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Harris HMX6801+B2/C2 Operation Manual

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HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4
HD/SD Two- and Four-Channel
AES Multiplexers
Installation and Operation Manual
Edition C
175-000264-00

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  • Page 1 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 HD/SD Two- and Four-Channel AES Multiplexers Installation and Operation Manual Edition C 175-000264-00...
  • Page 3 HMX6801+B2/C2 HMX6801+B4/C4 HD and SD Two-Channel and Four-Channel AES Multiplexers Installation and Operation Manual Edition C January 2007...

  • Page 4: Warranty Information

    No part of this product or related documentation may be reproduced in any form by any means without prior written authorization of Harris Corporation and its licensors, if any. This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual ........xii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ....................1 Product Description ..................2 General Description ................2 Main Features ...................3 Module Descriptions ................4 Front Module ..................4 Back Connectors ................6 Signal Flow ..................10 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 6 Channel Fade Rate ................. 37 Changing Parameter Settings ..............38 Recalling Default Parameter Settings ..........39 Reading Software and Hardware Versions ........39 Setting HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Control Parameters 40 LEDs and Alarms .................. 61 Monitoring LEDs ................61 Module Status LEDs ..............63 Alarms ....................
  • Page 7 Communicate with Module ............82 Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots ........82 Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure ...83 Module Does Not Seem to Work ............83 Contacting Customer Service ..............83 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 8 Contents Index Keywords ....................85 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface Manual Information Purpose This manual details the features, installation procedures, operational procedures, and specifications of the HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 HD and SD Two-Channel and Four-Channel AES Multiplexers. Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the installation, setup, and/or operation of HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 HD and SD Two-Channel and Four-Channel AES Multiplexers.

  • Page 10: Writing Conventions

    Indicates important information that helps to avoid and Note troubleshoot problems. Obtaining Documents Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our Web site. Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative to request a document. viii HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 11: Unpacking/Shipping Information

    The product must be held rigid within the packaging. • There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and the container. • The corners of the product must be protected. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 12: Restriction On Hazardous Substances (Rohs) Compliance

    July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-1. Figure P-1. RoHS Compliance Emblem HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 13: Waste From Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Compliance

    Contact your local sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-2. Figure P-2. WEEE Compliance Emblem HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 14: Safety

    Statements identifying conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of life. High voltage is present. CAUTION Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 are two-channel and four-channel HD or SD audio multiplexers, respectively. The HMX6801+B2 and HMX6801+C2 modules can embed two AES audio signals into two groups within the SDI output signal, while the HMX6801+B4 and HMX6801+C4 can embed four AES audio signals into two groups.

  • Page 16: Product Description

    HMX6801+C4 has four unbalanced AES input channels and a third SDI video output The back connectors for both module types require two frame slots within an FR6802+QXF or FR6802+XF frame (there is no backward-compatibility provided for use with 6800/7000 series frames). HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 17: Main Features

    Individual audio group assignment for each group • Phase relationship maintenance between groups for Dolby 5.1 audio applications (Group Lock mode) • Sample rate conversion disabling on AES inputs for Dolby/compressed audio embedding HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 18: Module Descriptions

    Figure 1-1. Typical 6800+ Module Table 1-1 on page 5 briefly describes generic 6800+ LEDs, switches, and jumpers. See “Chapter 2: Installation” for more information on specific HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 module controls, LEDs, and jumpers. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 19 • Local: Locks out external control panels and allows Local/remote card-edge control only; limits the functionality of control jumper remote software applications to monitoring • Remote: Allows remote or local (card-edge) configuration, operation, and monitoring of the HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 20: Back Connectors

    DARS IN BAL Balanced DARS input SDI video outputs Balanced AES input channels DARS IN Unbalanced DARS input Balanced AES DATA I/O output channels Reserved for future use Figure 1-2. HMX6801+B2 Back Connector HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 21 HMX6801+B4 module when installed in an FR6802+XF frame. AUX IN SDI video input Reserved for future use SDI IN SDI video outputs Balanced AES input channels DATA I/O Reserved for future use Figure 1-3. HMX6801+B4 Back Connector HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 22 SDI video Reserved for future use input SDI video Unbalanced AES outputs input channels DARS IN DARS input Unbalanced AES output channels DATA I/O Reserved for future use Figure 1-4. HMX6801+C2 Back Connector HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 23 HMX6801+C4 module when installed in an FR6802+XF frame. AUX IN SDI IN Reserved for SDI video input future use SDI video outputs Unbalanced AES input channels DATA I/O Reserved for future use Figure 1-5. HMX6801+C4 Back Connector HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 24: Signal Flow

    Chapter 1: Introduction Signal Flow Figure 1-6 shows the basic signal flow of the HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 modules. SDI outputs Processed only Serializer Driver 1 SDI input Deserializer input/output Embedder Processed only Equalizer input/output Processed only Driver 2 (B4/C4 Serializer...

  • Page 25: Overview

    Chapter 2 Installation Overview This chapter describes the HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Caution installation process, including the following topics: Before installing this product, • “Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings” on page 12 read the 6800+ Series Safety • “Unpacking the Module” on page 13...

  • Page 26: Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings

    Chapter 2: Installation Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings The power consumption for HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 modules is 7 W from the positive supply and 0.2 W from the negative supply. Power consumption information is also listed in the Specifications chapter.

  • Page 27: Unpacking The Module

    Chapter 2: Installation Unpacking the Module Preparing the Product for Installation Before you install the HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4, perform the following: • Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have Note occurred during transit. Contact your Customer Service •...

  • Page 28: Setting Jumpers

    Chapter 2: Installation Setting Jumpers The HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 modules have one jumper for remote or local control. Figure 2-1 shows the location of the REM/LOC jumper. REM/LOC jumper Remote/local Figure 2-1. Location of the REM/LOC Jumper (HMX6801+B4/C4 is shown)

  • Page 29: Installing And Removing Hmx6801+ Modules

    Table 2-1 "Maximum Power Settings for 6800+ Frames" frame before removing the rear module. See the FR6802+ Frames page Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating an FR6802+ frame and its components. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 30: Upgrading Hmx6801+ Firmware

    (hex) switch switch Figure 3. Buttons on a Typical Card Edge 4. While pressing the Navigation toggle switch down, reinsert the HMX6801+ module into the frame and then release the Navigation toggle switch. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 31 • You can only add one module per IP address. All modules in up to nine frames that are connected to the same ICE6800+ module have the same IP address. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 32 You cannot click Reboot Device to reboot HMX6801+ modules. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 33 4. In the third field, enter the slot number of the HMX6801+ module, and then close the window. You can now continue upgrading your HMX6801+ module’s firmware, starting with step 3 in “Upgrading HMX6801+ Firmware” on page HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 34: Correcting A Failed Upgrade Procedure

    HMX6801+ module by manually pullling it out and then pushing it back into its slot in the frame. You cannot click Reboot Device to reboot HMX6801+ modules. Your upgrade procedure is complete. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 35: Overview

    Chapter 3 Operation Overview This chapter describes how to operate the HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 using card-edge controls only. See the following documents for information on how to operate this product remotely: + Pilot Lite User Manual for serial interface •...

  • Page 36: Operating Notes

    Chapter 3: Operation Operating Notes When setting the control parameters on the HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4, observe the following: • If you make changes to certain parameters, other related parameters may also be affected. See the section “Cross-Functional Parameter Changes” on page 33 for more information.

  • Page 37: Audio Processing Information

    Chapter 3: Operation Audio Processing Information Audio Embedding Modes The audio embedder component in the HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 is composed of several smaller subcomponent blocks: • One ancillary data stripper (ADS) • Two audio embedding subcomponents The first subcomponent is an ancillary data stripper (ADS). This block removes all ancillary data packets in the input SDI stream, prior to embedding.
  • Page 38 Refer to the G1Exists, G2Exists, G3Exists, and G4Exists parameters to determine what audio groups are already present in the incoming SDI signal. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 39 ADS after embedding group Other Other Group 1 auxilliary data auxilliary data ADS before embedding Pre-existing Group 1 Pre-existing Group 1 Result: Error is returned Figure 3-1. Append Embedding Mode, Part 1 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 40 ADS after attempting to embed group 1 Other Other Other auxillary auxillary auxillary data data data Result: Error is returned Figure 3-2. Append Embedding Mode, Part 2 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 41 Result: Error is returned ADS before embedding Pre-existing Group 1 ADS after embedding group 1 (with overwrite group specified as Group 1) Group 1 Figure 3-3. OverWrt Embedding Mode HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 42: Audio Embedding Errors

    Description Peak Audio output level has reached a level of 0 dBFS. Silence Audio output level is lower than -96 dBFS. Normal Audio output level is between the Peak and Silence threshold levels. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 43: Input Channel V-Bit Feedback (Inxxvbitfb)

    V-bit of the incoming audio channel set to 0; indicates that the audio sample word data is valid and is suitable for D/A conversion Audio Embedding Channel Source Selection On the HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 modules, the Note following audio source selections are available for each OutxSrc parameter: Items marked with an “*”...

  • Page 44: Input Audio Rate

    For example, AES 1 Sum = (AES 1A + AES 1B) ÷ 2 Therefore, the stereo signal is averaged, creating a monaural signal. See Figure 3-4 on page 31 for an illustration of this process. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 45 (A+B)/2 AES4 AES 4B Test Tone 1 750 Hz Test Tone 2 1.5 kHz Test Tone 3 3 kHz Test Tone 4 6 kHz Figure 3-4. PCM Processing of the Audio Mux Signal HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 46: Non-Pcm Processing

    Word Length (forced to 24-bits) “Cross-Functional Parameter Changes” on page 33 for full parameter descriptions. When operating an output channel in Non-PCM mode, the sample rate conversion function of the associated input AES channel is bypassed. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 47: Cross-Functional Parameter Changes

    • Output Ch04 Gain = Disabled Output Ch04 Format = Non-PCM • Output Ch04 Invert = No • Output Ch04 Invert = Disabled Output Ch04 Format = Auto and Out Ch04 Format Fb = Non-PCM HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 48 Out Ch08 Format Fb = Non-PCM • Output Ch08 Gain = Enabled Output Ch08 Format = PCM • Output Ch08 Invert = Enabled Output Ch08 Format = Auto and Out Ch08 Format Fb = PCM HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 49: Parameter Availability Based On Operating Mode

    • 1080p/24 • 1080p/23.98 • 720p/60 • 720p/59.94 • 720p/50 • EdhPrsnt • YCrcErrCnt SDI Operating Mode: • EdhErrCnt • YCrcErrClr • SD 525 • EdhErrClr • CCrcErrCnt • SD 625 • CCrcErrClr HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 50: Ads Clean Parameter

    Mode is set to None and the parameter is disabled), even if Output Ch02 Format is PCM. If both Output Ch01 Format and Output Ch02 Format are changed to PCM, then the Out 01-02 Dithr Mode parameter is re-enabled. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 51: Channel Word Length

    The channel fade rate is a single control for all output channels. This feature is only applied to output channels operating in PCM format. It is automatically disabled for individual output channels operating in Non-PCM format. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 52: Changing Parameter Settings

    Chapter 3: Operation Changing Parameter Settings Follow these steps to change the HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 parameter settings: 1. Rotate the mode select rotary switch (hex switch) to “0.” 2. Once the hex switch is set to “0,” toggle the navigation switch up or down to select a bank.

  • Page 53: Recalling Default Parameter Settings

    Recalling Default Parameter Settings Table 3-9 "Parameter Options—HMX6801+B2/C2 Modules" describes all of the parameter settings for the HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 modules, including the original factory defaults. To return this module to its default settings, you can either reset each parameter individually, or do a global recall following this procedure: 1.

  • Page 54: Setting Hmx6801+B2/C2 And Hmx6801+B4/C4 Control Parameters

    Setting HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Control Parameters The following table lists all of the available parameters and options for Note the HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4. All parameters clip unless otherwise indicated. The sequence of options listed in the Options column mirrors The On/Off combinations of the control LEDs on the card-edge indicate the sequence achieved when the active bank number.
  • Page 55 0, 5 DARS Input Type Selects the type of DARS input (balanced / unbalanced) • Unbalanced • No 0, 6 ADS Clean Cleans the Ancillary Data Space prior to audio embedding • Yes HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 56 AES 2B • No 0, E V-Bit Mute Enables audio channel muting upon Enable detection of an incoming set V-bit • Yes • Off 0, F Factory Recall Recalls the factory settings • On HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 57 Selects the source for output Select channel 03 • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 58 Selects the source for output Select channel 06 • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 59 • Emb2 Pair1 • Emb2 Pair2 • PCM 1, B to Output Ch01 Selects the AES format for output 2, 3 Format channels 01 to 08 • Non-PCM • Auto Output Ch08 Format HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 60 03-04 • 20 bits • 16 bits • 24 bits 4, 4 Out Ch05-06 Selects the word length for output Word Len audio channel pair 05-06 • 20 bits • 16 bits HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 61 Embedder Group Selection (EmbGrpSel) is set to 2&4, Embedder 1 is assigned to group 2 and Embedder 2 is assigned to group 4. 2 Use Non-PCM channel format when passing compressed audio such as Dolby-E. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 62 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-10. HMX6801+B2/C2 Read-Only Parameters—Remote Control Only Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • Auto [RO] SDI IP Video Std Fb Reports the detected SDI input video signal standard • SD 525 • SD 625 • 1035I30 •...
  • Page 63 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-10. HMX6801+B2/C2 Read-Only Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • No [RO] DARS Locked to Video Reports the locked status of the DARS input signal • Yes • No [RO] Group 1 Exists...
  • Page 64 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-10. HMX6801+B2/C2 Read-Only Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • PCM [RO] Out Ch01 Format Fb Reports the AES format of output channels 01 to 08 • Non-PCM Out Ch08 Format Fb •...
  • Page 65 AES 1B 0, B Input Ch2A Adjusts delay for input channel 0.0 to 1320.0 msec Delay AES 2A 0, C Input Ch2B Delay Adjusts delay for input channel 0.0 to 1320.0 msec AES 2B HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 66 • AES 4A • AES 4B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • AES 3 Sum • AES 4 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 67 • AES 4A • AES 4B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • AES 3 Sum • AES 4 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 68 • AES 4A • AES 4B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • AES 3 Sum • AES 4 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 69 • AES 4A • AES 4B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • AES 3 Sum • AES 4 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 70 Invert 01 to 08 • Yes 3, 5 Output Ch08 Invert • Off 3, 6 Output Ch01 Enables muting for output channels Mute 01 to 08 • On 3, D Output Ch08 Mute HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 71 Embedder Group Selection (EmbGrpSel) is set to 2&4, Embedder 1 is assigned to group 2 and Embedder 2 is assigned to group 4. 2 Use Non-PCM channel format when passing compressed audio such as Dolby-E. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 72 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-12. HMX6801+B2/C2 Read-Only Parameters—Remote Control Only Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • Auto [RO] SDI IP Video Std Fb Reports the detected SDI input video signal standard • SD 525 • SD 625 • 1035I30 •...
  • Page 73 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-12. HMX6801+B2/C2 Read-Only Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • No [RO] Group 3 Exists Reports the presence of audio group 3 in the SDI stream • Yes • No [RO]...
  • Page 74 Chapter 3: Operation Table 3-12. HMX6801+B2/C2 Read-Only Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued) Bank, Rotary Parameter Name Function Options Switch • Off [RO] Input Ch3B Vbit Fb Reports the validity bit status of input channel 3B • On • Off [RO] Input Ch4A Vbit Fb...

  • Page 75: Leds And Alarms

    Chapter 3: Operation LEDs and Alarms Monitoring LEDs The HMX6801+B2/C2 has ten monitoring LEDs and the HMX6801+B4/C4 has eleven monitoring LEDs that serve as a quick monitoring reference. Figure 3-5 shows the location of the monitoring LEDs. The table that follows, “Monitoring...
  • Page 76 C4 options only) AUDIO4 Reports the presence of AES AES input 4 is present (HMX6801+B4/ input 4 C4 options only) Status Indicates nominal operating Module is fully status of the HMX6801+ configured and module operational HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 77: Module Status Leds

    Chapter 3: Operation Module Status LEDs The HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 modules do not have dedicated card-edge alarms. Instead, module status LEDs on the corner of the module light up if an error is detected. See Figure 3-5 on page 61...

  • Page 78: Alarms

    Chapter 3: Operation Alarms The table below describes the specific alarms for HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 modules. You can only identify specific alarms using a software control application. Table 3-15. Alarm Descriptions Alarm Alarm Name Alarm Description Level SDI IP Video Present...

  • Page 79: Overview

    “AES Balanced Input (HMX6801+B2/B4 Only)” on page 67 • “AES Unbalanced Input (HMX6801+C2/C4 Only)” on page 67 • “DARS Input (HMX6801+B2/C2 Only)” on page 68 • “SDI Video Output” on page 69 • “AES Balanced Output (HMX6801+B2 Only)” on page 70 •...

  • Page 80: Chapter 4: Specifications

    Adaptive cable equalization for up to 393 ft (120 m) (typical) of Belden 1694A coaxial cable in HD mode and up to 753 ft (230 m) (typical) of Belden 8281 coaxial cable in SD mode HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 81: Aes Balanced Input (Hmx6801+B2/B4 Only)

    Input audio rate • Non-PCM input: 48 kHz Bits 16, 20, or 24 Channel status and user bits Maintained, but professional mode, 48 kHz (see “Appendix A: Audio Bit Manipulation” for more information) HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 82: Dars Input (Hmx6801+B2/C2 Only)

    • HMX6801+C2: Unbalanced, AC coupled • HMX6801+B2: BNC (IEC169-8) or Connector 3-pin WECO • HMX6801+C2: BNC (IEC169-8) Impedance 75Ω (unbalanced)/110Ω (balanced) Return loss >25 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz (applies to coax input only) HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 83: Outputs

    400 - 1500 ps (20 to 80% amplitude) SD-SDI mode Overshoot <10% of amplitude • >100 kHz: <135 ps Jitter • 10 Hz to 100 kHz: <675 ps in HD-SDI mode • <0.2 UI (740 ps) pk-to-pk in SD-SDI mode HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 84: Aes Balanced Output (Hmx6801+B2 Only)

    Rise/fall time 30 to 44 ns (10% to 90%) Bits 16, 20, or 24 Channel status and user bits Maintained, but professional mode, 48 kHz (see “Appendix A: Audio Bit Manipulation” for more information) HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 85: Propagation Delay

    • PCM mode: 4.4 ms • Non-PCM mode: 1.38 ms Power Consumption The total power consumption for the HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 is approximately 7 W from the positive supply and 0.2 W from the negative supply. Operating Temperature The operating temperature for HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 modules is 41°...
  • Page 86 Chapter 4: Specifications HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 87: Appendix A: Audio Bit Manipulation

    Appendix A Audio Bit Manipulation Overview The tables in this appendix contain information on the manipulation of bits that occur when using HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 modules. The following items are documented: • “Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit)” on page 74 •...

  • Page 88: Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit)

    [0101] to [1111] Undefined • RX ignores bits 4 to 7 [0000] Not indicated [0001] 192 bit block • TX passes bits [0010] AES18 (HDLC) unmodified [0011] User defined [0100] to [1111] Undefined HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 89 0 to 1 [00] Not a reference [01] Grade 1 reference • TX sets bits to [00] [10] Grade 2 reference [11] Undefined • RX ignores bits Reserved • TX sets bits to [0] HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 90 • TX passed bits unmodified • RX ignores bits 0 to 3 Reserved • TX passed bits unmodified • RX ignores bits Bytes 0 to 5 reliability flag • TX passed bits unmodified HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 91: Manipulating Validity And User Bits (V-Bit And U-Bit)

    Table A-3. V-Bit and U-Bit Data Descriptions Item Remarks • RX optionally mutes data if Validity (V) bit enabled • TX passes bit unmodified • RX ignores bits User (U) bit • TX passed bits unmodified HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 92: Identifying Audio Characteristics (Audio Sampling Frequency And Word Length)

    Table A-4. Audio Sampling Frequency and Word Length Item Remarks • RX: 32 to 108 kHz Audio sampling frequency • TX: 48 kHz • RX: 16 to 24 bits Audio word length • TX: 16 to 24 bits HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 93: Appendix B: Troubleshooting Tips

    83 • “Module Does Not Seem to Work” on page 83 Before continuing, be sure to read “General Troubleshooting Steps” on page To contact Customer Service, see “Contacting Customer Service” on page HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 94: General Troubleshooting Steps

    3. Contact your Customer Service representative if, after following Manual, and in the 6800+ these initial steps, you cannot resolve the issue. Safety Instructions and Standards Manual. To contact Customer Service, see “Contacting Customer Service” on page HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 95: Common Problems And Suspected Failures

    + Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding + Pilot Lite and CCS applications cannot run on the same PC at the same time. Both applications can be installed, but only one can be opened at a time. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 96: Pilot Lite Cannot Control A Module Showing In The Control Window

    While the query does not automatically retry, it will post an “Alarm query failed” message to the Diagnostics window. To clear an “Alarm query failed” message, right-click inside the Diagnostics window, and then select Refresh from the resulting context menu. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 97: Frames Fail To Communicate With The Pc After A Power Failure

    We are committed to providing round-the-clock, 24-hour service to our customers around the world. Visit the Support section of our Web site www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch for information on how to contact the Customer Service team in your geographical region. HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 98 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Tips HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 99: Keywords

    78 control LEDs 4 test tone generation 3 control packet 23 word length 46 control panel 2 control parameters 40 controlling module 2 back connectors 6 CoPilot 16 Copyright information ii HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 100 5 firmware upgrade 16 luminance CRC error 41 correcting failed 20 frames 12 front module 13 manipulating channel status bits 74 manipulating validity bits 77 mode select rotary switch 4 G1EmbMode 23 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 101 Pilot 2 RoHS compliance x Pilot Lite 2 WEEE compliance xi power consumption 12 Support documents viii Precautions, safety xii Suspected Failures 81 product description 2 swap 47 Product servicing ix propagation delay 71 HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 102 & hardware 39 video input specification 66 video output specifications 69 video signal standard 41 video standards 3 Warranty information ii WEEE compliance xi word Length 32 word length 46 Writing Conventions viii HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual...
  • Page 104 A brand of Harris Corporation Harris and Leitch are registered trademarks of Harris Corporation. Trademarks and tradenames are the property of their respective companies. Broadcast Communications Division 4393 Digital Way | Mason, OH USA 45040 | Tel: 1 (513) 459 3400 www.broadcast.harris.com...

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