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OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 1
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INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................3
2.2. CONFIGURING THE BASIC NETWORK SETTINGS ...........................................................................6
2.3. CONNECTING TO VLPRO ....................................................................................................................7
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CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................................... 8
3.1. INPUTS .................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.1. General Input Settings .............................................................................................. 10
3.1.2. Input buttons ............................................................................................................. 11
3.2. OUTPUTS .............................................................................................................................................11
3.2.1. Config Output Tab..................................................................................................... 12
3.2.2. Active Output Tab ..................................................................................................... 12
3.2.3. Preset Tab ................................................................................................................ 14
3.2.4. Input and Output Faults ............................................................................................ 15
3.2.5. Adding a Program to the MUX Output ...................................................................... 16
3.2.6. Adding Individual PIDs to the MUX Output ............................................................... 19
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 20
4.1. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................20
4.1.1. Inputs and Outputs per switch .................................................................................. 20
4.1.2. Processing ................................................................................................................ 20
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TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................. 21
5.1. VLPRO DOES NOT DISPLAY THE 7780MUX8X2-ASI ALARMS......................................................21
5.2. UPDATING VLPRO SERVER JAR FILE .............................................................................................21
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ABBREVIATIONS......................................................................................................................... 23
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ............................. 1 INSTALLATION ..........................3 2.1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION .......................3 2.2. CONFIGURING THE BASIC NETWORK SETTINGS ................6 2.3. CONNECTING TO VLPRO ........................7 CONFIGURATION .......................... 8 3.1. INPUTS ..............................10 3.1.1. General Input Settings ....................10 3.1.2. - Page 2 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer Figures Figure 1-1: 7780MUX8x2-ASI Block Diagram....................2 Figure 2-1: 7780MUX8x2-ASI Rear Panel .......................3 Figure 2-2: 7700 Chassis ..........................4 Figure 2-3: COM Properties Window........................4 Figure 2-4: HyperTerminal Main Menu......................5 Figure 2-5: Network Configuration Sub-Menu....................6 Figure 2-6: VistaLINK PRO Navigation Tree ....................7...
- Page 3 Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express 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 5: Overview
The user can select which incoming programs will be used on the output. The 7780MUX8x2-ASI fits in the 7700 chassis and only occupies three slots. Seven independent 7780MUX8x2-ASI can be fitted in a single 3RU Chassis. The 7780MUX8x2-ASI is controlled through VistaLINK -Pro via SNMP commands. -
Page 6: Figure 1-1: 7780Mux8X2-Asi Block Diagram
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer Input ASI 1 In Equalizer RS gapper ASI 1 Out monitor Input Equalizer ASI 2 In monitor ASI 2 Out Input ASI 3 In Equalizer monitor Input -Demultiplexer Equalizer ASI 4 In monitor -Remultiplexer... -
Page 7: Installation
ESD strap be worn. Locate on a 7700 chassis three adjacent vacant slots. Unpack the 7780MUX8x2-ASI and separate the rear panel from the main card. Locate on the rear of the rack the three slots and remove the blanking panels. -
Page 8: Figure 2-2: 7700 Chassis
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer Figure 2-2: 7700 Chassis Before inserting the front card, connect the serial cable to the board using the serial cable provided. Now insert the 7780MUX8x2-ASI card into the corresponding front slots ensuring the card lines up with the slot runners on the bottom and the top of the chassis. -
Page 9: Figure 2-4: Hyperterminal Main Menu
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer Bits per second 115200 Data Bits Parity None Stop Bits Flow Control None Click OK to apply these settings and press the enter button on your keyboard. The session should respond by displaying the 7780MUX8x2-ASI Main Menu, as shown in Figure 2-4:... -
Page 10: Configuring The Basic Network Settings
7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer (5) Engineering/Debug This menu is for Evertz personnel only. You may be requested to access and execute options within this menu when seeking technical support from Evertz. Guidance will be given should this be required. Before it is possible to configure the card via VLPro, it is first necessary to configure the initial basic network settings via the serial cable. -
Page 11: Connecting To Vlpro
VLPro finds the card and confirms its configuration. Please consult your network administrator if you continue to have problems connecting the card with VLPro, alternatively contact Evertz Microsystems Ltd. or your authorized reseller for technical support. 7780MUX8x2-ASI - 7 Revision 1.1... -
Page 12: Configuration
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer CONFIGURATION The 7780MUX8x2-ASI card can be configured using VistaLINK software. Once the card is connected ® to VLPRO as described in section 2.3, right click the IP address, selected earlier, of the 7780MUX8x2- ASI. When the drop down menu appears, select the “View Configuration…” option. -
Page 13: Figure 3-2: Mux Configuration
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer Figure 3-2: Mux Configuration 7780MUX8x2-ASI - 9 Revision 1.1... -
Page 14: Inputs
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer 3.1. INPUTS The 7780MUX8x2-ASI has eight ASI-inputs and one IP-input labelled External Table Input. To view the content of any input, select the desired input number from the Input folder side panel. Once the desired input has been selected, the settings for that input will be displayed in the General Input Settings tab, as shown in Figure 3-3. -
Page 15: Input Buttons
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer Input Packet Size: This field displays the input packet size. The options will be either 188 Bytes or 204 Bytes. 3.1.2. Input buttons Close Input: This button enables the user to close the input window view. -
Page 16: Config Output Tab
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer 3.2.1. Config Output Tab Output Bitrate: This field enables the user to change the output bitrate. The user can use the standard output rate for DVB-C, ATSC/SCTE or specify a custom output bit rate. -
Page 17: Figure 3-5: Active Output Tab
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer Output Used Bit rate: This field displays the actual bit rate being used. Output TS ID: This field displays the output transport stream ID. The default setting is 1. Output Packet Size: This field displays the output packet size. The options will be either 188 Bytes or 204 Bytes. -
Page 18: Preset Tab
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer 3.2.2.1. Active Output Buttons Start: This button starts the output of the ASI stream. Stop: This button stops the output of the active ASI stream. Save: This button saves the current configuration to flash memory. -
Page 19: Input And Output Faults
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer List of Presets: This field displays a list of existing presets. For example, if a preset is imported, it will be listed in this field. Delete: This button enables the user to delete an existing configuration. To delete a preset select the preset file name from the List of Presets and click on the Delete button. -
Page 20: Adding A Program To The Mux Output
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer Figure 3-7: Input and Output Faults 3.2.5. Adding a Program to the MUX Output 1. Select Output1 from the Outputs folder. See Figure 3-8, step 1. 2. Select an active input from the Inputs folder. This input should be one from which you would like to add a program. -
Page 21: Figure 3-8: Adding A Program To A Mux Output
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer Figure 3-8: Adding a Program to a MUX Output 5. To add additional programs to the output, repeat steps 2 to 4. 6. Once all desired programs have been added, select an output bit rate in the Config Output tab. -
Page 22: Figure 3-9: Identifying The Output Properties
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer Figure 3-9: Identifying the Output Properties 7780MUX8x2-ASI - 18 Revision 1.1... -
Page 23: Adding Individual Pids To The Mux Output
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer 3.2.6. Adding Individual PIDs to the MUX Output If you wish to add individual PIDS to the MUX, select the PID from the list in the General Input Settings window and press the Add PID button. The input will be added to Output1. See Figure 3-10. -
Page 24: Technical Description
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 4.1. SPECIFICATIONS 4.1.1. Inputs and Outputs per switch • 8 x ASI inputs per TR 101 891 o Min ASI bitrate: 100 Kb/s per input o Max ASI bitrate: 200 Mb/s per input •... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
5.2. UPDATING VLPRO SERVER JAR FILE Products from Evertz 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 26: Figure 5-2: Vistalink Pro - Applying Jar Updates
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer Figure 5-2: VistaLINK PRO – 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 27: Abbreviations
7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer ABBREVIATIONS For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply: Bouquet Association Table Bit Error Rate Band Width Conditional Access Conditional Access Table Common Phase Error Cyclic Redundancy Check European Telecommunications Standards Institute... - Page 28 7700 MultiFrame Manual 7780MUX8x2-ASI MPEG-2 Re-Multiplexer This page left intentionally blank 7780MUX8x2-ASI - 24 Revision 1.1...
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