evertz 7700 Series User manual

7700 MultiFrame Manual
7700ADA-AUD Balanced Analog Audio Distribution Amplifier (1x8 or 2-1x4)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW..........................................................................................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................4
3. SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................6
3.1. ANALOG AUDIO INPUT.............................................................................................................6
3.2. ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS ......................................................................................................6
3.3. ELECTRICAL..............................................................................................................................7
3.4. PHYSICAL...................................................................................................................................7
4. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS................................................................................................................8
5. CARD EDGE CONTROLS...................................................................................................................9
6. JUMPERS..........................................................................................................................................10
6.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS ........................................................................................11
6.2. SETTING THE AMPLIFIER CONFIGURATION .......................................................................11
6.3. SETTING THE AMPLIFIER GAIN.............................................................................................13
6.3.1. Setting the Input Gain Level...........................................................................................14
6.3.2. Setting the Output Gain Level........................................................................................15
6.3.3. Fine-Tuning the Gain Level............................................................................................15

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 7700ADA-AUD Block Diagram Rev 2.................................................................................................1
Figure 1-2: 7700ADA-AUD Block Diagram Rev A.................................................................................................2
Figure 1-3: 7700ADA-AUD Block Diagram Rev B.................................................................................................3
Figure 2-1: 7700ADA-AUD Rear Panel.................................................................................................................4
Figure 4-1: LED Status Indicators .........................................................................................................................8
Figure 5-1: Card Edge Controls.............................................................................................................................9
Figure 6-1: Location of Jumpers – PCB Rev 2....................................................................................................10
Figure 6-2: Location of Jumpers – PCB Rev A....................................................................................................10
Figure 6-3: Location of Jumpers – PCB Rev B....................................................................................................11
Figure 6-4: Setting the Amplifier Output Configuration – Rev 2..........................................................................12
Figure 6-5: Setting the Amplifier Output Configuration – Rev A..........................................................................12
Figure 6-6: Setting the Amplifier Output Configuration – Rev B..........................................................................13
Figure 6-7: Setting the Input Gain Level on PCB Rev 2......................................................................................14
Figure 6-8: Setting the Input Gain Level on PCB Rev B and PCB Rev. A..........................................................14
Figure 6-9: Setting the Output Gain Level...........................................................................................................15
Tables
Table 6-1: Amplifier Gain Levels on PCB Rev 2..................................................................................................13
Table 6-2: Amplifier Gain Levels on PCB Rev B and PCB Rev A.......................................................................14

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Preliminary Version Apr 02
1.1 Specifications and jumper setting info updated May 02
1.2 Updated Jumper location drawings for Rev A boards Aug 03
1.3 Updated User Manual for PCB Rev B boards Nov 06
1.4 Updated all drawings Jan 07
Added Block Diagram Rev. A
Updated Amplifier Gain Levels
1.5 General format clean up Sept 09
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1. OVERVIEW
The 7700ADA-AUD Dual Analog Audio distribution amplifier is a general purpose amplifier for distributing
analog audio signals. It can be operated as two independent 4 output amplifiers for stereo signals or as a
single amplifier with 8 outputs where higher fanout is required.
The 7700ADA-AUD can be operated with either differential or single ended inputs and offers a wide range
of gain adjustment to handle a wide variety of input signals.
The 7700ADA-AUD occupies one card slot and can be housed in either a 1RU frame, which will hold up to
three modules, or a 3 RU frame, which will hold up to 15 modules.
Features:
•Differential and single ended input (automatic single ended to differential conversion)
•Configurable for stereo (2-1x4), or mono (1x8)
•High impedance inputs
•Low impedance outputs
•Wide gain adjustment range
•High common mode range and common mode rejection ratio
•Very high SNR
•Very low THD+N
•Fully balanced signal path from input to output
1st
Gain
Stage
Input Gain (*):
0 dB
+6.5 dB
1
Fine Gain:
-6.5 dB to +9.5 dB
2
*
(*) Jumper selection
Mono
Balanced
Analog Audio
Inputs
Balanced
Analog Audio
Outputs
Input Gain (*):
0 dB
+6.5 dB
Output Gain (*):
0 dB
+3.5 dB
+9.5 dB
*
Output Gain (*):
0 dB
+3.5 dB
+9.5 dB
1st
Gain
Stage
2nd
Gain
Stage
Fine Gain:
-6.5 dB to +9.5 dB
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
Balanced
Receiver
Balanced
Receiver
2nd
Gain
Stage
1
1
1
1
3rd Gain
Stage
3rd Gain
Stage
Stereo
Cable Drivers
Cable Drivers
Figure 1-1: 7700ADA-AUD Block Diagram Rev 2

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1st
Gain
Stage
Input Gain (*):
0 dB
+6 dB
1
Fine Gain:
-5 dB to +5 dB
2
*
(*) Jumper selection
Mono
Balanced
Analog Audio
Inputs
Balanced
Analog Audio
Outputs
Input Gain (*):
0 dB
+6 dB
Output Gain (*):
0 dB
+3.5 dB
+9.5 dB
*
Output Gain (*):
0 dB
+3.5 dB
+9.5 dB
1st
Gain
Stage
2nd
Gain
Stage
Fine Gain:
-5 dB to +5 dB
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
Balanced
Receiver
Balanced
Receiver
2nd
Gain
Stage
1
1
1
1
3rd Gain
Stage
3rd Gain
Stage
Stereo
Cable Drivers
Cable Drivers
Figure 1-2: 7700ADA-AUD Block Diagram Rev A
"The input gain on Rev. A modules older than November 2002 will be +6dB and the
fine gain adjustment range will be – 6.5dB to + 9.5dB.

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1st
Gain
Stage
Input Gain (*):
0 dB
+6 dB
1
Fine Gain:
-5 dB to +5 dB
2
*
(*) Jumper selection
Mono
Balanced
Analog Audio
Inputs
Balanced
Analog Audio
Outputs
Input Gain (*):
0 dB
+6 dB
Output Gain (*):
0 dB
+3.5 dB
+9.5 dB
*
Output Gain (*):
0 dB
+3.5 dB
+9.5 dB
1st
Gain
Stage
2nd
Gain
Stage
Fine Gain:
-5 dB to +5 dB
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
Balanced
Receiver
Balanced
Receiver
2nd
Gain
Stage
1
1
1
1
3rd Gain
Stage
3rd Gain
Stage
Stereo
Cable Drivers
Cable Drivers
Figure 1-3: 7700ADA-AUD Block Diagram Rev B
"
When using the 7700ADA-AUD module for a mono 1x8 configuration, the 3rd Gain
Stage for channel 2 on PCB Revisions 2 and A is configured separately for the
lower four outputs. On PCB Rev B, the 3rd Gain Stage for channel 1 will adjust the
gain for all 8 outputs.

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7700ADA-AUD comes with a companion rear plate that has ten 3 pin removable terminal strips. For
information on mounting the rear plate and inserting the module into the frame see section 3 of the
7700FR manual.
Figure 2-1: 7700ADA-AUD Rear Panel
The balanced audio cables can be secured into the removable portion of the terminal strips using a small
screwdriver. The removable part of the terminal strip is then inserted into the terminal strips on the rear
panel.
ANALOG AUDIO IN: Balanced analog audio inputs for 2 channels. Each input (+, -, GND) is on a 3 pin
removable terminal strip connector.

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"
For unbalanced audio connections, the signal wire should be connected
to the positive (+) input and the shield (GND) should be connected to the
negative (-) input.
ANALOG AUDIO OUT: There are four balanced analog audio outputs for each of the 2 input channels.
Each output (+, -, GND) is on a 3 pin removable terminal strip connector.
"
To connect an unbalanced cable to one of the balanced outputs of this card, the
positive output (+) should connect to the signal wire, and the shield of the cable
should connect to the ground terminal. The negative output (-) should be left
unconnected.
This method has some drawbacks, such as half the amplitude (6dB less) than a
balanced connection and may pick up common-mode noise with long cable
lengths.
+ -

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. ANALOG AUDIO INPUT
Standards: Any analog audio signal
Number of Inputs: 2 (Balanced or Single ended)
Connectors: 3 pin removable terminal strips
Input Step Gain: 0 dB or +6.5 dB (configurable with jumpers) on PCB Rev 2
0 dB to 6 dB (configurable with jumpers) on PCB Rev A and PCB Rev B
Fine Gain Control: -6.5 dB to +9.5 dB (card edge pot adjustable) on PCB Rev 2
-5 dB to +5 dB (card edge pot adjustable) on PCB Rev A and PCB Rev B
Maximum Input Level:
0 dB Input Gain +34 dBu
+6 dB Input Gain +28 dBu
Noise Floor: -87 dBu (0 dB input gain), -91 dBu (+6 dB input gain jumper setup)
Common Mode Rejection: > 100 dB @ 70 Hz, 65 dB @ 20 kHz (tested with +24 dBu CM input)
Common Mode Range:
0 dB Input Gain >±22 V
+6 dB Input Gain > ±7 V
Input Impedance:
0 dB Input Gain 33 kΩ
+6 dB Input Gain 15 kΩ
3.2. ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUTS
Number of Outputs:
Stereo Mode: 4 Outputs each on left and right channels
Mono Mode: 8 Outputs
Connectors: 3 pin removable terminal strips
Output Step Gain: 0, 3.5 or 9.5 dB (configurable with jumpers)
Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu across hi-impedance load
+20 dBm into 600 ohm load
Output Impedance: 66Ω
Frequency Response: +/-0.03 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Stereo Phase Mismatch: < 1°@ 20 kHz
SNR: 115 dB
THD+ Noise: 0.001% 20 Hz to 20 kHz @ 28 dBu, unweighted RMS, hi-Z loads
Intermodulation Distortion: 0.001% - SMPTE @ 18 dBu
Stereo Crosstalk: >115 dB @ 1 kHz, >100 dB @ 20 kHz
Output Isolation: all outputs have independent drivers

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3.3. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12VDC
Power: 12 Watts
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15 Class A,
EU EMC Directive
3.4. PHYSICAL
7700 or 7701 Frame Mounting:
Number of Slots: 1

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4. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS
The 7700ADA-AUD modules have 2 status LED indicators on the card edge of the circuit board to show
operational status of the card at a glance (refer to Figure 4-1).
MODULE
OK
LOCAL
FAULT
7700ADA-AUD
Figure 4-1: LED Status Indicators
Two large LEDs on the front of the board indicate the general health of the module.
LOCAL FAULT: This Red LED indicates poor module health and will be ON if a local input power
fault exists (i.e.: a blown fuse). The LOCAL FAULT indication can also be reported
to the frame through the FRAME STATUS jumper.
MODULE OK: This Green LED indicates good module health.

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5. CARD EDGE CONTROLS
Two trim potentiometers located on the card edge are used to set the gain for each of the channels. See
section 6.3 for a description of how to calibrate the amplifier gain.
7700ADA-AUD
Fine Input
Gain Channel 1
Fine Input
Gain Channel 2
Figure 5-1: Card Edge Controls

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6. JUMPERS
LOCAL FAULT / MODULE OK
EVERTZ (2) 7700ADA-AUD
J1
FRAME
STATUS
ON
OFF
GAIN CHANNEL 1
GAIN CHANNEL 2
SFF POWER
+12V
INPUT GAIN
CH 1
CH 2
+6.5 dB GAIN 0 dB GAIN
CHR
CHL + CHR
CHL
- (CHL+CHR)
8 OUTPUTS
CH 2
OUTPUTS CH 1
OUTPUTS
+3.5 dB
0 dB
+9.5 dB
CHANNEL 1
OUTPUT GAIN
+9.5 dB
0 dB
+3.5 dB
CHANNEL 2
OUTPUT GAIN
0 dB GAIN
+6.5 dB GAIN
Figure 6-1: Location of Jumpers – PCB Rev 2
LOCAL FAULT / MODULE OK
J1
FRAME
STATUS
ON
OFF
GAIN CHANNEL 1
GAIN CHANNEL 2
SFF POWER
+12V
INPUT GAIN
CH 1
CH 2
3.5 dB
0 dB
9.5 dB
CHANNEL 1
OUTPUT GAIN
9.5 dB
0 dB
3.5 dB
CHANNEL 2
OUTPUT GAIN
+6.5 dB GAIN 0 dB GAIN
+6.5 dB GAIN
0 dB GAIN
EVERTZ (A) 7700ADA-AUD
MONO
STEREO
Figure 6-2: Location of Jumpers – PCB Rev A

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(B)7700ADA-AUD
FINE INPUT
GAIN CHANNEL 1
FINE INPUT
GAIN CHANNEL 2
+6 dB Gain
CH 1
INPUT
GAIN
0 dB Gain
J8/J7
CH 2
INPUT
GAIN
+6 dB Gain
0 dB Gain
J10/J9
CH 2 OUTPUT GAIN
GAIN=+3.5dB
GAIN=0dB
GAIN=+9.5dB
J28/J30
CH 1 OUTPUT GAIN
GAIN=+3.5dB
GAIN=0dB
GAIN=+9.5dB
J27/J29
J1
ON
FRAME
STATUS
OFF
STEREO
MONO
J24
J25
LOCAL FAULT/MODULE OK
SFF POWER
+12V
Figure 6-3: Location of Jumpers – PCB Rev B
6.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS
The FRAME STATUS jumper J1 determines whether local faults (as shown by the Local Fault indicator)
will be connected to the 7700FR frame's global status bus.
FRAME STATUS: To monitor faults on this module with the frame status indicators (on the Power
Supply FRAME STATUS LED's and on the Frame's Fault Tally output) install this
jumper in the ON position. (Default)
When this jumper is installed in the OFF position, local faults on this module will not
be monitored.
6.2. SETTING THE AMPLIFIER CONFIGURATION
The 7700ADA-AUD can be operated as a single input (monaural) distribution amplifier with 8 outputs or as
a dual input (stereo) amplifier with four outputs per input.
On Rev 2 modules there are three jumpers that set the configuration of the amplifier. The dual shorting
jumpers provided must be placed on two of the three headers to properly configure the outputs. When
placing the jumper make sure that the brass contacts of the jumpers are oriented as shown in Figure 6-4.

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CHR
CHL + CHR
CHL
- (CHL+CHRR)
8 OUTPUTS
CH 2
OUTPUTS
CH 1
OUTPUTS
Monaural
Configuration
CHR
CHL + CHR
CHL
- (CHL+CHRR)
8 OUTPUTS
CH 2
OUTPUTS
CH 1
OUTPUTS
Stereo
Configuration
card extractor
board corner
Figure 6-4: Setting the Amplifier Output Configuration – Rev 2
On Rev A modules there are two jumpers that set the configuration of the amplifier. The dual shorting
jumpers provided must be placed on one of the two headers to properly configure the outputs. When
placing the jumper make sure that the brass contacts of the jumper are oriented as shown in Figure 6-5.
MONO MONO
Stereo
Configuration
Monaural
Configuration
STEREO STEREO
card extractor
board corner
Figure 6-5: Setting the Amplifier Output Configuration – Rev A

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On Rev B modules there is one jumper that sets the configuration of the amplifier. The dual shorting
jumpers provided must be placed on one of the two headers to properly configure the outputs. When
placing the jumper make sure that the brass contacts of the jumper are oriented as shown in Figure 6-6.
MONO
Stereo
Configuration
Monaural
Configuration
STEREO
card extractor
board corner
MONO
STEREO
Figure 6-6: Setting the Amplifier Output Configuration – Rev B
6.3. SETTING THE AMPLIFIER GAIN
The overall gain of the 7700ADA-AUD is set in three stages:
•input gain control (2 levels of gain)
•linear (fine-adjust) gain control
•output gain control (3 levels of gain)
Depending on the setup of the input and output gain jumpers, the overall gain can be trimmed with the
linear (fine-adjust) gain control within the following ranges:
INPUT GAIN
JUMPER
SETTING
OUTPUT GAIN
JUMPER
SETTING
OVERALL GAIN RANGE
AVAILABLE WITH
THE CARD-EDGE TRIM POT
0 dB 0 dB -6.5 dB to +9.5 dB
0 dB +3.5 dB -3 dB to +13 dB
+6.5 dB 0 dB 0 dB to +16 dB
0 dB +9.5 dB +3 dB to +19 dB
+6.5 dB +3.5 dB +3.5 dB to +19.5 dB
+6.5 dB +9.5 dB +9.5 dB to +25.5 dB
Table 6-1: Amplifier Gain Levels on PCB Rev 2

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INPUT GAIN
JUMPER
SETTING
OUTPUT GAIN
JUMPER
SETTING
OVERALL GAIN RANGE
AVAILABLE WITH
THE CARD-EDGE TRIM POT
0 dB 0 dB -5 dB to +5 dB
0 dB +3.5 dB -1.5 dB to +8.5 dB
+6 dB 0 dB 1 dB to +11 dB
0 dB +9.5 dB +4.5 dB to +14.5 dB
+6 dB +3.5 dB +4.5 dB to +14.5 dB
+6 dB +9.5 dB +10.5 dB to +20.5 dB
Table 6-2: Amplifier Gain Levels on PCB Rev B and PCB Rev A
The following sections describe how to set each of the gain stages.
6.3.1. Setting the Input Gain Level
There is one set of jumpers that set the gain for each of the input channels. When the amplifier is
configured as a monaural amplifier, (refer to section 6.2) the jumpers for channel 1 set the input gain.
Each set of jumpers consist of one 6 pin header. The dual shorting jumper provided can be placed in one
of the two locations to select different input gain levels. When placing the jumper make sure that the brass
contacts of the jumper are oriented as shown in Figure 6-7 and Figure 6-8.
+6.5 dB
input gain
0 dB
input gain
card extractor
board corner
Figure 6-7: Setting the Input Gain Level on PCB Rev 2
+6 dB
input gain
0 dB
input gain
card extractor
board corner
Figure 6-8: Setting the Input Gain Level on PCB Rev B and PCB Rev. A
"On PCB Revision A cards newer than November 2002 the text around the input gain
jumpers reads +6.5dB but the actual adjustment is +6.0dB.

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6.3.2. Setting the Output Gain Level
There are two 8 pin headers that are used to set the output gain levels for the four channel 1 and 2
outputs. Each jumper sets the output levels for the respective four outputs regardless of the amplifier
configuration jumper settings. The dual shorting jumper provided can be placed in one of three locations
to select different output gain levels. When placing the jumper make sure that the brass contacts of the
jumper are oriented as shown in Figure 6-9.
3.5 dB
0 dB
9.5 dB
OUTPUT GAIN
3.5 dB
0 dB
9.5 dB
OUTPUT GAIN
3.5 dB
0 dB
9.5 dB
OUTPUT GAIN
3.5 dB Setting 0 dB Setting 9.5 dB Setting
Figure 6-9: Setting the Output Gain Level
6.3.3. Fine-Tuning the Gain Level
There are two trim potentiometers located at the front edge of the card that are used to fine-tune the input
gain levels for channel 1 and 2. On 7700ADA-AUD PCB Rev 2 and PCB Rev A modules, the gain
increases when the pot is turned counter-clockwise. On 7700ADA-AUD PCB Rev B or later modules, the
gain increases when the pot is turned clockwise.

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