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- Page 1 Redbox RB-VHEDD8 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dolby E Encoder Redbox RB-VHDDD8 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dolby E/Dolby Digital Decoder User Handbook...
- Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any error contained in this manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Ordering the Correct Mains Lead Installation Information Atmosphere Electromagnetic Radiation Fitting Redboxes WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement RB-VHEDD8 – 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dolby E Encoder RB-VHDDD8 – 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dolby E/Dolby Digital Decoder System Block Diagram (RB-VHDDD8) System Block Diagram (RB-VHEDD8) Front Panel Indicators &... - Page 4 Channel Pair Audio Delete SDI Output 1 and 2 Group 1, 2, 3 and 4 Level Control (RB-VHEDD8) External Inputs De-embedder Level Control (RB-VHDDD8) Decoder Outputs De-embedder Remote Outputs Output 1-8 Polarity Action Event (RB-VHEDD8) Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
- Page 5 SD 24-Bit Metadata (SMPTE-2020) - RB-VHDDD8 Only Encoder (RB-VHEDD8) Control Metadata Control Metadata Status Decoder (RB-VHDDD8) Control PCM Metadata Metadata Status External Audio I/O (RB-VHEDD8) External Audio Outputs (RB-VHDDD8) Level Control Remotes Technical Specification Appendix Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
- Page 6 Fig 2-3: RB-VHDDD8 System Screen. Fig 2-4: RB-VHDDD8 Embed Screen. Fig 2-5: RB-VHEDD8 Encoder Control Screen. Fig 2-6: RB-VHEDD8 Encoder Meta Control Screen. Fig 2-7: RB-VHEDD8 Encoder Meta Status Screen. Fig 2-8: RB-VHDDD8 Decoder Control Screen. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
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Page 7: Warranty
Company. In respect of computer software supplied by the Company the Company does not warrant that the use of the software will be uninterrupted or error free. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... - Page 8 (h) Where the Goods are sold under a consumer transaction (as defined by the Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) the statutory rights of the Purchaser are not affected by these Conditions of Sale. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
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Page 9: Unpacking The Rb-Vhedd8/Rb-Vhddd8
Sonifex Ltd in the UK. For your own records you should write down the serial number (which can be found on the rear of the RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8. -
Page 10: Safety Information
– this is a legal requirement. If no moulded plug has been supplied with your RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8, please contact your supplier, because an IEC connector is always supplied from the Sonifex factory. If for any reason, you need to use the RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8 with a different power cable, you should use the following wiring guidelines. -
Page 11: Ordering The Correct Mains Lead
SAFETY INFORMATION Ordering the Correct Mains Lead When ordering a Redbox from Sonifex, it is helpful if you can specify your required operating voltage and mains lead. After the product code add: UK, for 230V, UK 3 pin to IEC lead... -
Page 12: Weee & Rohs Directives - Sonifex Statement
It gives a contact for individuals who are unsure about the correct procedure when the product has reached its “end of use”. Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about local organisations that can reprocess the products, or alternatively all products that have reached “end of use” can be returned to Sonifex and will be reprocessed correctly free of charge. -
Page 13: Rb-Vhedd8 - 3G/Hd/Sd-Sdi Dolby E Encoder
These are fully configurable. The unit is controlled locally through the front panel display but can be remote controlled via an Ethernet connection using the Sonifex SCi software. There is independent level control for every channel, which can be adjusted from -24dB through to +24dB in 0.5dB steps. -
Page 14: Rb-Vhddd8 - 3G/Hd/Sd-Sdi Dolby E/Dolby Digital Decoder
These are fully configurable. The unit is controlled locally through the front panel display but can also be remote controlled via an Ethernet connection using the Sonifex SCi software. There is independent level control for every channel, which can be adjusted from -24dB through to +24dB in 0.5dB steps. -
Page 15: System Block Diagram (Rb-Vhddd8)
Audio Audio Audio Delay Pass / Output 2 Input Receiver De-embedder Embedder Transmitter Delete Digital Audio AES RX/TX Channel Routing Termination & Level Dolby E Select Control Encoder Fig 1-4: RB-VHEDD8 System Block Diagram. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 16: Front Panel Indicators & Controls
The last item shown in each menu is CLOSE. Selecting close exits the system menu and returns to the main display. In each sub-menu, the penultimate item shown is BACK. Selecting back displays the previous menu. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 17: Rear Panel Connections
20mm SB fuse is used. The Earth pin MUST be connected to ensure safety. Remote Control The unit can be controlled remotely via Ethernet using the Sonifex SCi software. Using remote control allows the user to monitor the status of the unit and also set various options and settings. -
Page 18: Serial Video I/O
The RB-VHEDD8 has 4 digital audio input connections and a dedicated Dolby E encoded digital output connection available on the rear panel. The digital audio connections are transformer-coupled balanced line interfaces and can be configured to be either 75ohm Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 19: Digital Audio Inputs
Dolby Output 1- Dolby Output 1 Ground Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect Do not connect No Connection Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 20: Rb-Vhddd8 Audio Connections
The outputs are fully configurable through the front panel menu control or from the remote control software. They can be set to active high/low, latched/momentary and to a number of triggering events. See the REMOTE OUTPUTS menu selection for more information. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 21: Rb-Vhedd8 Status Screens
If an audio group is detected the the relevant block number will be highlighted, if that group is not present then the box will be clear. RATE: STANDARD: 1080i/60 ENCODE: 5.1 + 2x1 ACTIVE GROUPS: Fig 1-7: RB-VHEDD8 video input status screen. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 22: Dolby E Encoder Status Screen
PROG: CFG: RATE: 30 HZ META: INTERNAL Fig 1-8: RB-VHEDD8 Dolby E Encoder Status Screen. Metadata Status Screen P1: DIALOGUE NORM. -27 dBFS Fig 1-9: RB-VHEDD8 Metadata Status Screen showing the Dialogue Normalization parameter. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... - Page 23 Preferred Downmix Lt/Rt Center Downmix Level Lt/Rt Surround Downmix Level Lo/Ro Center Downmix Level Lo/Ro Surround Downmix Level Dolby Surround EX Mode DC Filter Lowpass Filter LFE Filter Surround Phase Shift Surround 3 dB Attenuator Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
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Page 24: Rb-Vhddd8 Status Screens
Data Rate. It will also display an ERROR symbol whenever an error is detected in the decode process. When a PCM bitstream is presented to the decoder this screen will display the latency through the decoder and also if metadata output is enabled. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 25: Metadata Status Screen
CONTROL knob counter-clockwise. When decoding a Dolby E bitstream with more than one program, pressing the rotary CONTROL knob will skip to the next program. The list of parameters available are shown in the table below. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... - Page 26 Lo/Ro Center Downmix Level Lo/Ro Center Downmix Level Lo/Ro Surround Downmix Level Lo/Ro Surround Downmix Level Dolby Surround EX Mode Dolby Surround EX Mode DC Filter Lowpass Filter LFE Filter Surround Phase Shift Surround 3 dB Attenuator Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
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Page 27: The Main Menu
The available options are GROUP 1 – CH1\2, GROUP 1 – CH3\4, GROUP 2 – CH1\2, GROUP 2 – CH3\4, GROUP 3 – CH1\2, GROUP 3 – CH3\4, GROUP 4 – CH1\2 and GROUP 4 – CH3\4. The default selection is GROUP 1 – CH1\2. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 28: Dolby Digital
The available options are DISABLE and ENABLE. This selection shows the PCM sub-menu. This contains decoder controls when linear PCM is being sent to the decoder. The sub-menu items are LATENCY, METADATA, PRO-LOGIC DECODE and PCM METADATA. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 29: Latency
This option selects the which Dolby E program downmix to output on the auxiliary output port. This is only valid when a Dolby E bitstream is being decoded. The available options are PROGRAM 1 to PROGRAM 8. The default selection is PROGRAM 1. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 30: Encoder Control (Rb-Vhedd8)
Two stereo programs. 2 + 2 x 1 A stereo program and two mono programs. 4 x 1 Four mono programs. 7.1* A 7.1 program (L,R,C,LFE,Ls,Rs,Bsl,Bsr) 7.1 Screen* A 7.1 program (L,R,C,LFE,Ls,Rs,Le,Re) * 20-bit Only. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 31: Encoding Mode
This option selects the encoding frame rate of the Dolby E bitstream. If the selected frame rate does not match the video input frame rate, the encoding process will stop. The available options are 23.98 FPS, 24 FPS, 25/50 FPS, 29.97/59.94 FPS and 30/60FPS. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 32: Bit Depth
Preferred Downmix Lt/Rt Center Downmix Level Lt/Rt Surround Downmix Level Lo/Ro Center Downmix Level Lo/Ro Surround Downmix Level Dolby Surround EX Mode DC Filter Lowpass Filter LFE Filter Surround Phase Shift Surround 3 dB Attenuator Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 33: Reversion Mode
This option selects the de-embedder source for channel 2 of the selected encoder input pair. This selection is only valid when the USE EXTERNAL menu option is set to DISABLE. The available options are the full list of de-embedder channels. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 34: External Audio (Rb-Vhedd8)
When embedding these inputs, the synchronous clock setting must be set to ENABLE. CH1\2 SRC, CH3\4 SRC This option controls the sample rate conversion function on the CH1\2 and CH3\4 external inputs. The available options are DISABLE and ENABLE. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 35: External Audio (Rb-Vhddd8)
Dolby E bitstream being carried on group 1 channel pair 1. This can be selected as the source for the decoder and then be re-embedded into the same group and channel pair along with the downmix output from the decoder embedded into channel pair 2. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 36: Group 1, 2, 3 And 4
The sources from the de-embedder block are labeled de-embedder, with the group number prefixed with G and the the channel number prefixed with C. For example, channel 2 from group 3 will be labeled as DE-EMBEDDER G3C2. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... - Page 37 Dolby channels 1-2 are the output bitstream from the encoder, these channels must be embedded in a channel pair together, with DOLBY CH1 in channel 1 or 3, and DOLBY CH2 in channel 2 or 4, respectively. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
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Page 38: Channel 1, 2, 3 And 4 (Rb-Vhddd8)
The sources from the de-embedder block are labeled de-embedder, with the group number prefixed with G and the the channel number prefixed with C. For example, channel 2 from group 3 will be labeled as DE-EMBEDDER G3C2. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 39: Vanc Metadata (Rb-Vhddd8)
-24dB through to +24dB in 0.5dB steps. The sub-menu items are EXTERNAL INPUTS and DE-EMBEDDER. The default value for all the channels is 0 dB. External Inputs This selection lists the external inputs. Selecting a channel will allow editing of the level for that channel. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 40: De-Embedder
Event (RB-VHEDD8) This option sets the triggering event of the selected remote output. The available options are NONE, SDI UNLOCK, ENCODING ERROR, EXTERNAL/VANC METADATA, ENCODING STOPPED. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 41: Event (Rb-Vhddd8)
The unit will then attempt to retrieve a valid IP address from a DHCP server. If the DHCP client is disabled then this will disconnect any client connections to the unit and revert to the static network settings stored in the unit. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 42: Static Settings
Sonifex technical support. Firmware/FPGA/Display/AIM: These are the versions of firmware contained in the unit. This software can be upgraded. For the latest software updates, check the Sonifex website at www.sonifex.co.uk Dolby : This is the current version of firmware in the Dolby Encoder or Decoder card. -
Page 43: Sci
If the login attempt fails, this maybe because either the unit is currently being controlled from another PC or the login details were incorrect. SCi will continue to operate in read-only mode until you disconnect. Fig 2-1: SCi Login Screen. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 44: Rb-Vhedd8 System Screen
Update Firmware The firmware will occasionally be updated to add new features or correct any possible issues that may arise. Check for updates at: http://www.sonifex.co.uk/technical/software To update the firmware click on the button labeled “Update Firmware” and then select the downloaded firmware file. -
Page 45: Front Panel Lock
DHCP is disabled. Note: The units are discovered using broadcast packets. If your PC has two network cards, then there is a limitation in windows that requires the two addresses to be on different subnet addresses. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 46: Rb-Vhddd8 System Screen
Update Firmware The firmware will occasionally be updated to add new features or correct any possible issues that may arise. Check for updates at: http://www.sonifex.co.uk/technical/software To update the firmware click on the button labeled “Update Firmware” and then select the downloaded firmware file. -
Page 47: Network
DHCP is disabled. Note: The units are discovered using broadcast packets. If your PC has two network cards, then there is a limitation in windows that requires the two addresses to be on different subnet addresses. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 48: Embed
Allows the deletion of audio groups. Simply select the required group to enable deletion. SD 24-Bit This enables 24-bit embedding in SD. This is selectable on a per output basis. Before enabling this option, ensure that any receiving equipment is capable of handling the extended data packets. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 49: Metadata (Smpte-2020) - Rb-Vhddd8 Only
Fig 2-5: RB-VHEDD8 Encoder Control Screen. These controls replicate those available from the ENCODER CONTROL menu via the front panel display. For more information on these settings see the relevant section of the manual. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 50: Metadata Control
Metadata Control Fig 2-6: RB-VHEDD8 Encoder Meta Control Screen. This page allows the setting of all the INTERNAL metadata settings, including the professional metadata and consumer metadata for all of the available programs. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 51: Metadata Status
This status page displays the metadata currently in use by the encoder. The professional metadata is display at the top with the program AC-3 metadata displayed in the lower box. Use the program select drop down box to determine which program metadata is viewable. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 52: Decoder (Rb-Vhddd8)
These controls replicate those available from the DECODER CONTROL menu via the front panel display. For more information on these settings see the relevant section of the manual. Fig 2-8: RB-VHDDD8 Decoder Control Screen. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 53: Pcm Metadata
These controls replicate those available from the PCM METADATA menu via the front panel display. For more information on these settings see the relevant section of the manual. Fig 2-9: RB-VHDDD8 Decoder PCM Metadata Screen. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 54: Metadata Status
Use the program select drop down box to determine which program metadata is viewable. For Dolby Digital bitstreams only the AC-3 metadata box is shown. This page is not available when receiving a PCM bitstream. Fig 2-10: RB-VHDDD8 Decoder Metadata Status Screen. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 55: External Audio I/O (Rb-Vhedd8)
External Audio I/O (RB-VHEDD8) This page controls the external audio. For more information on these controls, see the EXTERNAL AUDIO section of the manual. Fig 2-11: RB-VHEDD8 External Audio Screen. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 56: External Audio Outputs (Rb-Vhddd8)
These controls replicate those available from the EXTERNAL AUDIO menu via the front panel display. For more information on these settings see the relevant section of the manual. Fig 2-12: RB-VHDDD8 External Audio Screen. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... -
Page 57: Level Control
-24dB through to +24dB in 0.5dB steps. Selecting the LINK check box moves all the volume faders together in that group. Double-clicking the gain value will set that channel back to unity gain (0dB). Fig 2-13: RB-VHEDD8 Level Screen. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... - Page 58 Fig 2-14: RB-VHDDD8 Level Screen. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
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Page 59: Remotes
Remotes This page provides control over all the remote outputs in the unit. For more information on these, see the REMOTE OUTPUTS section of the manual. Fig 2-15: RB-VHEDD8 Remotes Screen. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... - Page 60 Fig 2-16: RB-VHDDD8 Remotes Screen. Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
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Page 61: Technical Specification
Delay Specification Video Delay: 1 frame when frame rate <= 30 fps, 2 frames when frame rate > 30 fps. Adjustment: +/- 10 ms. Audio Specifications (RB-VHDDD8) Output Sample Rate: 48kHz Output Impedance: 75Ω/110Ω selectable Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... - Page 62 Rotary selector with integral push-switch Additional Connections Ethernet Port: 10/100Mbps, RJ-45 Remote Input/Output Port: 25-way ‘D’-type socket Power Supply: Universal filtered IEC, continuously rated 85-264VAC @47-63Hz, fused Fuse Rating: Anti-surge fuse 2A 20 x 5mm Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
- Page 63 59cm (W) x 27.5cm (D) x 11cm (H) 23.2” (W) x 10.8” (D) x 4.3” (H) Weight: Nett: 1.8kg Gross: 2.3kg Nett: 4.0lb Gross: 5.1lb * Note that this product is deeper than standard Redboxes Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
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Page 64: Appendix
Coding Mode when decoding a Dolby Digital bitstream. Dolby Digital Main Channel Assignments Coding Mode 3/2L 1LFE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE 2/2L NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE 3/1L 1LFE NONE NONE NONE 3/1_ NONE NONE NONE NONE Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook... - Page 65 Lo/Ro downmix Mono Lo+Ro Enable Surround EX Default to Full mode Full L, C, R, S from Lt/Rt downmix 3 Stereo 3 Stereo from Lt/Rt Phantom Phantom from Lt/Rt Stereo Lt/Rt downmix Mono Lt+Rt Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
- Page 66 Lo/Ro downmix Mono Lo+Ro Enable Surround EX Default to Full mode Full L, C, R, S from Lt/Rt downmix 3 Stereo 3 Stereo from Lt/Rt Phantom Phantom from Lt/Rt Stereo Lt/Rt downmix Mono Lt+Rt Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
- Page 67 Mono center channel output Enable Surround EX Default to Mono mode Full Default to Mono mode 3 Stereo Default to Mono mode Phantom Default to Mono mode Stereo Default to Mono mode Mono Mono center channel output Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
- Page 68 1. When a single Surround channel is present, it is attenuated and split into Ls and Rs. 2. 3 Stereo mode is either a Dolby Pro Logic® decoding mode (when Pro Logic is enabled), or a simple addition of surround channels into the front channels (when Pro Logic is disabled). Redbox RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 User Handbook...
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