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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. ELECTRICAL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS.................................................................................... 3
2.2. OPTICAL CONNECTIONS......................................................................................................... 4
2.3. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER............................................................................ 5
2.3.1. Safety.............................................................................................................................. 5
2.3.2. Assembly......................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.3. Labeling........................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.4. Handling and Connecting Fibers..................................................................................... 6
3. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................... 7
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT ............................................................................................................... 7
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS......................................................................................................... 7
3.3. OPTICAL OUTPUT..................................................................................................................... 7
3.4. GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUTS.............................................................................................. 8
3.5. ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................. 8
3.6. COMPLIANCE............................................................................................................................ 8
3.7. PHYSICAL.................................................................................................................................. 8
4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS ........................................................................................... 9
4.1. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS....................................................................................................... 9
4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY............................................................................................................. 9
4.2.1. Displaying the Video Rate............................................................................................. 10
4.2.2. Displaying the Software Version................................................................................... 11
4.2.3. Selecting the Output Video Rate................................................................................... 11
4.2.4. Selecting the Output Laser Enable Mode...................................................................... 11
4.2.5. Selecting GPO Triggers................................................................................................ 12
4.2.6. Selecting GPO Polarity.................................................................................................. 12
4.2.7. Selecting the Orientation of the Display........................................................................ 12
4.2.8. Selecting the Factory Reset Configuration.................................................................... 13
5. JUMPERS AND LOCAL CONTROLS .............................................................................................. 14

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5.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS ........................................................................................ 14
5.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES.............................................. 14
6. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL........................................................................... 15
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?.............................................................................................................. 15
6.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS .............................................................................. 15
6.3. VISTALINK®CONTROLLED PARAMETERS ........................................................................... 16
6.4. VISTALINK®TRAPS.................................................................................................................. 16
Figures
Figure 1-1: 7707EO-3G Block Diagram................................................................................................................2
Figure 2-1: 7707EO-3G Rear Panel......................................................................................................................3
Figure 2-2: General Purpose Output.....................................................................................................................4
Figure 2-3: Reproduction of Laser Certification and Identification Label..............................................................5
Figure 4-1: Status Indicator and Jumper Locations..............................................................................................9
Figure 4-2: 7707EO-3G Card-edge Menu Quick Reference ..............................................................................10
Tables
Table 5-1: VistaLINK®Monitored Parameters.....................................................................................................15
Table 5-2: VistaLINK®Controlled Parameters....................................................................................................16
Table 5-3: VistaLINK®Traps...............................................................................................................................16

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Original Version May 09
1.1 Added GPO Menu Item Oct 09
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
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WARNING
Never look directly into an optical fiber. Non-reversible damage to the eye can
occur in a matter of milliseconds.
"
Do not hook up the 7707EO-3G DWDM cards directly with a short fiber optic
cable. The 7707EO-3G DWDM cards produce +7dBm of power which will
damage the receiver if connected directly.
"
Do not hook up the 7707EO-3G cards that output more than -7dBm of power
(see 7707EO-3G specifications for output power of various laser types) and
7707OE-3G-H high sensitivity receiver cards directly with a short fiber optic
cable. The 7707EO-3G cards that produce more than -7dBm of power will
damage the receiver if connected directly.

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1. OVERVIEW
The 7707EO-3G is a VistaLINK®enabled, electrical to optical converter for SMPTE 424M (2.97Gb/s),
SMPTE 292M (1.485Gb/s), SMPTE 259M-C (270Mb/s), SMPTE 305M (SDTi), and DVB-ASI (270Mb/s)
signals. Monitoring and control of card status and parameters is provided locally at the card edge, and
remotely via VistaLINK®capability. The 7707EO-3G accepts one coaxial SDI input, and provides one
reclocked fiber output and two reclocked coaxial SDI outputs. Also, the 7707EO-3G provides one user
selectable GPO.
The fiber output is available in an assortment of optical wavelengths, accommodating standard, CWDM, or
DWDM transmission schemes. (See Specifications, section 3, for complete information).
7707EO13-3G 1310 nm FP -7dBm output, suitable for distances up to 50 Km
7707EO15-3G 1550 nm DFB 0dBm output, suitable for distances up to 75 Km
There are several versions with built in isolators specifically suited to coarse wave division multiplexing
(CWDM) applications. These versions all have 0dBm output and are suitable for distances up to 75 Km.
7707EO27-3G 1270 nm DFB
7707EO29-3G 1290 nm DFB
7707EO31-3G 1310 nm DFB
7707EO33-3G 1330 nm DFB
7707EO35-3G 1350 nm DFB
7707EO37-3G 1370 nm DFB
7707EO43-3G 1430 nm DFB
7707EO45-3G 1450 nm DFB
7707EO47-3G 1470 nm DFB
7707EO49-3G 1490 nm DFB
7707EO51-3G 1510 nm DFB
7707EO53-3G 1530 nm DFB
7707EO55-3G 1550 nm DFB
7707EO57-3G 1570 nm DFB
7707EO59-3G 1590 nm DFB
7707EO61-3G 1610 nm DFB
There are several versions with built in isolators specifically suited to dense wave division multiplexing
(DWDM) applications. The DWDM versions are suitable for distances >50 km @ 2.97 Gb/s (for DWDM
applications contact factory).
7707EODyyy-3G DWDM DFB laser output, yyy – ITU channel number
The 7707EO-3G occupies one card slot and can be housed in either a 1RU frame, which will hold up to
three modules, or a 3 RU frame, which will hold up to 15 modules.

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Features:
•Supports all SMPTE 424M standards at 2.970Gb/s
•Supports all SMPTE 292M standards at 1.485Gb/s
•Supports all SMPTE 259M-C standards at 270Mb/s
•Supports DVB-ASI (270Mb/s), and SMPTE 305M (SDTi) rates
•Auto rate selection, indication and reclocking for all SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI data rates from 270Mb/s
to 2.970Gb/s
•Selectable non-reclock mode for other data rates
•Detection and display video format rate
•User enabled GPO configurable to normally open or normally closed
•Automatic coaxial input equalization to 70m at 2.97Gb/s, 100m at 1.485Gb/s, and 250m at
270Mb/s (Belden 1694A)
•Optical Output wavelength of 1310nm, 1550nm, and up to sixteen CWDM wavelengths (ITU-T
G.694.2 compliant)
•DWDM wavelengths (ITU-T G.694.1 compliant) also available
•Supports single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cable
•Fully hot-swappable from front of frame
•Comprehensive signal and card status monitoring via four digit card edge display or remotely
through SNMP and VistaLINK®
•Can be housed in either a 1RU frame which will hold up to 3 modules, a 3RU frame which will hold
up to 15 modules, 3RU portable frame that holds up to 7 modules or a standalone frame which will
hold 1 module
•VistaLINK®capability is available when modules are used with the 3RU 7700FR-C or 350FR
portable frame and a 7700FC VistaLINK® Frame Controller module in slot 1 of the frame
ADAPTIVE
EQUALIZATION
RECLOCKING
SMPTE 424M
SMPTE 292M
SMPTE 259M-C
SMPTE 305M
DVB-ASI
CONTROL/
INDICATION
VistaLINK®
Interface
LOCAL
CONTROL LOCAL INDICATION
SERIAL
INPUT OPTICAL
OUTPUT
SERIAL
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
DRIVER
SERIAL
OUTPUT
CABLE
DRIVERS
GPO
Figure 1-1: 7707EO-3G Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7707EO-3G comes with a companion rear plate that has three BNC connectors and one SC/PC
(shown), ST/PC or FC/PC optical connector. For information on mounting the rear plate and inserting the
module into the frame see section 3 of the 7700FR chapter.
7707EO-3G
3G/HD/SDI
INPUT
FIBER
OUTPUT
GPO
3G/HD/SDI
OUTPUT
Figure 2-1: 7707EO-3G Rear Panel
2.1. ELECTRICAL SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
3G/HD/SDI INPUT: Input BNC connector for 10-bit serial digital video signals compatible with SMPTE
424M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 305M, and DVB-ASI. This input
provides adaptive compensation for up to 70m of industry standard Belden
1694A cable at rates to 2.970Gb/s, 100m at 1.485Gb/s, and 250m at 270Mb/s.
3G/HD/SDI OUTPUT: There are two BNC connectors with serial component video outputs, compatible
with SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 305M, and DVB-
ASI. Reclocking is provided or may be disabled by the user in Non-Reclock
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GPO: The 7707EO-3G provides the user with 1 General Purpose Output. It is dry-
contact relay closure. The GPO polarity is user selectable normally open or
normally closed, and always open on power loss. Figure 2-2 shows the
output circuitry. Refer to 3.4 for electrical specifications.
GPO
GPO
GPO
GROUND
Figure 2-2: General Purpose Output
2.2. OPTICAL CONNECTIONS
FIBER OUTPUT: There is one SC/PC (shown), ST/PC or FC/PC female connector with the video
output converted to an optical signal as specified in section 3.3.
This optical output is available in 1310nm, 1550nm, up to sixteen CWDM
wavelengths (ITU-T G.694.2 compliant) and up to 40 DWDM wavelengths
(ITU-T G.694.1 compliant). The output wavelength is marked on the rear panel of
each module. When connected directly to a companion module, the output is
compatible with multi-mode fiber optic cable. If not connected directly (i.e.
connected through CWDM, DWDM, WDM, or splitter/combiner) the output is
compatible only with single-mode fiber optic cable.
"
Do not hook up the 7707EO-3G DWDM cards directly with a short fiber optic
cable. The 7707EO-3G DWDM cards produce +7dBm of power, which will
damage the receiver if connected directly.
"
Do not hook up the 7707EO-3G cards that output more than -7dBm of power
(see 7707EO-3G specifications for output power of various laser types) and
7707OE-3G-H high sensitivity receiver cards directly with a short fiber optic
cable. The 7707EO-3G cards that produce more than -7dBm of power will
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2.3. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER
2.3.1. Safety
!
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Background colour: yellow
Triangular band: black
Symbol: black
2.3.2. Assembly
Assembly or repair of the laser sub-module is done only at the Evertz facility and performed only by
qualified Evertz technical personnel.
2.3.3. Labeling
Certification and Identification labels are combined into one label. As there is not enough room on the
product to place the label it is reproduced here in the manuals.
•There is no date of manufacture on this label as it can be traced by bar code label placed on the
Printed circuit board of each Evertz plug-in module
•The Model number is one of: 7707EO13-3G, 7707EO15-3G,
7707EOxx-3G, (xx = 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61)
7707EODyyy-3G (Dyyy represents ITU Grid Channel: D200, D210, D220, D230, D240, D250,
D260, D270, D280, D290, D300, D310, D320, D330, D340, D350, D360, D370, D380, D390,
D400, D410, D420, D430, D440, D450, D460, D470, D480, D490, D500, D510, D520, D530,
D540, D550, D570, D580, D590, D600)
Figure 2-3: Reproduction of Laser Certification and Identification Label

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2.3.4. Handling and Connecting Fibers
"
Never touch the end face of an optical fiber. Always keep dust caps on optical fiber
connectors when not connected and always remember to properly clean the optical
end face of a connector before making a connection.
The transmission characteristics of the fiber are dependent on the shape of the optical core and therefore
care must be taken to prevent fiber damage due to heavy objects or abrupt fiber bending. Evertz
recommends that you maintain a minimum bending radius of 5 cm to avoid fiber-bending loss that will
decrease the maximum attainable distance of the fiber cable. The Evertz fiber optic modules come with
cable lockout devices, to prevent the user from damaging the fiber by installing a module into a slot in the
frame that does not have a suitable I/O module. For further information about care and handling of fiber
optic cable see section 3 of the Fiber Optics System Design section of this manual binder.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT
Standards:
Reclocked: SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C, SMPTE 305M, DVB-ASI
Non-Reclocked: Any bi-level signal type at rates of 270Mb/s – 2.970Gb/s
Connector: 1 BNC input per IEC 61169-8, Annex A
Equalization: Automatic to 70m @ 2.970Gb/s with Belden 1694A or equivalent cable
Automatic to 100m @ 1.485Gb/s with Belden 1694A or equivalent cable
Automatic to 250m @ 270Mb/s with Belden 1694A or equivalent cable
Return Loss: > 15dB to 1.5GHz
> 10dB to 3GHz
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS
Number of Outputs: 2 Per Card
Both outputs maintain polarity from input to output for DVB-ASI applications
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8, Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV ±80mV
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: <135ps (HD/3G)
<900ps (SD)
Overshoot: <10% of amplitude
Return Loss: >12dB to 1.5Ghz
>10dB to 3.0Ghz
Alignment Jitter: < 0.2UI (Reclocked) to 1.485Gb/s
< 0.3UI (Reclocked) to 2.970Gb/s
3.3. OPTICAL OUTPUT
Standard: SMPTE 297M
Number of Outputs: 1
Connector: Female SC/PC, ST/PC or FC/PC
Return Loss: > 14dB
Rise and Fall Time: <135ps (HD/3G)
<900ps (SD)
Alignment Jitter: < 0.2UI (Reclocked) to 1.485Gb/s
< 0.3UI (Reclocked) to 2.970Gb/s
Fiber Size: 9 µm core / 125 µm overall
Wavelengths:
Standard: 1310nm, 1550nm (nominal)
CWDM: 1270nm to 1610nm (ITU-T G.694.2 compliant)
DWDM: ITU channel 20 to 60, 100GHz spacing, (ITU-T G.694.1 compliant)
Output Power:
1310nm FP (Standard) -7dBm ± 1dBm
1550nm & CWDM DFB 0dBm ± 1dBm
DWDM DFB +7dBm ± 1dB

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3.4. GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUTS
Number of Signals: 1 output
Connector at Breakout: Multi-pin Removable Terminal Block
Output Type: Dry contact relay closure to GPO ground, user selectable polarity (Normally
Open or Normally Closed), normally open (without power).
Output Current (min): 100mA
3.5. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12VDC
Power: 8 Watts (Non DWDM)
11 Watts (DWDM)
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A
EU EMC Directive
3.6. COMPLIANCE
Electrical Safety: CSA Listed to UL 60065-03, IEC 60065
Complies with CE Low voltage directive
Laser Safety: Class 1 laser product
Complies with 24 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
IEC 60825-1
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A
EU EMC directive
3.7. PHYSICAL
7700 or 7701 frame mounting:
Number of slots: 1

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4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS
The 7707EO-3G has 3 LED Status indicators and a 4 digit alphanumeric display on the front card edge to
show operational status of the card at a glance. The card edge pushbutton is used to select various
displays on the alphanumeric display. Figure 4-1 shows the locations of the indicators, jumpers and
pushbutton.
FRAME STATUS
ON/OFF
UPGRADE
RUN/UPGRADE
SERIAL
Video Status
/ MODULE OK
LOCAL FAULT
Figure 4-1: Status Indicator and Jumper Locations
4.1. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS
LOCAL FAULT: This Red LED indicates poor module health and will be On during the absence of a
valid input signal, if a laser fault exists, 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 the laser and board power are good.
VIDEO STATUS: This LED indicates the status of the input video signal. When a valid input video
signal is detected the LED will be green. When in bypass mode the LED will be
yellow. When no video is detected on the serial video input of the 7707EO-3G the
LED will remain off.
4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY
Additional monitoring and control functions are implemented via the 4-digit dot-matrix display and controls
located at the card-edge. The card-edge pushbutton and toggle-switch are used to navigate through the
display menu. Figure 4-2 provides a quick reference to the display menu structure.
Pressing the pushbutton advances the display to the next menu level. The toggle-switch may then be used
to move up or down through selections of that menu level. Select BACK to return to the previous menu
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LASR...ERR (Laser Error)
Supersedes
LOS (Video Loss)
Supersedes
OK (Okay)
BACK (Abort)
Pushbutton Ö
Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3
Indications
CTRL (Control)
Selections
STAT (Status)
VER (Software Version) Software Version
Indications
Selections
FRST(Factory Reset)
BACK (Abort)
DISP (Display Orientation) VERT (Vertical)
HORZ (Horizontal)
Selections
YES (Accept)
NO (Abort)
Menu Level 4
×
Toggle
Switch
Ø
Selections
RATE (Signal Rate)
Indications
LOS (Loss of Signal)
BYP (Reclocker Bypass)
Selections
RATE (Signal Rate)
AUTO (Auto Rate / Bypass)
Indications
1485 (1495Mbps Rate)
2970 (2970Mbps Rate)
270 (270Mbps Rate)
BYP (Reclocker Bypass)
1485 (1495Mbps Rate)
2970 (2970Mbps Rate)
270 (270Mbps Rate)
GPO (GPO Settings)
LOS (Loss of Signal)
Selections
DIS (Disable Trigger)
EN (Enable Trigger)
Selections
LASR (Laser Error)
Selections
LASR (Laser Mode) DISC (Discontinuous)
CONT (Continuous)
POL (GPO Polarity)
Selections
CLOS (Normally Close)
OPEN (Normally Open)
Selections
Figure 4-2: 7707EO-3G Card-edge Menu Quick Reference
4.2.1. Displaying the Video Rate
The card-edge display of the 7707EO-3G can report the signal rate present at the active video input. To
indicate the input video rate, select STAT (Status) menu item in menu level 1, followed by RATE (Video
Rate) menu items.
STAT
RATE
2970
1485
270
BYP
LOS
The following list describes the available selections.
2970 SMPTE 424M: 2.97Gb/s 3G.
1485 SMPTE 305M: 1.485Gb/s HD.
270 SMPTE 259M C: 270Mb/s 525i or 625i, DVB-ASI.
BYP Indicates reclocker is in non-reclock mode.
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4.2.2. Displaying the Software Version
Software operating on the 7707EO-3G has a version number associated with it. This version number can
be indicated to the display. By this means, it can be verified that the module is operating with the most
recent software. To reveal the software version, select the STAT (Status) menu item in menu level 1,
followed by the VER (Software Version) menu item.
STAT
VER
VER x.x BUILD xxx
The following describes the function of version menu item:
VER x.x BUILD xxx Software version. Character string scrolls
across four digit display.
4.2.3. Selecting the Output Video Rate
User configuration selects the video standard rate for transmission over the optical interface. If the AUTO
mode is selected, then the output video rate will match the input video rate. Otherwise, the output video
rate will be as selected, regardless of the input rate. To configure the output video rate sent across the
optical link by the 7707EO-3G, select the CTRL (Control) menu item in menu level 1, followed by the RATE
(Video Rate) menu items.
CTRL
RATE
AUTO
2970
1485
270
BYP
The following list describes possible user selections for this menu item:
AUTO Sets the input rate to auto detect.
2970 Sets the input rate to 2970Mb/s.
1485 Sets the input rate to 1485Mb/s.
270 Sets the input rate to 270Mb/s.
BYP Sets the input rate to bypass mode.
4.2.4. Selecting the Output Laser Enable Mode
In some applications it is desirable to have the laser output disabled while no input video signal is present.
Alternatively, it may be preferable to maintain an optical output signal, even with no input video. The
7707EO-3G supports both modes of operation. To configure the output laser enable mode, select the
CTRL (Control) menu item in menu level 1 followed by the VOUT (Video Output) and LASR (Laser) menu
items.
CTRL
VOUT
LASR
CONT
DISC
The following list describes possible user selections for this menu item:
CONT Continuous operation. Laser is always enabled, even without
valid video signal.
DISC Discontinuous operation. Laser is disabled when no valid input
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4.2.5. Selecting GPO Triggers
The 7707EO-3G provides 1 user-enabled GPO. It has logical functions for loss of input video and laser
error. To configure the GPO enable mode, select the CTRL (Control) menu item in menu level 1 followed
by the GPO (GPO) and LOS (Loss of Input) or LASR (Laser) menu items.
CTRL
GPO
LOS
LASR
EN
DIS
The following list describes possible user selections for this menu item:
EN Enables GPO.
DIS Disables GPO.
Note: When Loss of Input and Laser Error GPO are enabled, either fault will
trigger GPO.
4.2.6. Selecting GPO Polarity
The GPO polarity of the 7707EO-3G is user selectable. When set to Normally Open, GPO and GPO
Ground are connected only when card fault exists. When set to Normally Closed, GPO and GPO Ground
are connected until card fault exists, at which point GPO and GPO Ground become disconnected. To
configure the GPO Polarity mode, select the CTRL (Control) menu item in menu level 1 followed by the
GPO (GPO) and POL (Polarity) menu items.
CTRL
GPO
POL
OPEN
CLOS
The following list describes possible user selections for this menu item:
OPEN GPO Polarity Normally Open.
CLOS GPO Polarity Normally Close.
Note: Card fault exists when Video Input is Lost or Laser fault exists.
4.2.7. Selecting the Orientation of the Display
The 7707EO-3G provides the ability to adjust the orientation of the display. When using a 3RU frame it is
convenient to have the text read vertical whereas when using a 1RU frame a horizontal display is
desirable. To change the orientation of the display select the CTRL (Control) menu item in menu level 1,
followed by the DISP (Display) menu item.
CTRL
DISP
HORZ
VERT
The following list describes possible user selections for this menu item:
HORZ Sets the orientation of the text to horizontal.
VERT Sets the orientation of the text to vertical.

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4.2.8. Selecting the Factory Reset Configuration
It is convenient to have a quick method of returning all configuration settings to a known value. The
7707EO-3G provides a factory reset for this purpose. All values which are user configurable will be
returned to a known state, as indicated below. To initialize a factory reset, select the CTRL (Control) menu
item in menu level 1, followed by the FRST (Factory Reset) menu item.
CTRL
FRST
NO
YES
The following list describes possible user selections for this menu item:
NO Return to previous menu item, without modification of
configuration settings.
YES Initialize factory reset.

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5. JUMPERS AND LOCAL CONTROLS
Several jumpers, located at the front of the module, are used to preset various operating modes. Figure
4-1 shows the locations of the jumpers.
5.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS
The FRAME STATUS jumper determines whether local faults (as shown by the Local Fault indicator) will
be connected to the 7700FR frame's global status bus.
FRAME STATUS: To monitor faults on this module with the frame status indicators (on the Power
Supply FRAME STATUS LED's and on the Frame's Fault Tally output) install this
jumper in the On position. (default)
When this jumper is installed in the Off position local faults on this module will not be
monitored.
5.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES
UPGRADE: The UPGRADE jumper is used when firmware upgrades are being done to the
module. For normal operation it should be installed in the RUN position (see NOTE
1). See the Upgrading Firmware section of this manual for more information.
To upgrade the firmware in the module unit pull it out of the frame. Move the
UPGRADE jumper into the UPGRADE position. Install the Upgrade cable provided
(located in the vinyl pouch in the front of this manual) onto the SERIAL header at the
card edge. Re-install the module into the frame. Run the upgrade as described in the
Upgrading Firmware section of this manual. Once the upgrade is complete, remove
the module from the frame, move the UPGRADE jumper into the RUN position,
remove the upgrade cable and re-install the module. The module is now ready for
normal operation.

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6. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?
VistaLINK®is Evertz’s remote monitoring and configuration platform which operates over an Ethernet
network using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP is a standard computer network
protocol that enables different devices sharing the same network to communicate with each other.
VistaLINK®provides centralized alarm management, which monitors, reports, and logs all incoming alarm
events and dispatches alerts to all the VLPro Clients connected to the server. Card configuration through
VistaLINK®PRO can be performed on an individual or multi-card basis using simple copy and paste
routines, which reduces the time to configure each module separately. Finally, VistaLINK®enables the
user to configure devices in the network from a central station and receive feedback that the configuration
has been carried out.
There are 3 components of SNMP:
1. An SNMP manager, also known as a Network Management System (NMS), is a computer running
special software that communicates with the devices in the network. Evertz VL-Fiber demo Manager
graphical user interface (GUI), third party or custom manager software may be used to monitor and
control Evertz VistaLINK®enabled fiber optic products.
2. Managed devices, (such as 7707EO-3G and 7707OE-3G cards), each with a unique address (OID),
communicate with the NMS through an SNMP Agent. Evertz VistaLINK®enabled 7700 series modules
reside in the 3RU 7700FR-C MultiFrame and communicate with the manager via the 7700FC
VistaLINK®frame controller module, which serves as the Agent.
3. A virtual database, known as the Management information Base (MIB), lists all the variables being
monitored, which both the Manager and Agent understand. Please contact Evertz for further
information about obtaining a copy of the MIB for interfacing to a third party Manager/NMS.
For more information on connecting and configuring the VistaLINK®network, see the 7700FC Frame
Controller chapter.
6.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS
The following parameters can be remotely monitored through the VistaLINK®interface.
Parameter Description
Signal Rate A range of values describing the detected video signal rate.
Table 6-1: VistaLINK®Monitored Parameters

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6.3. VISTALINK®CONTROLLED PARAMETERS
The following parameters can be remotely controlled through the VistaLINK®interface.
Parameter Description
Signal Rate Sets reclocking rate.
Laser Mode Sets output laser mode.
LOS GPO Trigger Sets loss of signal GPO mode.
LASR…ERR GPO Trigger Sets laser error GPO mode.
GPO Polarity Sets GPO polarity mode.
Table 6-2: VistaLINK®Controlled Parameters
6.4. VISTALINK®TRAPS
The following parameters can be remotely enabled and monitored through the VistaLINK®interface as
traps in the Alarm View.
Parameter Description
Signal Loss Indicates the absence of a valid input signal. (The state of the SIGNAL
VALID LED)
Laser Error Indicates deficient operation of the optical output laser. (The state of the
LASER FAULT LED)
Table 6-3: VistaLINK®Traps