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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. 7780M4-ASI OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................1
1.2. 7780D4-ASI OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................2
2. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1. REAR PLATE DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................................3
2.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................5
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – 7780M4-ASI............................................................................. 6
3.1. ASI INPUT...............................................................................................................................................6
3.2. OUTPUT..................................................................................................................................................6
3.3. ELECTRICAL .........................................................................................................................................6
3.4. PHYSICAL..............................................................................................................................................6
3.5. COMPLIANCE........................................................................................................................................6
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – 7780D4-ASI............................................................................. 7
4.1. ASI INPUT...............................................................................................................................................7
4.2. OUTPUT..................................................................................................................................................7
4.3. ELECTRICAL .........................................................................................................................................7
4.4. PHYSICAL..............................................................................................................................................7
5. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL......................................................................... 8
5.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?.........................................................................................................................8
5.2. CONNECTING TO VLPRO ....................................................................................................................8
6. CARD CONFIGURATION – 7780M4-ASI..................................................................................... 10
6.1. CONFIGURING THE 7780M4-ASI USING VISTALINK®.....................................................................10
6.2. ASI IN 1/2/3/4 TABS.............................................................................................................................10
6.3. SDI OUT TAB .......................................................................................................................................12
6.4. GENERAL TAB ....................................................................................................................................13
6.5. FAULTS................................................................................................................................................14
7. CARD CONFIGURATION – 7780D4-ASI..................................................................................... 15
7.1. CONFIGURING THE 7780D4-ASI USING VISTALINK®.....................................................................15
7.2. ASI OUT 1/2/3/4....................................................................................................................................15
7.3. SDI IN TAB ...........................................................................................................................................16
7.4. GENERAL.............................................................................................................................................17

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7.5. FAULTS................................................................................................................................................19
8. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................. 20
8.1. VLPRO DOES NOT DISPLAY THE 7780R2X1-ASI-CS ALARMS.....................................................20
8.2. UPDATING VLPRO SERVER JAR FILE.............................................................................................20
9. ABBREVIATIONS......................................................................................................................... 22
Figures
Figure 1-1: 7780M4-ASI Block Diagram...........................................................................................................1
Figure 1-2: 7780D4-ASI Block Diagram...........................................................................................................2
Figure 2-1: 7780D4-ASI and 7780M4-ASI Rear Plates....................................................................................3
Figure 2-2: Rear View of 7700FR Frame .........................................................................................................5
Figure 2-3: VistaLINK®PRO Hardware Configuration .....................................................................................9
Figure 3-1: ASI IN 1 – 7780M4-ASI................................................................................................................10
Figure 3-2: SDI OUT – 7780M4-ASI...............................................................................................................12
Figure 3-3: General – 7780M4-ASI ................................................................................................................13
Figure 3-4: Faults – 7780M4-ASI ...................................................................................................................14
Figure 4-1: ASI OUT 1 – 7780D4-ASI............................................................................................................15
Figure 4-2: SDI IN – 7780D4-ASI...................................................................................................................16
Figure 4-3: General – 7780D4-ASI.................................................................................................................17
Figure 4-4: Faults Tab – 7780D4-ASI.............................................................................................................19
Figure 5-1: VistaLINK®PRO Server...............................................................................................................20
Figure 5-2: VistaLINK®PRO – Applying JAR Updates ..................................................................................21
Figure 5-3: Restart Alarm Server Message....................................................................................................21

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Release Dec 08
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor
for the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning
performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express or implied. The only
warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation
form.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no
warranty is granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or
order confirmation. Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If
you encounter an error, please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make
changes in equipment design or specifications.

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1. OVERVIEW
1.1. 7780M4-ASI OVERVIEW
The 7780M4-ASI is a single card, single slot time division multiplexer for transporting up to four DVB-
ASI transport streams in a single 270Mb/s signal compatible with SMPTE 259M-C transport.
7780M4-ASI Features:
•Adjacent outputs of 7780D4-ASI unaffected by the loss of any DVB-ASI input feed at the
7780M4-ASI TDM Mux
•Single card TDM multiplexer for four DVB-ASI transport streams
•Inputs may be MPTS or SPTS with a combined bandwidth of up to 210Mb/s
•Signal transport uninterrupted by loss of any/all DVB-ASI input feeds
•Comprehensive signal and card status monitoring via four digit card edge display or remotely
through SNMP and VistaLINK®
•VistaLINK® capability 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
•Fully hot-swappable from front of frame
•Output is a single 270Mb/s signal compatible with SMPTE 259M-C transport
•Monitor port output is user-selectable from the four inputs
TDM
MUX
CONTROL/
INDICATION
VistaLINK®
Interface
LOCAL
CONTROL LOCAL
INDICATION
DVB-ASI
INPUT 1
INPUT
STAGE
INPUT
STAGE
INPUT
STAGE
INPUT
STAGE
DVB-ASI
INPUT 2
DVB-ASI
INPUT 3
DVB-ASI
INPUT 4
270 Mb/s
SERIAL
OUTPUT
DVB-ASI
MONITOR
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
STAGE
OUTPUT
STAGE
Figure 1-1: 7780M4-ASI Block Diagram

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1.2. 7780D4-ASI OVERVIEW
The 7780D4-ASI is a single card, single slot time division de-multiplexing a single 7780M4-ASI
270Mb/s signal compatible with SMPTE 259M-C transport, used for transporting up to four DVB-ASI
transport streams.
7780D4-ASI Features:
•Single card TDM demultiplexer for four DVB-ASI transport streams
•Adjacent outputs unaffected by loss of any DVB-ASI input feed at the 7780M4-ASI TDM Mux
•Fully hot-swappable from front of frame
•Monitor port output is user-selectable from the four ASI outputs
•Comprehensive signal and card status monitoring via four digit card edge display or remotely
through SNMP and VistaLINK®
•VistaLINK®capability 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
•Occupies one card slot & can be housed in a standalone frame, a 1RU frame holding up to 3
modules or a 3RU frame holding up to 15 modules
TDM
DeMUX
CONTROL/
INDICATION
VistaLINK®
Interface
LOCAL
CONTROL LOCAL
INDICATION
DVB-ASI
OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT
STAGE
OUTPUT
STAGE
OUTPUT
STAGE
OUTPUT
STAGE
DVB-ASI
OUTPUT 2
DVB-ASI
OUTPUT 3
DVB-ASI
OUTPUT 4
270 Mb/s
SERIAL
INPUT
INPUT
STAGE
Figure 1-2: 7780D4-ASI Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. REAR PLATE DESCRIPTION
The 7780M4-ASI and 7780D4-ASI modules occupy one card slot each and can be housed in a
standalone frame, a 1RU frame holding up to three modules or a 3RU frame holding up to 14 modules.
Figure 2-1 provides an illustration of the 7780M4-ASI and 7780D4-ASI rear plates.
Figure 2-1: 7780D4-ASI and 7780M4-ASI Rear Plates
2.1.1. 7780M4-ASI Connectors
SDI Out: This BNC connector with serial digital video output is compatible with SMPTE
259M. This BNC carries out the compressed multiplexed content from outputs
1, 2, 3 and 4. The content from the SDI Output can only be demultiplexed
using the 7780D4-ASI.
Loop Out: This BNC can be used to loop out any of the 4 ASI inputs. It is mainly used for
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ASI Input 1, 2, 3, 4: These four BNC connectors are compatible with DVB/ATSC-ASI standards.
The maximum input bandwidth of each input cannot exceed 205 Mb/s. ASI
Inputs 1, 2, 3, and 4 correspond to ASI Outputs 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the 7780D4-
ASI module.
2.1.2. 7780D4-ASI Connectors
SDI Input: This BNC connector with serial digital video input is compatible with SMPTE
259M; compliant TDM streams as provided by the companion 7780M4-ASI.
The SDI Input connector receives a signal from the multiplexer (7780M4-ASI),
which is to be demultiplexed by the demultiplexor (7780D4-ASI).
Loop Out: This BNC can be used to loop out any of the 4 ASI inputs. It is mainly used for
troubleshooting purposes.
ASI Output 1, 2, 3, 4: These four BNC connectors with serial digital video inputs are compatible with
DVB/ATSC-ASI standards. ASI Outputs 1, 2, 3, and 4 corresponds to ASI
Inputs 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the 7780M4-ASI module.

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2.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
The following materials are required to successfully install the 7780M4-ASI and 7780D4-ASI modules:
1. 1 Spare slot in an Evertz 7700 frame with Frame Controller
2. Evertz serial cable
3. VLPro Server IP address
Before handling the card it is important to minimize the potential effects of static electricity. It is
therefore recommended that an ESD strap be worn.
Unpack your 7780M4-ASI and/or 7780D4-ASI and separate the rear card from the main card. Locate
the blank plates on the rear of the rack and remove a single blanking panel. Insert the rear plate into
the back of the chassis and secure using the two screws provided.
Figure 2-2: Rear View of 7700FR Frame
Before inserting the front card, connect the serial cable to the board using the serial cable provided.
Now insert the 7780M4-ASI and/or 7780D4-ASI card into the corresponding front slots ensuring the
card lines up with the slot runners on the bottom and the top of the chassis. Push the card into the slot
ensuring that when it mates with the rear card that is has been firmly pushed into a seated position.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – 7780M4-ASI
3.1. ASI INPUT
Standard: DVB-ASI: DVB TR 101 891-270
Number of inputs: 4 independent DVB-ASI 270Mb/s signals
Max Input Bitrate: 210Mb/s
Connector: 4 BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Return Loss: > 15dB up to 270Mb/s
3.2. OUTPUT
Standards:
Output: SMPTE 259M-C framing compatible
Monitor: DVB-ASI output
Total Active Bitrate: 210Mb/s
Number: 1 + 1 monitor
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: 900ps nominal
Overshoot: < 10% of amplitude
Return Loss: > 15dB up to 270Mb/s
Wide Band Jitter: < 0.2UI
3.3. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12VDC
Power: 10W
3.4. PHYSICAL
Number of slots: 1
3.5. COMPLIANCE
Electrical Safety: CSA Listed to UL 60065-03, IEC 60065
Complies with CE Low voltage Directive
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A
EU EMC Directive

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4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – 7780D4-ASI
4.1. ASI INPUT
Standard: SMPTE 259M-C compliant TDM stream as provided by
companion 7780M4-ASI
Number of inputs: 1
Connector: 1 BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex 2
Equalization: Automatic to 250M @ 270Mb/s with Belden 8281 or equivalent cable
Return Loss: >15dB up to 270Mb/s
4.2. OUTPUT
Standard: DVB-ASI: DVB TR 101 891-270
Number of Outputs: 4 independent DVB-ASI
Monitor Output: 1 output, selectable from outputs 1-4
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
DC Offset: 0V ± 0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: 900ps nominal
Overshoot: < 10% of amplitude
Return Loss: > 15dB up to 270Mb/s
Wide Band Jitter: <0.2UI
4.3. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12VDC
Power: 10W
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A
EU EMC directive
4.4. PHYSICAL
Number of slots: 1

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5. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL
5.1. 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-C
Configuration Utility 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 7780M4-ASI and 7780D4-ASI cards), 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 MultiFrame 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.
5.2. CONNECTING TO VLPRO
This chapter assumes that the VLPro server and VLPro client are already configured for your network
and you have basic knowledge of the VLPro interface. It also assumes that the user or network
administrator has already added the 7780M4-ASI and/or 7780D4-ASI jar file to the server and both the
client and server applications have been restarted. If you are the network administrator refer to section
8.2 for information on updating the VLPro Server Jar File.
Open VLPro and click on the refresh tree icon. Expand the hardware tree by clicking on the “+”. Your
7780M4-ASI and/or 7780D4-ASI should appear as a newly listed device under the frame you selected
as shown in Figure 5-1.

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Figure 5-1: VistaLINK®PRO Hardware Configuration
Please consult your network administrator if you have problems connecting the card with VLPro,
alternatively contact Evertz Microsystems Ltd. or your authorized reseller for technical support.
Consult the VistaLINK®Pro manual for instruction on how to use VistaLINK®software.

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6. CARD CONFIGURATION – 7780M4-ASI
6.1. CONFIGURING THE 7780M4-ASI USING VISTALINK®
Expand the Hardware tree from the VLPro window. Locate the IP address of the frame controller in
which the card(s) has been installed. Click the “+” button to expand the frame. The card you have
installed should be displayed as a sub component of this frame, and should be named appropriately,
7780M4-ASI, followed by square brackets to indicate the slot number used.
6.2. ASI IN 1/2/3/4 TABS
Right-click the card and select View Configuration from the context sensitive menu. You will be
presented first with the “ASI IN 1” tab. The following three tabs labeled ASI IN 2 / ASI IN 3 / ASI IN 4
have identical controls and layout but refer to each of the separate inputs. For the sake of brevity, only
ASI IN 1 will be described.
The configuration screen shown in Figure 6-1 will appear on the right-hand side of the screen:
Figure 6-1: ASI IN 1 – 7780M4-ASI

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6.2.1. Control
The Control section of the ASI IN 1 tab, enables the user to adjust the ASI IN controls. The following
items provide descriptions of the controls.
•Reset Measurements: The Reset Measurements button allows the user to reset the Monitor
window.
•Max Input Bandwidth (0-209 Mbits/s): This field requires a decimal value entry between 0 and
209. Setting this control caps the maximum bitrate that will be accepted on this input. ASI
streams which exceed this rate will be removed completely from the output. You can either
increase the value or reduce the ASI stream rate to avoid this problem.
"
Note: It is important to first consider the gross rate of all four inputs before
making any adjustments in a production environment. The maximum
transportable aggregate value of SDI compatible stream cannot exceed 270
Mbits/s. The maximum input of the four streams is 209Mb/s.
•Input Enable: It may be necessary to totally disable an input in some situations, use this drop-
down box to select if the input should be enabled or disabled.
"
Note: ASI IN 1 should typically be enabled at all times. Input 1 will auto detect
the type of input as it can accept either ASI or SDI (the other three ports only
accept ASI). When SDI is detected the other inputs are automatically disabled
and the SDI bypasses onto the SDI line.
6.2.2. Monitor
•Input Status: The status of the input is displayed in this field.
•Total TS Bit Rate: This field displays the total bit rate for the entire stream (including NULL
packets).
•Null Packet Bit Rate: This field displays the current bitrate of the NULL packets.
•Useful Bit Rate: This field displays the actual bitrate in use (Total TS Bit Rate – Null Packet Bit
Rate) and reflects the actual bit rate currently being used by this input.
•Number of Active PIDs: This field displays the number of PIDs detected in the stream.
•Number of Continuity Count Errors: This field displays the number of continuity counts that
have been detected since the last “Reset Measurements” or reboot.
"Note: This is particularly useful during troubleshooting to determine if the
packets are being dropped on the input.

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6.3. SDI OUT TAB
The SDI OUT tab controls the operation of the card and determines how the SMPTE 259M-C compliant
stream is characterized.
Figure 6-2: SDI OUT – 7780M4-ASI
6.3.1. SDI Control
The SDI OUT tab enables the user to set the parameters for the SDI Outputs.
•Video Standard: Options are N270 if you are running in an NTSC facility and P270 if you are
running in a PAL facility.
•Vanc Mapping: The Vanc Mapping control allows the user to enable or disable the Vanc
Mapping function. The drop down menu options are Off or On.
•Hanc Mapping: The Hanc Mapping control allows the user to enable or disable the Hanc
Mapping function. The drop down menu options are Off or ON.
•Output Mode: The Output Mode control enables the user to set the output mode to
Discontinuous or Continuous mode.

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6.4. GENERAL TAB
The General tab permits the user to set a password to protect the control and display monitored
aspects of the board.
Figure 6-3: General – 7780M4-ASI
6.4.1. Control
•Set Password: Setting a password protects the configuration from being changed. Without the
password it is not possible to amend the configuration.
oThis can be useful where inputs are used by separate entities or organizations and over-
bandwidth usage could cause transmission problems.
"
By default the password is set to 7154. In order to change your password, type in
the old 4 digit password followed by the new 4 digit password and then click on
the Apply button.
6.4.2. Monitor
•Output Bit Rate: This shows the current maximum bitrate that the M4 is able to pass. The
maximum is dependant upon the settings on the SDI OUT tab as detailed below:
VANC HANC MAX Mb/s
OFF OFF 160
OFF ON 180
ON OFF 180
ON ON 209
•Data Bit Rate: This field displays the actual bitrate being used by the four inputs. The
maximum useable rate is 209 Mb/s as shown above.
•Firmware Version: This field displays the current firmware version on the board. This
information will be useful for the user when contacting Evertz technical support.

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6.5. FAULTS
The Fault tab allows custom configuration of the traps and displays the trap status. Use the auto-
refresh option in VLPro to see the status dynamically updating. In order to enable a trap simply click
on the check box associated with the trap you wish to enable.
Figure 6-4: Faults – 7780M4-ASI
6.5.1. ASI Trap Enable / ASI Trap Status
The ASI Trap Enable section allows the user to set which ASI Trap Enable controls are enabled. The
ASI Trap Status allows the user to monitor the status of the faults.
•ASI Output 1/2/3/4: This status indicator will remain red unless a valid ASI output is present.
•ASI Input Bandwidth 1/2/3/4: This trap status will change to red if the ASI input bandwidth
exceeds the limit set by the user.
•Input 1/2/3/4 Continuity Count Error: This trap status will change to red every time the
continuity count counter is incremented indicating a missing or lost packet.

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7. CARD CONFIGURATION – 7780D4-ASI
7.1. CONFIGURING THE 7780D4-ASI USING VISTALINK®
Expand the Hardware tree from the VLPro window. Locate the IP address of the frame controller in
which the card(s) have been installed. Click the “+” button to expand the frame. The card you have
installed should be displayed as a sub component of this frame, and should be named appropriately,
7780D4-ASI, followed by square brackets to indicate the slot number used.
7.2. ASI OUT 1/2/3/4
Right-click the card and select View Configuration from the context sensitive menu. You will be
presented at first with the “ASI OUT 1” tab. The following three tabs labeled ASI OUT 2 / ASI OUT 3 /
ASI OUT 4 have identical controls and layout but refer to each of the separate outputs. For the sake of
brevity, only ASI OUT 1 will be described in detail.
The configuration window in Figure 7-1 will appear in the right-hand side of the screen:
Figure 7-1: ASI OUT 1 – 7780D4-ASI
7.2.1. Control
•Reset Measurements: The Reset Measurements button allows the user to reset the Monitor
window.
•ASI Output Mode: The ASI Output Mode control enables the user to set the output mode to
Discontinuous or Continuous mode.

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•ASI Output Enable: Use the ASI Output Enable drop-down box to select if the ASI output
should be enabled or disabled.
7.2.2. Monitor
•Total TS Bit Rate: This field displays the total bit rate for the entire stream (including NULL
packets).
•Null Packet Bit Rate: This field displays the current bitrate of the NULL packets.
•Useful Bit Rate: This field displays the actual bitrate in use (Total TS Bit Rate – Null Packet Bit
Rate) and reflects the actual bit rate currently being used by this input.
•Number of Active PIDs: This field displays the number of PIDs detected in the stream.
•Number of Continuity Count Errors: This field displays the number of continuity counts that
have been detected since the last “Reset Measurements” or reboot.
"Note: This is particularly useful during troubleshooting to determine if the
packets are being dropped on the input.
7.3. SDI IN TAB
The SDI IN tab enables the user to monitor and set the SDI input information.
Figure 7-2: SDI IN – 7780D4-ASI