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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW...............................................................................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................2
2.1. CONNECTIONS........................................................................................................................... 2
2.1.1. 7700DA4-SLKE Connections ........................................................................................... 2
2.1.2. 7700DA4-SLKE-HD Connections..................................................................................... 3
2.2. CONNECTING TO AN ETHERNET NETWORK ......................................................................... 3
3. SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................5
3.1. VIDEO INPUT............................................................................................................................... 5
3.2. VIDEO OUTPUT........................................................................................................................... 5
3.3. NETWORK INTERFACE ............................................................................................................. 5
3.4. NETWORK MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................ 5
3.5. SIGNAL ENCODING.................................................................................................................... 5
3.6. MONITORING.............................................................................................................................. 6
3.7. ELECTRICAL............................................................................................................................... 6
3.8. PHYSICAL (NUMBER OF SLOTS) ............................................................................................. 6
4. WEB CONFIGURATION TOOL................................................................................................7
4.1. INPUT STANDARD...................................................................................................................... 8
4.2. INPUT STATUS ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.3. CONFIGURATION..................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.1. Configuration Buttons..................................................................................................... 10
4.3.2. Configuration Setup........................................................................................................ 10
4.3.3. Configurable Items.......................................................................................................... 11
4.3.3.1. StreamLink™Configuration .............................................................................. 11
4.3.3.2. Card Configuration ............................................................................................ 11
4.3.3.3. Stream Property Items....................................................................................... 11
4.3.3.4. Pre-Filter Type & Max Bitrate............................................................................ 12
4.3.4. Set to Default Option ...................................................................................................... 12
4.3.5. SLKE Reset Option......................................................................................................... 12
4.3.6. Start / Stop Encoder Options.......................................................................................... 13
4.4. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE................................................................................................. 13

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5. STATUS LEDS....................................................................................................................... 14
6. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL................................................................ 15
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?............................................................................................................. 15
6.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS.............................................................................. 15
Figures
Figure 1-1: 7700DA4-SLKE & 7700DA4-SLKE-HD Block Diagram .....................................................................1
Figure 2-1: 7700DA4-SLKE & 7700DA4-SLKE-HD Rear IO Module ...................................................................2
Figure 4-1: 7700DA4-SLKE Home Screen ...........................................................................................................7
Figure 4-2: Input Standard ....................................................................................................................................8
Figure 4-3: Input Status.........................................................................................................................................9
Figure 4-4: Configuration Buttons.......................................................................................................................10
Figure 4-5: SLKE Encoder Setup........................................................................................................................10
Figure 4-6: Default Dialog Box............................................................................................................................12
Figure 4-7: SLKE Reboot Dialog Box..................................................................................................................12
Figure 4-8: Start/Stop Encoder Buttons..............................................................................................................13
Figure 4-9: 7700DA4-SLKE Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................13
Tables
Table 2-1: Standard RJ45 Wiring Colour Codes...................................................................................................3

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Original Version Jun 09
1.1 New sections added Jul 09
1.2 Added –HD Version Information Oct 09
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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
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1. OVERVIEW
The StreamLINK®family of products are designed to provide the very best HD and SD-SDI signal
processing that requires delivery of video and audio over IP data networks. The StreamLINK®encoding
engine provides high-quality, low latency encoding at full frame for dozens of applications. Using the
MPEG-2 and H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10) encoding technology, users can extend enterprise-wide usage of
video systems while taking advantage of low bandwidth encoding at high quality resolutions. The modules
comes equipped with an on-board distribution amplifier, providing auto-equalization of the main input
signal and four reliable reclocked outputs. The input signal is monitored in real-time for video and
embedded audio presence and will provide alarming should a fault occur.
The 7700DA4-SLKE and 7700DA4-SLKE-HD is VistaLINK®capable, offering remote monitoring, control
and configuration capabilities via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) giving the flexibility to
manage operations, including signal monitoring and module configuration from SNMP capable control
systems (Manager or NMS). The modules occupy one card slot and can be housed in the 1RU 7701FR
frame, the 3RU 7800FR frame which has a 15 slot capacity, the portable 3RU 350FR frame which has a 7
slot capacity, or a S7701FR standalone enclosure which holds a single module.
Flexibility, performance and feasibility on a single module!
Features:
•H.264 encode of SD-SDI signals with embedded audio (7700DA4-SLKE Only)
•MPEG-2 encode of HD/SD-SDI signals with embedded audio (7700DA4-SLKE-HD Only)
•High quality encoding using low bandwidth
•Built-in video distribution amplifier providing 4 reclocked outputs
•On-board signal monitoring and diagnostics
•High density approach offers 15 encoders within 3RU
•Portable or rack mounted frame assemblies
•Easy setup using web browser and SNMP control
Applications:
•In-house IPTV channel ring
•Legacy RF and QAM Replacement
•Remote confidence monitoring
•Video backhaul over IP
•Distance education
•In-facility signal distribution
•Outdoor/Field news application
•Real time surveillance
Figure 1-1: 7700DA4-SLKE & 7700DA4-SLKE-HD Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7700DA4-SLKE and 7700DA4-SLKE-HD modules each come with a companion rear plate that
occupies one slot in the frame. For information on inserting the module into the frame, see section 3 of
the 7700FR chapter.
Figure 2-1: 7700DA4-SLKE & 7700DA4-SLKE-HD Rear IO Module
2.1. CONNECTIONS
2.1.1. 7700DA4-SLKE Connections
SDI INPUT: Input BNC connector for 10-bit component serial digital video signal compatible with the
SMPTE 259M standard. See section 4.1 for information on selecting the correct video
standard.
SDI OUTPUT: There are four BNC connectors with reclocked serial component video outputs,
compatible with the SMPTE 259M standard.
ETHERNET: Port A is UNUSED. Port B is used for the output stream and to simultaneously connect
to the configuration web-server on the card.

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2.1.2. 7700DA4-SLKE-HD Connections
HD-SDI INPUT: Input BNC connector for 10-bit component serial digital video signal compatible with the
SMPTE 259M/292M standard. See section 4.1 for information on selecting the
correct video standard.
HD-SDI OUTPUT:There are four BNC connectors with reclocked serial component video outputs,
compatible with the SMPTE 259M/292M standard.
ETHERNET: Port A is UNUSED. Port B is used for the output stream and to simultaneously connect
to the configuration web-server on the card.
2.2. CONNECTING TO AN ETHERNET NETWORK
The 7700DA4-SLKE(-HD) is designed to be used with either 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100
Mbps) also known as Fast Ethernet, twisted pair Ethernet cabling systems. When connecting for 10Base-
T systems, category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable as well as EIA/TIA – 568 100 STP cable may be used. When
connecting for 100Base-TX systems, category 5 UTP cable is required. The cable must be “straight
through” with a RJ-45 connector at each end. Create a network connection by plugging one end of the
cable into the RJ-45 receptacle of the 7700DA4-SLKE(-HD) and the other end into a port of the supporting
network device.
The straight-through RJ-45 cable can be purchased or can be constructed using the pinout information in
Table 2-1. A colour code wiring table is provided in Table 2-1 for the current RJ 45 standards (AT&T 258A
or EIA/TIA 258B colour coding shown). Also refer to the notes following the table for additional wiring
guide information.
Pin # Signal EIA/TIA 568A AT&T 258A or
EIA/TIA 568B 10BaseT or 100BaseT
1 Transmit + White/Green White/Orange X
2 Transmit – Green/White or White Orange/White or Orange X
3 Receive + White/Orange White/Green X
4 N/A Blue/White or Blue Blue/White or Blue Not used (required)
5 N/A White/Blue White/Blue Not used (required)
6 Receive – Orange/White or Orange Green/White or Green X
7 N/A White/Brown White/Brown Not used (required)
Pin 1
8 N/A Brown/White or Brown Brown/White or Brown Not used (required)
Table 2-1: Standard RJ45 Wiring Colour Codes
Note the following cabling information for this wiring guide:
•Only two pairs of wires are used in the 8-pin RJ 45 connector to carry Ethernet signals.
•Even though pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used, it is mandatory that they be present in the cable.
•10BaseT and 100BaseTX use the same pins; a crossover cable made for one will also work with the
other.
•Pairs may be solid colours and not have a stripe.
•Category 5 cable must use Category 5 rated connectors.

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The maximum cable run between the downstream keyer and the supporting hub is 300 ft (90 m). The
maximum combined cable run between any two end points (i.e. downstream keyer and PC/laptop via
network hub) is 675 feet (205 m).
Devices on the Ethernet network continually monitor the receive data path for activity as a means of
checking that the link is working correctly. When the network is idle, the devices also send a link test
signal to one another to verify link integrity. The downstream keyer rear panel is fitted with two LEDs to
monitor the Ethernet connection.
PRES: This LED is ON when a 100Base-TX link is last detected. The LED is OFF when a 10Base-T
link is last detected. Upon power-up the LED is OFF as the last detected rate is not known
and therefore defaults to the 10Base-T state until rate detection is completed.
LN/ACT: This dual purpose Green LED indicates that the 7700DA4-SLKE(-HD) has established a
valid linkage to its hub, and whether the 7700DA4-SLKE(-HD) is sending or receiving data.
This LED will be ON when the 7700DA4-SLKE(-HD) has established a good link to its
supporting hub. This gives you a good indication that the segment is wired correctly. The
LED will BLINK when the 7700DA4-SLKE(-HD) is sending or receiving data. The LED will
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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. VIDEO INPUT
Number of Inputs: 1 electrical
Standard:
7700DA4-SLKE: SMPTE 259M (270Mb/s) 525i and 625i
7700DA4-SLKE-HD: SMPTE 259M (270Mb/s) 525i and 625i
SMPTE 292M (1.485Gb/s) 1080i and 720p
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 annex A
Input Equalization:
SD: Automatic to 300m @ 270Mb/s with Belden 1694A or equivalent
HD: Automatic to 110m @ 1.5Gb/s with Belden 1694A or equivalent
Return Loss:
SD: >13dB up to 270MHz
HD: >10dB up to 1.6GHz
3.2. VIDEO OUTPUT
Number of Outputs: 4 electrical reclocked outputs
Connectors: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
DC Offset: 0V to ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: 900ps nominal (SD)
Overshoot: < 10% of amplitude
Wide Band Jitter: < 0.2 UI
3.3. NETWORK INTERFACE
Standard: IEEE 802.3U 10 Base-T and 802.3u 100 Base-TX with auto-negotiation for
10/ 100Mbps
Connector: RJ-45
3.4. NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Control: HTTP web browser
True SNMP with VistaLINK
Serial RS-232 at card edge
3.5. SIGNAL ENCODING
Video Encoding Engine:
7700DA4-SLKE: H.264/AVC
7700DA4-SLKE-HD: MPEG-2

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Audio Encoding Engine:
7700DA4-SLKE: MPEG 1 L2/AC-3 Pass Thru
7700DA4-SLKE-HD: MPEG 1 L2
Traffic Shaping: Constant bit rate
GOP Structure: Various GOP sizes
Video Resolution:
7700DA4-SLKE: 525i/625i
7700DA4-SLKE-HD: 525i/625i and 1080i/720p
Recommended Bit Rate: 1 Mb/s to 6 Mb/s (SD Version Only)
8 Mb/s to 20Mb/s (HD Version Only)
Frame Encoding: IP
Frame Rate: Full frame rate
Audio Channels: 1 Stereo Pair (L/R)
Audio Output Bit Rate: Fixed 300Kb/s
Delivery: UDP Unicast/Multicast
3.6. MONITORING
Signal Detection: Video presence detection
Video standard detection
Audio presence detection
Encoder Status
Error Notification: HTTP web browser status page
SNMP trap notification
Card edge LED
3.7. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12V DC
Power: 13W
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15
Class A EU EMC Directive
3.8. PHYSICAL (NUMBER OF SLOTS)
350FR-C: 1
7700FR-C: 1
7800FR: 1
7701FR: 1
S7701FR: 1

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4. WEB CONFIGURATION TOOL
The 7700D4-SLKE web configuration tool enables the user to configure the module settings.
Using the web interface the user can change the input standard, the network configuration settings and
update the firmware.
Figure 4-1: 7700DA4-SLKE Home Screen

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4.1. INPUT STANDARD
Selecting the Input Standard button at the top of the screen reveals the SLKE Input Standard window.
The user can change the Input Video Standard to NTSC or PAL using this window.
"Note: The default is 525 - this must be correct in order for the 7700DA4-SLKE to
function as expected.
Figure 4-2: Input Standard

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4.2. INPUT STATUS
To view the status of the input media, select the Input Status button in the top toolbar.
The SLKE Encoder Status dialog box will appear displaying the Input Video Present, the Embedded
Audio Present, and the Encoder Status.
Figure 4-3: Input Status

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4.3. CONFIGURATION
4.3.1. Configuration Buttons
The following configuration buttons will enable the user to change the encoder setup, set the encoder to
the default settings, reset the encoder, or start and stop the encoder.
Figure 4-4: Configuration Buttons
4.3.2. Configuration Setup
Selecting the “Configure” button (see Figure 4-4) will launch a SLKE Encoder Setup screen, as shown in
Figure 4-5. The SLKE Encoder Setup screen enables the user to adjust the settings of the encoder.
Figure 4-5: SLKE Encoder Setup

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4.3.3. Configurable Items
Any changes to the following items, as detailed in section 4.3.3.1 to 4.3.3.4 will only take effect when the
Done button is selected.
4.3.3.1. StreamLink™Configuration
Unicast/ Multicast Address: The IP address to which a viewer will ‘subscribe’.
A default Multicast Address might be: 239.0.0.17
Port Number: Port number used to view the stream.
A default Port Number might be: 1234
4.3.3.2. Card Configuration
IP Address: The address to connect to in order to configure the StreamLINK™parameters. A
default IP Address might be: 192.168.77.4
"Note: Changing this address will immediately disconnect the internet browser connection
to the Configuration Web Server.
Net Mask: The IP mask used for the network in use. Typically, this might be 255.255.255.0
Gateway Address: IP address to a Gateway device.
4.3.3.3. Stream Property Items
Bit Rate: The target Bit-Rate for the multicast stream.
Default is 4Mb/s. Range is 1.0Mb/s to 6.0Mb/s, in increments of 0.5Mb/s.
SAP Program Name: The name associated with the program - this is passed out using Stream
Announcement Protocol (SAP).
Limit is 16 characters with no embedded spaces.
GOP Size: The size of the Group of Pictures (GOP).
Default is 30 frames. Ranging from 10 to 50, in increments of one.
TTL Number: The Time to Live (TTL) for the stream packets.
Default is 64 hops. The purpose of this is to stop an undeliverable stream packet from
circulating endlessly on the network. Each hop reduces this number until it becomes zero at
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4.3.3.4. Pre-Filter Type & Max Bitrate
These two items are used to reduce the bandwidth of the incoming signal before encoding, thus improving
video quality – used especially for low value Bit-Rates.
Pre-Filter Type (PFT): There are four options available. The number inside the brackets indicates the
typical target display maximum pixels per line.
Filter 1 reduces the bandwidth of the input signal the most, and Filter 4 reduces the
bandwidth the least.
Pre-Filter Max Bit-Rate (PFMBR): This is used as a threshold value to enable the Pre-Filter Type. The
Pre-Filter is only enabled when the actual ‘Bit-Rate’ falls below this threshold value.
For example, set the PFMBR to ‘2 Mbps’, and PFT to ‘Filter 2 (480)’.
If the Bit-Rate is set to ‘3 Mbs’, the Pre-Filter will be disabled; however, if the
Bit-Rate is set to ‘1 Mbps’ then the Pre-Filter will be enabled.
4.3.4. Set to Default Option
Selecting the Set to Default button will enable the user to set the encoder properties back to the factory
defaults.
Figure 4-6: Default Dialog Box
4.3.5. SLKE Reset Option
Selecting the SLKE Reset button will enable the user to “soft reboot” the 7700DA4-SLKE.
Figure 4-7: SLKE Reboot Dialog Box

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4.3.6. Start / Stop Encoder Options
The Start Encoder and Stop Encoder buttons enable the user to start and stop the SLKE.
Figure 4-8: Start/Stop Encoder Buttons
4.4. UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE
To upgrade a firmware file, select the Firmware Upgrade button in the top tool bar. The Evertz 7700DA4-
SLKx Firmware Upgrade screen will appear, as shown in Figure 4-9.
To load the file, select the Browse button and navigate to the desired firmware file. Once the file appears
in the Get a file field, select the Upgrade the file button.
Once the file is upgraded, the properties should be listed in the fields above.
To remove a file name, select the Clear file name button.
Figure 4-9: 7700DA4-SLKE Firmware Upgrade

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5. STATUS LEDS
The 7700DA4-SLKE has six LED Status indicators on the front card edge to show operational status of the
card at a glance.
Two large LEDs on the front of the board indicate the general health of the module.
LOCAL FAULT: This Red LED indicates poor module health and will be On during the absence of a
valid input signal or if a local input power fault exists (i.e.: a blown fuse). The LOCAL
FAULT indication can also be reported to the frame through the FRAME STATUS
jumper.
MODULE OK: This Green LED indicates good module health. It will be On when a valid input
signal is present, and board power is good.
The four small LEDs, located behind the four-digit display, are currently undefined.
The rotary encoder control is currently undefined.

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6. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?
VistaLINK®is Evertz’s remote monitoring and configuration platform which operates over an Ethernet
network using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP is a standard computer network
protocol that enables different devices sharing the same network to communicate with each other.
VistaLINK®provides centralized alarm management, which monitors, reports, and logs all incoming alarm
events and dispatches alerts to all the VLPro Clients connected to the server. Card configuration through
VistaLINK®PRO can be performed on an individual or multi-card basis using simple copy and paste
routines, which reduces the time to configure each module separately. Finally, VistaLINK®enables the
user to configure devices in the network from a central station and receive feedback that the configuration
has been carried out.
There are 3 components of SNMP:
1. An SNMP manager, also known as a Network Management System (NMS), is a computer running
special software that communicates with the devices in the network. Evertz VistaLINK®Pro Manager
graphical user interface (GUI), third party or custom manager software may be used to monitor and
control Evertz VistaLINK®enabled products.
2. Managed devices (such as 7700DA4-SLKE), 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.
6.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS
This interface is currently undefined.

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