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MUX-6258-A
AES/EBU Audio Multiplexer with Fiber Optic Output
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  • Page 1 Ross Video Limited MUX-6258-A AES/EBU Audio Multiplexer with Fiber Optic Output User Manual...
  • Page 2 The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Page 4 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” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 5 Important Laser Safety Measures and Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the sections below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. For further safety information when using fiber products, consult the following publications: •...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 Company Address Ross Video Limited Ross Video Incorporated 8 John Street P.O. Box 880 Iroquois, Ontario Ogdensburg, New York Canada, K0E 1K0 USA 13669-0880 General Business Office: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4886 Fax: (+1) 613 • 652 • 4425 Technical Support: (+1) 613 •...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Performing Software Upgrades ................2-6 User Controls Card Overview ........................3-2 Control and Monitoring Features..................3-3 Status and Selection LEDs on the MUX-6258-A..........3-3 Reference Compatibility ...................... 3-5 Frame Rate Compatibility ..................3-5 Operation Notes ........................3-6 Audio Proc Amp Controls ..................3-6 Minimum Delay Overview..................
  • Page 10 Card-edge Menus Navigating the Card-edge Menus..................5-2 Card-edge Menus ......................... 5-3 Menu Descriptions ....................... 5-5 Specifications MUX-6258-A Technical Specifications ................6-2 Channel Status Data Table ....................6-4 Passing the Status Bytes ..................6-4 Service Information Troubleshooting Checklist ....................7-2 Bootload Button..................... 7-2 Warranty and Repair Policy ....................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing an openGear MUX-6258-A AES/EBU Audio Multiplexer with Fiber Optic Output. Your MUX-6258-A 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.

  • Page 12: Overview

    LC/UPC connector provides an SDI output. The MUX-6258-A can take in up to eight AES inputs and embeds them into any of the 16 possible audio channels in an SD or HD-SDI output. If the input is a synchronous 48kHz signal, the audio will be embedded into the SDI signal unaltered.

  • Page 13: Functional Block Diagram

    Functional Block Diagram This section provides a functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the MUX-6258-A. Figure 1.1 MUX-6258-A — Simplified Block Diagram MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03) Introduction • 1–3...

  • Page 14: User Interfaces

    4-1. Card-edge Controls The front-edge of the MUX-6258-A features LED indicators for the power, video input status and communication activity. The card-edge also includes the SW2 and SW3 switches that are used in conjunction to navigate the card-edge menu system.

  • Page 15: Documentation Terms And Conventions

    Documentation Terms and Conventions The following terms and conventions are used throughout this manual: • “Frame” refers to DFR-8321 series frames that houses the MUX-6258-A, as well as any openGear frames. • All references to the DFR-8321 series frames also includes all versions and any available options unless otherwise noted.
  • Page 16 1–6 • Introduction MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03)

  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation In This Chapter This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module(s) for the MUX-6258-A, installing the card into the frame, cabling details, and updating the card software. The following topics are discussed: • Before You Begin • Installing the MUX-6258-A •...

  • Page 18: Before You Begin

    Unpacking Unpack each MUX-6258-A you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly.

  • Page 19: Installing The Mux-6258-A

    When installing the MUX-6258-A in the DFR-8321 series frames, the 8320AR-048A Full Rear Module (R2-6258) is required. Installing a Rear Module If the Rear Module is already installed, proceed to the section “Installing the MUX-6258-A” on page 2-4. Use the following procedure to install a Rear Module in your DFR-8321 series frame: 1.

  • Page 20: Installing The Mux-6258-A

    4. Ensure that the exposed surface of the ceramic ferrule of the connector is clean. Refer to the section “Working with Fiber Optic Connectors” on page 2-2. 5. Hold the MUX-6258-A by the edges and carefully align the card-edges with the slots in the frame.

  • Page 21: Cabling For The Mux-6258-A

    Connectors must always be inserted into a device or have a dust cap on. DFR-8321 Series Frames Cabling Overview In the DFR-8321 series frames, the MUX-6258-A is used with the 8320AR-048A Full Rear Module (R2-6258). Each card occupies two slots and provides one SDI input, one SDI output, one fiber output, and eight unbalanced AES inputs.

  • Page 22: Software Upgrades For The Mux-6258-A

    Use the following procedure to upload software to the MUX-6258-A: 1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file. 2. In DashBoard, display the Device tab of the MUX-6258-A by double-clicking its status indicator in the Basic Tree View.

  • Page 23: User Controls

    User Controls In This Chapter This chapter provides a general overview of the user controls available on the MUX-6258-A. The following topics are discussed: • Card Overview • Control and Monitoring Features • Reference Compatibility • Operation Notes MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03)

  • Page 24: Card Overview

    Ross Technical Support personnel. 5. Fiber Optic Connector The MUX-6258-A use a blind mate, single mode, LC/UPC connector to interface with the Full Rear Module (8320AR-048A). The rear module is passive, which allows for the MUX-6258-A to be replaced without the need to remove any connected BNC or fiber optic cables.

  • Page 25: Control And Monitoring Features

    Figure 3.2 MUX-6258-A Card-edge Controls Status and Selection LEDs on the MUX-6258-A The front-edge of the MUX-6258-A has LED indicators for the power, video input status, and communication activity. Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 3.1. Table 3.1 LEDs on the MUX-6258-A...
  • Page 26 Table 3.1 LEDs on the MUX-6258-A Color Display and Description Green When lit, this LED indicates that the video input is valid. When flashing, this LED indicates that video is present, but the Flashing Green VIDEO OK input format is unsupported.

  • Page 27: Reference Compatibility

    Frame Rate Compatibility Refer to Table 3.2 for frame rate compatibility. Table 3.2 Compatible Video Formats Output Reference 480i/59.94 720p/59.94 1080i/59.94 576i/50 1080i/50 720p/50 480i/59.94 720p/59.94 1080i/59.94 576i/50 720p/50 1080i/50 MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03) User Controls • 3–5...

  • Page 28: Operation Notes

    1/8 line 1/4 line Embedding PCM Signals The MUX-6258-A can embed PCM audio from two sources: the AES input or from the embedded audio of the source video. Processing also includes embedding channel status data as per Table 6.2. 3–6 • User Controls...

  • Page 29: Embedding Non-Pcm Signals

    Embedding Non-PCM Signals You can configure the MUX-6258-A to embed non-PCM signals, such as Dolby® Digital and Dolby® E, using the options available in DashBoard. Note — When embedding the non-PCM signal, the A&B channels of the input signal must be embedded on Channels 1 and 2, or Channels 3 and 4 of a given group. For example, you would embed AES1A in G1Ch1, and AES1B in G1Ch2.
  • Page 30 Operating Tip — To pass the VANC components without modification for all lines in a specific video format, click the Pass button located near the bottom of the sub-tab. 3–8 • User Controls MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03)

  • Page 31: Dashboard Menus

    DashBoard Menus In This Chapter This chapter briefly summarizes the menus, items, and parameters available from the DashBoard Control System™ for the MUX-6258-A. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are the factory default values. The following topics are discussed: •...

  • Page 32: Status Tabs

    Signal tab vary in severity from green (valid), yellow (caution), to red (alarm). DashBoard reports the most severe alarm for a single field. Signal Tab Table 4.1 summarizes the Status tabs items available in DashBoard for the MUX-6258-A. Table 4.1 Status Tab Items Tab Title...
  • Page 33 This parameter indicates that there are more than 3 groups of 24bit SD embedded audio sources. Refer to the section “Reference Compatibility” on page 3-5 for a complete list of supported formats. MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03) DashBoard Menus • 4–3...

  • Page 34: Hardware Tab

    Product Tab Table 4.2 summarizes the Product tab items available in DashBoard for the MUX-6258-A. Table 4.2 Product Tab Items Tab Title Item Parameters Description Product MUX-6258-A Supplier Ross Video Ltd. Board Rev Indicates the board version Product Rear Module...

  • Page 35: Setup Tab

    Setup Tab Table 4.4 summarizes the Setup options available in DashBoard for the MUX-6258-A. Table 4.4 Setup Menu Items Menu Title Item Parameters Description Frame 1* Reference Frame 2 Selects the reference source Video Provides the shortest video delay through Selected the card.
  • Page 36 Locked locked and read-only Resets the parameters in the Audio Inputs All Audio Reset and Embedded Audio Outputs tabs to factory defaults Factory Defaults Reset Resets all parameters to factory defaults 4–6 • DashBoard Menus MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03)

  • Page 37: Input Status Tab

    Sample Rate Displays the sample rate of the AES input (read-only) If the SRC is ON, an Aysnc PCM incoming AES signal is processed to be PCM and indicated as such. MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03) DashBoard Menus • 4–7...

  • Page 38: Aes Inputs 1-8 Tabs

    Same as above Resets the parameters for the selected Input Reset input to the default values Resets the indicated input parameters to Inputs #-# Reset the default values The default value is 0. 4–8 • DashBoard Menus MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03)

  • Page 39: Embedded Outputs Tab

    Primary Source, and AES inputs as the Backup Source Configures the group source settings with Overwrite AES inputs as the Primary Source, and embed as the Backup Source MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03) DashBoard Menus • 4–9...

  • Page 40: Alarm Enables Tab

    Alarm on Abnormal Alarms range (high/low) Power Cleared Disables the alarm HW Status field reports when the optical Selected* module is not detected Alarm on Not Detected Cleared Disables the alarm 4–10 • DashBoard Menus MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03)
  • Page 41 24bit audio in an SD output. SD 24Bit Group 4 is down-sampled to 20bit audio. Cleared Disables the alarm All Alarms Enables all alarms All Alarms Clear Disables all alarms MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03) DashBoard Menus • 4–11...

  • Page 42: Vanc Processing Tab

    All VANC components are passed Pass unmodified to the card output All Lines All VANC components are deleted from Strip the card output The range is dependent on the format. 4–12 • DashBoard Menus MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03)

  • Page 43: Card-Edge Menus

    Card-edge Menus In This Chapter This chapter summarizes the Card-edge Menu system of the MUX-6258-A and how to navigate the menus and options using the SW1 and SW2 on the card-edge. The following topics are discussed: • Navigating the Card-edge Menus •...

  • Page 44: Navigating The Card-Edge Menus

    Navigating the Card-edge Menus Use the following procedure to navigate the card-edge menus of the MUX-6258-A: 1. Locate SW1 and SW2 on the MUX-6258-A card-edge. Refer to Figure 3.1 on page 3-2 for switch locations. 2. Rotate SW1 to the required menu.

  • Page 45: Card-Edge Menus

    100% 100% Full Field Bars Grp 1 Group 1 Grp 2 Group 2 Grp Sel Group Select Grp 3 Group 3 Grp 4 Group 4 Enabled* Grp Enbl Group Enable Disabled MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03) Card-edge Menus • 5–3...
  • Page 46 Group 4, Channel 4 Ch2 Bkp Channel 2 Backup Source Same as above Ch3 Bkp Channel 3 Backup Source Same as above Ch4 Bkp Channel 4 Backup Source Same as above 5–4 • Card-edge Menus MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03)

  • Page 47: Menu Descriptions

    This menu is used in conjunction with Menus 6 to E. 6 — Group Enable Use this menu to determine if the selected group is embedded in the output or not. MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03) Card-edge Menus • 5–5...
  • Page 48 This menu is used in conjunction with Menu 5 (Group Select). The following are the default values based on the group selected: Table 5.3 Backup Source Default Values SW1-5 SW1-B SW1-C SW1-D SW1-E 5–6 • Card-edge Menus MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03)

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Specifications In This Chapter This chapter provides technical specification details on the MUX-6258-A. Note that specifications are subject to change without notice. The following topics are discussed: • MUX-6258-A Technical Specifications • Channel Status Data Table MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03)

  • Page 50: Mux-6258-A Technical Specifications

    MUX-6258-A Technical Specifications This section includes the technical specifications for the MUX-6258-A. Table 6.1 MUX-6258-A Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs SDI Data Rates and SMPTE SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C Standards Accommodated Impedance 75ohm terminating >15dB to 1.485GHz...
  • Page 51 Table 6.1 MUX-6258-A Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Number of Inputs 8 AES-3id inputs Impedance 75ohm Input Resolution 24bits AES Inputs Nominal Signal Level 1V p-p 48kHz compliant with SMPTE 272M-A or any rate Sampling Rate from 20kHz to 96kHz with SRC on Connector Type DIN 1.0/2.3...

  • Page 52: Channel Status Data Table

    All other Status Bytes are marked as Unreliable Calculated CRC Passing the Status Bytes The MUX-6258-A replaces Channel Status Bytes according to Table 6.2 or passes Status Bytes through from input to output. The following conditions must be met for Status Bytes to pass: •...

  • Page 53: Service Information

    Service Information In This Chapter This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy MUX-6258-A User Manual (Iss. 03) Service Information • 7–1...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Checklist

    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-6258-A.

  • Page 55: Warranty And Repair Policy

    FIVE (5) years from the date of shipment from our factory. In the event that your MUX-6258-A proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period, Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics.
  • Page 56 P.O. Box 880, Ross Video Incorporated Ogdensburg, New York, USA 13669-0880 Visit Us Please visit us at our website for: • Company information • Related products and full product lines • On-line catalog • News • Testimonials Ross Video Part Number: 6258ADR-004-03...

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