Black Box VX-SDI-FO-10KM User manual

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BL A C K B O X®
Extend high-quality 3G-SDI video
up to 10 kilometers (6.2 mi.)
over secure single-mode fiber.
3G-SDI Fiber Extender
VX-SDI-FO-10KM

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Trademarks Used in this Manual
Trademarks Used in this Manual
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks
of BB Technologies, Inc.
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged
to be the property of the trademark owners.

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FCC and IC RFI Statements/NOM Statement
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY
CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy,
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the
user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation
of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)
Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

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NOM Statement
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc.
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios
de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo
del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no
sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

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NOM Statement
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications ................................................................................................7
2. Overview ................................................................................................8
2.1 Introduction........................................................................................8
2.2 Features ..............................................................................................8
2.3 What’s Included..................................................................................9
2.4 Hardware Description.........................................................................9
2.4.1 Transmitter ..............................................................................9
2.4.2 Receiver.................................................................................10
3. Typical Installation ......................................................................................12
Appendix. Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 13
A.1 Contacting Black Box........................................................................13
A.2 Shipping and Packaging ...................................................................13

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Chapter 1: Specifications
1. Specifications
Auto Reclocker Mode — Automatic detection: 270 Mbps/1.483 Gbps/
1.485 Gbps/2.97 Gbps/2.967 Gbps;
Automatic bypass: 177 Mbps/360 Mbps/540 Mbps<BR>
Cable Equalization — On coax connections: SD-SDI: 300 m (1000 ft.);
HD-SDI: 150 m (500 ft.);
3G-SDI: 90 m (295 ft.)
Data Rates — 270 Mbps, 1483 Mbps, 1485 Mbps, 2967 Mbps, 2970 Mbps
Distance (Maximum) — On single-mode fiber: 10 km (6.25 mi.)
Fiber Characteristics — SMPTE 297-2006 compliant;
Operating wavelength: 1310 nm;
Optical fiber: 8–10/125-micron single-mode;
Loss budget: 0–15 dB
Output impedance — 75 ohms
Protocols — SMPTE 259M (270 Mbps), SMPTE 259M (360 Mbps),
SMPTE 292M/HDTV (1.485 Gbps and 1.485/1.001 Gbps),
SMPTE 424M/HDTV (2.97 Gbps and 2.97/1.001 Gbps), DVB ASI (270 Mbps)
SDI Standards — SD/HD/3G-SDI
Video Bandwidth — 2.97 Gbps, 2.97/1.001 Gbps
Video Resolutions Supported — HD: 720p at 50/59.94/60 Hz, 1035i at
50/59.94/60 Hz, 1080i at 50/59.94/60 Hz, 1080p at 24/30/59.94/60 Hz;
SD: NTSC at 59.94 Hz, PAL at 50 Hz
CE Approval — Yes
Connectors — Transmitter: SDI input: (1) BNC M (75-ohm);
SDI loopout: (1) BNC M (75-ohm);
Fiber interconnect: (1) LC simplex on SFP;
Receiver: SDI output: (1) BNC M (75-ohm); SDI loopout: (1) BNC M (75-ohm);
Fiber interconnect: (1) LC simplex on SFP
Indicators — Transmitter: (2) LEDs: (1) Power, (1) Signal;
Receiver: (2) LEDs: (1) Power, (1) Signal
Power — Input: AC input: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 0.3 A;
Output: 5 VDC, 4 A
Size — Each unit: 1.2"H x 1.6"W x 4.6"D (3 x 4 x 11.6 cm)
Weight — Each unit: 0.3 lb. (0.14 kg)

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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The 3G SDI Fiber Extender transmits multirate SDI video, with embedded audio
and metadata, as far as 10 kilometers (6.2 mi.) over single-mode fiber. The
transmitter module receives one 3G/HD/SDI electrical input, and converts a
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE424M, or DVB-ASI electrical SDI signal to single-mode
fiber optic SDI signals. The receiver module receives the optical fiber signal from
the input SFP connector, and then converts it to an electrical SDI signal.
NOTE: Cable equalization distance depends on the characteristics and quality of
the cable and the type of SDI device.
Use the extender to link an SDI camera with SDI display or recording equipment
in another building. It’s ideal for a number of TV broadcast, video editing, and
post-production studio applications, the extender supports single-mode
distances up 10 kilometers (6.2 mi.) on its small form-factor pluggable (SFP)
interfaces for simplex fiber.
Also, the extender is immune to pathological test patterns (SMPTE RP-198),
which guarantees high-quality, flicker-free transmission.
2.2 Features
• Works with a range of SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI devices.
• Features equalization on SDI input for extended distances.
• Also has video loopout ports for local and remote SDI connections.
• Automatically reclocks SDI signals to reduce video jitter.
• Boasts immunity to SMPTE RP-198 pathological test patterns.
• Transmits over just a single strand of single-mode fiber cable.
• Great for any TV broadcast, video editing, or post-production studio
application.
• Also use to reach SDI devices in high-level EMI/RFI environments.
• Autodetects SDI standard on its 75-ohm coax connectors.
• Handles higher SDI bandwidth of 2.97 Gbps (3G-SDI).
• Also works over mulitmode fiber at shorter distances.
• Wallmountable for space-saving installation.
• No software or driver installation required.

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Chapter 2: Overview
2.3 What’s Included
Your package should include the folllowing items. If anything is missing or
damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or
[e-mail].
• (1) Transmitter
• (1) Receiver
• (1) single-mode simplex transmit SFP module (mounted in Transmitter)
• (1) single-mode simplex receive SFP module (mounted in Receiver)
• (2) power supplies with cords
• (4) mounting screws
• This user manual
2.4 Hardware Description
2.4.1 Transmitter
Figure 2-1 shows the front and back panels of the transmitter. Table 2-1
describes its components.
1 2 3 4 5
Figure 2-1. Transmitter’s front and back panels.

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Chapter 2: Overview
Table 2-1. Transmitter components.
Number Component Description
1(1) BNC connector 3G/HD/SD–SDI input
2(1) Power LED
(1) Signal LED
Power LED lights when power is
active on 3G/HD/SD–SDI output
connector
Signal LED lights when a signal is
present on the 3G/HD/SD–SDI
output connector
3+5 VDC power connector Connects to a 5-VDC power
supply.
4(1) BNC connector 3G/HD/SD–SDI loop out
5(1) LC simplex on SFP Optical output
2.4.2 Receiver
Figure 2-2 illustrates the front and back panels of the receiver. Table 2-2
describes its components.
6 7 8 9 10
Figure 2-2 Receiver’s front and back panels.

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Chapter 2: Overview
Table 2-2. Receiver components.
Number Component Description
6(1) BNC connector 3G/HD/SD–SDI output
7(1) Power LED
(1) Signal LED
Power LED lights when power is
active on 3G/HD/SD–SDI input
connector
Signal LED lights when a signal is
present on the 3G/HD/SD–SDI
input connector
8+5 VDC power connector Connects to a 5-VDC power
supply.
9(1) BNC connector 3G/HD/SD–SDI output
10 (1) LC simplex on SFP Optical input

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Chapter 3: Typical Installation
3. Typical Installation
Flat-panel display
Coax cable
Broadcast
equipment
Coax cable
SDI Transmitter
SDI Receiver
Fiber cable
(up to 6.2 mi. [10 km])
Figure 3-1. Sample application.

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Appendix: Troubleshooting
Appendix. Troubleshooting
A.1 Contacting Black Box
If you determine that your extender is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or
repair the unit. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Contact Black Box Technical
Support at 724-746-5500 or [e-mail].
Before you do, make a record of the history of the problem. We will be able to
provide more efficient and accurate assistance if you have a complete
description, including:
• the nature and duration of the problem.
• when the problem occurs.
• the components involved in the problem.
• any particular application that, when used, appears to create the problem or
make it worse.
A.2 Shipping and Packaging
If you need to transport or ship your extender:
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container.
• If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received
with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return
Authorization (RA) number.

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NOTES

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