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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW...............................................................................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................3
3. SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................4
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT...............................................................................................................4
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUT...........................................................................................................4
3.3. PHYSICAL .................................................................................................................................4
3.4. ELECTRICAL.............................................................................................................................4
4. STATUS LEDS .........................................................................................................................5
5. JUMPERS AND USER ADJUSTMENTS..................................................................................6
5.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS..........................................................................................6
5.2. CONNECTING LOOP THRU......................................................................................................6
5.3. SELECTING WHETHER THE MODULE WILL BE CONTROLLED FROM THE
LOCAL CONTROLS OR THROUGH THE VISTALINK®INTERFACE.......................................7
5.4. SELECTING THE RECLOCKING RATE....................................................................................7
5.5. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES ................................................7
6. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL ..................................................................8
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?.............................................................................................................8
6.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS...............................................................................8
6.3. VISTALINK®CONTROLLED PARAMETERS............................................................................9
6.4. VISTALINK®TRAPS ..................................................................................................................9

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 7700DA6-L Block Diagram .................................................................................................................2
Figure 2-1: 7700DA6-L Rear IO Module................................................................................................................3
Figure 5-1: LED and Jumper Locations.................................................................................................................6
Tables
Table 6-1: VistaLINK®Monitored Parameters.......................................................................................................8
Table 6-2: VistaLINK®Controlled Parameters.......................................................................................................9
Table 6-3: VistaLINK®Traps .................................................................................................................................9

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Original Version. May 07
1.1 General format clean up. Updated Block Diagram. Sep 09
1.2 Minor updates to sections 1 and 3.1 Aug 14
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1. OVERVIEW
The Evertz 7700DA6-L is an inexpensive 1x6 SD-SDI Distribution Amplifier with passive loop thru which
allows for cascading of multiple DA cards. It amplifies serial digital video signal at rates of 19.4 Mb/s and
143 Mb/s to 540 Mb/s.
The 7700DA6-L features an auto-equalized input with 6 reclocked outputs. The 7700DA6-L has been
designed for use as a SMPTE 310M (19.4 Mb/s), DVB-ASI, M2S or SMPTE 259M distribution product.
SMPTE 310M support is selected by setting a rate select jumper.
The 7700DA6-L occupies one card slot and can be housed in the 1RU 7701FR frame which holds up to
three single or dual slot modules, the 3RU 7800FR frame which has a 15 slot capacity, the portable 3RU
350FR frame which has a 7 slot capacity, or a standalone enclosure which holds a single module.
Features:
•Supports up to 540Mb/s operation.
•DVB-ASI compatible.
•Non-reclocking mode for SMPTE 310M.
•Features independent isolated output drivers to ensure no cross channel loading effects (i.e. no
need to terminate unused outputs).
•VistaLINK®- capable offering remote monitoring, control and configuration capabilities via SNMP.
VistaLINK®is available when modules are used with the 3RU 7700FR-C frame and a 7700FC.
•VistaLINK®Frame Controller module in slot 1 of the frame.
•Return loss > 15dB up to 540Mb/s.
•250m auto eq. at 270Mb/s (Belden 8281).
Outputs:
•6 reclocked outputs
•1 passive looping output
•Return loss > 15dB up to 540Mb/s
•Wide band jitter < 0.2 UI
Card Edge LEDs:
•Signal presence
•Module Health Status

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Equalizer
SDI In
SMPTE 310M*
143MB/s
to 540Mb/s
Loop Thru
Non
Reclock
Reclock
Cable Drivers
6 SDI
Outputs
Control /
Indication Local
Indication
VistaLINK
®
Interface
LED
(Signal
Present)
Local
Control
*Note: Non-Reclocking Mode will operate 19.4Mb/s to 540Mb/s
Figure 1-1: 7700DA6-L Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7700DA6-L comes with a companion rear plate that occupies one slot in the frame. For information
on inserting the module into the frame see section 3 of the 7700FR chapter.
Figure 2-1: 7700DA6-L Rear IO Module
SDI INPUT:Input BNC connector for 10-bit serial digital video signals compatible with the
SMPTE 259M, DVB-ASI or SMPTE 310M standard. See section 5.3 for information on
selecting the correct video standard.
LOOP:The loop thru BNC connector for 10-bit serial digital video signals is compatible with the
SMPTE 259M or DVB-ASI standard. The output signal is the same as the input video
signal (without any reclocking). Refer to section 5.2 for information regarding loop thru
connections.
SDI OUTPUT:There are six BNC connectors with reclocked serial component video outputs,
compatible with the SMPTE 259M / DVB-ASI, or SMPTE 310M standard.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT
Standard: SMPTE 259M A, B, C, D, DVB-ASI, M2S, SMPTE 310M
(19.4Mb/s jumper selected)
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Equalization: Automatic to 250m @ 270Mb/s with Belden 8281 (or equivalent)
Return Loss: > 15dB up to 540Mb/s
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUT
Reclocked Outputs: 6
Passive Looping Outputs: 1
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
DC Offset: 0V ± 0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: 740ps nominal
Overshoot: <10% of amplitude
Return Loss: >15 dB up to 540Mb/s
Wideband Jitter: <0.2 UI
3.3. PHYSICAL
Number of Slots: 1
3.4. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12VDC
Power: 6 Watts
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A EU EMC Directive

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4. STATUS LEDS
The 7700DA6-L has seven LED Status indicators on the front card edge to show operational status of the
card at a glance. Figure 5-1 shows the location of the LEDs.
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 during the absence
of a valid input signal or 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. It will be On when a valid input
signal is present and board power is good.
There are five small LEDs that indicate the status of the equalizer and reclocker.
LOCK: This Green LED will be On when there is a valid signal present at the module
input.
RECLOCKER RATE: There are 5 LEDs that indicate the rate (143, 177, 270, 360 or 540 Mb/s) that
the reclocker is currently using when the Rate jumper is set to the 259M/344M
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5. JUMPERS AND USER ADJUSTMENTS
MODULE STATUS
(1)7700DA7-3G
SFF POWER
+12V
GND
143M
270M
540M
177M
360M
J15
J16
J24
FRAME STATUS
RUN / UPGRADE
ON / OFF
J19
CONTROL
LOCAL/REMOTE
SERIAL
ASI
177
J7
SMPTE
310M
J18
Install jumper J2
to terminate
(for 7700DA7)
Figure 5-1: LED and Jumper Locations
5.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS
The FRAME STATUS jumper J15, located at the front of the module 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’s FRAME STATUS LED's and on the Frame's Fault Tally output) install this
jumper in the On position.
When this jumper is installed in the Off position local faults on this module will not
be monitored.
5.2. CONNECTING LOOP THRU
The LOOP BNC connector is used to connect multiple 7700DA6-L modules to the same input video
signal. This is accomplished by connecting the LOOP connector of the source module to the IN
connector of the next module. This is repeated for the desired number of modules. The last module in
the looped chain MUST HAVE the LOOP connector terminated with 75Ω.

The last module in the looped chain MUST BE terminated with 75
Ω
.

The 7700DA6-L also has a termination jumper J2. To terminate the signal (for non-
looping applications), ensure that this jumper is installed otherwise leave open.

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5.3. SELECTING WHETHER THE MODULE WILL BE CONTROLLED FROM THE
LOCAL CONTROLS OR THROUGH THE VISTALINK®INTERFACE
The CONTROL jumper J19 selects whether the module will be controlled from the local jumpers or
through the VistaLINK®interface.
CONTROL: When this jumper is installed in the LOCAL position, the card functions are
controlled through the local jumpers.
When this jumper is installed in the REMOTE position, the card functions are
controlled through the VistaLINK®interface.
5.4. SELECTING THE RECLOCKING RATE
The RATE jumper J18, located at the front of the module near the card ejector, determines whether the
module will operate as a reclocking distribution amplifier with SMPTE 259M or 344M (143 to 540 Mb/s) or
DVB-ASI video signals or with SMPTE 310M (19.4 Mb/s) signals.
RATE SELECT: To set the module to operate with SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 344M or DVB-ASI signals
install the jumper in the SMPTE position.
To set the module to operate with SMPTE 310M signals install the jumper in the
310M position.
The SUPPORT jumper J7, located at the front of the module near the card ejector, determines whether
the module will operate as a reclocking distribution amplifier with SMPTE 259M or 344M (143 to 540
Mb/s) or DVB-ASI video signals.
SUPPORT: To set the module to operate with SMPTE 259M or SMPTE 344M signals, install the
jumper in the 177 position.
To set the module to operate with DVB-ASI signals, install the jumper in the DVB
position.
5.5. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES
UPGRADE: The UPGRADE jumper J16, located at the front of the module near the card ejector,
is used when firmware upgrades are being done to the module. For normal
operation it should be installed in the RUN position. See the Upgrading Firmware
section in the front of the binder for more information.
To upgrade the firmware in the module unit pull it out of the frame. Move Jumper
J16 into the UPGRADE position. Install the Upgrade cable provided (located in the
vinyl pouch in the front of this manual) onto header J24. Re-install the module into
the frame. Run the upgrade as described in the Upgrading Firmware section in the
front of the binder. Once the upgrade is complete, remove the module from the
frame, move J16 to the RUN position, remove the upgrade cable and re-install the
module. The module is now ready for normal operation.

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6. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?
VistaLINK®is Evertz’s remote monitoring and configuration platform which operates over an Ethernet
network using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP is a standard computer network
protocol that enables different devices sharing the same network to communicate with each other.
VistaLINK®provides centralized alarm management, which monitors, reports, and logs all incoming alarm
events and dispatches alerts to all the VLPro Clients connected to the server. Card configuration through
VistaLINK®PRO can be performed on an individual or multi-card basis using simple copy and paste
routines, which reduces the time to configure each module separately. Finally, VistaLINK®enables the
user to configure devices in the network from a central station and receive feedback that the configuration
has been carried out.
There are 3 components of SNMP:
1. An SNMP manager, also known as a Network Management System (NMS), is a computer running
special software that communicates with the devices in the network. Evertz VistaLINK®Pro Manager
graphical user interface (GUI), third party or custom manager software may be used to monitor and
control Evertz VistaLINK®enabled products.
2. Managed devices (such as 7700DA6-L), each with a unique address (OID), communicate with the
NMS through an SNMP Agent. Evertz VistaLINK®enabled 7700 series modules reside in the 3RU
7700FR-C Multi-Frame and communicate with the manager via the 7700FC VistaLINK®frame
controller module, which serves as the Agent.
3. A virtual database, known as the Management Information Base (MIB), lists all the variables being
monitored, which both the Manager and Agent understand. Please contact Evertz for further
information about obtaining a copy of the MIB for interfacing to a third party Manager/NMS.
For more information on connecting and configuring the VistaLINK®network, see the 7700FC Frame
Controller chapter.
6.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS
The following parameters can be remotely monitored through the VistaLINK®interface:
Parameter
Description
Detected Video Standard Indicates the detected video standard.
Video Locked Indicates whether or not there is a video lock.
Card Type Indicates the version of the module.
Master Jumper
Indicates whether the card is in Remote or Local
Mode (position of the CONTROL jumper).
Table 6-1: VistaLINK®Monitored Parameters

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6.3. VISTALINK®CONTROLLED PARAMETERS
Parameter
Description
Video Standard
Sets the current video standard that you wish to lock to.
Bypass Mode
Sets the reclocker mode. If 'none', the reclocker is never
bypassed. If 'auto', the reclocker is auto-
bypassed when the
PLL is not locked. If 'force', the reclocker is always bypassed.
Autolocking Mode
Sets the auto locking to DVB/ASI or 177Mb/s mode.
Table 6-2: VistaLINK®Controlled Parameters
6.4. VISTALINK®TRAPS
Trap
Description
Video Lock
Triggers when there is no video lock.
Table 6-3: VistaLINK®Traps

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