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evertz 7800DA7-MADI User Manual

Audio reclocking distribution amplifier
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1x7 MADI Audio Reclocking Distribution Amplifier
© Copyright 2015
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
5292 John Lucas Drive,
Burlington, Ontario,
Canada L7L 5Z9
Phone:
+1 905-335-3700
Sales:
sales@evertz.com
Tech Support: service@evertz.com
Web Page:
http://www.evertz.com
Version 1.0, June 2015
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 7800DA7-MADI series product. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the
7800DA7-MADI series product. Due to on going research and development, features and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of Evertz Microsystems Ltd. Copies of this manual
can be ordered from your Evertz dealer or from Evertz Microsystems.
7800DA7-MADI
User Manual
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  • Page 1 Version 1.0, June 2015 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 7800DA7-MADI series product. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the 7800DA7-MADI series product.
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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...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.2. GENERAL..........................8 4.3. CONTROL ..........................8 4.4. FAULTS ..........................8 UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE ....................9 5.1. CHECKING FIRMWARE VERSION ON THE 7800DA7-MADI ..........9 5.1.1. Downloading the 7800DA7-MADI Image ..............9 5.2. REMOTE UPGRADE PROCEDURE USING VISTALINK ..........10 ®...
  • Page 6 7800DA7-MADI Series 1x7 MADI Audio Reclocking Distribution Amplifier Figures Figure 1-1: 7800DA7-MADI Block Diagram ..................... 2 Figure 2-1: 7800DA7-MADI Rear Panel ......................3 Figure 4-1: VLPro – View Configuration ......................7 Figure 4-2: VLPro - General Tab ........................8 Figure 4-3: VLPro - Control Tab ........................8 Figure 4-4: VLPro - Faults Tab ........................
  • Page 7 Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
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  • Page 9: Overview

    The 7800DA7-MADI occupies one card slot and can be housed in a 1RU frame which will hold up to 4 modules, a 3RU frame which will hold up to 15 modules, or a 350FR portable frame which will hold up to 7 modules.

  • Page 10: Figure 1-1: 7800Da7-Madi Block Diagram

    7800DA7-MADI Series 1x7 MADI Audio Reclocking Distribution Amplifier Figure 1-1: 7800DA7-MADI Block Diagram Page - 2 Revision 1.0...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    7800DA7-MADI Series 1x7 MADI Audio Reclocking Distribution Amplifier GETTING STARTED 2.1. REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION Figure 2-1: 7800DA7-MADI Rear Panel MADI INPUT This BNC accepts the MADI input. MADI OUTPUT These 7 BNCs distribute the reclocked MADI output. Page - 3...

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    Using a 7700/7800 series frame with a frame controller connected to VLPro, locate on the chassis one vacant slot. Unpack the 7800DA7-MADI and separate the rear panel from the main card. Locate on the rear of the rack the desired slot and remove the blank panel. Insert the rear panel into the back of the chassis and secure using the screws provided.

  • Page 13: Tehcnical Specifications

    7800DA7-MADI Series 1x7 MADI Audio Reclocking Distribution Amplifier TEHCNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. MADI INPUT Standard: AES10-2003 Number of Inputs: Connector: Input Level: 0.3 – 0.6 V p-p 75Ω Input Impedance: Equalization: Automatic to 250m with Belden 1694A (or equivalent) Sampling Frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz...
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  • Page 15: Connecting To Vlpro

    ® ® Ethernet and SNMP control protocols. The 7800DA7 series modules do not have card edge controls. As a result, frame controller modules must be installed in all frames that house 7800DA7-MADI modules. Within VistaLINK PRO the 7800DA7 series modules have a set of system configuration controls which ®...

  • Page 16: General

    7800DA7-MADI Series 1x7 MADI Audio Reclocking Distribution Amplifier 4.2. GENERAL Figure 4-2: VLPro - General Tab Card Status Card Type: This field will display the card name that is read from the module. 4.3. CONTROL Figure 4-3: VLPro - Control Tab Control Reclocker Bypass: This control allows the user to set the reclocker bypass mode.

  • Page 17: Upgrading The Firmware

    5.1. CHECKING FIRMWARE VERSION ON THE 7800DA7-MADI From time to time, the 7800DA7-MADI will need to be upgraded with the latest information (“image”) to maintain the most up-to-date monitoring and control capabilities. Ensure that the 7800DA7-MADI is running the latest firmware, to check this simply right click on the cards address in VLPro Client and select Version Information.

  • Page 18: Remote Upgrade Procedure Using Vistalink

    7800DA7-MADI upgrade. To disable your DHCP refer to frame controller manual. 5.2.1. Upgrading the 7800DA7-MADI Image using VistaLINK ® • Use the right-click mouse button on the ‘7800DA7-MADI’ in the tree and select Version Information …’ option. • Open hardware tree and select card to be upgraded •...

  • Page 19: Upgrading Serially Through The Com Port

    1x7 MADI Audio Reclocking Distribution Amplifier 5.3. UPGRADING SERIALLY THROUGH THE COM PORT 5.3.1. Setting the 7800DA7-MADI to Upgrade Mode The RS232 serial port connector J24 located at the front of the module is used when “image” upgrades are being done to the module.

  • Page 20: Upgrading In Upgrade Mode

    7800DA7-MADI Series 1x7 MADI Audio Reclocking Distribution Amplifier 5.4. UPGRADING IN UPGRADE MODE For normal operation, the jumper J16 is set in the RUN position. To upgrade the firmware in the module unit pull it out of the frame. Move Jumper J16 into the UPGRADE position. Reinsert the module into its slot.

  • Page 21: Figure 5-4: Serial Port - Sending Via Xmodem

    7800DA7-MADI Series 1x7 MADI Audio Reclocking Distribution Amplifier Figure 5-4: Serial Port – Sending via XMODEM • Locate the unzipped image file and select ‘Open’. File will now download. This may take several minutes. Figure 5-5: Serial Port – Selecting File for Upload Page - 13 Revision 1.0...
  • Page 22 7800DA7-MADI Series 1x7 MADI Audio Reclocking Distribution Amplifier Select image file downloaded and unzipped in section 5.1.1 and upload file. Module will automatically reboot. Make sure to put J16 back to the RUN position when upgrade is complete. Page - 14...

  • Page 23: Jar Upgrade Procedures

    VISTALINK PRO JAR FILE UPGRADE Evertz products are constantly evolving and new features are often added. It is therefore important to update the JAR files in use to provide access to all the latest features or enhancements. It will also be necessary to add JAR files for new products.

  • Page 24: Figure 6-1: Vistalink ® Pro Server

    7800DA7-MADI Series 1x7 MADI Audio Reclocking Distribution Amplifier Figure 6-1: VistaLINK PRO Server ® Select Help> Apply Update> Product from the menu. A window will appear, as shown in Figure 6-2: VistaLINK PRO Server, navigate to the location of the new JAR file and double click to select the file.

  • Page 25: Figure 6-2: Vistalink ® Pro Server - Applying Jar Updates

    7800DA7-MADI Series 1x7 MADI Audio Reclocking Distribution Amplifier Figure 6-2: VistaLINK PRO Server – Applying JAR Updates ® You will be prompted to restart the server to enable the change to take effect. Apply as many JAR updates as required before restarting the server.
  • Page 26 7800DA7-MADI Series 1x7 MADI Audio Reclocking Distribution Amplifier  NOTE: You may confirm that all updates have been successfully applied by selecting from the menu Tools>View>Show/Hide Product update log. From the menu, shutdown the server by selecting File>Shutdown Server. Now re-open the server, it is normal for the start-up to take marginally longer while each individual update is being applied.

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