table 2-1: Router RS-232 Port Pin Definitions..................4 Table 2-2: Router RS-422 Port Pin Definitions..................4 Table 2-3: GPI/O Pin Definitions ......................5 Table 2-4: Remote Panel Adapter Cable (Part Number WP400RRP) ...........6 Table 2-5: Remote Control Panel Extender Cable ................7...
  • Page 13 X0400 Series Router Manual CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..........................1 1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....................4 1.2. GLOSSARY ......................... 5 Figures Figure 1-1: X0401S Block Diagram ....................3 Figure 1-2: X0401H Block Diagram ....................3 Figure 1-3: X-0401-3G Block Diagram....................
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  • Page 15: Table 1-1: Router Models And Features

    X0400 Series Router Manual OVERVIEW The X0401 series four input routing switchers provide a convenient, low cost way to route Standard, High definition and 3G serial digital signals. The X0401S routers are used for 270, 360 & 540Mb/s standard definition serial digital signals, the X0401H routers are used for 1.5Gb/s HDTV serial digital signals while the X-0401-3G routers are used for 2.97Gb/s 3G signals.
  • Page 16 AES carrier locked to either the video genlock or DARS reference (when the DARS reference is used, Z bit alignment of the AES outputs is also guaranteed). The audio outputs use Evertz patent pending SoftSwitch technology to eliminate audible pops when hot switches are performed on synchronous audio sources.

  • Page 17: Figure 1-1: X0401S Block Diagram

    Embedded SoftSwitch option Bypass Relay Clean Embedded Protected Cable Video Output Reclocker Switch SoftSwitch Driver Reclocker bypass Refer to www.evertz.com for more detailed information Figure 1-2: X0401H Block Diagram OVERVIEW Page - 3 Revision 1.4.4...

  • Page 18: Overview

    Reclocker Switch SoftSwitch Driver Reclocker bypass Refer to www.evertz.com for more detailed information Figure 1-3: X-0401-3G Block Diagram 1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is organized into 6 chapters: Overview, Installation, Operation, Technical Description, Serial Protocol, and System Timing. This chapter contains a quick summary of the router features and a glossary to define concepts and terms used throughout the remainder of the manual.

  • Page 19: Glossary

    X0400 Series Router Manual 1.2. GLOSSARY CCIR-601: (This document now known as ITU-R601). An international standard for component digital television from which was derived SMPTE 125M and EBU 3246-E standards. CCIR-601 defines the sampling systems, matrix values and filter characteristics for the Y, B-Y, R-Y and RGB component digital television signals.
  • Page 20 X0400 Series Router Manual CABLE EQUALIZATION: The process of altering the frequency response of a video amplifier to compensate for high frequency losses in coaxial cable. CCIR (International Radio Consultative Committee): An international standards committee. (This organisation is now known as ITU.) CCIR-601: (This document now known as ITU-R601).
  • Page 21 A 10 x 1 router made by the Grass Valley Group. The serial control protocol used for this router has become an industry standard. The control protocol used to control the Evertz 95XX series routers is an extension of this protocol. ITU: The United Nations regulatory body governing all forms of communications.
  • Page 22 X0400 Series Router Manual SMPTE 292M: The SMPTE standard for 1125 line serial digital high definition video interfaces. SMPTE 424M: The SMPTE standard for allowing for bit-rates of 2.970 Gbit/s and 2.970/1.001 Gbit/s over a single-link coaxial cable. These bit-rates are sufficient for 1080p video at 50 or 60 frames per second.
  • Page 23 X0400 Series Router Manual CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION..........................1 2.1. REAR PANEL ........................1 2.1.1. Standard Definition Digital Video Connections (X0401S) ..........1 2.1.2. High Definition Digital Video Connections (X0401H) ............ 2 2.1.3. 3G Digital Video Connections (X-0401-3G) ..............2 2.1.4.
  • Page 24 X0400 Series Router Manual Figures Figure 2-1: X-0401-3G-AES4 Rear Panel Layout with Ethernet Option ..........1 Figure 2-2: X0401H-AES4 Rear Panel Layout ..................1 Figure 2-3: X0401H-AES4 Rear Panel Layout with Ethernet Option .............1 Figure 2-4: X0401S-AES4 Rear Panel Layout ..................1 Figure 2-5: X0401S-AES4 Rear Panel Layout with Ethernet Option .............1 Figure 2-6: General Purpose I/O Schematic ..................8...

  • Page 25: Installation

    X0400 Series Router Manual INSTALLATION 2.1. REAR PANEL Figure 2-1: X-0401-3G-AES4 Rear Panel Layout with Ethernet Option Figure 2-2: X0401H-AES4 Rear Panel Layout Figure 2-3: X0401H-AES4 Rear Panel Layout with Ethernet Option Figure 2-4: X0401S-AES4 Rear Panel Layout Figure 2-5: X0401S-AES4 Rear Panel Layout with Ethernet Option Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.9 describe the purpose of the rear panel connectors and the specific signals that...

  • Page 26: High Definition Digital Video Connections (X0401H)

    X0400 Series Router Manual When the bypass relay option is fitted, INPUT 1 is protected by a bypass relay to the adjacent VIDEO 1 OUTPUT BNC. The bypass relays will activate in the event of power loss to the router and can also be activated from the front panel menu.

  • Page 27: Aes Audio Connections

    X0400 Series Router Manual 2.1.5. AES Audio Connections When the AES4 option is fitted, the Audio 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B buss groups will be available. Each Audio section consists of 4 AES inputs and 2 outputs. INPUTS 1 to 4: These BNC connectors are used for connecting unbalanced AES audio signals compatible with the SMPTE 276M standard to the respective audio input buss.

  • Page 28: Table 2-1: Router Rs-232 Port Pin Definitions

    X0400 Series Router Manual Pin # Name Description Chassis ground RS-232 Transmit Output RS-232 Receive Input Sig Gnd RS-232 Signal Ground RS-232 RTS Input RS-232 CTS Output Table 2-1: Router RS-232 Port Pin Definitions The port can also be used to connect a remote control panel to the router. To connect to a remote panel the port must be configured as a SMPTE 207M Tributary, as shown in Table 2-2.

  • Page 29: Ethernet Network Connections

    X0400 Series Router Manual Pin # Name Description GPI 01 General Purpose Input 01 GPI 02 General Purpose Input 02 GPI 03 General Purpose Input 03 GPI 04 General Purpose Input 04 GPI 05 General Purpose Input 05 GPI 06...

  • Page 30: Power Requirements

    X0400 Series Router Manual 2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS Power requirements are 115 or 230 volts AC at 50 or 60 Hz. The router has a universal power supply that automatically senses the input voltage. Power should be applied by connecting a 3-wire grounding type power supply cord to the power entry module on the rear panel.

  • Page 31: Connecting A Second Remote Control Panel

    X0400 Series Router Manual Router End Remote Panel End Belden 9 pin D 9 pin D Male 9729 Female -------1a------ -------2b------ Rx Gnd ---drain 2---- Rx Gnd Tx Gnd ---drain 1---- Tx Gnd -------1b----- -------2a------ Frame Gnd Shield ---drain 2----...

  • Page 32: Connecting The General Purpose Inputs

    X0400 Series Router Manual + 5 VDC Vint Vext 4.7 K internal GPI 1 circuit 220 Ohm 4.7 K internal GPI 6 circuit 220 Ohm GPO1 NC* from GPO1 Common internal circuit GPO4 NC* from GPO4 Common internal circuit *NC Normally Closed with power Off...

  • Page 33: Figure 2-7: Powering The General Purpose Input Opto-Isolators From The Router

    X0400 Series Router Manual When the GPI inputs are independently programmed, they can be set to activate on rising or falling edges, or high or low levels. Low level activation is when a ground level on the input triggers the GPI function when the Opto-isolator is normally powered.

  • Page 34: Connecting The General Purpose Outputs

    X0400 Series Router Manual Vext 2.7 K 5-50 VDC internal circuit Command 220 Ohm Figure 2-8: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto-Isolators from an External Power Supply 2.5.2. Connecting the General Purpose Outputs The Programmable GPOs are used to trigger alarms or to provide a limited tally capability. The GPOs will be in the de-energized state when the power is off so all contacts will be closed.

  • Page 35: Controlling The Router Using The External Serial Protocol

    X0400 Series Router Manual +5 VDC Vint Vext Take Input 2 on AFV1 (low level) GPI 1 CH 1 Return GPI 2 Take Input 1 on AFV1 (rising edge) External Alarm to indicate Input 2 Tally on V1 GPO 1...

  • Page 36: Controlling The Router Using Vistalink

    X0400 Series Router Manual When connecting two X0401 series routers together in a master/slave relationship make sure that the REMOTE CTL port is configured the same at both ends (including the RS232 or RS422 wiring). Use the cable shown in Table 2-6 for RS-232 wiring and the cable shown in Table 2-7 for RS-422 wiring. The user can also order a 5600 syncro cable (approx.

  • Page 37: Table 2-8: Standard Rj45 Wiring Colour Codes For "Straight Through" Cables

    X0400 Series Router Manual When connecting for 100Base-TX systems, category 5 UTP cable is required. The cable must be “straight-through” with a RJ-45 connector at each end (See Table 2-8). Make the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ-45 receptacle of the X0401 Series router and the other end into a port of the supporting hub.

  • Page 38: Figure 2-10: Crossover Cable Wiring Diagram

    X0400 Series Router Manual a good link to its supporting hub. This gives you a good indication that the segment is wired correctly. The LED will BLINK when the X0401 router is sending or receiving data. The LED will be OFF if there is no valid connection.
  • Page 39 X0400 Series Router Manual CHAPTER 3: OPERATION TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATION ..........................1 3.1. OVERVIEW OF THE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY AND CONTROLS ........1 3.1.1. Video Router Controls....................1 3.1.2. Setup Key Group ....................... 1 3.1.3. Front Panel Display Messages ................... 2 3.2.
  • Page 40 X0400 Series Router Manual 3.12.3.3. AFV HEX GPI Encoding ................20 3.12.3.4. Standard 2 GPI Encoding ................20 3.12.4. Configuring Whether the GPI Inputs are Edge or Level Activated ....... 21 3.12.5. Programming the GPI Input Functions ............... 21 3.13. CONFIGURING THE GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUTS (GPO) ..........22 3.13.1.
  • Page 41 X0400 Series Router Manual Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel Layout......................1 Figure 3-2: Overview of the Setup Menu .................... 4 Figure 3-3: Switch Line Selection in 59.94 Hz Field Rate Systems ............ 12 Figure 3-4: Switch Line Selection in 50 Hz Field Rate Systems ............12 Tables Table 3-1: High Definition Video Standards with Valid Reference Video Standards ......
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  • Page 43: Operation

    X0400 Series Router Manual OPERATION The router electronics is housed in a 1RU rack mount frame and is controlled from the built-in front panel controls. Each model can also be purchased with an optional rack mount remote control panel that replaces the built-in control panel.

  • Page 44: Front Panel Display Messages

    X0400 Series Router Manual SELECT button is also used to save menu option settings and return to normal panel operation. ↑ & ↓: The arrow keys are used to navigate through the various menu items in the Setup menu. When the router is in source labeling mode, the arrow keys are used to select various characters in the source name.

  • Page 45: Breakaway Audio On An Audio Follow Video Group

    X0400 Series Router Manual The switch selection may be disallowed if there is no video present on the input chosen depending on the setting of the No Video Action menu item in the Input Setup menu. A message No Video Present will be temporally displayed.

  • Page 46: Navigating The Setup Menu

    X0400 Series Router Manual REFERENCE TRANSITION INPUT SETUP INPUT LABEL − Reference video − Switch Line − Input standard − Input Label File − Output Timing − Video Line Sync − V1 inputs − Label Video − Audio 1A inputs −...
  • Page 47 X0400 Series Router Manual The parameter value that is blinking will become the current value when you exit the menu system by selecting the Exit and Save menu option. You can select other parameters from that sub-menu by using the ↑ & ↓ keys, followed by the SELECT key.

  • Page 48: Front Panel Setup Menu - Main Menu

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.5. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU – MAIN MENU The Front panel Setup menu is arranged in a layered structure that groups similar configuration items together. The following section provides a brief description of the first level of menu items that appear when you enter the menu.

  • Page 49: Setting Up The Video Reference

    X0400 Series Router Manual Reference Video Configures the video reference type. Adjusts the timing of the video output V1 in relation to the Video Reference input Output Timing on SoftSwitch equipped routers. Adjusts the line synchronizer timing of the video output V1 in relation to the Input Timing Video Reference input on SoftSwitch...

  • Page 50: Table 3-1: High Definition Video Standards With Valid Reference Video Standards

    X0400 Series Router Manual REFERENCE The high definition X0401H series routers can accept NTSC or PAL, or Tri- level sync HD video references. Reference Video ref:ntsc/60 In general, the reference video should be chosen to match the standard of ref:ntsc/59.94 the video program material passing through the router.

  • Page 51: Table 3-2: 3G Level A And Level B Video Standards With Valid Reference Video Standards

    X0400 Series Router Manual REFERENCE The X-0401-3G series routers can accept NTSC or PAL, or Tri-level sync references. Reference Video ref:ntsc/60 In general, the reference video should be chosen to match the standard of ref:ntsc/59.94 the video program material passing through the router.

  • Page 52: Setting Up The Video Output Timing

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.6.2. Setting Up the Video Output Timing (SoftSwitch and Embedded SoftSwitch routers only) REFERENCE This menu item is used to set the vertical phase reference for the V1 output on Output timing SoftSwitch equipped routers. For X0401S routers the V phase has valid V phase = 1 values from 1 to 525 lines (525i/59.94 video) or from 1 to 625 lines (625i/50...

  • Page 53: Setting Up The Aes Audio Reference Reference

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.6.4. Setting Up the AES Audio Reference Reference (SoftSwitch and Embedded SoftSwitch equipped routers only) REFERENCE This menu is used to select the type of audio reference being used for the Reference Audio SoftSwitch equipped routers. These routers can accept a DARS reference lock to video signal to ensure the Z bit alignment on the AES outputs.

  • Page 54: Figure 3-3: Switch Line Selection In 59.94 Hz Field Rate Systems

    X0400 Series Router Manual 750/59.94/P Video signal 1125/59.94/I Video signal 1122 1123 1124 1125 525/59.94/I Video signal Figure 3-3: Switch Line Selection in 59.94 Hz Field Rate Systems 1125/50/I Video signal 1122 1123 1124 1125 625/50/I Video signal Figure 3-4: Switch Line Selection in 50 Hz Field Rate Systems...

  • Page 55: Enabling The Video Line Synchronizer For Clean Video Switches

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.7.2. Enabling the Video Line Synchronizer for Clean Video Switches (SoftSwitch and Embedded SoftSwitch equipped routers only) TRANSITION This menu allows the user to control the video line synchronizer function on the Video Line Sync SoftSwitch and Embedded SoftSwitch equipped routers.

  • Page 56: Configuring The Video And Audio Inputs

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.8. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO AND AUDIO INPUTS The INPUT SETUP menus are used to disable unused video and audio inputs, and to configure which Audio busses will follow video busses 1 and 2 in an ‘Audio follow video’ switch. The chart below shows the items available in the INPUT SETUP menu.

  • Page 57: Configuring Which Inputs Are Active

    X0400 Series Router Manual INPUT SETUP The high definition X-0401-3G series routers equipped with SoftSwitch and Input Standard Embedded SoftSwitch have a line synchronizer to provide clean video std:1080p/60b switches. This menu item must be used to set the video standard in the std:1080p/59.94b...

  • Page 58: Configuring When There Is No Video Input Present

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.8.3. Configuring When There Is No Video Input Present INPUT SETUP This menu item determines whether a selected switch will occur if there is no No video action video present on the selected input. no video:take When it is set to take the switch to the input will be made.

  • Page 59: Changing The Input Labels From The Front Panel

    X0400 Series Router Manual is to download the current labels from the router using the Send File menu option. You can then edit the label names, and then upload the new file back to the router using the Receive File menu option.

  • Page 60: Selecting The Reclocking Mode Of The Video Outputs (X0401S-Atsc Series)

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.10.2. Selecting the Reclocking Mode of the Video Outputs (X0401S-ATSC series) OUTPUT SETUP On the ATSC versions of the router, the Setup V1 Output menu item Setup V1 Output determines the reclocking rate of the video output.

  • Page 61: Temporarily Disabling The Gpi Functions

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.12.1. Temporarily Disabling the GPI Functions GPI SETUP Pressing the SELECT key when this menu item is shown will override the Disable all Gpis programmed functions of all the GPI inputs. The GPI inputs will not respond when they are disabled.

  • Page 62: Afv Hex Gpi Encoding

    X0400 Series Router Manual GPI # Action Function Three HEX encoded inputs select one High or low Level of the 4 input busses – see Table 3-5 Falling Edge Switch selected input to 1A Output Falling Edge Switch selected input to 1B Output...

  • Page 63: Configuring Whether The Gpi Inputs Are Edge Or Level Activated

    X0400 Series Router Manual GPI # Action Function Falling Edge Select Input 1 Falling Edge Select Input 2 Falling Edge Select Input 3 Falling Edge Select Input 4 Set by GPI type menu Set by Program GPI Menu Set by GPI type menu...

  • Page 64: Configuring The General Purpose Outputs (Gpo)

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.13. CONFIGURING THE GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUTS (GPO) The X0401 series routers have four general purpose (GPO) outputs that can be programmed to various functions to suit the specific requirements of the user. The GPO SETUP menus are used to configure the functions of the GPO outputs.

  • Page 65: Configuring Whether The Gpo Outputs Are Latched Or Momentary

    X0400 Series Router Manual GPO 3 GPO 2 GPO 1 Output Select High High High High High High High Table 3-8: HEX Encoded Output Tallies 3.13.4. Configuring Whether the GPO Outputs are Latched or Momentary GPO SETUP This menu configures whether the GPO outputs that are available for user Gpo Type functions will be latched or momentary (0.5 seconds in duration) when the...

  • Page 66: Configuring The Remote Control Port Operation

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.14. CONFIGURING THE REMOTE CONTROL PORT OPERATION The X0401 series routers can be externally controlled using the REMOTE CONTROL port, or can operate as a controller to another slave router. The REMOTE CTL menu is used to configure the parameters and protocol for the Remote Control Port.

  • Page 67: Selecting The Serial Control Address

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.14.3. Selecting the Serial Control Address REMOTE CTL The GVG Ten XL protocol allows multiple devices to be addressed. The Serial Address Serial Address menu item is used to set a unique address for each router that is connected.

  • Page 68: Selecting The Gvg Ps Status

    X0400 Series Router Manual An AFV switch can be performed, which switches the audio and video to the same input. A breakaway of all audio channels at the same time can be performed, but it is not possible to do individual breakaways of each audio. This is the limitation of GVG ...

  • Page 69: Saving And Recalling Configuration Presets

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.15. SAVING AND RECALLING CONFIGURATION PRESETS The PRESETS menu allows the user to save specific configurations to one of two non-volatile presets. Using this menu, these presets can be restored, or the user can restore the router to its factory preset configuration.

  • Page 70: Saving The Router Configuration To A User Preset

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.15.3. Saving the Router Configuration to a User Preset PRESETS This menu item is used to save the values of all the programmable features Save Preset 1 of the router in user preset 1. (A similar menu item allows you to save into user Preset 2).

  • Page 71: Network Configurations

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.16.1. XPT Panel Lock UTILITY This allows the user to block crosspoint changes. The user will be unable to XPT Panel Lock switch inputs. none By holding down the panel lock button for three or more seconds, the user will bring the crosspoint lock function into affect.

  • Page 72: Configuring Dhcp Mode

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.16.2.1. Configuring DHCP Mode UTILITY The Use DHCP menu item allows the router to be automatically assigned an Network IP address from a DHCP server during boot-up. If not running a DHCP server, set this parameter to “No” first before making any changes to other Use DHCP parameters.

  • Page 73: Setting The Trap Addresses

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.16.2.6. Setting the Trap Addresses There are three menu items that are used to set, remove and show the trap addresses. These menu items allow the user to define the IP address of the trap listeners for when the asynchronous fault messages are sent.

  • Page 74: Setting The Community Strings

    X0400 Series Router Manual 3.16.3. Setting the Community Strings UTILITY Community Strings are considered as “passwords” within SNMP, controlling Network the ability to read (“GET”) and/or read/write (“SET”) values to a specific destination. “GET” and “SET” messages include the community strings within R.
  • Page 75 X0400 Series Router Manual CHAPTER 4: TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ......................1 4.1. SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 1 4.1.1. Video Specifications (X0401S Series)................. 1 4.1.1.1. SD Video Inputs ..................1 4.1.1.2. SD Video Outputs ..................1 4.1.2. Video Specifications (X0401H Series) ................ 1 4.1.2.1.
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  • Page 77: Technical Description

    X0400 Series Router Manual TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 4.1. SPECIFICATIONS 4.1.1. Video Specifications (X0401S Series) 4.1.1.1. SD Video Inputs Standards: SMPTE 259M (270Mb/s, 360Mb/s, 540Mb/s), DVB-ASI SMPTE 310M (19.4Mb/s) in non-reclocked mode only Number of Inputs: Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A...

  • Page 78: Hd Video Outputs

    X0400 Series Router Manual Input Range: measured with respect to the Genlock reference ± one half line when V phase = 1, Line phase = 0 4.1.2.2. HD Video Outputs Standard: Same as Input Number of Outputs: 2 reclocked outputs - Reclocking on outputs may be turned off.

  • Page 79: Video Ouputs

    X0400 Series Router Manual 4.1.3.2. 3G Video Ouputs Standard: Same as Input Number of Outputs: 2 reclocked outputs - Reclocking on outputs may be turned off. input 1 bypass protected to output 1 when bypass relay option is installed Connector:...

  • Page 80: Video Reference

    X0400 Series Router Manual 4.1.5. Video Reference Type: Menu selectable - depends on video format (See section 2.1.6) NTSC or PAL Colour Black 1 V p-p Composite Bi-level sync (525i/59.94 or 625i/50) 300 mV HD Tri-level Sync (X0401H versions only)

  • Page 81: Remote Control Panel Port

    X0400 Series Router Manual 4.1.11. Remote Control Panel Port Standard: RS-422, 9600 baud rate Connector: 6 pins on GPIO 25 pin female “D” Protocol: Remote Control Panel 4.1.12. Ethernet Port (Routers fitted with +ET option only) Network Type: Fast Ethernet 100 Base-TX IEEE 802.3u standard for 100 Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area network Ethernet 10 Base-T IEEE 802.3 standard for 10 Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area...

  • Page 82: Configuring The Router For A Dars Reference

    X0400 Series Router Manual 4.2.2. Configuring the Router for a DARS Reference The REF/DARS BNC can be configured as either a high impedance loop through from the REF BNC (factory default) or as a 75 ohm terminated DARS reference input.

  • Page 83: Step 2 - Invoke Upload Mode Via The Front Panel

    The cursor to the right of the word “BOOT>” should be spinning for about 5 seconds and then the unit will continue to boot. For example: EVERTZ MCF5407 MONITOR 2.3 BUILD 8 COPYRIGHT 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD. 28F160C3B FLASH DETECTED BRD=X0401 MODEL=X0401H-AES4-SS...

  • Page 84: Step 4 - Uploading The New Firmware

    X0400 Series Router Manual 9. The following is a list of possible reasons for failed communications: • Defective Serial Upgrade cable. • Wrong communications port selected in the terminal program. • Improper port settings in the terminal program. (Refer to step 7 for settings).

  • Page 85: Uploading Router Input Labels From A Text File

    X0400 Series Router Manual 4.4. UPLOADING ROUTER INPUT LABELS FROM A TEXT FILE The Input Label File menu item allows labels for the video and audio inputs to be input from the serial port of the router using a simple terminal program such as HyperTerminal. It is important to make sure that the structure of the text file that contains the router labels is correct, or the router will not accept any of the label definitions.

  • Page 86: Step 2 - Download The Current Labels From The Router

    X0400 Series Router Manual 4.4.2. Step 2 – Download the Current Labels from the Router 6. Invoke the Label Send File mode using the front panel Setup Menu. (See section 3.4 for information on how to operate the front panel menus.) •...

  • Page 87: Step 4 - Upload The New Label File To The Router

    X0400 Series Router Manual 4.4.4. Step 4 – Upload the New Label file to the Router 9. Invoke the Label Receive File mode using the front panel Setup Menu. (See section 3.2 for information on how to operate the front panel menus.) •...

  • Page 88: Servicing Instructions

    X0400 Series Router Manual input3_audio2B=INPUT # 3 (2B) Example 3 Category [AUDIO2B] has a variable that does not belong to it (input1_video). An error message will be displayed on HyperTerminal and on the router front panel indicating the reason. [AUDIO2B]...
  • Page 89 X0400 Series Router Manual CHAPTER 5: SERIAL CONTROL TABLE OF CONTENTS REMOTE CONTROL OF THE ROUTERS ..................1 5.1. GVG TEN-XL ASCII PROTOCOL ..................1 5.1.1. Serial Data Format..................... 1 5.1.2. Definitions ......................... 1 5.1.3. Command Formats ....................2 5.1.3.1.

  • Page 90: Chapter 5: Serial Control

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  • Page 91: Remote Control Of The Routers

    Table 5-1: Reserved Words in GVC TEN-XL ASCII Protocal 4. Internal crosspoint numbers are ‘zero-based’, meaning that crosspoint number 1 is accessed as source 0. Since GVG TEN-XL protocol is based on 10 internal crosspoints and the Evertz 4 x 1 SERIAL CONTROL Page 1 Revision 1.4.4...

  • Page 92: Command Formats

    X0400 Series Router Manual router family contains 4 internal crosspoints, only crosspoints #1 to #4 are valid. Valid sources range from 0 to 3 decimals or 0x00 to 0x03, as shown in Table 5-2. The remaining sources in the Ten-XL protocol will be ignored by the X0401 routers.

  • Page 93: Command Examples

    X0400 Series Router Manual 5.1.4. Command Examples The following are examples of the GVG’s TEN-XL ASCII protocol write and read commands controlling a X0401S-AES model router. The Serial Address menu item is assumed to be set to 01. 5.1.4.1. Input Selection – Audio Follow Mode...

  • Page 94: Performer Protocol

    X0400 Series Router Manual 5.2. PERFORMER PROTOCOL The Performer Protocol enables control of the router from a computer or host terminal. The protocol is case sensitive so you must ensure that you are using UPPERCASE letters when entering the commands.

  • Page 95: Table 5-5: Common Ascii Performer Command Parameters

    X0400 Series Router Manual The following table provides a list of the common parameters found in the performer command strings and the possible values in the X0401 router: PARAMETER VALUES Hexideciminal number representing the selectable outputs of the router: 00 – All Levels (AFV) 01 –...

  • Page 96: Table 5-6: Command Examples

    X0400 Series Router Manual The following table provides a list of test cases with accompanying result actions. Refer to Table 5-6 and/or the performer protocol documentation (located in the same folder of this document) if you wish to devise your own test cases.
  • Page 97 X0400 Series Router Manual CHAPTER 6: VISTALINK® REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL TABLE OF CONTENTS VISTALINK® REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL ................ 1 6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK? ......................1 6.2. GENERAL MONITORING AND CONTROL PARAMETERS FOR X0401-H/S ......1 6.3. GENERAL MONITORING AND CONTROL PARAMETERS FOR X-0401-3G ONLY ..........................
  • Page 98 X0400 Series Router Manual Figures Figure 6-1: General Monitoring Tab for the X0401-H/S ................1 Figure 6-2: General Monitoring Tab for the X-0401-3G ................2 Figure 6-3 : Video Miscellaneous Control Tab ..................3 Figure 6-4: Video Input Configuration Tab ...................4 Figure 6-5: Video Output Configuration Tab ..................5 Figure 6-6: Audio Configuration Parameters..................6...

  • Page 99: VistalinkĀ® Remote Monitoring/Control

    3. A virtual database, known as the Management Information Base (MIB) lists all the variables being monitored, which both the Manager and Agent understand. Please contact Evertz for further information about obtaining a copy of the MIB for interfacing to a third party Manager/NMS.

  • Page 100: General Monitoring And Control Parameters For X-0401-3G Only

    X0400 Series Router Manual Table 6-1 below provides the further details about each control: Parameter Description Select input Selects Video and Audio inputs for outputs Monitor Displays Card type and External Audio option Faults Raised trap for invalid inputs, loss of Genlock and DARS Table 6-1: X0401-H/S Parameter Description 6.3.

  • Page 101: Video Miscellaneous Control Tab

    X0400 Series Router Manual Firmware Revision Indicates the revision of the Firmware. Creation date Indicates the creation date of the Firmware. FPGA Revision Indicates the revision of the FPGA. Table 6-2: General Parameters 6.4. VIDEO MISCELLANEOUS CONTROL TAB The following figure (Figure 6-3) shows the Video Miscellaneous tab for the X-0401-3G:...

  • Page 102: Video Input Configuration Tab

    X0400 Series Router Manual Video AFV Input Select Selects and sets AFV for the video inputs Video Input Select Selects and sets the video input Video Clean Switch Enables or Disables the clean switch output Video Output Type Selects and sets the Video output type “SMPTE or DVB ASI”...

  • Page 103: Video Output Configuration

    X0400 Series Router Manual Table 6-4 below provides further details about each control: Parameter Description Video Input Enables or Disables the video input# 1 to 4 Video Label Indicates the labels of each video input Video Type Indicates the type of the video (SMPTE or DVB ASI)

  • Page 104: Figure 6-6: Audio Configuration Parameters

    X0400 Series Router Manual Table 6-5 below provides further details about each control: Parameter Description Embedded Audio Group Enables or Disables embedded Audio Group 1 to 4 Embedded Audio Soft Switch Enables or Disables embedded Audio Channel 1 to 16 Table 6-5: Video Output Configuration Parameters 6.7.

  • Page 105: Audio Configuration

    X0400 Series Router Manual Table 6-5 provides further details about each control: Parameter Description Audio Bypass Enables or Disables the Audio Bypass Audio Input Enables or Disables the Audio for each Audio buss Audio Configuration Indicates the presence or absence of the Audio for 1 to 4 buses...

  • Page 106: Miscellaneous Control Configuration

    X0400 Series Router Manual Table 6-7 below provides further details about each control. Parameter Description GPI Global Enable Enables or Disables the GPI Globally GPI Global Encoding Selects GPI Encoding standard GPI Type Selects between High, Low, Rais and Fall...

  • Page 107: Faults

    X0400 Series Router Manual Table 6-8 below provides further details about each control: Parameter Description Baud Rate Selects different Baud Rates Serial Format Selects different serial formats Serial Address Selects serial Address Serial Control Select the serial control type GVG Power Supply Status Enable...

  • Page 108: Video Faults

    X0400 Series Router Manual Table 6-9 below provides further details about each control: Parameter Description Loss of Genlock Raises a when the Reference or Genlock is lost Reclocker Locked Raises a trap when the reclocker is unlocked GPI1 Active Raises a trap when the GPI1 is not active...

  • Page 109: Audio Faults

    X0400 Series Router Manual Table 6-9 provides further details about each control. Parameter Description Trap Enable Enables or Disables the trap for Video Input 1 to 4 Trap Status Shows the status of trap of video input 1 to 4 Table 6-10: Video Faults Configuration Parameters 6.10.2.
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  • Page 111: Video And Audio Output Configurations

    X0400 Series Router Manual CHAPTER 7: VIDEO AND AUDIO OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS VIDEO AND AUDIO OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS ............... 1 7.1. ALL INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED TO REFERENCE ............1 7.2. INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED TO WITHIN +/- 1 LINE OF REFERENCE........ 2 7.3.
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  • Page 113: All Input Signals Are Timed To Reference

    X0400 Series Router Manual VIDEO AND AUDIO OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS The following diagrams show how to set up the system timing under a number of different input signal conditions so that SoftSwitch equipped routers can perform a clean switch on the V1 buss.

  • Page 114: Input Signals Are Timed To Within +/- 1 Line Of Reference

    X0400 Series Router Manual 7.2. INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED TO WITHIN +/- 1 LINE OF REFERENCE This example shows the input timing range requirements for a clean switch in the most basic configuration. The V1 buss output will be delayed 1 line with respect to the reference.

  • Page 115: All Input Signals Are Timed Together But Delayed 5 Lines From Reference

    X0400 Series Router Manual 7.3. ALL INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED TOGETHER BUT DELAYED 5 LINES FROM REFERENCE This example shows how to set up the router timing when the input signals are delayed by more than one line. The V1 buss output will be delayed 6 lines with respect to the reference.

  • Page 116: All Input Signals Are Timed Within A Range Of +/- 1 Line From Each Other But Delayed 5 Lines From Reference

    X0400 Series Router Manual 7.4. ALL INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED WITHIN A RANGE OF +/- 1 LINE FROM EACH OTHER BUT DELAYED 5 LINES FROM REFERENCE This example shows how the router can perform a clean switch on input signals that are delayed by more than a one from the reference, and are mistimed with respect to each other.

  • Page 117: Figure 7-5: Timing Example 5 - Bypass Router For Production Switcher

    X0401S-SS series router. At the same time all the signals are in time with the production switcher. Finally, the production switcher can also be presented to the bypass router within the range of the X0400 series router’s line synchronizer. Master Control Switcher/...
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