Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. VSD / VSE6800+ Standard Serial Digital Video Distribution Amplifier Installation and Operation Manual Edition C March 2006...
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Contents Preface Manual Information ................vii Purpose ................... vii Audience ..................vii Revision History ................vii Writing Conventions ..............viii Obtaining Documents ..............viii Unpacking/Shipping Information ............ix Safety Standards and Compliances ............x Safety Terms and Symbols ...............x Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive ....x Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment...
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Contents Setting Jumpers ..................10 Installing 6800+ Modules ..............11 Required Frames and Back Module Connector Types ....11 Installing VSD / VSE6800+ Modules ..........11 Removing VSD / VSE6800+ Modules ........... 11 Making Connections ..............
Preface Manual Information Purpose This manual details features, installation and operational procedures, and specifications of the VSD / VSE6800+ standard serial digital video distribution amplifier. Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians and operators responsible for the installation, setup, and/or operation of the VSD / VSE6800+ standard serial digital video distribution amplifier.
Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL Indicates important information that helps to avoid and Note troubleshoot problems. Obtaining Documents Documents can be viewed or downloaded from our Web site at www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch (go to support>documentation). viii VSD / VSE6800+ Installation and Operation Manual...
Preface Unpacking/Shipping Information This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble free service. 1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit. 2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list. 3.
6800+ series product. A safety manual is shipped with every FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual and can be downloaded from our Web site at www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch. Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative for a copy of this safety manual. Safety Terms and Symbols This product manual uses the following safety terms and symbols to identify certain conditions or practices.
In accordance with this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union will be fully RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See our Web site, www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch, for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation.
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EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled. (See our Web site, www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch, for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Contact your local Sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling. equipment that...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The VSD / VSE6800+ is a serial digital video distribution amplifier. The VSD / VSE6800+ provides one SDI video input and eight SDI video outputs. The following topics are described in this chapter: •...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 1: Introduction Product Description VSD6800+ and VSE6800+ are serial digital video distribution amplifiers in the 6800+ family. These modules have one differential input and eight outputs. • The VSD6800+ is a serial digital video distribution amplifier with cable equalizing.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 1: Introduction Module Descriptions Front Module Figure 1-1 is a top view of a VSD/VSE6800+ front module, and shows the general location of standard LEDs and jumper. Figure 1-1. Typical VSD/VSE6800+ Front Module Back Module FR6802+ Frame Back Module Figure 1-2...
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 1: Introduction Signal Input / Output Connections for FR6802+DM Frames Figure 1-3 shows the signal input / output connections used by the Note VSD / VSE6800+ when installed in an FR6802+DM frame. Distribution amplifiers with unused inputs should have the input terminated.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 1: Introduction Signal Flow Figure 1-5. VSD/VSE6800+ Signal Flow Diagram VSD / VSE6800+ Installation and Operation Manual...
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 1: Introduction VSD / VSE6800+ Installation and Operation Manual...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2 Installation Overview This chapter describes the VSD / VSE6800+ installation process, Caution including the following topics: • “Unpacking the Module” on page 9 Before installing this product, read the 6800+ Series Safety •...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings Power consumption information is listed in Chapter 4: Specifications” on page Table 2-1 describes the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800+ frames.Note the given maximums before installing any 6800+ modules in your frame.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation Unpacking the Module Preparing for Installation Before you install the VSD / VSE6800+, perform the following: • Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have Note occurred during transit.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation Setting Jumpers The VSE6800+ module has one standard jumper. Follow this procedure Note to set the jumper for the proper signal: 1. Locate jumper set on the module (near the left top of the module). You need to configure modules for local or remote operation Figure 2-1...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation Installing 6800+ Modules Required Frames and Back Module Connector Types The VSD / VSE6800+ modules have double-width back connectors that Note can be installed in an FR6802+X(F) or a 6800 / 7000 series frame. •...
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation VSD / VSE6800+ Installation and Operation Manual...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3 Operation Overview This chapter describes how to operate the VSD / VSE6800+ using card-edge controls only. See the following Leitch documents for information on how to operate this product remotely: +Pilot Lite User Manual for serial control interface •...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3: Operation Understanding Jumper Controls Introducing Jumper Control Types You can use the jumper on the front edge of the VSE6800+ to select Note either local control or remote control reclock setting operation mode. Figure 2-1 on page 10 illustrates the location of this jumper.
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-1. Reclocking Mode Setting Figure 2-2 on page 10 for a picture of the jumper set settings Input Signal Operation Setup 143 Mb / s Set the jumper on the pin that allows the reclocker to handle 143 Mb / s data only •...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3: Operation Understanding Parameter Types Most VSD / VSE6800+ parameters are adjustable, and can be set using either card-edge controls (see “Introducing Jumper Control Types” on page 14) or a software application. However, there are some parameters that are considered “read-only”...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3: Operation Operating Notes When setting the control parameters on the VSD / VSE6800+, observe the following: • When you change a parameter, the effect is immediate. However, the module requires up to 20 seconds to save the latest change. After 20 seconds, the new settings are saved and will be restored if the module loses power and must be restarted.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3: Operation Setting Parameters Setting Locally-Accessible Parameters Table 3-2 describes VSD / VSE6800+ parameters that are accessible locally via an on-board jumper. See “Understanding Jumper Controls” on page 14 for more information about setting these parameters via jumper.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3: Operation Setting Remotely-Controlled Parameters Table 3-3 describes VSD / VSE6800+ parameters that are accessible remotely. See your CCS control software application manual or online help for more information on setting and monitoring the following parameters remotely.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3: Operation Changing Parameter Settings You can change VSD / VSE6800+ parameter settings locally with the card-edge jumper or remotely by selecting the Reclocking Mode parameter setting. Recalling Default Parameter Settings You cannot recall default parameter settings for the VSD / VSE6800+.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3: Operation LEDs and Alarms Module Status LED The VSD / VSE6800+ module has a module status indicator LED that reports the state of the module. See Figure 1-1 for the location of this LED, and Table 3-4...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3: Operation Other LED Descriptions Each 6800+ module has a number of LEDs assigned to indicated varying states / functions. For VSD / VSE6800+ modules, these functions are listed in Table 3-5.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 4 Specifications Overview The following specification tables appear in this chapter: • “Inputs” on page 24 • “Outputs” on page 24 • “Performance” on page 25 • “Power Consumption” on page 25 •...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 4: Specifications Inputs Table 4-1. VSD / VSE6800+ Input Specifications Note Item Specification Signal type SDI, ASI VSD / VSE6800+ modules with unused inputs should have the Connector BNC (IEC169-8) input terminated.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 4: Specifications Performance Table 4-3. VSD / VSE6800+ Performance Specifications Item Specification Jitter < 0.2 UI Propagation VSD6800+ < 12.0 ns VSE6800+ < 12.5 ns Power Consumption Table 4-4. Power Consumption Specifications Item Specification VSD6800+...
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 4: Specifications VSD / VSE6800+ Installation and Operation Manual...
Index Keywords jumpers power ratings Adjustable parameters preparing modules Alarms removing modules Applications required frames Back connectors. See Back modules unpacking modules Back modules 3–4, 11 Introduction Changing parameter settings applications Controls main features control types module descriptions understanding controls 14–15 back modules 3–4...
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Index Module specific LEDs Performance temperature Module status LEDs Power consumption specifications Modules Power ratings back modules 3–4, 11 Power up time front modules Preparing for installation installing modules Product description LEDs 21–22 Read-only parameters preparing modules Reclocking mode setting removing modules Remote control jumpers unpacking modules...
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