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- Page 1 Ross Video Limited MUX-8252 (-A, -B) AES/EBU Embedder/Multiplexer User Manual Ross Part Number: 8252DR-004 Issue: 01B...
- Page 2 The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2009 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Ross Video Limited. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited. Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only.
- Page 3 Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
- Page 4 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
- Page 5 The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems. If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction In This Chapter ........................1-1 A Word of Thanks....................1-1 Overview ........................1-2 Features ........................1-2 Functional Block Diagrams..................1-3 Documentation Terms ....................1-4 Installation and Setup In This Chapter ........................2-1 Static Discharge......................2-1 Unpacking ........................2-1 Rear Module Installation (Optional) ................2-2 Board Installation .....................2-3 Cable Connections....................2-3 User Controls In This Chapter ........................3-1 Reference Setup......................3-2... - Page 8 Ordering Information MUX-8252 and Related Products..................7-1 ii • Contents MUX-8252 User Manual (Iss. 01B)
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Page 9: Introduction
MUX-8252 is part of a full line of Digital Products within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products, backed by Ross Video’s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974. You will be pleased at how easily your new MUX-8252 fits into your overall working environment. -
Page 10: Overview
The MUX-8252 is part of a growing line of openGear AES solutions, including distribution, conversion and monitoring. Designed and manufactured to meet the highest quality broadcast industry standards, the openGear MUX-8252 is an ideal, cost effective solution for embedding four AES audio streams into an HD/SD signal. -
Page 11: Functional Block Diagrams
Functional Block Diagrams Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of MUX-8252-A Figure 2. Simplified Block Diagram of MUX-8252-B Introduction • 1-3 MUX-8252 User Manual (Iss. 01B) -
Page 12: Documentation Terms
Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide: • “Frame” refers to the DFR-8300 series frames that houses the MUX-8252 card, both cooling and non-cooling versions, as well as any openGear frames. See the respective User Manuals for details. •... -
Page 13: Installation And Setup
Unpacking Unpack each MUX-8252 from the shipping container and check the contents to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly. Installation and Setup • 2-1... -
Page 14: Rear Module Installation (Optional)
Rear Module Installation (Optional) The MUX-8252 is compatible with the DFR-8300 series frames. The procedure for installing the Rear Module in your openGear frame is the same regardless of the module used. However, a different module is required depending on the MUX-8252 that you are using. MUX-8252-A Rear Modules When installing the MUX-8252-A in a DFR-8310 series frame, the R1A-8252 Rear Module is required. -
Page 15: Board Installation
Rear Modules or blank metal plates. If you need blanks, refer to the chapter, “Ordering Information” in your DFR-8300 series frame User Manual, and contact your Ross Video sales representative. This completes the procedure for installing the Rear Module in a DFR-8300 series frame. - Page 16 MUX-8252-A Cable Connections This section provides instructions for connecting cables to the MUX-8252-A when mounted in an openGear DFR-8300 series frame. Refer to Figure 4 for input and output designations when using the R1A-8252 or the R2A-8252 Rear Modules. Figure 4. Cable Connections for the R1A-8252 and R2A-8252 Rear Modules MUX-8252-B Cable Connections This section provides instructions for cable connections when mounting the MUX-8252-B in a DFR- 8300 series frame.
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Page 17: User Controls
User Controls In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Reference Setup • LEDs User Controls • 3-1 MUX-8252 User Manual (Iss. 01B) -
Page 18: Reference Setup
Ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 2.1 or higher. The DashBoard Control System software and manual are available for download from the Ross Video website. Use the following procedure to configure the reference on the MUX-8252 using DashBoard: 1. -
Page 19: Leds
LEDs When all jumper and cabling configuration is complete, apply the SDI video input signal. Figure 7. Card-edge LEDs The front card-edge has LEDs that display the status of input signals. The LED displays are described in Figure 7 and Table 1. Table 1. - Page 20 Location Color Display and Description Indicates the absence of an input signal. Green When lit green, this LED indicates a valid video input. Input OK When flashing green, this LED indicates that a video signal is Flashing Green present but the input format is unsupported. Indicates the absence of a reference signal.
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Page 21: Control And Monitoring
Control and Monitoring In This Chapter The following topics are discussed: • Output Format Reference Compatibility • Heads-Up Display • DashBoard Control System • SNMP Monitoring and Control Output Format Reference Compatibility Your MUX-8252 can lock the Output format to a selectable reference source. It is possible to select from the following sources: Table 2. -
Page 22: Heads-Up Display
Heads-Up Display The Heads-Up Display is displayed on a separate composite monitoring output. When activated, card status and parameters can be viewed and adjusted using the card-mounted menu switch and an easy to use menu system. This section describes how to access and navigate through the menus in the Heads-Up Display. SW3 —... - Page 23 Layout and Navigation Pressing the Menu Switch In displays the menu as it was last viewed. • The top line of the menu display indicates the product number, name, and frame slot location. • The menus are listed in the left column. The items and values, of the selected menu, are listed in the right columns.
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Page 24: Dashboard Control System
DashBoard communicates with the cards in the DFR-8300 series frame through the MFC-8310-N Network controller card. This controller card is required to monitor the MUX-8252 from DashBoard. The DashBoard software and manual are available from the Ross Video website. Using the Menus You must first install the DashBoard Control System on your computer. - Page 25 Menu Item Parameters Description No Input Invalid Input No Reference Signal Status Invalid Reference Reference Unlocked Audio Source Missing Frame 1 Frame 2 Reference States the reference source Local Video 480i 59.94Hz 720p 59.94Hz 1080i 59.94Hz States the video format of Reference the reference 576i 50Hz...
- Page 26 Configuration Menus The following table summarizes the Configuration Menu options available through DashBoard. Default values are indicated with an asterisk (*). Table 4. Configuration Menu Functions Menu Item Parameters Description Card uses REF 1 on the frame Frame 1 as the reference source Card uses REF 2 on the frame Frame 2 as the reference source...
- Page 27 Menu Item Parameters Description Delays the channel by the ChA Delay (ms) 0-1000 selected value. Default is 0. Delays the channel by the ChB Delay (ms) 0-1000 selected value. Default is 0. Locks the Delay slider of both channels together. If the values for the two channels are Checkbox selected different, that change is...
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Page 28: Snmp Monitoring And Control
Menu Item Parameters Description The Audio Group is not inserted Disable in the processed SDI output If the Audio Group is absent at the input, audio from the Insert selected sources will be Mode inserted, otherwise the group is passed. Overwrites the Audio Group Overwrite with audio from the selected... -
Page 29: Specifications
Specifications In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • MUX-8252-A Technical Specifications • MUX-8252-B Technical Specifications • Channel Status Data Table Specifications • 5-1 MUX-8252 User Manual (Iss. 01B) -
Page 30: Mux-8252-A Technical Specifications
MUX-8252-A Technical Specifications This section provides technical specifications when using a MUX-8252-A. Table 5. MUX-8252-A Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification 1 SMPTE 259M-B 270Mbps, SMPTE 292 Number of Inputs 1.5GHz Input Impedance 75Ω Connector SDI Input Automatic, up to 305m (1000ft) Belden 1694A Equalization cable at SD rates, and up to 100m (300ft) at HD rates... -
Page 31: Mux-8252-B Technical Specifications
MUX-8252-B Technical Specifications This section provides technical specifications when using a MUX-8252-B. Table 6. MUX-8252-B Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification 1 SMPTE 259M-B 270Mbps Number of Inputs SMPTE 292M 1.5GHz Input Impedance 75Ω Connector SDI Input Automatic, up to 305m (1000ft) Belden 1694A Equalization cable at SD rates, and up to 100m (300ft) at HD rates... -
Page 32: Channel Status Data Table
Channel Status Data Table The following table shows the channel status bit information that will be used for all output audio. Table 7. Channel Status Data Byte Function Transmitted Professional or Consumer use of Channel Professional (1) Status Block Normal Audio or Non-Audio Mode Normal Audio (0) Emphasis No Emphasis (100) -
Page 33: Service Information
If the card still does not appear to be working properly after checking all possible causes, please contact your Ross Video products distributor, or Ross Video Technical Support department at the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section at the end of this manual. -
Page 34: Power Led Conditions
Rear Module connections, or call openGear Technical Support. 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-8252. Use the following procedure to perform a software reload on the MUX-8252: 1. - Page 35 MUX-8252. If required, a temporary replacement module 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 36 6-4 • Service Information MUX-8252 User Manual (Iss. 01B)
- Page 37 MUX-8252 and Related Products Your MUX-8252 AES/EBU Embedder/Multiplexer is a part of the openGear family of products. Ross Video offers a full line of openGear terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, AES, keyers, switches, as well as analog audio and video products.
- Page 38 Notes: 7-2 • Ordering Information MUX-8252 User Manual (Iss. 01B)
- Page 39 Notes: Ordering Information • 7-3 MUX-8252 User Manual (Iss. 01B)
- Page 40 613 • 349 • 0006 613 • 652 • 4425 General Information solutions@rossvideo.com E-MAIL Technical Support techsupport@rossvideo.com 8 John Street, Ross Video Limited Iroquois, Ontario, Canada POSTAL K0E 1K0 SERVICE P.O. Box 880, Ross Video Incorporated Ogdensburg, New York, USA 13669-...
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