Artel DigiLink DLC170 Owner's manual

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Composite Video (NTSC/PAL) and
Analog Audio to SDI and SDI to
Composite Video (NTSC/PAL) and
Analog Audio
Installation and Operations
DIGILINK DLC170
FUNCTION MODULES

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Document Number: AR200-008070-C00_M
Released: December, 2016
DLC170 Function Modules
Composite Video (NTSC/PAL) and Analog Audio to SDI
and SDI to Composite Video (NTSC/PAL) and Analog Audio
Installation and Operations Manual

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Revision history for the DLC170 Function Modules Installation and Operations Manual.
Revision History
Revision Document Number Date Reason for Change
A AR200-008070-C00_K January, 2012 Initial release.
B AR200-008070-C00_L February, 2016 Updated Artel logo.
C AR200-008070-C00_M December, 2016 Update Understanding and Using the DLC170DA,
block diagrams. Updated images.

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Table of Contents
About This Manual
Audience........................................................................................................................................... ix
Related Documentation ................................................................................................................ ix
Symbols and Conventions.............................................................................................................. x
Artel Customer Service ................................................................................................................... x
DLC170 Function Modules
Information About the DLC170 .....................................................................................................1
DLC170 Laser Warnings ..................................................................................................................2
Understanding and Using the DLC170AD ...................................................................................2
DLC170AD Functional Description.......................................................................................................4
Signal Paths......................................................................................................................................... 4
Video Input.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Audio Input ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Electrical Output ............................................................................................................................... 5
Optical Output ................................................................................................................................... 5
DLC170AD Overview.................................................................................................................................6
Conguring the DLC170AD.....................................................................................................................7
Conguring Video Functions with DIP Switch SW1............................................................... 8
Conguring Audio Characteristics with DIP Switch SW2 .................................................... 9
Conguring AudioTermination with DIP Switch SW4........................................................11
Conguring Analog VideoTermination with Slide Switch SW5......................................11
Conguring Peak Analog Audio Level with Rotary Switch SW6 .....................................12
Installing the DLC170 Modules and SFP ..........................................................................................13
Cabling the DLC170 Modules .............................................................................................................. 15
Cabling the Audio Connections.................................................................................................16
Cabling the Electrical Video Connections...............................................................................16
Cabling the Optical Video Connections ..................................................................................16
Adjusting the DLC170AD Video Gain and Equalization.............................................................. 16
Monitoring the DLC170AD Operations............................................................................................18
Understanding the DLC170AD Status LEDs...........................................................................18
Using the DLC170AD Monitor Jack...........................................................................................20
Understanding and Using the DLC170DA ................................................................................21
DLC170DA Functional Description.................................................................................................... 22
Signal Paths.......................................................................................................................................23
Optical Video Input and Output.................................................................................................23
Electrical Video Input.....................................................................................................................23
Electrical Video Output .................................................................................................................23
Audio Output ...................................................................................................................................23
DLC170DA Overview..............................................................................................................................24
Conguring the DLC170DA.................................................................................................................. 26
Conguring Video Functions with DIP Switch SW1.............................................................26
Conguring Audio Characteristics with DIP Switch SW2 ..................................................28
Conguring Peak Analog Audio Level with Rotary Switch SW4 .....................................29
Installing and Cabling the DLC170DA ..............................................................................................30
Monitoring the DLC170DA Operations............................................................................................30

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Understanding the DLC170DA Status LEDs...........................................................................31
Using the DLC170DA Monitor Jack...........................................................................................34
Removing the SFP, Audio Cable, and DLC170 Module ............................................................35
Removing the SFP....................................................................................................................................35
Removing the Audio Cable Connector ............................................................................................ 35
Removing the DLC170 Module...........................................................................................................36
Index

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About This Manual
This manual provides instructions for installing, conguring, and operating the DLC170 function module.
Audience
This manual is intended for the following trained and qualied service personnel who are responsible for
installing and operating the DLC170:
• System installer
• Hardware technician
• System operator
Related Documentation
The following documentation contains material related to the DLC170 function modules:
Document Provides . . .
DLC170AD and DLC170DA Data Sheets Product operating and environmental specications, and regulatory
conformance information.
DLC170AD and DLC170DA Quick Start Guides Product conguration information and descriptions of the front panel
status LED operations.
DigiLink Media Transport Platform
Installation and Operations Manual
Overview and installation instructions for the DigiLink media transport
platform chassis options, including the following:
• DL4360x chassis—Installation of this 12-slot chassis, power
supplies, switch module, and function modules.
• DL4300 chassis—Installation of this 12-slot chassis, power
supplies, and function modules.
• DL4000 chassis—Installation of this 4-slot chassis, power supplies,
and function modules.
DigiLink Media Transport Platform Chassis
Data Sheet
Overview of the DigiLink media transport platform chassis options.
DL Manager Setup and Operations Manual Overview and operating instructions for the DL Manager element
management system.
Note: To obtain the latest versions of this manual and the documents listed in this section, go to www.
artel.com.

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Symbols and Conventions
This manual uses the following symbols and conventions:
Caution
A caution means that a specic action you take or fail to take could cause harm to the equipment or
to the data transmission.
Warning
A warning describes an action you take or fail to take that could result in death, serious physical injury, or
destruction of property.
Note: Important related information, reminders, and recommendations.
Italics—used for emphasis, for indicating the rst occurrence of a new term, and for book titles
1. Numbered list—where the order of the items is important
• Bulleted list—where the items are of equal importance and their order is unimportant
Artel Customer Service
You can reach Customer Service by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone:
In the US call [phone], then select 1 for technical support.
Outside the US call [phone], then select 1 for technical support.
When requesting assistance, please be ready to provide the following information:
• Your name and telephone number
• Product model and serial number
• Brief description of the problem
• List of symptoms
• Steps you have already taken to try to resolve the problem
If the product is damaged
If any portion of the unit is damaged, forward an immediate request to the delivering carrier to perform an
inspection of the product and to prepare a damage report. Save the container and all packing materials until
the contents are veried.
Concurrently, report the nature and extent of the damage to Artel Customer Service so that action can be
initiated to either repair or replace the damaged items.
Do not return any items to Artel until you obtain instructions from Customer Service.
Report the problem or deciency to Customer Service along with the model number and serial number. Upon
receipt of this information, Artel will provide service instructions, or a Return Authorization Number and
shipping information.