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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................4
2.1. HD AND SDI VIDEO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS.........................................................................4
2.2. GENLOCK REFERENCE .........................................................................................................5
2.3. AES AUDIO CONNECTIONS (7746FS-EAES4-HD VERSION ONLY).....................................5
2.4. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUT (GPI) AND GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUT (GPO)
TERMINAL CONNECTIONS (7746FSE-GPI-HD VERSION ONLY).........................................5
2.4.1. GPI and GPO Configuration............................................................................................6
2.4.2. GPI, GPO and Pin Assignment.......................................................................................7
3. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................8
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT .............................................................................................................8
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUT..........................................................................................................8
3.3. GENLOCK INPUT.....................................................................................................................8
3.4. AES AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (-EAES4 VERSIONS ONLY) ........................................8
3.5. GENERAL PURPOSE INTERFACE INPUTS/OUTPUTS..........................................................9
3.6. PROCESSING FUNCTIONS.....................................................................................................9
3.7. INPUT TO OUTPUT PROCESSING DELAY.............................................................................9
3.7.1. Video Processing Delay..................................................................................................9
3.7.2. Audio Processing Delay................................................................................................10
3.8. DATA LOGGING SERIAL PORT............................................................................................10
3.9. ELECTRICAL..........................................................................................................................11
3.10. PHYSICAL..............................................................................................................................11
4. STATUS LEDS................................................................................................................................12
4.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS.......................................................................................................12
4.2. AUDIO CHANNEL LEDS........................................................................................................12
4.3. AUDIO CHANNEL AND SUB-BOARD STATUS LEDS (7746FSE-GPI-HD VERSION
ONLY).....................................................................................................................................13
4.4. SUB-BOARD STATUS LED ...................................................................................................13
5. CARD EDGE CONTROLS ..............................................................................................................14
5.1. ENABLING VISTALINK®CONTROL OF THE FRAME SYNCHRONIZER .............................14

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5.2. SELECTING THE DOT MATRIX DISPLAY ORIENTATION ...................................................15
5.3. SELECTING THE VIDEO FORMAT........................................................................................15
6. CARD EDGE MENU SYSTEM ........................................................................................................16
6.1. NAVIGATING THE MENU SYSTEM.......................................................................................16
6.2. TOP LEVEL MENU STRUCTURE..........................................................................................17
6.3. DISPLAYING THE MODULE STATUS...................................................................................18
6.4. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO PARAMETERS.........................................................................20
6.4.1. Adjusting the Output Video Phase ................................................................................20
6.4.2. Setting Additional Frames of Synchronizer Delay for the Video ....................................22
6.4.3. Setting the Action on Loss of Video (Freeze Mode)......................................................22
6.5. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO PROCESSING FUNCTIONS ....................................................23
6.5.1. Setting the Video Black Level (Brightness) ...................................................................23
6.5.2. Setting the Video Luminance Level (Contrast)..............................................................24
6.5.3. Setting the Video Chroma Level (Saturation)................................................................24
6.5.4. Setting the Video Hue (SD Video Only).........................................................................24
6.6. CONFIGURING THE FRAME LOCK PARAMETERS (SD VIDEO ONLY)..............................24
6.6.1. Setting the Frame Lock Mode.......................................................................................24
6.6.2. Setting the V Bit Transition Line....................................................................................25
6.7. CONFIGURING THE ACTIVE FORMAT DESCRIPTION (AFD) PARAMETERS....................25
6.7.1. Setting the Active Format Description Mode .................................................................25
6.7.2. Setting the Active Format Embed Line..........................................................................25
6.7.3. Setting the Active Format Control Code........................................................................26
6.7.4. Setting the Active Format Description Aspect Ratio......................................................28
6.7.5. Setting the Active Format Description Bar Type............................................................28
6.7.6. Setting the Active Format Description Bar Size.............................................................28
6.8. CONFIGURING THE AUDIO PARAMETERS.........................................................................28
6.8.1. Setting the Audio Sample Rate Converter Mode (not available on 7746FS-HD
version).........................................................................................................................28
6.8.2. Setting the Audio Breakout Mode (7746FS-EAES4-HD version only) ...........................29
6.8.3. Selecting the Audio Groups That Will Be De-embedded...............................................29
6.8.4. Selecting The Audio Groups That Will Be Embedded...................................................29
6.8.5. Setting Additional Frames of Synchronizer Delay for the Audio ....................................30
6.8.6. Adjusting Synchronizer Delay for the Audio ..................................................................30
6.8.7. Selecting the Audio Source (7746FS-EAES4-HD version only).....................................31
6.9. CONFIGURING THE AUDIO PROCESSING FUNCTIONS....................................................31
6.9.1. Re-mapping the Audio Channels ..................................................................................32
6.9.2. Setting the Audio Levels ...............................................................................................32
6.10. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO THUMBNAIL FUNCTIONS.......................................................33
6.11.CONFIGURING THE LINE BLANKING CONTROLS .............................................................33
7. EVENT LOGGING...........................................................................................................................34
8. JUMPERS .......................................................................................................................................35

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8.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED BY THE GLOBAL
FRAME STATUS ....................................................................................................................35
8.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES.............................................36
8.3. SELECTING WHETHER THE GENLOCK REFERENCE INPUT IS TERMINATED................36
8.4. SELECTING WHETHER THE DARS REFERENCE INPUT IS TERMINATED
(7746FS-EAES4-HD ONLY)...................................................................................................36
8.5. RESETTING THE MODULE TO ITS FACTORY DEFAULT CONDITION...............................37
9. TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................................................39
9.1. SYNCHRONIZE VIDEO WITH EMBEDDED AUDIO (UNCOMPRESSED).............................39
9.2. SYNCHRONIZE VIDEO WITH SEPARATE AES AUDIO........................................................40
9.3. DELAY VIDEO AND EMBED COMPRESSED AUDIO FROM AES........................................41
9.4. SYNCHRONIZE VIDEO WITH EMBEDDED COMPRESSED AUDIO, OUTPUT THE
AUDIO TO EXTERNAL DECOMPRESSOR AND THEN SYNCHRONIZE AND
EMBED THE UNCOMPRESSED AUDIO ...............................................................................42
9.5. DELAY VIDEO WITH EMBEDDED UNCOMPRESSED AUDIO, OUTPUT THE
AUDIO TO EXTERNAL COMPRESSOR AND THEN EMBED THE COMPRESSED
AUDIO ....................................................................................................................................43
9.6. SYNCHRONIZE VIDEO AND DEMUX AUDIO TO AES OUTPUTS, AND EMBED
NEW AUDIO FROM AES INPUTS..........................................................................................45
10. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL..........................................................................46
10.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?..........................................................................................................46
10.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS............................................................................47
10.3. VISTALINK®CONTROLLED PARAMETERS.........................................................................48
10.4. VISTALINK®TRAPS...............................................................................................................54
10.5. INTELLIGAIN® CONFIGURATION (7746FSE-IG-HD AND 7746FS-EAES4-IG-HD
VERSIONS ONLY) .................................................................................................................54
11. DIP SWITCH QUICK REFERENCE ................................................................................................55

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Figures
Figure 1-1: Frame Synchronizer Block Diagram ...................................................................................................3
Figure 2-1: Module Rear Panels............................................................................................................................4
Figure 2-2: GPI Input Circuitry...............................................................................................................................6
Figure 2-3: GPI Output Circuitry............................................................................................................................6
Figure 2-4: GPI and GPO Connections.................................................................................................................7
Figure 4-1: Audio Channel and Sub-Board Status LEDs ....................................................................................13
Figure 6-1: Tri-Level Reference Timing ..............................................................................................................21
Figure 6-2: Bi-Level Reference Timing................................................................................................................21
Figure 6-3: AFD Control Codes...........................................................................................................................27
Figure 6-4: VistaLINK®PRO - Line Blank Controls.............................................................................................33
Figure 8-1: Location of Jumpers on 7746FS-HD ................................................................................................35
Figure 8-2: Location of Jumpers on 7746FSE, 7746FSE-HD and 7746FS-EAES4-HD .....................................35
Figure 9-1: Synchronize Video with Embedded Audio (Uncompressed) ............................................................39
Figure 9-2: Synchronize Video with Separate AES Audio...................................................................................40
Figure 9-3: Delay Video and Embed Compressed Audio from AES...................................................................41
Figure 9-4: Synchronize Video with Embedded Compressed Audio, Output the Audio to External
Decompressor and then Synchronize and Embed the Uncompressed Audio..................................42
Figure 9-5: Delay Video with Embedded Uncompressed Audio, Output the Audio to External
Compressor and then Embed the Compressed Audio .....................................................................43
Figure 9-6: Synchronize Video and De-embed Audio to AES Outputs, and Embed New Audio
from AES Inputs................................................................................................................................45
Figure 10-1: VistaLINK®7746FSE-GPI-HD+SCTE104 Configuration View........................................................54
Tables
Table 3-1: Audio Processing Delay.....................................................................................................................10
Table 4-1: Measured Level and Approximate Colour..........................................................................................13
Table 5-1: DIP Switch Functions.........................................................................................................................14
Table 5-2: VistaLINK®Control Switch Settings ...................................................................................................14
Table 5-3: Display Mode Switch Settings............................................................................................................15
Table 5-4: Video Standard Switch Settings.........................................................................................................15
Table 6-1: Valid Standard and Genlock Combinations .......................................................................................20
Table 6-2: Freeze Mode Settings........................................................................................................................22
Table 6-3: AFD Mode Selection ..........................................................................................................................25
Table 6-4: AFD Embed Line................................................................................................................................25
Table 6-5: AFD Aspect Ratio...............................................................................................................................28
Table 6-6: AFD Bar Type.....................................................................................................................................28
Table 6-7: Sample Rate Converter Settings........................................................................................................28
Table 6-9: Audio De-Embedder Group Settings..................................................................................................29
Table 6-10: Audio De-Embedder Group Settings................................................................................................30
Table 6-11: Audio Embedder Group Settings .....................................................................................................30
Table 6-12: Audio Delay Settings........................................................................................................................30
Table 6-13: Audio Delay Settings........................................................................................................................31
Table 6-14: Audio Source Settings......................................................................................................................31
Table 6-15: Output Audio Channel Source Selection..........................................................................................32
Table 7-1: Common Logged Event Messages....................................................................................................34
Table 7-2: Logged Event Messages only on EAES4 version..............................................................................34
Table 10-1: VistaLINK®Monitored Parameters...................................................................................................47
Table 10-2: VistaLINK®Controlled Parameters ..................................................................................................53
Table 10-3: VistaLINK® Traps..............................................................................................................................54

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Release Apr 2004
1.1 Updated for firmware release 2v0 build 3 Aug 2004
1.2 Updated to include new product versions: 7746FSE and 7746FSE-HD Mar 2005
1.3 Updated Figure 5 and 6 to show AES LEDs. Updated DIP instructions for May 2005
piano key DIP switch, corrected menu text.
1.4 Added documentation for –GPI and SCTE104 Option Feb 2008
1.5 Added SCTE 104 VistaLINK®controlled parameters Feb 2008
1.6 Added documentation for AFD and line blanking. Updated rear plate drawings. Apr 2008
1.6.1 Added note about jumper location on the (c)7700-AES4-3 sub-module Aug 2008
1.6.2 Updated step 9 for the “Reset Procedure” (section 8.5). General cleanup. Jan 2009
1.6.3 Added product version: 7746FS-EAES4-IG-HD Dec 2012
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1. OVERVIEW
The 7746FS-HD and 7746FSE-HD series HDTV Frame Synchronizers are designed to retime HD or
SD video conforming to SMPTE 259M (525i/59.94 or 625i/50) or SMPTE 292M (1080i/60, 1080i/59.94,
1080i/50, 1080p/24sF, 1080p/23.98sF, 720p/60, 720p/59.94 or 480p/59.94) to a local reference tri-level
or composite sync signal. The 7746FSE standard definition Frame Synchronizer is designed to retime
only SD video conforming to SMPTE 259M (525i/59.94 or 625i/50) to a local reference tri-level or
composite sync signal. When necessary, frames are repeated or dropped to maintain synchronization.
During the synchronizing process the video delay varies from 3 lines through to 1 frame plus 3 lines.
Additional delay can be added to the synchronizing process in 1 frame increments.
The frame synchronizers are currently available in five versions to suit various application
requirements. The five versions are also available in SD only configurations.
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Throughout this manual the term “7746FS-HD series” is used to refer to all
versions. When features apply only to specific versions the versions will be listed
explicitly (e.g. “7746FSE-HD version” or “7746FS-EAES4 version”).
Synchronizes
AES Audio
Model Video
Embedded
Audio
AES
Audio
Inputs Outputs
7746FS-HD
(Discontinued – replaced
by 7746FSE-HD) HD/SDI
Demux and mux
2 groups,
(No sample rate
conversion)
No -- --
7746FSE-HD HD/SDI
Demux and mux
2 groups
No -- --
7746FSE-IG-HD HD/SDI
Demux and mux
2 groups
No -- --
7746FSE-GPI-HD HD/SDI
Demux and mux
2 groups
No -- --
7746FS-EAES4-HD HD/SDI
Demux and mux
2 groups
4 4 4
7746FS-EAES4-IG-HD HD/SDI
Demux and mux
2 groups
4 4 4
On all versions the video and any embedded audio present is synchronized. (There are no audio
sample rate converters on the 7746FS-HD version). On the 7746FS-EAES4-HD version, the user can
choose to have either 2 groups from the upstream embedded audio or audio from the 4 AES inputs
embedded on the output video and output as AES. All five versions can also pass all VANC data after
the switch lines. When the input video is lost, it will pass the input AES or mute if embedded audio is
selected for synchronizing. The frame synchronizers also have the ability to set the audio delay
independently from the video delay. The frame synchronizers have the ability to adjust video
parameters (such as brightness, contrast and saturation) and audio parameters (such as gain, mixing
stereo pairs into monaural and reassignment of audio channels within the groups). The card functions
can be controlled from the card edge or through the VistaLINK®interface.

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Features:
•Synchronizes 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/24sF, 1080p/23.98sF, 720p/60, 720p/59.94,
480p/59.94, 525i/59.94 or 625i/50 (7746FSE synchronizes only 525i/59.94 or 625i/50)
•Minimum video input to output delay - 3 lines
•Maximum video input to output delay - 1 frame plus 3 lines
•12 additional frames of delay can be added for interlaced video formats, 24 frames for progressive
formats.
•Program Video output bypass relay protected on power loss
•Programmable output phase with respect to reference input
•Freeze on last good frame, or field, go to black on loss of video or pass input
•Synchronizes 2 groups of embedded audio and re-embeds 2 groups
•Front panel LEDs indicate: module fault, video and audio present
•Serial remote data logging
•Adjustable video black level (brightness), Y level (contrast) and chroma level (saturation)
•Hue control available for SD video formats
•Maximum audio input to output delay – equivalent to additional frames of video delay
•Synchronizes VANC data starting after switch line
•Synchronizes RP188 time codes
•Separate control of video and audio delay
•Audio Sample Rate Converters can be disabled (no sample rate converters on 7746FS-HD)
•Independently adjustable audio levels on all channels
•Ability to combine stereo pairs to monaural
•Reassignment of audio channels within the embedded groups
•VistaLINK®- enabled offering remote control and configuration capabilities via SNMP (using
VistaLINK®PRO or 9000NCP Network Control Panel) 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
Additional Features for EAES4 Version:
•Synchronizes four external AES signals
•Synchronized audio is output as 4 AES signals
•AES outputs bypass relay protected on power loss
Additional Features for GPI Version:
•GPI triggering of SCTE104 Packet Insertion (+SCTE104 Option)
Additional Features for IntelliGain® Audio and Loudness Processor (IG) Version:
•IntelliGain® Audio and Loudness Processor
•Consistent audio loudness levels within a channel and/or program
•Automatic detection and level adjust for loud commercials
•Gain control within a program interval to preserve audio dynamic range
•Artifact-free transitions between program and commercials
•Elimination of drastic volume changes during commercials and interstitials

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Input
Timing
Extractor
Reference
Input
S / P Video
Memory
Reference
Video Input
Audio Memory
&
Synchronization
4 unbalanced
AES Inputs 4 unbalanced
AES Outputs
Equalizer
Card
Edge
Output
Timing
Generator
De-
Embedder
Audio
Source
Mux
Bypass
Relays
AES
De-
Formatter
Cable
Driver
P / S
Audio
Embedder
AES
Formatter
&
Cable Drivers
Bypass
Relays
Video
Processing
Audio
Processing
Control
Genlock
Present
Module
Status
Video
Present
Audio
Present
VistaLINK®
Interface
Cable
Driver
DARS Input
Serial Input
(SMPTE 259M, 292M
for "-HD" versions
259M only for SD
versions)
Serial Outputs
(SMPTE 259M, 292M
for "-HD" versions
259M only for SD
versions)
Figure 1-1: Frame Synchronizer Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7746FS-HD, 7746FSE-HD and versions come with a companion rear plate that has 4 BNC
connectors and occupies one slot in the 3RU 7700FR frame. The 7746FS-EAES4-HD version comes
with a companion rear plate that has 13 BNC connectors and occupies two slots in the 3RU 7700FR
frame. The –GPI versions come with a 2x3 terminal block for General Purpose Inputs and Outputs.
For information on mounting the rear plate and inserting the module into the frame see section 3 of the
7700FR chapter.
Figure 2-1: Module Rear Panels
2.1. HD AND SDI VIDEO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
HD/SDI INPUT: Input BNC connector for 10-bit serial digital video signals compatible with the
SMPTE 292M (-HD versions) or SMPTE 259M-C standard. The video standard
must be set to match the input video format. See section 5.3.
HD/SDI OUTPUTS: Two output BNC connectors with serial component video in the same format as
the input video. These outputs contain the input video synchronized to the
GENLOCK input video or to the free running internal oscillator if Genlock is not
present. The top output is protected by a bypass relay, which will activate in the
event of power loss to the module. There is a second identical output that is not
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2.2. GENLOCK REFERENCE
For proper synchronization of the output video, the frame synchronizer must be locked to a genlock
signal.
GENLOCK: There is an input BNC for connecting an analog Genlock reference. The genlock signal
may be tri-level sync (on –HD versions), NTSC or PAL, and is auto-detected by the
module. The 7746FS-HD version jumper J2 on the 7700REF sub-module selects
whether the reference input is terminated to 75 ohms or high impedance. (See section
8.3) On the 7746FS-EAES4-HD, 7746FSE-HD and 7746FSE versions jumper J3 on the
7700-AES4 sub-module selects whether the reference input is terminated to 75 ohms or
high impedance (default). (See section 8.3)
DARS: On the 7746FS-EAES4-HD version there is an input BNC for connecting a DARS
reference. Jumper J5 on the 7700-AES4 sub-module selects whether the reference
input is terminated to 75 ohms or high impedance (default). (See section 8.4) The
DARS input is currently not supported.
2.3. AES AUDIO CONNECTIONS (7746FS-EAES4-HD VERSION ONLY)
On the 7746FS-EAES4-HD version, four unbalanced AES inputs and outputs are provided on BNC
connectors. These inputs and outputs are for unbalanced AES signals conforming to SMPTE 276M.
The user can select whether audio from the four channels of AES audio input, or from 2 groups of
embedded audio is synchronized and the output is embedded on the output video. The synchronized
audio is also output as four AES channels. The AES outputs are protected by bypass relays, which will
activate in the event of power loss to the module. See Table 3-1 for information about possible
minimum and maximum audio delays.
2.4. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUT (GPI) AND GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUT (GPO) TERMINAL
CONNECTIONS (7746FSE-GPI-HD VERSION ONLY)
Four pins on the (2x3) terminal block connector are used for two general purpose inputs (GPI) and two
general purpose outputs (GPO).
Currently the GPIs are designed to work in conjunction with the SCTE104 option. An SCTE104
insertion module is an option available for the 7746FSE-GPI-HD. At the present moment this feature
allows for the triggering of a SCTE104 packet insertion on a specific line to be triggered by either a
GPI1 or GPI2 closure. Control of the SCTE104 option is only available through VistaLINK®. Card edge
control of this option is not available. See Table 10-2 for more information on configuring the SCTE104
functions.
The GPIs are active low with an active pull up to +5V. The user can activate GPIs simply by connecting
the GPI input pins to ground. This can be done with a button, switch, relay or an open collector
transistor.
Each GPO output can be used as normally open and normally closed relay contact pair. They can be
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2.4.1. GPI and GPO Configuration
The GPI’s are active low with internal pull up resistors (2k Ohms) to +5V. To make an input active,
lower the signal to near ground potential (i.e. connect to shell or chassis ground). This can be done
with a switch, relay, TTL drive, GPO output or other similar method. Figure 2-2 shows the input circuit
for the general purpose inputs.
The GPO is active low with internal pull up (10k Ohm) resistors to +5V. When the output goes low it is
able to sink up to 10mA. When high, the signal will go high (+5V). Do not draw more than 100µA
from the output. Figure 2-3 shows the circuit for the general purpose output.
GND
To Internal
Circuit
2 k Ω
GPI
+ 5 Volts
Figure 2-2: GPI Input Circuitry
From Internal
Circuit
10k Ω
+ 5 Volts
GND
GPO
10 Ω
Figure 2-3: GPI Output Circuitry

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2.4.2. GPI, GPO and Pin Assignment
1
2
3
4
5
6
Figure 2-4: GPI and GPO Connections
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NOTE: Identical pin assignments will apply to the 7746FSE-GPI-HD version.
PIN# Assignment
1 GPI1
2 GND
3 GPO1
4 GPI2
5 GND
6 GPO2

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT
Standard: DIP switch selectable
-HD versions: 1.485 Gb/sec SMPTE 292M -SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 349M
All versions: 270 Mb/sec SMPTE 259M-C 525i/59.94 or 625i/50
(See Table 5-4 for supported video Standards)
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Input Equalization:
SD:Automatic to 300m @ 270Mb/s with Belden 1694 or equivalent cable.
HD:Automatic to 115m @ 1.5Gb/s with Belden 1694 or equivalent cable.
Return Loss:
SD:>15 dB up to 270 MHz
HD:>13 dB up to 1.5 GHz
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUT
Number of Outputs: 2 (1 output is bypass relay protected)
Connectors: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time:
SD 900ps nominal
HD 200ps nominal
Overshoot: <10% of amplitude
Wide Band Jitter:
SD < 0.10 UI
HD < 0.16 UI
3.3. GENLOCK INPUT
Type: HD Tri-level Sync, (See Table 6-1)
NTSC or PAL Colour Black 1 V p-p, or
Composite bi-level sync (525i/59.94 or 625i/50) 300 mV
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Termination: 75 ohm (jumper selectable)
3.4. AES AUDIO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (-EAES4 VERSIONS ONLY)
Number of Inputs: 4
Number of Outputs: 4
Standard: SMPTE 276M, single ended synchronous or asynchronous AES
Connectors: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Resolution: 24 bits
Sampling Rate: 48 kHz
Impedance: 75 Ohms unbalanced
Signal Level: 1 V p-p nominal

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3.5. GENERAL PURPOSE INTERFACE INPUTS/OUTPUTS
Number of Inputs: 2
Number of Outputs: 2
Type: Opto-isolated, active low, +5V supplied voltage
Connector: Weidmuller Terminal Block (2x3)
Signal Level: +5V
3.6. PROCESSING FUNCTIONS
Video:
Black Level: +/- 7%
Luminance Gain: +/- 6dB
Chrominance Gain: +/- 6dB
Hue +/- 20 degrees (SD)
Audio
Gain: +/- 24dB
Re-mapping:any input or mono mix of any L/R pair to any output
3.7. INPUT TO OUTPUT PROCESSING DELAY
3.7.1. Video Processing Delay
Minimum Delay Mode: 3 lines to 1 frame plus 3 lines
Additional Delay Mode: Up to 12 frames for interlaced formats (28 frames for progressive formats)
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3.7.2. Audio Processing Delay
Video Standard
Selected
Video Delay
Min Audio Delay
1080i/60
< 69 lines
98 samples
1080i/59.94
< 69 lines
98 samples
1080i/50
< 57 lines
98 samples
1080p/24sF
< 55 lines
90 samples
1080p/23.98sF
< 55 lines
90 samples
720p/60
< 92 lines
98 samples
720p/59.94
< 92 lines
98 samples
480p/59.94
< 69 lines
98 samples
525i/59.94
< 69 lines
98 samples
625i/50
< 69 lines
98 samples
Video Standard
Selected
Video Delay
Audio Delay
1080i/60
> 69 lines
Video (Audio*) Delay plus 98 samples
1080i/59.94
> 69 lines
Video (Audio*) Delay plus 98 samples
1080i/50
> 57 lines
Video (Audio*) Delay plus 98 samples
1080p/24sF
> 55 lines
Video (Audio*) Delay plus 98 samples
1080p/23.98sF
> 55 lines
Video (Audio*) Delay plus 98 samples
720p/60
> 92 lines
Video (Audio*) Delay plus 98 samples
720p/59.94
> 42 lines
Video (Audio*) Delay plus 98 samples
480p/59.94
> 69 lines
Video (Audio*) Delay plus 98 samples
525i/59.94
< 69 lines
Video (Audio*) Delay plus 98 samples
625i/50
< 69 lines
Video (Audio*) Delay plus 98 samples
Table 3-1: Audio Processing Delay
* The audio delay can be set to follow the video delay, which is set independently.
3.8. DATA LOGGING SERIAL PORT
Standard: RS 232
Connector: Software upgrade cable female DB-9
Baud Rate: 57600
Format: 8 bits, no parity, and 2 stop bits

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3.9. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: + 12VDC
Power:
7746FS-HD:12 Watts
7746FS-EAES4-HD:15.5 Watts
7746FS-EAES4-IG-HD: 15.5 Watts
7746FSE-HD: 13.5 Watts
7746FSE-IG-HD: 13.5 Watts
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC regulations for class A devices
Complies with EU EMC directive
3.10. PHYSICAL
7700 frame mounting:
Number of slots: 1 for 7746FS-HD, 7746FSE-HD, and 7746FSE
2 for 7746FS-EAES4-HD
7701 frame mounting:
Number of slots: 1 for all versions

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4. STATUS LEDS
4.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS
There are 5 LED status indicators at the front card edge as shown in Figure 8-1.
MODULE OK: This Green LED will be ON when the module is operating properly.
LOCAL FAULT: This Red LED makes it easy to identify one module in a frame that is missing an
essential input or has another fault.
The LED will blink ON and OFF if the microprocessor is not running.
The LED will be on solid when input video or genlock input is missing or there is
a fault in the module power supply.
VIDEO PRESENT: This Green LED will be ON when there is a valid video signal present at the
module input.
AUDIO PRESENT: This green LED indicates the presence of audio.
On the 7746FS-HD and 7746FSE-HD versions, the LED will be On when there is
valid audio in one of the groups selected for de-embedding. This LED will be Off
when there is no video input or the above conditions are not met.
On the 7746FS-EAES4-HD version, the LED will be On when there is a valid
AES audio signal present at one of the AES inputs and the audio source is set to
AES. The LED will also be On when there is valid audio in one of the groups
selected for de-embedding and the audio source is set to the de-embedders.
This LED will be Off when there is no video input or the above conditions are not
met.
4.2. AUDIO CHANNEL LEDS
There are four small LEDs located on the lower half (opposite side of the dot matrix display). These
LEDs indicate which audio channels are present. If the AES inputs are selected as the source, the
LED is on when the corresponding AES pair is present (LED 1 will be ON when AES1 is present). If
the Audio de-embedder is selected as a source, the LEDs will be ON when a selected group is present.
If De-embedder 1’s selected group is present, LED 1 & 2 will be ON. If De-embedder 2’s selected
group is present, LED 3 & 4 will be ON. See Figure 8-1 and Figure 8-2 for details.

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4.3. AUDIO CHANNEL AND SUB-BOARD STATUS LEDS (7746FSE-GPI-HD VERSION ONLY)
1 2 3 4
Audio Channel
7746FSE-GPI-
HD+SCTE104
push
button
VIDEO
PRESENT
MODULE
OK
GENLOCK
LOCAL
FAULT
toggle
switch
1 2 3 4
AES Levels
Status
Figure 4-1: Audio Channel and Sub-Board Status LEDs
The four “left most” LEDs on the sub-board give a rough indication of the peak audio levels of the given
channel pair. LED 1 shows the level for Channel 1 & 2, LED 2 shows the level for Channel 3 & 4, LED
3 shows the level for Channel 5 & 6, and LED 4 shows the level for Channel 7 & 8.
Table 4-1 indicates the measured level and the approximate colour.
Level
LED Colour
< -80 dBFS
off
> 80 dBFS
green
>20 dBFS
yellow
>6 dBFS
red
non-PCM*
blue*
SCTE 104 Insertion
Purple (+SCTE014) option only
Table 4-1: Measured Level and Approximate Colour
(*) non-PCM data including Dolby-E or Dolby AC-3 (detection currently not implemented)
4.4. SUB-BOARD STATUS LED
The following colours indicate the status of the audio sub-board:
Green = Correct Operation
Off = Not Configured
Red = Error

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5. CARD EDGE CONTROLS
The frame synchronizers are equipped with an 8 position DIP switch, toggle switch, pushbutton and a 4
character dot matrix display to allow the user to select various functions. The DIP switch provides
basic configuration functions that will normally be set only once, such as video standard selection, dot
matrix display orientation, and VistaLINK®remote control selection. All other card functions are
available through a menu system controlled by the toggle switch and pushbutton and displayed on the
4 character dot matrix display. (See section 6)
DIP switch 1 is located at the top of the DIP switch (farthest from to the card ejector). Table 5-1 gives
an overview of the DIP switch functions. Sections 5.1 to 5.3 give a detailed description of each of the
DIP switch functions.
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There are two types of DIP switches possible on the frame synchronizers. For
slide switches the On (closed) position is farthest from the front edge of the
printed circuit board. For ‘piano key’ switches the On (closed) position is down or
closest to the printed circuit board.
DIP Switch Function
1
VistaLINK®or local control selection
2
Dot Matrix display orientation
3
Reserved – set to Off
4
5
Video Standard Select
6
7
8
Table 5-1: DIP Switch Functions
5.1. ENABLING VISTALINK®CONTROL OF THE FRAME SYNCHRONIZER
The frame synchronizer can be controlled using the card edge DIP switches and menu system or
remotely via SNMP (using VistaLINK®PRO or the model 9000NCP Network Control Panel). When DIP
switch 1 is set to the Off position the module will be controlled using the DIP switch and menu items
described elsewhere in sections 5 and 6. When DIP switch 1 is set to the On position the module will
be controlled remotely through SNMP. See section 10 for a full description of the parameters that can
be monitored or controlled using VistaLINK®. VistaLINK®control is only available when the card is
installed in the 3RU 7700FR-C frame and a 7700FC VistaLINK®Frame Controller card is installed in
slot 1 of the frame.
DIP 1 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Off
Local Control
Card is controlled through card edge controls
On
VistaLINK®
Card is controlled through VistaLINK®
Table 5-2: VistaLINK®Control Switch Settings