Preface About This Manual This manual describes the features of 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR front modules, their corresponding rear module (8900WFR-R), the optical submodules 1310NM-DRL (Dual Receiver Fiber Optic), 1310NM-DTL (Dual Transmitter Fiber Optic) and 1310NM-TRL (Transceiver Fiber Optic) in the GeckoFlex frame.
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Preface 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
• Up to four reclocked SDI outputs and up to two reclocked SD optical outputs and up to four composite outputs in the case of 8949MDA-CFR, • Auto cable equalization for up to 330m of cable in the case of SD signals and for up to 125m of cable in the case of HD signals, •...
(TX1), and • Remote control and monitoring support: web pages, Newton control panel, NetConfig management system. Product Architecture The 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR can only be installed in the GeckoFlex frame illustrated in Figure 1 below. Figure 1. Product Architecture Gecko Flex housing...
Introduction Product Environment The 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR modules can only be installed in a Geck- oFlex frame (8900FF, 8900FX and 8900FFN). The devices can be located in broadcast centers, video production facilities, OB vans and production trucks. The main application of those products is the jitter reduction, the distribution of the incoming SD or HD signals to the video processing devices (routers, switchers, tape recorder, monitoring devices, etc.) and the downscaling of HD video signals...
14) are delivered together as a set. The 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR front modules can be plugged in and removed from a GeckoFlex frame with power on, without disrupting operation on adjacent running modules. When power is applied to the module, LED indicators...
Module Placement in the GeckoFlex Frame There are ten rear and front slot locations in the 2 RU frame to accommodate either analog or digital modules. The 8949MDA-CFR or 8949MDA-SFR module can be plugged into any one of the GeckoFlex frame slots.
4) must be locked in its locking pin. Figure 4. Module Ejector Tab Locking Pin Ejector Locking Pin Optional Fiber Optic Submodule When the fiber optic submodule is present, it is advised to take some precautions so as not damage the modules. 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
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BNCs. Do not try to force it in further. To extract the fiber optic submodule follow the steps: Note The fiber cable and the fiber optic submodule must be extracted before the front and the rear modules. 1. Remove the fiber cable first. 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
2. Unlock the module by flipping the handle to the left. 3. Remove the fiber optic submodule by using its handle. Cabling Cabling to the 8949MDA-CFR or 8949MDA-SFR module is done on the BNCs and the fiber connector on the rear module. Refer to Figure 5 on page 13...
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Cabling Table 4. Cabling Inputs and Outputs for 8949MDA-CFR Module Fiber Optic Submodule Inputs in HD Outputs Dual receiver J1, J3, J5, J7: 4 HD-SDI outputs or Fiber 1 J2, J4, J6, J8: 4 downscaled composite or Fiber 2 video outputs...
Table 5 on page 17 to see a complete list of possible operating conditions and the resulting indicator status. Figure 7. LEDs Significations - Part of the 8949MDA-CFR or 8949MDA-SFR module Note The channel 2 LEDs are not connected. 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
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PRES SIG OPT 1 (green) On continuously Presence of optical signal on opt1 No presence of optical signal on opt 2 PRES SIG OPT 2 (green) On continuously Presence of optical signal on opt 2 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
Remote Configuration Remote Configuration The 8949MDA-CFR/8949MDA-SFR configuration and monitoring can be also performed using a web browser GUI interface or a networked Newton Control Panel when the 8900NET Network Interface module is present in the GeckoFlex frame (8900FFN). Each of these interfaces is described below.
20. The 8900 modules can be addressed by clicking either on a specific module icon in the frame status display or on a module name or slot number in the link list on the left. 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
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The sub-list allows you to select a particular information page for the selected device. Content display section displays the information page for the selected frame or module (frame slot icons are also active links). Refresh button for manual update of page 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
Remote Configuration Note Refresh button must be clicked to update the page after any changes. 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Links and Web Pages The 8900 GUI provides the following links and web pages for the 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR modules (Figure 10 below): •...
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The color of the LED present on the top left of each web page is managed by the 8900NET accordingly to the alarms status. The figure below describes the inputs and outputs on one 8949MDA module. Figure 11. Status Web Page for 8949MDA-CFR Module Fiber optic submodule presence and type...
Remote Configuration Settings Web Page The Settings web page for 8949MDA-CFR (Figure 12 on page 24) and 8949MDA-SFR (Figure 13 on page 24) provides a reporting of signal control for this DA output. This page gives the model, the description and the frame location. The link input configuration is made on this web page.
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Remote Configuration Figure 12. Settings Web Page for 8949MDA-CFR Module Figure 13. Settings Web Page for 8949MDA-SFR Module 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
S2 segment 1). The enabled SNMP traps will be reported to any SNMP manager that is iden- tified as an SNMP Report Destination in 8900NET configuration. Trap severity is read-only hard-coded information that is interpreted and responded 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
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Remote Configuration to by the SNMP Manager software configuration. Refer to 8900NET Intruction Manual for more details. Figure 14. Slot Config Web Page 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
Specifications Specifications Table 6. 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Specifications Parameter Value Coax Input Number and type of inputs 1 BNC Input impedance 75 Ohm Input signal type Serial digital component conforming to the following formats: • SMPTE 292M for 1080i/50, 1080i/59.94, 720p/50 and 720p/59.94...
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Conforming to the SMPTE 259M standard Downscaler delay < 0.95 ms Downscaler output 9 bits representation Downscaled Composite Outputs in the Case of 8949MDA-CFR Module Number and type of outputs 4 BNCs Signal type Conforming to the SMPTE 170M standard for NTSC and CCIR624...
Circuit modules should not be serviced in the field unless otherwise directed by Customer Service. Power-up Diagnostics Failure If the module has not passed self-diagnostics, do not attempt to troubleshoot. Return the unit to Grass Valley (see Module Repair on page 30). Troubleshooting...
Video input signal have a bit stream error Module Repair If the module is still not operating correctly, replace it with a known good spare and return the faulty module to a designated Grass Valley repair depot. Call your Grass Valley representative for depot location. Refer to...
The signal then enters the reclocker circuit which reduces the jitter of the incoming signal so as to ensure correct backward processing behavior. HD to SD Downscaling The incoming signal is in HD format. This block converts the signal to SD format for monitoring applications. 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
Power is fed from +12 V rails of the frame’s switching power supply. Each stage of the module receives its own, separate, highly regulated and filtered power source. The power input is protected by hot swap function which is an electronic circuit breaker that detects an overcurrent condition. 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
CONF (configuring) LED Input power CONFIG LED Input Reporting control panel Input signal type Downscaled Composite Outputs Learn Module Config Downscaled Serial Outputs LEDs Dual receiver connector Locate Module Dual transmitter connector locate module Locked rate 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
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PRES SIG EQ LED PRES SIG OPT 1 LED PRES SIG OPT 2 LED PWR LED Remote control Restore upon Install retainer strips Return loss Settings page SIG_PRES LED Signal level Slot Config page Slot Config web page 8949MDA-CFR and 8949MDA-SFR Instruction Manual...
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