evertz S7720AD-A4-LTC Instruction Manual

Serial digital audio de-embedder and vitc to ltc translator

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Version 1.0 March 2003
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S7720AD-A4-LTC
Serial Digital Audio De-embedder
And VITC to LTC Translator
Instruction Manual
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  • Page 1 Version 1.0 March 2003 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 7700 Series Modules. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the 7700 Series modules.
  • Page 3 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 with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    S7720AD-A4-LTC SDI Audio De-Embedder with VITC to LTC Translator TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..........................1 INSTALLATION ........................2 2.1. SDI VIDEO CONNECTIONS ...................... 2 2.2. AES AUDIO CONNECTIONS..................... 2 2.3. ANALOG AUDIO AND LTC CONNECTIONS................2 2.4. POWER ............................3 SPECIFICATIONS .........................3 3.1.
  • Page 6 S7720AD-A4-LTC SDI Audio De-Embedder with VITC to LTC Translator UPGRADING FIRMWARE ....................9 7.1. PART 1: CONFIGURING THE UNIT FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES ........9 7.2. PART 2: TERMINAL PROGRAM SETUP .................. 9 7.3. PART 3: UPLOADING THE NEW FIRMWARE ............... 10 7.4.
  • Page 7 Mar 03 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 effected 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 express or implied.
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  • Page 9: Overview

    The S7720AD-A4-LTC Audio De-embedders extract embedded audio as specified by SMPTE 272M from a 270 Mb/s serial digital video signal. In addition the S7720AD-A4-LTC has the ability to read vertical interval time code (D-VITC) from the SDI video and convert it to linear time code (LTC).
  • Page 10: Installation

    S7720AD-A4-LTC SDI Audio De-Embedder with VITC to LTC Translator INSTALLATION The S7720AD-A4-LTC module comes in the 7700 series standalone enclosure. The S7720AD-A4-LTC module comes with an external 12 VDC power adapter that plugs into your local power mains. The rear plate of the enclosure has 2 BNC connectors, a 6 pin terminal strip and a 12 pin terminal strip.
  • Page 11: Power

    DC power jack on the S7720AD-A4-LTC module rear panel. The S7720AD-A4-LTC is fitted with an internal auto-resetting fuse. To reset the fuse, disconnect the DC power source for 30 seconds and then reconnect it to reapply power to the unit.
  • Page 12: Analog Audio Output

    S7720AD-A4-LTC SDI Audio De-Embedder with VITC to LTC Translator 3.4. ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT Number of Outputs: Output 4 is used for LTC when VITC reader is enabled Type: Balanced analog audio Connector: 12 pin removable terminal strip Output Impedance: 66Ω...
  • Page 13: Status Indicators

    S7720AD-A4-LTC SDI Audio De-Embedder with VITC to LTC Translator STATUS INDICATORS The location of the status LEDs is shown in Figure 3. 4.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS MODULE OK This Green LED will be On when the module is operating properly...
  • Page 14: Card Edge Controls

    The SMPTE 272M standard permits up to 4 groups of 4 audio channels to be embedded into the 270 Mb/s video bitstream. The S7720AD-A4-LTC de-embeds one group of audio (selected by switches 1 and 2) onto the AES and analog outputs.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Volume Level On The Analog Outputs

    S7720AD-A4-LTC SDI Audio De-Embedder with VITC to LTC Translator 525 Video 625 Video Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Table 4: VITC Reader Line Select Switch Settings 5.3. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME LEVEL ON THE ANALOG OUTPUTS The toggle switch and pushbutton on the card edge are used to adjust the volume control of the analog outputs individually.
  • Page 16: Jumpers

    S7720AD-A4-LTC SDI Audio De-Embedder with VITC to LTC Translator Audio Group Color Audio Group Status Flashing Analog Output 1 level can be adjusted with toggle switch. Flashing Analog Output 2 level can be adjusted with toggle switch. Flashing Analog Output 3 level can be adjusted with toggle switch.
  • Page 17: Upgrade Jumper

    UPGRADING FIRMWARE The S7720AD-A4-LTC is fitted with a COM port connector that can be connected to a PC with a straight through cable. You will need the following equipment in order to update the 7700PB Firmware •...
  • Page 18: Part 3: Uploading The New Firmware

    S7720AD-A4-LTC SDI Audio De-Embedder with VITC to LTC Translator 1. While the cursor is spinning press the <CTRL> and <X> keys on your computer keyboard at the same time, this should stop the cursor from spinning. The spinning prompt will only remain for about 5 seconds.

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