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  • Page 1 MB-652 Monitoring Bridge User Manual...
  • 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 Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and nay associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Page 5 Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CANADA This Class “A”...
  • Page 6 The crossed out wheelie bin symbol invites you to use these systems. If you need more information on the collection, re-use, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performance of our products.
  • Page 7 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario, K0E 1K0 Ogdensburg, New York Canada USA 13669-0880 General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886 Fax: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425 Technical Support: (+1) 613 •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Using the Front Panel Display ..................... 3-2 Using DashBoard ......................... 3-3 To launch DashBoard .................... 3-3 To access the MB-652 interface ................3-3 Using a Master Password in DashBoard................3-4 Setting the Master Password ................. 3-4 Setting the DIP Switch ..................3-4 To set a new master password for the Monitoring Bridge ........
  • Page 10 Status Tab ......................4-4 Product Tab......................4-4 Settings Tab ......................4-5 Specifications Technical Specifications ...................... 5-2 Service Information Troubleshooting Checklist ....................6-2 Warranty and Repair Policy ....................6-3 In Case of Problems....................6-3 ii • Contents MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 11: Introduction

    User Interfaces A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing a Ross Video MB-652 Monitoring Bridge. Thank you for joining the group of worldwide satisfied Ross Video customers! Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your Monitoring Bridge, please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual.

  • Page 12: Overview

    Overview The MB-652 Monitoring Bridge is a compact 3G/HD/SD SDI embedded audio monitoring system designed to extract up to 16 channels of embedded audio from an SDI signal for visual and aural monitoring. The Monitoring Bridge features an intuitive user interface to allow for easy access to the signals and information you need to monitor.

  • Page 13: Functional Block Diagram

    This section provides a functional block diagram for the Monitoring Bridge. Video Out 16 VU/Peak Meters LKFS Meter CHANNELS SDI EQ Channel Select 16 Channel GPIO Sum/Downmix Video In Reclock Loudness Meter Amplifier Mon Out Figure 1.1 MB-652 — Simplified Block Diagram MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01) Introduction • 1–3...

  • Page 14: User Interfaces

    The DashBoard client software enables you to monitor and configure the Monitoring Bridge from a computer. The DashBoard software is available for download from our website. The Monitoring Bridge includes two DashBoard interfaces: Network Connect and MB-652. Both interfaces are accessed by expanding the Monitoring Bridge node in the DashBoard Tree View and selecting the appropriate sub-node.

  • Page 15: Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for the physical installation of your Monitoring Bridge, and basic cabling for the Monitoring Bridge. • Before You Begin • Front Panel Overview • Rear Panel Overview • Physical Installation • Configuring the DIP Switches MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01) Installation • 2–1...

  • Page 16: Before You Begin

    Unpacking Unpack each Monitoring Bridge you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damage, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. 2–2 • Installation...

  • Page 17: Front Panel Overview

    This section briefly summarizes the features of the front panel. Monitoring Bridge | MB-652 VOLUME SDI IN MONITOR SUM Lt/Rt HEADSET Figure 2.1 MB-652 — Front Panel 1) Display Panel 3) Source Select Buttons 5) Headset Jack 2) Volume Control 4) Mode Select Buttons 1. Display Panel This vacuum fluorescent display panel displays the audio meters and input signal information.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Overview

    SDI OUT MONITOR GPIO MODE ETHERNET PSU1 PSU2 Figure 2.2 MB-652 — Rear Panel 1) SDI IN BNC 4) GPIO Port 7) Power Supply Connections 2) SDI OUT BNC 5) DIP Switches 8) Power Cord Bracket Inserts 3) MONITOR Ports 6) ETHERNET Port 1.
  • Page 19 • Monitoring Bridge power consumption, refer to the section “Technical Specifications” on page 5-2. MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01) Installation • 2–5...

  • Page 20: Physical Installation

    2. Connect the DC plug to the power jack located on the rear panel of the Monitoring Bridge. Refer to Figure 2.2 for power connection location. 3. Connect the line cord to the power supply. 4. Connect the AC cord to an AC outlet. 2–6 • Installation MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 21: Ethernet Cabling For The Monitoring Bridge

    Gateway for the Monitoring Bridge. You will require a standard network CAT-5 cable to connect the Monitoring Bridge to your facility network. Ross Video does not supply this cable. SDI Cabling The rear panel includes one SDI IN BNC and one SDI OUT BNC.

  • Page 22: Configuring The Dip Switches

    DOWN — This position is used to recover a lost Master Password. The user-specified password is temporarily ignored, and the default value of is used. password SW4 is not implemented at this time and should be left in the UP position. 2–8 • Installation MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 23: Configuration

    This chapter provides instructions to configure basic communications for your Monitoring Bridge. The following topics are discussed: • Using the Front Panel Display • Using DashBoard • Using a Master Password in DashBoard • Network Configuration • Audio Configuration • Software Upgrades MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01) Configuration • 3–1...

  • Page 24: Using The Front Panel Display

    — PEAK SDI IN MONITOR SUM Lt/Rt HEADSET Figure 3.1 MB-652 Front Panel — Display 1) Audio Channel Bar Graph 3) Long Term Readout Time 5) Signal Data Display 2) FAST Bar Graph 4) True Peak Readout 6) Speaker Volume 1.

  • Page 25: Using Dashboard

    Using DashBoard Before proceeding, ensure that the DashBoard Control System is installed on a PC connected to your facility network. The DashBoard software and user manual are available from the Ross Video website. The Monitoring Bridge provides two interfaces in DashBoard that display as nodes in the Tree View under the Monitoring Bridge.

  • Page 26: Using A Master Password In Dashboard

    4. Type the current password in the Old Password field. 5. Type the new password in the New Password field. 6. Type the new password in the Confirm field. 7. Click OK. 3–4 • Configuration MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 27: Accessing A Monitoring Bridge

    View. Only when you attempt to connect to additional locked Monitoring Bridges and the login fails, are you prompted for the password. 6. If the password was incorrect, an error message displays to prompt you for another log in attempt. MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01) Configuration • 3–5...

  • Page 28: Network Configuration

    2. Select the Network Connect node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.The Network setup tab is automatically displayed. 3. To change the Network Time Server address, enter the new IP Address in the NTP Server field. 3–6 • Configuration MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01)
  • Page 29 Default Gateway — This is the IP Address for connection outside the subnet. 6. To save the new settings, click Apply in the Network setup tab. The settings are saved immediately and take effect. MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01) Configuration • 3–7...

  • Page 30: Audio Configuration

    Provides an Lt/Rt downmix of your 5.1 surround mix. Select the pair where your 5.1 mix starts then press the Lt/Rt button the Lt/Rt unit then selects the two pairs beside it and creates the downmix from these 6 channels. 3–8 • Configuration MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 31: Software Upgrades

    Continue — Select this option to upload the file. While uploading, an Uploading Progress dialog box opens. Notice — Clicking the Cancel button while uploading will leave the MB-652 in an invalid state. Do not click Cancel unless the uploading progress has stopped completely for 60 seconds or more.
  • Page 32 3–10 • Configuration MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 33: Dashboard Menus

    Default values are indicated with an asterisk (*). The DashBoard Control System enables you to setup an IP address for the Monitoring Bridge and monitor its status from a computer. You can download the DashBoard software and manual from the Ross Video website. The following topics are discussed: •...

  • Page 34: Network Connect Interface

    Access Mode clients version 4.0.0 or higher can connect. The user must be authenticated Authenticated Only by the DashBoard Server and URM, or must know the Master Password of the Monitoring Bridge. 4–2 • DashBoard Menus MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 35: Network Tab

    Monitoring Bridge if the Addressing Mode is set to Static Applies and saves any changes made to Apply the Network Settings Cancels any setting changes and resets the Cancel Network Settings to the previous values MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01) DashBoard Menus • 4–3...

  • Page 36: Mb-652 Interface

    MB-652 Interface This section summarizes the tabs displayed in DashBoard for the MB-652 interface. Status Tab Table 4.1 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Status tab. Table 4.4 Status Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Monitoring Bridge is locked to the input...

  • Page 37: Settings Tab

    Settings Tab Table 4.6 summarizes the options available in Settings tab of the MB-652 interface in DashBoard. Table 4.6 Settings Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Specifies the audio channel to route to the Input Source speakers Stereo Outputs the channel pair...
  • Page 38 4–6 • DashBoard Menus MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01)

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications In This Appendix This appendix provides information on the specifications for your Monitoring Bridge. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • Technical Specifications MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01) Specifications • 5–1...

  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This section provides the technical specifications for the Monitoring Bridge. Table 5.1 MB-652 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs Number of Outputs Standards Accommodated Reclocked SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 424M SDI Input and Output Connector Type...

  • Page 41: Service Information

    Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy MB-652 User Manual (Iss. 01) Service Information • 6–1...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Checklist

    If the Monitoring Bridge still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact your Ross Video products distributor, or the Technical Support department at the numbers listed in the section “Contact Us”.

  • Page 43: Warranty And Repair Policy

    Monitoring Bridge. If required, a temporary replacement will be made available at a nominal charge. Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you, the customer. All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect.
  • Page 44 Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following: • Name and address of your local dealer • Product information and pricing • Technical support • Upcoming trade show information Telephone: +1 613 • 652 • 4886 Technical After Hours Emergency: +1 613 •...

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