evertz X0400 Series User manual

X0400 Series Routers
Instruction Manual
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Version 1.4.4, December 2013
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.
•Read and keep these instructions
•Heed all warnings.
•Follow all instructions.
•Do not use this apparatus near water
•Clean only with dry cloth.
•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC – SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLEDWITH LIQUIDS ARE PLACED ON THE EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS EQUIPMENT FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT
THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.
WARNING
THE MAINS PLUG OF THEPOWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.

INFORMATION TO USERS IN EUROPE
NOTE
This equipment with the CE marking complies with bother the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low
Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European standards:
•EN60065 Product Safety
•EN55103-1 Electromagnetic Interference Class A (Emission)
•EN55103-2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility (Immunity)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to the European Union EMC directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
INFORMATION TO USERS IN THE U.S.A.
NOTE
FCC CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
WARNING
Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables
with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used.

X0400 Series Router Manual
REVISION HISTORY Revision 1.4.4
REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary Version Jun 2002
1.0 First released version May 2003
1.0.1 Table 2-4 GPIO Cable corrected Jun 2003
1.0.2 Table 2-4 changed to Remote Panel Adapter Cable Aug 2003
1.1 Added ATSC version, added SMPTE 310M for other versions Feb 2005
1.2 Minor typos corrected, firmware menu updated Jul 2005
1.3 Updated menu items and added section 5.2 Feb 2007
Added info for Embedded SoftSwitch for X-0401H version
Added info for optional Ethernet SNMP control
1.3.1 Added master/slave function information to section 3 Jul 2007
1.3.2 Corrected default settings for sections 2.5.1, 3.8.3, & 3.12.3. Oct 2009
1.3.3 Updated electrical safety specifications Apr 2010
1.4 Updated General Purpose I/O Schematic drawing in section 2.5
& updated Remote Panel Adapter Cable table in section 2.4.1 Aug 2010
1.4.1 Corrected error in Input Video Standards table. Aug 2010
1.4.2 Updated information in “Connecting a Second Remote Control Panel” section Sep 2010
1.4.3 Updates made to “Connecting a Second Remote Control Panel” section Aug 2011
1.4.4 Added X-0401-3G Router Dec 2013
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 affected 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 expressed 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.............................................................................................. 4
1.2. GLOSSARY......................................................................................................................... 5
2. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................ 1
2.1. REAR PANEL...................................................................................................................... 1
2.1.1. Standard Definition Digital Video Connections (X0401S).............................................1
2.1.2. High Definition Digital Video Connections (X0401H).................................................... 2
2.1.3. 3G Digital Video Connections (X-0401-3G).................................................................2
2.1.4. Digital Video Connections (X0401S-ATSC)................................................................. 2
2.1.5. AES Audio Connections.............................................................................................3
2.1.6. Reference Connections..............................................................................................3
2.1.7. Remote Control Connections .....................................................................................3
2.1.8. Ethernet Network Connections................................................................................... 5
2.1.9. Power Connections....................................................................................................5
2.2. MOUNTING.......................................................................................................................... 5
2.3. POWER REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................... 6
2.4. CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL PANEL................................................................ 6
2.4.1. Connecting the Primary Remote Control Panel (RCP Version) ....................................6
2.4.2. Connecting a Second Remote Control Panel ..............................................................7
2.5. CONNECTING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS....................................7
2.5.1. Connecting the General Purpose Inputs .....................................................................8
2.5.2. Connecting the General Purpose Outputs................................................................. 10
2.5.3. GPI/O Examples...................................................................................................... 10
2.6. CONTROLLING THE ROUTER USING THE EXTERNAL SERIAL PROTOCOL.................. 11
2.6.1. Connecting the Router to a Grass Valley Ten XL ASCII Control Device ..................... 11
2.7. CONTROLLING THE ROUTER USING VISTALINK®.......................................................... 12
3. OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 1
3.1. OVERVIEW OF THE FRONT PANEL DISPLAY AND CONTROLS .......................................1
3.1.1. Video Router Controls................................................................................................ 1
3.1.2. Setup Key Group.......................................................................................................1
3.1.3. Front Panel Display Messages...................................................................................2
3.2. OVERVIEW OF FRONT PANEL OPERATION......................................................................2
3.2.1. Audio Follow Video Switching (AFV)........................................................................... 2
3.2.2. Breakaway Audio on an Audio Follow Video Group.....................................................3
3.3. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU............................................................................................. 3
3.4. NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU........................................................................................ 4
3.5. FRONT PANEL SETUP MENU – MAIN MENU ..................................................................... 6
3.6. CONFIGURING THE ROUTER REFERENCES.....................................................................6

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3.6.1. Setting Up the Video Reference..................................................................................7
3.6.2. Setting Up the Video Output Timing..........................................................................10
3.6.3. Setting Up the Video Line Synchronizer Timing.........................................................10
3.6.4. Setting Up the AES Audio Reference Reference........................................................11
3.7. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO AND AUDIO TRANSITIONS ...................................................11
3.7.1. Configuring the Switch Line ......................................................................................11
3.7.2. Enabling the Video Line Synchronizer for Clean Video Switches................................13
3.7.3. Enabling the AES Audio SoftSwitchfor Clean Audio Switches.................................13
3.7.4. Enabling the Embedded Audio SoftSwitchfor Clean Audio Switches.......................13
3.8. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO AND AUDIO INPUTS..............................................................14
3.8.1. Configuring the Router Video Standard (SoftSwitchequipped routers only) .............14
3.8.2. Configuring Which Inputs Are Active .........................................................................15
3.8.3. Configuring When There Is No Video Input Present...................................................16
3.9. LABELLING THE VIDEO AND AUDIO INPUTS...................................................................16
3.9.1. Uploading/Downloading Input Labels from a Text File................................................16
3.9.2. Changing the Input Labels from the Front Panel ........................................................17
3.10. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO OUTPUTS ..............................................................................17
3.10.1. Selecting the Reclocking Mode of the Video Outputs (X0401S, X0401H and
X-0401-3G series)....................................................................................................17
3.10.2. Selecting the Reclocking Mode of the Video Outputs (X0401S-ATSC series)..............18
3.11. MANUALLY ACTIVATING THE BYPASS RELAYS.............................................................18
3.11.1. Manually Activating All the Bypass Relays.................................................................18
3.12. CONFIGURING THE GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS (GPI) .................................................18
3.12.1. Temporarily Disabling the GPI Functions...................................................................19
3.12.2. Re-enabling the GPI Functions.................................................................................19
3.12.3. Configuring the Encoding Mode for the GPI Inputs.....................................................19
3.12.3.1. Standard GPI Encoding.............................................................................19
3.12.3.2. HEX GPI Encoding ...................................................................................19
3.12.3.3. AFV HEX GPI Encoding............................................................................20
3.12.3.4. Standard 2 GPI Encoding..........................................................................20
3.12.4. Configuring Whether the GPI Inputs are Edge or Level Activated ...............................21
3.12.5. Programming the GPI Input Functions.......................................................................21
3.13. CONFIGURING THE GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUTS (GPO)............................................22
3.13.1. Temporarily Disabling the GPO Functions.................................................................22
3.13.2. Re-enabling the GPO Functions................................................................................22
3.13.3. Configuring the Encoding Mode for the GPO Outputs................................................22
3.13.3.1. HEX GPO Encoding..................................................................................22
3.13.4. Configuring Whether the GPO Outputs are Latched or Momentary.............................23
3.13.5. Programming the GPO Output Functions ..................................................................23
3.14. CONFIGURING THE REMOTE CONTROL PORT OPERATION ..........................................24
3.14.1. Selecting the Baud Rate for the Remote Control Port.................................................24
3.14.2. Selecting the Serial Data Format for the Remote Control Port ....................................24
3.14.3. Selecting the Serial Control Address .........................................................................25
3.14.4. Selecting the Serial Data Control Mode.....................................................................25
3.14.5. Selecting the GVG PS Status....................................................................................26
3.14.6. Selecting the External Remote Control Protocol.........................................................26
3.15. SAVING AND RECALLING CONFIGURATION PRESETS ..................................................27

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3.15.1. Restoring the Factory Default Settings...................................................................... 27
3.15.2. Recalling a Saved User Preset Configuration............................................................ 27
3.15.3. Saving the Router Configuration to a User Preset ..................................................... 28
3.16. MANAGING THE MISCELLANEOUS CONFIGURATION ITEMS ........................................ 28
3.16.1. XPT Panel Lock....................................................................................................... 29
3.16.2. Network Configurations............................................................................................ 29
3.16.2.1. Configuring DHCP Mode .......................................................................... 30
3.16.2.2. Setting the IP Address.............................................................................. 30
3.16.2.3. Setting the Net Mask ................................................................................ 30
3.16.2.4. Setting the Gateway ................................................................................. 30
3.16.2.5. Setting the Broadcast Address.................................................................. 30
3.16.2.6. Setting the Trap Addresses....................................................................... 31
3.16.3. Setting the Community Strings................................................................................. 32
3.16.4. Managing the Router Firmware ................................................................................ 32
3.16.4.1. Reading the Router Firmware Version....................................................... 32
3.16.4.2. How to Update the Router Firmware ......................................................... 32
3.16.4.3. Reading the Router Firmware Version....................................................... 32
4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................... 1
4.1. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................ 1
4.1.1. Video Specifications (X0401S Series).........................................................................1
4.1.1.1. SD Video Inputs.........................................................................................1
4.1.1.2. SD Video Outputs ......................................................................................1
4.1.2. Video Specifications (X0401H Series) ........................................................................1
4.1.2.1. HD Video Inputs.........................................................................................1
4.1.2.2. HD Video Outputs......................................................................................2
4.1.3. Video Specifications (X0401-3G Series) ..................................................................... 2
4.1.3.1. 3G Video Inputs .........................................................................................2
4.1.3.2. 3G Video Ouputs........................................................................................ 3
4.1.4. Video Specifications (X0401S-ATSC Series) ..............................................................3
4.1.4.1. Video Inputs............................................................................................... 3
4.1.4.2. Video Outputs............................................................................................3
4.1.5. Video Reference........................................................................................................4
4.1.6. AES Audio Inputs (AES4 versions only)...................................................................... 4
4.1.7. AES Audio Outputs (AES4 versions only)...................................................................4
4.1.8. DARS Reference (SoftSwitchand Embedded SoftSwitchequipped
routers only) .............................................................................................................. 4
4.1.9. GPI Control Port ........................................................................................................4
4.1.10. Serial Remote Control................................................................................................4
4.1.11. Remote Control Panel Port ........................................................................................5
4.1.12. Ethernet Port (Routers fitted with +ET option only)...................................................... 5
4.1.13. Electrical ...................................................................................................................5
4.1.14. Physical ....................................................................................................................5
4.2. JUMPERS............................................................................................................................ 5
4.2.1. Configuring the Remote Control Serial Port ................................................................5
4.2.2. Configuring the Router for a DARS Reference............................................................6
4.3. UPGRADING FIRMWARE.................................................................................................... 6
4.3.1. Step 1 – Terminal Program Setup ..............................................................................6
4.3.1.1. Step 2 – Invoke Upload Mode via the Front Panel........................................ 7

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4.3.1.2. Step 3 – Invoke Upload Mode from the Terminal Program ............................7
4.3.2. Step 4 – Uploading the New Firmware ........................................................................8
4.3.3. Step 5 – Completing the Upgrade ...............................................................................8
4.4. UPLOADING ROUTER INPUT LABELS FROM A TEXT FILE...............................................9
4.4.1. Step 1 – Terminal Program Setup...............................................................................9
4.4.2. Step 2 – Download the Current Labels from the Router..............................................10
4.4.3. Step 3 – Editing the Label Text File...........................................................................10
4.4.4. Step 4 – Upload the New Label file to the Router.......................................................11
4.4.5. Sample Label Text Files ...........................................................................................11
4.5. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................12
4.5.1. Changing the Fuses .................................................................................................12
5. REMOTE CONTROL OF THE ROUTERS......................................................................................1
5.1. GVG TEN-XL ASCII PROTOCOL..........................................................................................1
5.1.1. Serial Data Format .....................................................................................................1
5.1.2. Definitions..................................................................................................................1
5.1.3. Command Formats.....................................................................................................2
5.1.3.1. Write or Take Command .............................................................................2
5.1.3.2. Read or Query Command ...........................................................................2
5.1.3.3. Reply Command String...............................................................................2
5.1.4. Command Examples ..................................................................................................3
5.1.4.1. Input Selection – Audio Follow Mode ...........................................................3
5.1.4.2. Input Selection – Breakaway Mode..............................................................3
5.1.4.3. Router Status Request................................................................................3
5.2. PERFORMER PROTOCOL...................................................................................................4
6. VISTALINK® REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL ........................................................................1
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK?..........................................................................................................1
6.2. GENERAL MONITORING AND CONTROL PARAMETERS FOR X0401-H/S.........................1
6.3. GENERAL MONITORING AND CONTROL PARAMETERS FOR X-0401-3G
ONLY ...................................................................................................................................2
6.4. VIDEO MISCELLANEOUS CONTROL TAB ..........................................................................3
6.5. VIDEO INPUT CONFIGURATION TAB..................................................................................4
6.6. VIDEO OUTPUT CONFIGURATION......................................................................................5
6.7. AUDIO CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................6
6.8. GPIO CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................................7
6.9. MISCELLANEOUS CONTROL CONFIGURATION................................................................8
6.10. FAULTS ...............................................................................................................................9
6.10.1. Video Faults.............................................................................................................10
6.10.2. Audio Faults.............................................................................................................11
7. VIDEO AND AUDIO OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONS........................................................................1
7.1. ALL INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED TO REFERENCE............................................................1
7.2. INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED TO WITHIN +/- 1 LINE OF REFERENCE................................2

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7.3. ALL INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED TOGETHER BUT DELAYED 5 LINES FROM
REFERENCE....................................................................................................................... 3
7.4. ALL INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED WITHIN A RANGE OF +/- 1 LINE FROM
EACH OTHER BUT DELAYED 5 LINES FROM REFERENCE.............................................. 4
7.5. ALL INPUT SIGNALS ARE TIMED WITHIN A RANGE OF +/- 1 LINE FROM
EACH OTHER BUT DELAYED 5 LINES FROM REFERENCE.............................................. 5
Figures
Figure 1-1: X0401S Block Diagram....................................................................................................3
Figure 1-2: X0401H Block Diagram....................................................................................................3
Figure 1-3: X-0401-3G Block Diagram................................................................................................4
Figure 2-1: X-0401-3G-AES4 Rear Panel Layout with Ethernet Option................................................1
Figure 2-2: X0401H-AES4 Rear Panel Layout ....................................................................................1
Figure 2-3: X0401H-AES4 Rear Panel Layout with Ethernet Option ....................................................1
Figure 2-4: X0401S-AES4 Rear Panel Layout ....................................................................................1
Figure 2-5: X0401S-AES4 Rear Panel Layout with Ethernet Option.....................................................1
Figure 2-6: General Purpose I/O Schematic .......................................................................................8
Figure 2-7: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto-Isolators from the Router ................................. 9
Figure 2-8: Powering the General Purpose Input Opto-Isolators from an External Power Supply ........ 10
Figure 2-9: GPIO Example – Auto Changeover to Input 2 on Loss of Input 1..................................... 11
Figure 2-10: Crossover Cable Wiring Diagram.................................................................................. 14
Figure 3-1: Front Panel Layout...........................................................................................................1
Figure 3-2: Overview of the Setup Menu ............................................................................................4
Figure 3-3: Switch Line Selection in 59.94 Hz Field Rate Systems .................................................... 12
Figure 3-4: Switch Line Selection in 50 Hz Field Rate Systems......................................................... 12
Figure 6-1: General Monitoring Tab for the X0401-H/S ....................................................................... 1
Figure 6-2: General Monitoring Tab for the X-0401-3G .......................................................................2
Figure 6-3 : Video Miscellaneous Control Tab ....................................................................................3
Figure 6-4: Video Input Configuration Tab..........................................................................................4
Figure 6-5: Video Output Configuration Tab ....................................................................................... 5
Figure 6-6:Audio Configuration Parameters.......................................................................................6
Figure 6-7: GPIO Configuration Tab...................................................................................................7
Figure 6-8: Miscellaneous Control Configuration Tab..........................................................................8
Figure 6-9: Faults Configuration Tab ..................................................................................................9
Figure 6-10: Video Faults Configuration Tab..................................................................................... 10
Figure 6-11: Audio Faults Configuration Tab..................................................................................... 11
Figure 7-1: Timing Example 1 – Inputs In Time with Reference...........................................................1
Figure 7-2: Timing Example 2 – Inputs In Time with Reference...........................................................2
Figure 7-3: Timing Example 3 – Inputs In Time but Delayed 5 Lines from Reference ........................... 3
Figure 7-4: Timing Example 4 – Inputs Not In Time and Delayed from Reference ................................4
Figure 7-5: Timing Example 5 – Bypass Router for Production Switcher..............................................5

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Tables
Table 1-1: Router Models and Features..............................................................................................1
Table 2-1: Router RS-232 Port Pin Definitions.....................................................................................4
Table 2-2: Router RS-422 Port Pin Definitions.....................................................................................4
Table 2-3: GPI/O Pin Definitions.........................................................................................................5
Table 2-4: Remote Panel Adapter Cable (Part Number WP400RRP)...................................................6
Table 2-5: Remote Control Panel Extender Cable ...............................................................................7
Table 2-6: Master 0401 to Slave 0401 Cable – RS-232 Configuration ................................................12
Table 2-7: Master 0401 to Slave 0401 Cable – RS-422 Configuration ................................................12
Table 2-8: Standard RJ45 Wiring Colour Codes for “Straight Through” Cables ...................................13
Table 3-1: High Definition Video Standards with Valid Reference Video Standards..............................8
Table 3-2: 3G Level A and Level B Video Standards with Valid Reference Video Standards ................9
Table 3-3: Standard GPI Encoding Functions....................................................................................19
Table 3-4: HEX GPI Encoding Functions ..........................................................................................20
Table 3-5: HEX Input Selection (HEX and AFV HEX Encoding).........................................................20
Table 3-6: AFV HEX GPI Encoding Functions...................................................................................20
Table 3-7: Standard GPI Encoding Functions....................................................................................21
Table 3-8: HEX Encoded Output Tallies............................................................................................23
Table 4-1: Serial Upgrade Cable for Use When Remote CTL Port is Set to RS-422 Configuration.........6
Table 5-1:Reserved Words in GVC TEN-XL ASCII Protocal................................................................1
Table 5-2: Crosspoint Numbers and their Internal Source Numbers.....................................................2
Table 5-3: ASCII Command Definitions...............................................................................................2
Table 5-4: Performer ASCII Command Definitions...............................................................................4
Table 5-5: Common ASCII Performer Command Parameters ..............................................................5
Table 5-6: Command Examples .........................................................................................................6
Table 6-1: X0401-H/S Parameter Description......................................................................................2
Table 6-2: General Parameters ..........................................................................................................3
Table 6-3: Video Miscellaneous Control Parameters ...........................................................................4
Table 6-4: Video Input Configuration Parameters ................................................................................5
Table 6-5: Video Output Configuration Parameters..............................................................................6
Table 6-6: Audio Configuration Parameters.........................................................................................7
Table 6-7: GPIO Configuration Parameters.........................................................................................8
Table 6-8: Miscellaneous Control Configuration Parameters................................................................9
Table 6-9: Faults Configuration Parameters ......................................................................................10
Table 6-10: Video Faults Configuration Parameters...........................................................................11
Table 6-11: Audio Faults Configuration Parameters...........................................................................11

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CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.............................................................................................. 4
1.2. GLOSSARY......................................................................................................................... 5
Figures
Figure 1-1: X0401S Block Diagram....................................................................................................3
Figure 1-2: X0401H Block Diagram....................................................................................................3
Figure 1-3: X-0401-3G Block Diagram................................................................................................4

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1. OVERVIEW
The X0401 series four input routing switchers provide a convenient, low cost way to route Standard, High
definition and 3G serial digital signals. The X0401S routers are used for 270, 360 & 540Mb/s standard
definition serial digital signals, the X0401H routers are used for 1.5Gb/s HDTV serial digital signals while
the X-0401-3G routers are used for 2.97Gb/s 3G signals.
The router is available in video only or video with AES configurations. The X0401S-AES4, X0401H-AES4
and X-0401-3G-AES4 units come with 4 levels of AES audio routing for the video buss. The AES output
busses can be used in an audio follow video mode, or can be broken away from their associated video
buss. Table 1-1 shows the various model numbers and the capabilities of each:
Model
Video
Audio
Control
X0401S
SDI
4 x 1
None
Front Panel
X0401S-RCP
SDI
4 x 1
None
Remote Control Panel
X0401S-AES4
SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Front Panel
X0401S-AES4-RCP
SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Remote Control Panel
X0401S-AES4-SS
SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Front Panel
X0401S-AES4-SS-R
SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Remote Control Panel
X0401H
HD or SDI
4 x 1
None
Front Panel
X0401H-RCP
HD or SDI
4 x 1
None
Remote Control Panel
X0401H-ES
HD or SDI
4 x 1
None
Front Panel
X0401H-ES-RCP
HD or SDI
4 x 1
None
Remote Control Panel
X0401H-SS
HD or SDI
4 x 1
None
Front Panel
X0401H-SS-RCP
HD or SDI
4 x 1
None
Remote Control Panel
X0401H-AES4
HD or SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Front Panel
X0401H-AES4-RCP
HD or SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Remote Control Panel
X0401H-AES4-HSS
HD or SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Front Panel
X0401H-AES4-HSS-R
HD or SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Remote Control Panel
X0401H-AES4-HES
HD or SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Front Panel
X0401H-AES4-HES-R
HD or SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Remote Control Panel
X0401S-ATSC
310M or SDI
4 x 1
None
Front Panel
X0401S-ATSC-RCP
310M or SDI
4 x 1
None
Remote Control Panel
X-0401-3G
3G, HD or SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Front Panel
X-0401-3G-RCP
3G, HD or SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Remote Control Panel
X-0401-3G-AES4
3G, HD or SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Front Panel
X-0401-3G-AES4-RCP
3G, HD or SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Remote Control Panel
X-0401-3G-AES4-HES
3G, HD or SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Front Panel
X-0401-3G-AES4-HES-RCP
3G, HD or SDI
4 x 1
4 4 x 1
Remote Control Panel
Table 1-1: Router Models and Features
The router electronics is housed in a 1RU rack mount frame. The standard router has built-in front panel
controls, but can also be purchased with a rack mount remote control panel that replaces the built-in
control panel (RCP version). An additional remote control panel (X0401S-PANEL or X0401H-PANEL) can
also be ordered for any version. All units can also be controlled by contact closures on the GPI control
port or through the RS-232 serial remote control port using industry standard switcher protocols.

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The SoftSwitchversions (referred to as SS versions throughout this manual) of the router have the
following additional features. The Video output has adjustable vertical timing with respect to the genlock
input. The line synchronizers on the video inputs can accommodate differences in timing up to
approximately +/- one half line providing clean video switches on the video output. All the AES outputs will
have a continuous AES carrier locked to either the video genlock or DARS reference (when the DARS
reference is used, Z bit alignment of the AES outputs is also guaranteed). The audio outputs use Evertz
patent pending SoftSwitchtechnology to eliminate audible pops when hot switches are performed on
synchronous audio sources.
The Embedded SoftSwitch(referred to as ESS versions throughout this manual) versions of the router
have all the features of the SS versions as well as the following additional features. The embedded audio
on the Video 1 buss uses Evertz patent pending SoftSwitchtechnology to eliminate audible pops when
switches are performed. For the Embedded SoftSwitchtechnology to function correctly the AES
sources must be synchronous with the Video Reference and the Audio Reference and the router must be
set to video (see section 3.6.4). If Embedded SoftSwitchfunctionality is not required (e.g. Dolby E in the
embedded stream) then the DARS reference can be used with the AES portions of the router.
The ET option (available only on X-0401H-AES4-HES version at time of writing) allows the router to be
controlled via SNMP using the VistaLINK®software or the 9000NCP VistaLINK®remote control panel.
Features:
•Standard definition units support SMPTE 259M (270Mb/s, 360Mb/s, 540Mb/s) or DVB-ASI video
signals
•High definition units support SMPTE 292M (1.5 Gb/s), SMPTE 259M (270Mb/s, 360Mb/s, 540Mb/s)
or DVB-ASI video signals
•3G units support SMPTE 424M (2.97 Gb/s),SMPTE 292M (1.5 Gb/s), SMPTE 259M (270Mb/s,
360Mb/s, 540Mb/s) or DVB-ASI video signals
•Standard and High definition and 3G units support SMPTE 310M (19.4 Mb/s) with reclocker turned
off
•ATSC units support SMPTE 310M (19.4 Mb/s) or SMPTE 259M (270Mb/s, 360Mb/s, 540Mb/s) or
DVB-ASI
•Units can be genlocked to an external source so that a “clean switch” can be achieved
•SoftSwitchequipped models provide clean video switches and popless AES switching audio
outputs
•Switch point is fully controllable from the front panel
•Video input presence detection displayable on the front panel
•Front panel or Remote control panel versions available. Second control panel can be ordered for
either version
•Programmable source input names available on the front panel
•Programmable parallel GPI control and tallies
•Serial remote control via GVG TEN-XL protocol (master or slave)
•Field upgradeable firmware as new features become available
•Optional video and audio input relay bypass for power failure bypass protection. (Bypass verification
test from the front panel menu)
•Optional dual power supplies

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AES 1
Audio Inputs
1 4
1
4
AES 1A
Outputs
AES 2
Audio Inputs
1 4
1
4
#
*
*
AES 1B
Outputs
AES 2A
Outputs
AES 2B
Outputs
Clean video switching and 'popless' AES
switching available with SoftSwitchTM
version
*
#
Refer to www.evertz.com for more
detailed information
EQ EQ
Control GPI/GPO
RS-422
RS-232
Video /DARS
Ref Loop
Genlock
1 4
Video Inputs
Video Output
Cable
Driver
Reclocker
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Clean
Switch
#
Reclocker bypass
SoftSwitchTM
#
SoftSwitchTM
#
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
SoftSwitchTM
#
SoftSwitchTM
#
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass relay available with bypass
option
Figure 1-1: X0401S Block Diagram
AES 1
Audio Inputs
1 4
1
4
AES 1A
Outputs
AES 2
Audio Inputs
1 4
1
4
#
AES 1B
Outputs
AES 2A
Outputs
AES 2B
Outputs
EQ EQ
Control
GPI/GPO
RS-422
RS-232
Video /DARS
Ref Loop
Genlock
1 4
Video Inputs
Video Output
Cable
Driver
Reclocker
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Reclocker bypass
SoftSwitch
TM
#
SoftSwitch
TM
#
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
SoftSwitch
TM
#
SoftSwitch
TM
#
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Relay Bypass available with bypass option
Clean video switching and 'popless' AES switching
available with SoftSwitchTM and Embedded SoftSwitchTM
options
Clean video switching and 'popless' AES and
embedded audio switching available with Embedded
SoftSwitchTM option
*
+
#
Refer to www.evertz.com for more detailed information
Clean
Switch
#+
Embedded
SoftSwitch
+
*
*
*
*
Figure 1-2: X0401H Block Diagram

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AES 1
Audio Inputs
1 4
1
4
AES 1A
Outputs
AES 2
Audio Inputs
14
1
4
#
AES 1B
Outputs
AES 2A
Outputs
AES 2B
Outputs
EQ EQ
Control
GPI/GPO
RS-422
RS-232
Video /DARS
Ref Loop
Genlock
14
Video Inputs
Video Output
Cable
Driver
Reclocker
Bypass
Relay
Protected
*
Reclocker bypass
SoftSwitchTM
#
SoftSwitchTM
#
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
SoftSwitchTM
#
SoftSwitchTM
#
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Cable
Driver
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Bypass
Relay
Protected
Clean video switching and 'popless' AES switching
available with SoftSwitch
TM
and Embedded SoftSwitch
TM
options
Clean video switching and 'popless' AES and
embedded audio switching available with Embedded
SoftSwitch
TM
option
+
#
Refer to www.evertz.com for more detailed information
Clean
Switch
#+Embedded
SoftSwitch
+
*
*
*
*
Figure 1-3: X-0401-3G Block Diagram
1.1. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is organized into 6 chapters: Overview, Installation, Operation, Technical Description, Serial
Protocol, and System Timing. This chapter contains a quick summary of the router features and a
glossary to define concepts and terms used throughout the remainder of the manual.
Chapter 2 provides a detailed description of the rear panel connectors, and how the router should be
connected into your system.
Chapter 3 provides a detailed description of the operation of the front panel controls, starting with an
overview of the pushbuttons and front panel indicators. The operation of the router using the optional
remote control panel is identical to the front panel.
Chapter 4 provides an overview of how to update the firmware in the unit and other technical issues.
Chapter 5 is a programmer’s reference to the serial control protocol.
Chapter 6 provides a few video timing examples to aid the system designer in properly timing the router.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to important operating instructions.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important safety related operating and maintenance
(Servicing) instructions in this manual.

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1.2. GLOSSARY
CCIR-601:(This document now known as ITU-R601). An international standard for component digital
television from which was derived SMPTE 125M and EBU 3246-E standards. CCIR-601
defines the sampling systems, matrix values and filter characteristics for the Y, B-Y, R-Y and
RGB component digital television signals.
SERIAL DIGITAL: Digital information that is transmitted in serial form. Often used informally to refer to
serial digital television signals.
4Fsc: Four times sub-carrier sampling rate used in composite digital systems. In NTSC this is 14.3
MHz. In PAL this is 17.7 MHz.
4:2:2: A commonly used term for a component digital video format. The details of the format are
specified in the CCIR-601 standard. The numerals 4:2:2 denote the ratio of the sampling
frequencies of the luminance channel to the two colour difference channels. For every four
luminance samples, there are two samples of each colour difference channel.
SDI: An abbreviation for serial digital interface, this acronym is most commonly used to refer to
Standard definition serial digital television video signals up to 540 Mb/s.
HDTV: An abbreviation for high definition television, this acronym is most commonly used to refer to
High definition serial digital television video signals at 1.485 Gb/s.
AES: (Audio Engineering Society): A professional organization that recommends standards for the
audio industries.
AES/EBU:Informal name for a digital audio standard established jointly by the Audio Engineering Society
and the European Broadcasting Union organizations.
ANALOG: An adjective describing any signal that varies continuously as opposed to a digital signal that
contains discrete levels representing digits 0 and 1.
A-TO-D CONVERTER (ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL): A circuit that uses digital sampling to convert an
analog signal into a digital representation of that signal.
BIT: A binary representation of 0 or 1. One of the quantized levels of a pixel.
BIT PARALLEL: Byte-wise transmission of digital video down a multi-conductor cable where each
pair of wires carries a single bit. This standard is covered under SMPTE 125M, EBU 3267-E
and CCIR 656.
BIT SERIAL: Bit-wise transmission of digital video down a single conductor such as coaxial cable.
May also be sent through fiber optics. This standard is covered under SMPTE 259M and CCIR
656.
BIT STREAM: A continuous series of bits transmitted on a line.
BYTE: A complete set of quantized levels containing all the bits. Bytes consisting of 8 to 10 bits per
sample are typical in digital video systems.

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CABLE EQUALIZATION: The process of altering the frequency response of a video amplifier to
compensate for high frequency losses in coaxial cable.
CCIR (International Radio Consultative Committee): An international standards committee. (This
organisation is now known as ITU.)
CCIR-601:(This document now known as ITU-R601). An international standard for component digital
television from which was derived SMPTE 125M and EBU 3246-E standards. CCIR-601
defines the sampling systems, matrix values and filter characteristics for Y, B-Y, R-Y and RGB
component digital television signals.
CCIR-656:(This document now known as ITU-R656). The physical parallel and serial interconnect
scheme for CCIR-601. CCIR-656 defines the parallel connector pinouts as well as the
blanking, sync and multiplexing schemes used in both parallel and serial interfaces. It reflects
definitions found in EBU Tech 3267 (for 625 line systems) and SMPTE 125M (parallel 525 line
systems) and SMPTE 259M (serial 525 line systems).
CLIFF EFFECT: (also referred to as the ‘digital cliff’) This is a phenomenon found in digital video systems
that describes the sudden deterioration of picture quality due to excessive bit errors, often
caused by excessive cable lengths. The digital signal will be perfect even though one of its
signal parameters is approaching or passing the specified limits. At a given moment however,
the parameter will reach a point where the data can no longer be interpreted correctly, and the
picture will be totally unrecognizable.
COMPONENT ANALOG: The non-encoded output of a camera, video tape recorder, etc., consisting of
the three primary colour signals: red, green, and blue (RGB) that together convey all necessary
picture information. In some component video formats these three components have been
translated into a luminance signal and two colour difference signals, for example Y, B-Y, R-Y.
COMPONENT DIGITAL: A digital representation of a component analog signal set, most often Y, B-Y,
R-Y. The encoding parameters are specified by CCIR-601. The parallel interface is specified
by CCIR-656 and SMPTE 125M.
COMPOSITE ANALOG: An encoded video signal such as NTSC or PAL video that includes
horizontal and vertical synchronizing information.
COMPOSITE DIGITAL: A digitally encoded video signal, such as NTSC or PAL video that includes
horizontal and vertical synchronizing information.
D1: A component digital video recording format that uses data conforming to the CCIR-601
standard. Records on 19 mm magnetic tape. (Often used incorrectly to refer to component
digital video.)
D2: A composite digital video recording format that uses data conforming to SMPTE 244M.
Records on 19 mm magnetic tape. (Often used incorrectly to refer to composite digital video.)
D3: A composite digital video recording format that uses data conforming to SMPTE 244M.
Records on 1/2" magnetic tape.
EBU (European Broadcasting Union): An organization of European broadcasters that among other
activities provides technical recommendations for the 625/50 line television systems.