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  • Page 1 Version 1.4, March 2020 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 the7847FS-EAES8-3G product. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Servers.
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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 March 2020 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: Table Of Contents

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ............................1 INSTALLATION ..........................3 2.1. INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS .................... 4 2.2. ETHERNET CONNECTIONS ....................5 2.3. GPI CONNECTOR ........................6 2.4.
  • Page 7 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.2. VIDEO PROCESSING ......................19 5.2.1. RGB Clip........................20 5.2.2. Gain Levels ........................20 5.2.3. DC Offsets ........................20 5.2.4. Hue20 5.2.5. Gamma Adjust Enable ....................21 5.2.6.
  • Page 8 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.7.10. Injector Gateway ......................35 5.7.11. Automation System IP Address ................... 35 5.7.12. Automation System IP Port ..................35 5.8. SCTE 104 AUTHOR (+SCTE104IP OPTION ONLY) .............. 35 5.8.1.
  • Page 9 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support Figures Figure 1-1: Block Diagram ......................... 1 Figure 2-1: 7847FS-EAES8-3G Rear Plate Layout ................3 Figure 2-2: GPI Input Circuitry ......................6 Figure 4-1: Status LEDs ........................13 Figure 5-1: Video Tab ........................
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  • Page 11: Overview

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support OVERVIEW The 7847FSE-EAES8-3G series 3G/HD/SD-SDI Frame Synchronizers are designed to re-time a SMPTE 424M (3Gb/s), SMPTE 292M (1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/60, 720p/59.94) or SMPTE259M (625i/50, 525i/59.94) input to a local reference tri-level or composite sync signal.
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  • Page 13: Installation

    The 7847FS-EAES8-3G comes with a companion rear plate that occupies two slots in the 7800FR frame or three slots in the 7700FR-C frame. If a 7847FS-EAES8-3G module is installed in a 7700FR-C frame without the “slot blocker” installed, the card will not power-up and will show RED on its main status LED.
  • Page 14: Input/Output Connections

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 2.1. INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS PGM IN A: Accepts a 10-bit serial digital video signal. This input is compatible with SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 372M and SMPTE 425M*. The module can be set to receive a specific video standard or set to automatically detect supplied input video standard.
  • Page 15: Ethernet Connections

    “straight through” cable into the RJ-45 receptacle of the 7847FS-EAES8-3G and the other end into a port of the supporting hub. If you are connecting the 7847FS-EAES8-3G directly to an Ethernet port on a computer, you will have to use a “crossover” cable.
  • Page 16: Gpi Connector

    7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 2.3. GPI CONNECTOR There are 2 General Purpose Inputs (GPIs) on the 7847FS-EAES8-3G. These GPIs are interfaced using a 15-pin DB connector and an associated breakout cable (cable part # WPAES8-BNCM-9W-6F). ...
  • Page 17: Aes Inputs

    2.4. AES INPUTS The 7847FS-EAES8-3G supports 8 AES inputs and is interfaced using a DB15 connector and a breakout cable. The part number for the cable is # WPAES8-BNCM-6F. Two cables (one for AES inputs and one for AES outputs) are included with each 7847FS-EAES8-3G card. The pin-out of the DB15 connector is shown in Table 2-3.
  • Page 18: Aes Outputs

    2.5. AES OUTPUTS The 7847FS-EAES8-3G supports 8 AES outputs and is interfaced using a DB15 connector and a breakout cable. The part number for the cable is # WPAES8-BNCM-6F. Two cables (one for AES inputs and one for AES outputs) are included with each 7847FS-EAES8-3G card. The pin-out of DB15 connector is shown in Table 2-5.
  • Page 19: Table 2-6: Aes Audio Output Breakout Cable (Evertz Part # Wpaes8-Bncm-9W-6F)

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support High Density Breakout Ground/ Labelled DB-15 PIN Cable Shield Connection Name (male) Connector Red Wire None W1 RED Green Wire None W2 GREEN Blue Wire...
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  • Page 21: Specifications

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO INPUTS Standard: SMPTE 424M (3Gb/s) 1080p SMPTE 292M (1.5Gb/s), 1080i, 720p, SMPTE 259M (270Mb/s) 525i, 625i Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A 3.2.
  • Page 22: Aes Audio Inputs

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 3.7. AES AUDIO INPUTS Standard: SMPTE 276M, single ended AES Number of Inputs: 8 unbalanced Connector: Female High Density dB-15 (breakout cable to BNC provided) Input Level: 0.1 to 2.5V p-p (5V p-p tolerant)
  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    STATUS INDICATORS 4.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS The 7847FS-EAES8-3G has several LEDs mounted on the front card edge to provide the user with quick feedback on the status of the card. Figure 4-1 depicts status LEDs on the 7847FS-EAES8-3G. Headphone Out...
  • Page 24 7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support GRP1 PRESENT: This LED will be Green when embedded audio Group 1 is present and Red when embedded audio Group 1 is not present.
  • Page 25: Module Control

    The 7847FS-EAES8-3G DOES NOT HAVE card edge controls. As a result, 7700FC modules must be installed in all frames that house a 7847FS-EAES8-3G. Refer to the Evertz website for the most recent firmware for the 7700FC. When using VistaLINK it is also important to ensure that the ®...
  • Page 26: Reference Select

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support When the input standard is set to Auto, the module will auto detect the video standard. The full set of available input video standards includes: Auto 1080i/59.94...
  • Page 27: Force Freeze Frame

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.1.4. Force Freeze Frame This Force Freeze Frame control enables or disables the force freeze frame function. It is a manual user control to freeze the output of the card. The values for this control are as follows: When set to off, the module will run as expected.
  • Page 28: Pgm In A Video Standard

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.1.8. PGM IN A Video Standard The PGM IN A Video Standard reports if a valid video signal is presented to PGM IN A and what standard has been detected when it is present.
  • Page 29: Video Processing

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.2. VIDEO PROCESSING The Video Proc tab allows the user to configure settings associated with the video processing block such as gain, offset and gamma levels. Sections 5.2.1 to 5.2.8 describe the various controls in detail.
  • Page 30: Rgb Clip

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.2.1. RGB Clip The RGB Clip control enables the user to set the RGB clipping/colour legalization behavior. This control is normally set to Disable in order to allow for Super Black or other test patterns to pass through the module.
  • Page 31: Gamma Adjust Enable

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.2.5. Gamma Adjust Enable The Gamma Adjust Enable control enables the user to set the gamma adjustment functionality of the card. When enabled, the module will allow the user to adjust the gamma level. If disabled, then the gamma level is set to 0.
  • Page 32: Audio

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.3. AUDIO The Audio tab contains three sections. The Audio Control section allows the user to configure settings that are related to the handling of audio on the card. The Audio Monitor section provides valuable information about the status of the SRCs as well as the audio delay through the card.
  • Page 33: Embedder Group 1-4 Enable

    The Embedder Group Enable control enables the user to set the mode of the audio embedder. The 7847FS-EAES8-3G has four audio embedders that each inserts one group of audio into the outgoing serial digital video. For the sake of brevity, only the control for Audio Embedder 1 is discussed in further detail.
  • Page 34: Audio Delay

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.3.7. Audio Delay The Audio Delay control enables the user to set the audio delay. The range of this control is +/- 350.00 ms. This delay is relative to the delay that the module automatically inserts to match audio path and video path delays.
  • Page 35: Audio Processing

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.4. AUDIO PROCESSING The Audio Proc tab allows the user to configure the settings of the audio processor. There are sixteen individual output channel mixers in the 7847FS-EAES8-3G. These output channel mixers perform audio inversion, audio gain adjustment and audio channel swapping for each of the 16 output audio channels.
  • Page 36: Source X

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.4.1. Source X The Source X control enables the user to route one of the 16 internally processed input audio channels to the X input of the channel mixer. The values for this control are as follows:...
  • Page 37: Source Y

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.4.4. Source Y The Source Y control enables the user to route one of the 16 internally processed input audio channels to the Y input of the channel mixer. The values for this control are as follows:...
  • Page 38: Audio Pair Select

    The Audio Pair Select tab allows the user to configure the settings of the audio input selector. The 7847FS-EAES8-3G can process 16 channels of audio and the source of these 16 channels of audio are selected (on a pair-by-pair basis) to be from the embedded audio of from the external AES. Section 5.5.1 describes the control in detail.
  • Page 39: Afd Control

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.6. AFD CONTROL The AFD Control tab allows the user to configure the AFD processing function of the card. Sections 5.6.1 to 5.6.7 describe the controls in detail.
  • Page 40: Afd Output Line

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.6.2. AFD Output Line The AFD Output Line control defines the line on which AFD packets will be inserted into the outgoing video signal when AFD packet insertion is enabled. The range for this control is from 7 to 24 with a default of line 9.
  • Page 41: Afd Stamp

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.6.5. AFD Stamp The AFD Stamp control allows the user to specify the AFD signal that will be stamped on the output signal. It is possible to stamp the following AFD values.
  • Page 42: Scte 104 Control (+Scte104Ip Option Only)

    SCTE 104 messages from an automation system (AS) to either splice in the commercial playout immediately or is presented with timing information to trigger the splice after a set amount of time has elapsed. The 7847FS-EAES8-3G is able to handle both scenarios and provide status diagnostics of its state.
  • Page 43: Scte104 Processing

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.7.1. SCTE104 Processing The SCTE104 Processing control enables the user to set the SCTE 104 processing functionality of the card. For any subsequent control to operate this parameter must be set to enable. The values for this control are as follows: All SCTE 104 functions are disabled.
  • Page 44: Gpi Trigger Enable

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.7.5. GPI Trigger Enable The GPI Trigger Enable control allows the user to enable or disable all processing of GPIs. The values for this control are as follows: The module will ignore all GPI inputs.
  • Page 45: Injector Gateway

    7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.7.10. Injector Gateway The Injector Gateway setting enables the user to set the gateway for the injector (the 7847FS-EAES8-3G card.) The value entered should follow the format, XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX (e.g. 192.168.100.1).
  • Page 46: Figure 5-8: Scte 104 Author Tab

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support Figure 5-8: SCTE 104 Author Tab MODULE CONTROL Page 36 Revision 1.34...
  • Page 47: Multiple Operation

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.8.1. Multiple Operation This parameter is a fixed value and cannot be modified. The reserved Reserved parameter is two-byte field and is fixed to a value of 0xFFFF. It will be inserted as the first word in the SCTE 104 packet.
  • Page 48: Table 5-4: Scte 104 Multiple Operation Parameters

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support If the value is set to None, then there is no time required and the remainder of the structure is empty. A value of UTC indicates that the time field has been setup for UTC time for triggering a DPI splice_info_section.
  • Page 49: Splice Request Data

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.8.2. Splice Request Data The opID is an integer value that indicates what request is being sent. This parameter fixed value 0x0101, indicating that opID splice_request_data() table is transmitted.
  • Page 50: Table 5-5: Splice Data Request Parameters

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support The splice_event_source is a user assigned number for the source of a cue message. There are four possible values: 0, 4, 6 and 12. A value of 0 indicates that the source of the cue message is a cue embedded in the original source material.
  • Page 51: Time Signal Request

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.8.3. Time Signal Request The opID is an integer value that indicates what request is being sent. This parameter fixed value 0x0104, indicating that opID time_signal_request_data() table is transmitted.
  • Page 52: Insert Avail Descriptor Request Data

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.8.4. Insert Avail Descriptor Request Data The opID is an integer value that indicates what request is being sent. This parameter fixed value 0x010A,...
  • Page 53: Insert Segmentation Descriptor Request Data

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.8.6. Insert Segmentation Descriptor Request Data The opID is an integer value that indicates what request is being sent. This parameter fixed value 0x010B,...
  • Page 54: Table 5-9: Insert Segmentation Descriptor Request Data Parameters

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support A one byte field that shall carry a value in the range from 0 to the value of the greatest integer less than frame rate, which shall be the number of frames in duration_extension the fractional second not included in duration.
  • Page 55: Scte 104 Status (+Scte104Ip Option Only)

    The SCTE 104 Status tab contains several sections. The SCTE 104 Quick Status Monitor section allows the user to monitor the health of the communications between the 7847FS-EAES8-3G and the automation system. Sections 5.9.1 to 5.9.7 describe the controls of the SCTE 104 Quick Status Monitor section in detail.
  • Page 56: Figure 5-10: Scte 104 Status Tab (Message Section)

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support Figure 5-10: SCTE 104 Status Tab (Message Section) MODULE CONTROL Page 46 Revision 1.34...
  • Page 57: As Ip Connection

    5.9.4. Injector In Use The Injector In Use parameter displays the status of the injector (the 7847FS-EAES8-3G). The status will show one of the following values: Idle or In Use. The injector is considered In Use if it is receiving data from the automation system or transmitting data to the automation system.
  • Page 58: Audio/Video Traps

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.10. AUDIO/VIDEO TRAPS The Audio/Video Traps tab allows the user to configure various traps and monitor the trap statuses. To enable a particular trap, simply click the box located beside each trap in the Trap Enable section so that a check mark appears.
  • Page 59: Utilities Control

    5.11. UTILITIES CONTROL The Utilities Control tab allows the user to configure settings related to the storing and recalling of presets. The 7847FS-EAES8-3G is capable of storing and retrieving 10 user presets. Sections 5.11.1 to 5.11.2 describe the various controls in detail.
  • Page 60: Store Preset

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 5.11.2. Store Preset The Store Preset control enables the user to initiate a store of the current card configuration into one of the user presets. To store a card configuration to a specific preset, select the desired preset to store the card settings and press the APPLY button.
  • Page 61: Jumpers

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support JUMPERS Figure 6-1 and Figure 6-2 provide the locations of the jumpers and LEDs on the 7847FS-EAES8-3G boards. MODULE STATUS Serial Upgrade OFF FRAME STATUS Figure 6-1: Location of Jumpers –...
  • Page 62: Configuring The Module For Firmware Upgrades

    7800/7700 MultiFrame Manual 7847FS-EAES8-3G - 3G Frame Synchronizer with Embedded Audio Processing & 8 AES Support 6.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES Firmware updates can be performed using two methods. The first method is Ethernet based up-load of firmware using VistaLINK .
  • Page 63: 7847Fs-Eaes8-3G "Slot Blocker

    Modules can fit into two slots in a 7800FR frame because the 7800FR allows modules to consume more power on a per slot basis than the Evertz 7700FR-C. When a 7847FS-EAES8-3G is installed in the 7700FR-C, the module must occupy 3 slots to ensure that the frame power is managed properly. This is accomplished by installing a “Slot Blocker”...
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  • Page 65: Vistalink ® Remote Monitoring/Control

    7.2. LINK PARAMETERS ISTA ® All control and monitoring of the 7847FS-EAES8-3G is done through the use of VistaLINK so all control ® and monitoring parameters described in Section 0 are the same as the ones available through VistaLINK ®...
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