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SDI/SDTI 4-Channel Analog/
Digital AES Audio Embed and
Optical Transmitter
Installation and Operations
Manual
DIGILINK DLC150E
FUNCTION MODULE

DLC150E Function Module Installation and Operations Manual iii
Document Number: AR200-008050-C00_M
Released: December, 2016
DLC150E Function Module
SDI/SDTI 4 Channel Analog/Digital AES Audio Embed
and Optical Transmitter
Installation and Operations Manual

iv DLC150E Function Module Installation and Operations Manual

DLC150E Function Module Installation and Operations Manual v
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Revision history for the DLC150E Function Module Installation and Operations Manual.
Revision History
Revision Document Number Date Reason for Change
AAR200-008050-C00_K January, 2012 Initial release.
BAR200-008050-C00_L February, 2016 Updated Artel logo.
CAR200-008050-C00_M December, 2016 Updated images and copy.

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Table of Contents
About This Manual
Audience........................................................................................................................................... ix
Related Documentation ................................................................................................................ ix
Symbols and Conventions.............................................................................................................. x
Artel Customer Service ................................................................................................................... x
DLC150E Function Module
Information About the DLC150E
DLC150E Laser Warnings
DLC150E Module Functional Description
Video Signal Paths ......................................................................................................................................3
Audio Signal Paths......................................................................................................................................4
Electrical Outputs .......................................................................................................................................4
Optical Inputs and Outputs.....................................................................................................................4
Overview of the DLC150E Module
Conguring the DLC150E Module
Conguring DIP Switch SW2...................................................................................................................7
Conguring DIP Switch SW4...................................................................................................................9
Conguring DIP Switch SW5................................................................................................................10
Understanding Conditional and Unconditional Audio Embedding .............................10
Understanding DIP Switch SW5 Conguration Options ...................................................10
Conguring Rotary Switch SW3.......................................................................................................... 12
Understanding 0dBFS ..................................................................................................................12
Understanding Rotary Switch SW3 Conguration Options.............................................13
Installing the DLC150E Module, SFP, and Audio Connector
Cabling the DLC150E Module
Cabling the Audio Connections.......................................................................................................... 15
Cabling the Electrical Video Connections .......................................................................................16
Cabling the Optical Video Connections...........................................................................................16
Monitoring the DLC150E Module Operation
Understanding the Status LEDs..........................................................................................................17
Using the Monitor Jack .......................................................................................................................... 20
Removing the SFP and DLC150E Module
Removing the SFP....................................................................................................................................20
Removing the DLC150E Module......................................................................................................... 21
Index

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About This Manual
This manual provides instructions for installing, conguring, and operating the DLC150E function module.
Audience
This manual is intended for the following trained and qualied service personnel who are responsible for
installing and operating the DLC150E:
• System installer
• Hardware technician
• System operator
Related Documentation
The following documentation contains material related to the DLC150E function module:
Document Provides . . .
DLC150E Data Sheet Product operating and environmental specications, and regulatory
conformance information.
DLC150E Quick Start Product conguration information and descriptions of the front panel
status LED operations.
DigiLink Media Transport Platform Chassis
Data Sheet
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.
DigiLink Manager Setup and Operations
Manual
Overview and operating instructions for the DL Manager element
management system.
Note: To obtain the latest versions of this guide 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 customer[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.