Imagine communications HMX6803 Plus User manual

Edition E

Delivering the Moment

Selenio 6800™

HMX6803+ & OP+HMX+

8-AES Audio Multiplexer &

8-AES Audio Multiplexer with Fiber Output

175-100062-00

Installation and Operation Manual

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Edition F

April 2013

HMX6803+

8-AES Audio Multiplexer

OP+HMX+

8-AES Audio Multiplexer

With Fiber Output

Installation and Operation Manual

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Contents

Preface........................................................................................................................vii

Manual Information .....................................................................................................vii

Purpose ....................................................................................................................vii

Audience ..................................................................................................................vii

Revision History ........................................................................................................vii

Writing Conventions ................................................................................................ viii

Obtaining Documents .............................................................................................. viii

Unpacking/Shipping Information .............................................................................. viii

Unpacking a Product ............................................................................................... viii

Product Servicing .......................................................................................................ix

Returning a Product ...................................................................................................ix

References .....................................................................................................................ix

Safety Standards and Compliances .............................................................................xi

Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance ...........................................xi

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance ..........................xi

Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual .................................................................xii

Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 1

Product Description ....................................................................................................... 1

Main Features ............................................................................................................ 1

Optional Features ...................................................................................................... 2

OP+HMX+Module Types ........................................................................................... 2

Hardware Options ..................................................................................................... 3

Module Descriptions ..................................................................................................... 3

Front Module ............................................................................................................ 3

Back Connectors ....................................................................................................... 4

Breakout Cables ........................................................................................................ 5

RS-422/232 Cable ..................................................................................................... 8

Signal Flow .................................................................................................................. 10

Chapter 2 Installation............................................................................................................. 11

Unpacking the Module ............................................................................................... 11

Checking the Packing List ........................................................................................ 11

Contents

Choosing HMX6803+and OP+HMX+Upgrade Options ............................................12

Selecting an External Balun ......................................................................................12

Setting Jumpers ...........................................................................................................13

Setting Jumper CJ1 for Local or Remote Control ......................................................13

Setting Jumpers for 600Ω/Hi-Z Input Impedance Control .........................................13

Maximum 6800+Frame Power Ratings ......................................................................14

Installing 6800+Modules ............................................................................................15

Required Frames and Back Connector Types ............................................................15

Installing and Removing HMX6803+Modules ..........................................................15

Installing OP+HMX+Modules ...................................................................................16

Inspecting and Cleaning Fiber Optic Connections .....................................................18

Upgrading Module Firmware .....................................................................................20

Chapter 3 Operation..................................................................................................................21

Operating Notes ..........................................................................................................21

Q-SEE Compliant Thumbnails .....................................................................................21

Activating HMX6803+and OP+HMX+Functions .......................................................21

Adding a License Key ...............................................................................................22

Audio Test Tones .....................................................................................................22

Audio Embedding Modes .........................................................................................23

Audio Embedding Errors ..........................................................................................27

Mono Channel Audio Embedding ............................................................................27

Audio V-Fade ...........................................................................................................28

Input Audio Rate ......................................................................................................28

Audio Path ...............................................................................................................29

Seamless Sound Function .........................................................................................29

Test Pattern Generator .............................................................................................30

Dolby-E Automatic Header Alignment ......................................................................31

Audio Delay Ranges .................................................................................................31

External Audio Processing Delay ...............................................................................31

Maintaining Audio/Video Alignment ........................................................................32

AFD/WSS/VI Detection and Insertion ........................................................................32

Cross-Functional Parameter Changes .........................................................................32

Out Aspect Ratio ......................................................................................................32

ADS Clean Parameter ...............................................................................................33

PCM/Non-PCM Settings ...........................................................................................33

Channel Word Length ..............................................................................................34

Parameter Availability Based on Operating Mode .....................................................34

Changing Parameter Settings .....................................................................................36

Changing Parameter Settings Using Card-Edge Controls ..........................................36

Changing Parameter Settings Using CCS Software ...................................................38

Setting HMX6803+Remote Control Parameters .......................................................38

LEDs and Alarms ..........................................................................................................57

Monitoring LEDs ......................................................................................................57

Module Status LEDs .................................................................................................59

Alarms .....................................................................................................................59

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Installation and Operation Manual v

Chapter 4 Specifications........................................................................................................ 63

Inputs ........................................................................................................................... 63

SDI Video Inputs ...................................................................................................... 63

AES/DARS Inputs .................................................................................................... 64

Analog Audio Input (Analog Audio Enabled Modules Only) ..................................... 65

Outputs ........................................................................................................................ 65

SDI Video Outputs ................................................................................................... 65

Laser Output (OP+HMX+Only) ................................................................................... 66

Optical Port (OP+HMX+Only) ..................................................................................... 67

RS-232/RS-422 ............................................................................................................. 68

Propagation Delay ...................................................................................................... 68

Power Consumption ................................................................................................... 69

Start-Up Time .............................................................................................................. 69

Operating Temperature .............................................................................................. 69

Appendix A Audio Bit Manipulation.................................................................................... 71

Overview ..................................................................................................................... 71

Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit) .................................................................. 72

Manipulating Validity and User Bits (V-Bit and U-Bit) .............................................. 74

Identifying Audio Characteristics

(Audio Sampling Frequency and Word Length) ........................................................ 75

Appendix B Laser Safety Guidelines.................................................................................... 77

Laser Safety .................................................................................................................77

Precautions for Enclosed Systems ............................................................................. 77

Precautions for Unenclosed Systems ........................................................................ 78

Labels ........................................................................................................................... 78

Appendix C Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips............................. 79

Software Communication Problems .......................................................................... 79

Hardware Communication Problems ......................................................................... 81

Index........................................................................................................................... 83

Contents

vii

Preface

Manual Information

Purpose This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for

the HMX6803+and OP+HMX+auto-sensing SD/HD-SDI 8-AES audio demultiplexers.

Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation,

setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the HMX6803+and OP+HMX+auto-sensing SD/

HD-SDI 8-AES audio demultiplexers.

Revision

History Table P-1 Revision History of Manual

Edition Date Comments

AApril 2009 Initial release

BJune 2009 Additional AFD feature set

CSeptember 2010 Addition of level-B support

DJanuary 2012 Addition of analog audio submodule and features

EJanuary 2013 Minor elucidation of Input Audio Level specification

FApril 2013 Update signal flow diagram and add parameters from

firmware version 1.10

Preface

viii

Writing

Conventions To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following

text conventions:

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 E-mail 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 website or URL

Indicates important information that helps to avoid and troubleshoot

problems

Obtaining

Documents Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our website. Alternatively,

contact your Customer Service representative to request a document.

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.

1Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.

2Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.

3Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.

4Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.

5Remove 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.

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