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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
Edition C
January 2007
HMX6801+B2/C2
HMX6801+B4/C4
HD and SD Two-Channel and
Four-Channel AES Multiplexers
Installation and Operation Manual
ii HMX6801+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4 Installation and Operation Manual
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.
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Contents
Preface
Manual Information ..............................................................................vii
Purpose ...........................................................................................vii
Audience ........................................................................................ vii
Revision History ............................................................................vii
Writing Conventions .....................................................................viii
Obtaining Documents ...................................................................viii
Unpacking/Shipping Information .......................................................... ix
Unpacking a Product ....................................................................... ix
Product Servicing ............................................................................ ix
Returning a Product ........................................................................ ix
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance ....................x
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Compliance ............................................................................................ xi
Safety .................................................................................................... xii
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
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Chapter 2: Installation
Overview ............................................................................................... 11
Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings ............................................... 12
Unpacking the Module .......................................................................... 13
Preparing the Product for Installation ............................................ 13
Checking the Packing List ............................................................. 13
Setting Jumpers ..................................................................................... 14
Installing and Removing HMX6801+ Modules ................................... 15
Upgrading HMX6801+ Firmware ........................................................ 16
Correcting a Failed Upgrade Procedure ......................................... 20
Chapter 3: Operation
Overview ............................................................................................... 21
Operating Notes ............................................................................. 22
Audio Processing Information .............................................................. 23
Audio Embedding Modes .............................................................. 23
Audio Embedding Errors ............................................................... 28
Audio Output Channel Status (OutxxStat) ..................................... 28
Input Channel V-Bit Feedback (InxxVbitFb) ................................ 29
Audio Embedding Channel Source Selection ................................ 29
Input Audio Rate ............................................................................ 30
Channel Summing (PCM Processing only) ................................... 30
Non-PCM Processing ............................................................................ 32
Cross-Functional Parameter Changes ............................................ 33
Parameter Availability based on Operating Mode ................................ 35
ADS Clean Parameter ........................................................................... 36
Channel Dithering .......................................................................... 36
Channel Word Length .................................................................... 37
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 ............................................................................................ 64
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Chapter 4: Specifications
Overview ................................................................................................65
Inputs ......................................................................................................66
SDI Video Input ..............................................................................66
AES Balanced Input (HMX6801+B2/B4 Only) ............................67
AES Unbalanced Input (HMX6801+C2/C4 Only) ........................67
DARS Input (HMX6801+B2/C2 Only) .........................................68
Outputs ...................................................................................................69
SDI Video Output ...........................................................................69
AES Balanced Output (HMX6801+B2 Only) ................................70
AES Unbalanced Output (HMX6801+C2 Only) ...........................70
Propagation Delay ..................................................................................71
Power Consumption ...............................................................................71
Operating Temperature ..........................................................................71
Appendix A: Audio Bit Manipulation
Overview ................................................................................................73
Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit) .............................................74
Manipulating Validity and User Bits (V-Bit and U-Bit) ........................77
Identifying Audio Characteristics (Audio Sampling Frequency and Word
Length) ...................................................................................................78
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Tips
Overview ................................................................................................79
General Troubleshooting Steps ..............................................................80
Common Problems and Suspected Failures ...........................................81
+ Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules ............81
+ Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame ........................81
+ Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding ..........81
+ Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing
in the Control Window ...................................................................82
+ Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports “Not Ready” .................................82
CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not
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
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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.
Revision History
Table P-1. Document Revision History
Edition Date Revision History
A October 2005 Initial release
B April 2006 Addition of support for SMPTE
296M, firmware upgrade tool and
index
C January 2007 Re-branding
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Writing Conventions
To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have
adhered to the following text conventions.
Obtaining Documents
Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our
Web site. Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative
to request a document.
Table P-2. Writing Conventions
Term or
Convention
Description
Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons,
check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus,
windows, lists, and selection names.
Italics Indicates email addresses, the names of books or
publications, and the first instances of new terms and
specialized words that need emphasis.
CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as ENTER,
TAB, CTRL, ALT, or DELETE.
Code
Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a
DOS entry or something you type into a field.
> Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy
of menus and windows.
hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic
document or elsewhere
Internet address
Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL
Note
Indicates important information that helps to avoid and
troubleshoot problems.
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Unpacking/Shipping Information
Unpacking a Product
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. Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated
components before you install the unit.
Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to
return a product for servicing.
Product Servicing
Except for firmware upgrades, HMX6801+B2/C2 and
HMX6801+B4/C4 modules are not designed for field servicing. All
hardware upgrades, modifications, or repairs require you to return the
modules to the Customer Service center.
Returning a Product
In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please
contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA)
number, then send the unit back for servicing.
Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product
needs to be returned for service. If the original package is not available,
you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following
criteria:
• The packaging must be able to withstand the product’s weight.
• 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.
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Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the
original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty
period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing.
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Compliance
Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU)
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of
certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The
intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals
that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the
environment during end-of-life recycling. The Directive, which took
effect on July 1, 2006, refers to the following hazardous substances:
• Lead (Pb)
• Mercury (Hg)
• Cadmium (Cd)
• Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)
• Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
• Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
According to 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. 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
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Preface
Waste from Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Compliance
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection,
treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste
products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the
responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either
the producers or users of these products. As of August 13, 2005,
producers or users will be required to recycle electrical and electronic
equipment at end of its useful life, and may not dispose of the
equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some
EU member states may have different deadlines.)
In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or
electronic devices in the 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
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
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Safety
Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent
damage to this product or any products connected to it. If this product is
rack-mountable, it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the
rack-mounting positions and rear support guides provided. It is
recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical
circuit for protection against circuit overloading. If this product relies
on forced air cooling, it is recommended that all obstructions to the air
flow be removed prior to mounting the frame in the rack.
If this product has a provision for external earth grounding, it is
recommended that the frame be grounded to earth via the protective
earth ground on the rear panel.
IMPORTANT! Only qualified personnel should perform service
procedures.
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual
WARNING
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 1
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. “B2/B4” versions of the modules embed balanced
signals, while “C2/C4” versions embed unbalanced signals.
The following topics are described in this chapter:
• “Product Description” on page 2
• “Module Descriptions” on page 4
• “Signal Flow” on page 10
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Product Description
General Description
The HMX6801+B2/C2 two-channel and HMX6801+B4/C4
four-channel AES Multiplexers can (respectively) embed two and four
AES audio signals into a single 1.5 Gb/s HD or 270 Mb/s SD video
signal in both balanced and unbalanced formats.
Following SMPTE 299M and SMPTE 272M specifications, these
multiplexers are able to embed up to four AES audio signals into two
groups in the ancillary region of the SDI output signal. The sample rate
conversion on these modules can be disabled for Dolby E
™
/compressed
audio compliancy.
These modules can be controlled and monitored in the following ways:
• Locally, via card edge
• Remotely, with CCS software applications such as + Pilot Lite
™
,
CCS Pilot
™
, and CCS Navigator
™
, or with CCS-compliant control
panels and other products such as NUCLEUS
™
Network Control
Panel.
Four module types are available:
• HMX6801+B2 has one balanced DARS input, one unbalanced
DARS input, two balanced AES input channels, and two balanced
AES output channels
• HMX6801+B4 has four balanced AES input channels and a third
SDI video output
• HMX6801+C2 has one unbalanced DARS input, two unbalanced
AES input channels, and two unbalanced AES output channels
• 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).
Note
All product versions provide
one SDI video input and a
minimum of two SDI video
outputs.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Main Features
HMX6801
+B2/C2 and HMX6801+B4/C4
features include the
following
:
• Inputs:
• One SMPTE 292M HD-SDI or 259M SD-SDI input (all
HMX6801+ versions)
• One balanced DARS reference input (HMX6801+B2 only)
• One unbalanced DARS reference input (HMX6801+B2/C2
only)
• Two/four balanced AES digital audio inputs
(HMX6801+B2/B4 only)
• Two/four unbalanced AES digital audio inputs
(HMX6801+C2/C4 only)
•Outputs:
• Three (HMX6801+C4/B4) or two(HMX6801+C2/B2) SMPTE
292M HD-SDI or SMPTE 259M SD-SDI video outputs
• Two balanced AES digital audio outputs with user-selectable
source (HMX6801+B2 only)
• Two unbalanced AES digital audio outputs with user-selectable
source (HMX6801+C2 only)
• Automatic detection of all SMPTE 292M HD-SDI or SMPTE 259
SD-SDI video standards
• Audio processing amplification with controls for delay, gain, invert,
channel multiplexing, and averaging
• 16-bit, 20-bit, or 24-bit audio processing (selectable word length in
channel pairs)
• Audio test tone generation
• 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
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• Programmable audio delays (up to 1.3 sec)
• Optional ancillary data space cleaning before embedding
• Card-edge LEDs to indicate audio and video signal presence and
module failure
• Serial and Ethernet remote control and monitoring
• Support for SMPTE 296M (50, 59.94, and 60 Hz rates) HD-SDI
Module Descriptions
Front Module
Figure 1-1 is a generic top-front view of a typical 6800+ module and
shows the general location of standard LEDs, controls, and jumpers.
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.
Module
status
LEDs
Mode select
rotary
switch
Navigation
toggle
switch
Monitoring
LEDs
Remote/local
control
jumper
Extractor
handle
Control
LEDs
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Table 1-1. Generic 6800+ Module Features
Feature Description
Module status
LEDs
Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs
indicate the module state. See “Monitoring LEDs” on
page 61 for more information.
Mode select
rotary switch
This switch selects between various control and
feedback parameters.
Navigation
toggle switch
This switch navigates up and down through the available
control parameters:
• Down: Moves down through the parameters
• Up: Moves up through the parameters
Control LEDs Various lighting combinations of these Control LEDs
(sometimes referred to as “Bank Select LEDs”) indicate
the currently selected bank. See Table 3-8 "Selected
Bank as Indicated by Control LEDs"for more
information.
Monitoring
LEDs
Each 6800+ module has a number of LEDs assigned to
indicate varying states/functions. See “Monitoring
LEDs” on page 61 for a description of these LEDs.
Local/remote
control jumper
• Local: Locks out external control panels and allows
card-edge control only; limits the functionality of
remote software applications to monitoring
• Remote: Allows remote or local (card-edge)
configuration, operation, and monitoring of the
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Back Connectors
HMX6801+B2
Figure 1-2 shows the double-slot back connector used by the
HMX6801+B2 module when installed in an FR6802+XF frame.
Figure 1-2. HMX6801+B2 Back Connector
SDI IN
DATA I/O
1
2
SDI
OUT
AUX IN
DARS
IN BAL
DARS IN
1
2
AES
OUT
1
2
AES
IN
+
+
+
+
+
Reserved for
future use
Balanced AES
input channels
Balanced AES
output channels
SDI video outputs
SDI video input
Balanced
DARS input
Unbalanced
DARS input
Reserved for
future use
/
