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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................3
2.1. VIDEO CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................3
2.2. VIDEO REFERENCE ................................................................................................................4
2.3. AES INPUT AND OUTPUT AUDIO CONNECTIONS.................................................................4
2.4. METADATA I/O.........................................................................................................................6
2.5. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS.......................................................................6
3. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................7
3.1. SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO INPUTS.............................................................................................7
3.1. SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUTS.........................................................................................7
3.2. VIDEO REFERENCE INPUT.....................................................................................................7
3.3. AES AUDIO INPUTS.................................................................................................................7
3.4. AES AUDIO OUTPUTS.............................................................................................................8
3.5. METADATA INPUT/OUTPUT....................................................................................................8
3.6. HEADPHONE AUDIO OUTPUTS..............................................................................................8
3.7. DELAY......................................................................................................................................8
3.8. ELECTRICAL............................................................................................................................8
3.9. PHYSICAL................................................................................................................................8
4. STATUS INDICATORS......................................................................................................................9
4.1. GENERAL LEDS ......................................................................................................................9
4.2. DIAGNOSTIC AND MENU LEDS ...............................................................................................9
4.3. EMBEDDED AUDIO STATUS LEDS.......................................................................................10
5. CARD EDGE CONTROLS...............................................................................................................12
6. CARD EDGE MENU SYSTEM.........................................................................................................13

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6.1. NAVIGATING THE MENU SYSTEM .......................................................................................13
6.2. TOP LEVEL MENU STRUCTURE...........................................................................................13
6.3. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO CONTROLS ..............................................................................14
6.3.1. Setting the Video Standard.......................................................................................14
6.3.2. Setting the Vertical Phase.........................................................................................15
6.3.3. Setting the Horizontal Phase ....................................................................................15
6.3.4. Setting the Frame Phase..........................................................................................15
6.3.5. Setting the Action to Take When Input Video is Missing...........................................15
6.4.CONFIGURING THE AUDIO CONTROLS..............................................................................16
6.4.1. Setting the Coarse Audio Delay................................................................................16
6.4.2. Setting the Fine Audio Delay ....................................................................................16
6.4.3. Setting the SRC Mode..............................................................................................17
6.4.4. Setting the C-bit Control ...........................................................................................17
6.4.5. Enabling the Audio Embedders.................................................................................17
6.4.6. Setting the Demux Loss of Video Mode....................................................................18
6.5. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO PROCESSING FUNCTIONS .....................................................18
6.5.1. Setting the Black Level.............................................................................................18
6.5.2. Setting the Luma Gain..............................................................................................18
6.5.3. Setting the Chroma Gain ..........................................................................................18
6.5.4. Setting the Hue.........................................................................................................19
6.6. UNDERSTANDING THE AUDIO PROCESSOR......................................................................19
6.6.1. Single Mixer..............................................................................................................19
6.6.2. Full Mixer..................................................................................................................20
6.6.3. Mixer A, B and Dolby-E encoder...............................................................................21
6.6.4. Mono Mixer...............................................................................................................22
6.6.5. Headphone Monitoring..............................................................................................23
6.7. CONFIGURING THE AUDIO PROCESSING FUNCTIONS.....................................................23
6.7.1. Selecting Input Source for Mixer A............................................................................24
6.7.1.1. Selecting the Source for Channel 1 A of Mixer A........................................25
6.7.2. Setting the Gain of the Input Sources for Mixer A.....................................................26
6.7.2.1. Setting the Gain for Channel 1 A of Mixer A...............................................26
6.7.3. Setting the Inversion Control of the Input Sources for Mixer A..................................27
6.7.3.1. Setting the Inversion Control for Channel 1 A of Mixer A............................27
6.7.4. Dolby-E Encoder Output Routing..............................................................................28
6.7.4.1. Output Selection Control ............................................................................28
6.8. CONFIGURING THEHEADPHONE MONITOR......................................................................28
6.8.1. Setting the Headphone Volume................................................................................28
6.8.2. Selecting the Source for the Headphone Monitoring.................................................29
6.9. UNDERSTANDING THE DOLBY ENCODER ON THIS PRODUCT ........................................29
6.9.1. Understanding Dolby-E Program Configuration........................................................30
6.9.2. Understanding Dolby-E Frame Rates & Packet Phasing ..........................................31
6.10. CONFIGURING THE DOLBY ENCODER...............................................................................33

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6.10.1. Setting the Controls for Dolby Decoder A .................................................................33
6.10.1.1.Dolby Encoder Automatic Program Configuration
Selection....................................................................................................34
6.10.1.2.Dolby-E Encoder Video Sync Source Select ..............................................34
6.10.1.3.Dolby-E Output Line Phase Adjust .............................................................34
6.11. CONFIGURING THE METADATA...........................................................................................34
6.11.1. Setting the Controls for Metadata .............................................................................35
6.11.1.1.Selecting the Type of Metadata that is Output from
Metadata Decoder A ..................................................................................35
6.11.1.2.Selecting the Type of Metadata that is inserted into
VANC.........................................................................................................36
6.11.1.3.Configuring the VANC Metadata De-Embedder .........................................36
6.11.1.4.Configuring the VANC Metadata Embedder...............................................37
6.11.2. Configuring the External Metadata I/O......................................................................38
6.11.2.1.Selecting Metadata source for Dolby-E encoder.........................................38
6.12. DISPLAYING THE MODULE STATUS....................................................................................39
6.12.1. Checking the Module Firmware ................................................................................39
6.12.2. Checking FPGA 1 Revision.......................................................................................39
6.12.3. Checking FPGA 2 Revision.......................................................................................39
6.12.4. Checking the Input Video Standard ..........................................................................39
6.12.5. Checking the Output Video Standard........................................................................40
6.13. CONFIGURING MISCELLANEOUS PARAMETERS..............................................................40
6.13.1. Enabling VistaLINK® Control of the Module .............................................................40
6.13.2. Setting Card Edge Display Orientation......................................................................40
6.13.3. Resetting the Module to its Factory Defaults.............................................................41
6.13.3.1.Resetting the Module to Factory Settings...................................................41
7. JUMPERS .......................................................................................................................................42
7.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED BY THE
GLOBAL FRAME STATUS.....................................................................................................42
7.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES..............................................43
7.3. SELECTING WHETHER THE VIDEO REFERENCE INPUT IS
TERMINATED.........................................................................................................................43
7.4. SELECTING WHETHER THE INPUT VIDEO IS BYPASS.......................................................43
8. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL..........................................................................44
8.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®? ...........................................................................................................44
9. DEFAULT METADATA PARAMETERS ..........................................................................................45
10. MENU QUICK REFERENCE...........................................................................................................46

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 7721AE8-DEE-HD Block Diagram......................................................................................................2
Figure 2-1: 7721AE8-DEE-HD Rear Panel ...........................................................................................................3
Figure 4-1: Status LED Locations..........................................................................................................................9
Figure 5-1: Card Edge Controls...........................................................................................................................12
Figure 6-1: Single Mixer Stage............................................................................................................................19
Figure 6-2: Full Mixer...........................................................................................................................................20
Figure 6-3: Mixer A and B and Dolby-E Encoder Routing...................................................................................21
Figure 6-4: Mono-Mixers .....................................................................................................................................22
Figure 6-5: Headphone Monitoring......................................................................................................................23
Figure 6-6: Dolby-E Frame Alignment.................................................................................................................32
Figure 6-7: Dolby-E Frame Alignment and 720p Video without Reference.........................................................32
Figure 6-8: Dolby-E Frame Alignment and 720p Video with reference...............................................................33
Figure 7-1: Location of Jumpers – Rev B Main Board ........................................................................................42
Figure 7-2: Location of Jumpers/LEDs – Rev. 1 Sub Board ...............................................................................42
Tables
Table 2-1: AES IN Audio Connector Pin Assignments..........................................................................................4
Table 2-2: AES OUT Audio Connector Pin Assignments......................................................................................5
Table 2-3: AES Audio Breakout Cable (Evertz Part # WPAES8-BNCM-6F) Pin Assignments.............................5
Table 2-4: Metadata Transmit or Receive Pin Assignments.................................................................................6
Table 4-1: Audio Group Status LEDs..................................................................................................................10
Table 4-2: AES Input Channel Presence LEDs...................................................................................................11
Table 6-1: Top Level Menu Structure..................................................................................................................13
Table 6-2: Video Controls Menu..........................................................................................................................14
Table 6-3: Audio Controls Menu..........................................................................................................................16
Table 6-4: Video Processor Menu.......................................................................................................................18
Table 6-5: Audio Processor Menu.......................................................................................................................23
Table 6-6: Channel Mappings and Program Configurations ...............................................................................31
Table 6-7: Status Menu Parameters ...................................................................................................................39
Table 6-8: Miscellaneous Menu Parameters.......................................................................................................40
Table 9-1: Default Metadata................................................................................................................................45
Table 9-2: Program Configuration Dependant Parameters.................................................................................45

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary release reflecting firmware version 1v0 build 2 Dec 2006
0.2 Updated VistaLINK®description. Fixed Minor Typos. Feb 2007
1.0 First Release Nov 2007
1.1 Minor formatting updates May 2009
1.2 Updated block diagram July 2011
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1. OVERVIEW
The 7721AE8-DEE-HD audio and Dolby Metadata de-embedder and embedder encodes up to 8 channels
of uncompressed PCM audio into one Dolby-E stream. It also functions as a 4-group embedder following
SMPTE 299M for a 1.5 Gb/s serial HD-SDI input video signal or as defined by SMPTE 272M for a 270
Mb/s serial SD-SDI input video signal.
For lip sync cohesion and ease of editing, Dolby-E data is organized in blocks with lengths matching the
associated video frame. The encoder will match the beginning of each output block with the start of
video, or to the video reference input. The Dolby-E packet line location can be adjusted to accommodate
other delays in the system.
An external colour-black reference is not necessarily required for this product. The Dolby-E encoder can
be locked to output video. An external reference input is provided that can take bi-level or tri-level syncs
to lock multiple units, or to phase Dolby-E packets with the 2-frame sequence of a progressive video
standard such as 720p.
This module also handles Dolby-E Metadata. Metadata is optionally de-embedded from the Vertical
Ancillary data (VANC) and can be provided to the Dolby-E encoder module via the serial communications
port provided on a DB9 connector.
The 7721AE8-DEE-HD occupies two card slots in the 3RU frame (7700FR-C), which will hold up to 15 1-
slot modules or one slot in the 1RU frame (7701FR), which will hold up to three modules. The 7721AE8-
DEE-HD may also be used in a standalone unit (S7701FR).
The VistaLINK®Pro Network Management System (NMS) offers control and configuration capabilities via
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This provides the flexibility to manage the module status
monitoring and configuration from SNMP enabled control systems such as Evertz VistaLINK®Pro, locally
or remotely.
Features:
•Dolby-E encoding modes available: 5.1+2, 5.1+2x1, 2x4, 4+2x2, 4+2+2x1, 4+4x1, 4x2, 3x2+2x1,
2x2+4x2, 2x2+4x1, 2+6x1, 8x1, 5.1, 5+2, 5+2x1, 3x2, 2x2+2x1, 2+4x1, 6x1, 4, 2x2, 2+2x1, 4x1, 7.1,
and 7.1 screen
•Dolby-E encoding frame rates of 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, and 30 frame/sec
•External colour-black reference not required for Dolby-E encoding
•Video reference input is still provided, and is compatible with bi-level and tri-level syncs
•Adjustable video delay to match Dolby encoder audio delay
•Dolby metadata is sourced from VANC or external RS-422 port (metadata authoring will be available
in future releases)
•Dolby metadata monitoring and processing (dial norm adjustment) of any metadata input
•8 AES inputs as well as 4 group de-embedder
•Two audio mixers, one for AES/embedded audio, another for Dolby-E encoding
•Headphone jack (on card edge) for monitoring any input source
•Card edge display
•Card edge LEDs for module status, video signal presence, selected audio group presence, Dolby
Decoder status, Video Reference health/compatibility, and AES signal presence
•VistaLINK® enabled for remote monitoring and control via SNMP (using VistaLINK®PRO) when
installed in the 3RU 7700FR-C frame with the 7700FC VistaLINK®Frame Controller module in slot 1
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HD/SD
Input
8 AES
In
Video
Reference
Input
Metadata
VANC De-
embedder
HANC/
VANC
Processor
Video
Delay Audio Embedder
Metadata
VANC
Embedder
Bypass
Relay
Audio Demux
Group A
Audio Demux
Group B
Audio Demux
Group C
Audio Demux
Group D
Metadata
Router
Audio
Proc /
Mix &
Router
4
4
4
4
2
16
16
Video Reference (NTSC/PAL/
tri-level) for Dolby Encoder Timing
16
2 HD/SD
Outputs
8 AES
Out
Metadata
I/O
Metadata
115.2 kbps
Card
Edge
Control
Vid Ref
Status
Module
Status Video
Present Audio Present
VistaLINK®
Interface
18x16
18x16
8
Dolby-E
Encoder
16
Audio
Delay 16
16
8
16
Figure 1-1: 7721AE8-DEE-HD Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7721AE8-DEE-HD comes with a companion rear plate that occupies two slots in the frame. For
information on mounting the rear plate and inserting the module into the frame see section 3 of the
7700FR chapter.
Figure 2-1: 7721AE8-DEE-HD Rear Panel
2.1. VIDEO CONNECTIONS
HD/SDI IN:This input BNC connector is used to accept 10-bit serial digital video signals compatible
with the SMPTE 292M or the SMPTE 259M-C standard. The module can be set to a
specific video standard or set to automatically detect.
HD/SDI OUT:This BNC connector is used to output the video as serial component video, compatible with
the SMPTE 292M or SMPTE 259M-C standard (same as input).
BYPASS This BNC connector is used as program out bypass. The output signal is compatible with
the SMPTE 292M or SMPTE 259M-C standard (same as input). In the event of a power or
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2.2. VIDEO REFERENCE
The input video reference can be used to properly phase the Dolby-E output. For proper phasing of the
Dolby Encoder, the video reference must be locked to the input video. The video reference should only
be an interlaced reference, and the frame rates must also match with the input video. In the case of 720p
input video, interlaced reference signals of half the frame rate can be used (for example, 720p/59.94
NTSC bi-level or 1080i/59.94 tri-level reference).
REFERENCE:This BNC is used for connecting a bi-level or tri-level sync reference and is auto-detected
by the module. Jumper J5 selects whether the reference input is terminated to 75 ohms
(default state) or high impedance (refer to section 7.3 for jumper location).
2.3. AES INPUT AND OUTPUT AUDIO CONNECTIONS
Eight unbalanced AES inputs and eight unbalanced AES outputs are provided on 8 BNC connectors on
the two high density DB-15 connectors labelled AES IN and AES OUT. These inputs and outputs are
used for unbalanced AES signals conforming to SMPTE 276M. The eight AES input channels can be
used as inputs in addition to the de-embedded audio. Processed audio can be output as eight AES
channels (refer to Table 2-1 and Table 2-2 for the DB-15 connector pin assignments).
Name
Description
DB-15 Pin
GPI2
Reserved for Future Use
1
Reserved for Future Use
2
Reserved for Future Use
3
Reserved for Future Use
4
Reserved for Future Use
5
Reserved for Future Use
6
AES In 2
AES Input 2 - Unbalanced
7
GPI1
Reserved for Future Use
8
AES In 6
AES Input 6 – Unbalanced
9
AES In 5
AES Input 5 – Unbalanced
10
AES In 1
AES Input 1 - Unbalanced
11
AES In 8
AES Input 8 – Unbalanced
12
AES In 7
AES Input 7 – Unbalanced
13
AES In 4
AES Input 4- Unbalanced
14
AES In 3
AES Input 3- Unbalanced
15
GND
Ground
Shell
Table 2-1: AES IN Audio Connector Pin Assignments

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Name
Description
DB-15 Pin
Reserved for Future Use
1
Reserved for Future Use
2
Reserved for Future Use
3
Reserved for Future Use
4
Reserved for Future Use
5
Reserved for Future Use
6
AES Out 2
AES Output 2 - Unbalanced
7
Reserved for Future Use
8
AES Out 6
AES Output 6 – Unbalanced
9
AES Out 5
AES Output 5 – Unbalanced
10
AES Out 1
AES Output 1 - Unbalanced
11
AES Out 8
AES Output 8 – Unbalanced
12
AES Out 7
AES Output 7 – Unbalanced
13
AES Out 4
AES Output 4- Unbalanced
14
AES Out 3
AES Output 3- Unbalanced
15
GND
Ground
Shell
Table 2-2: AES OUT Audio Connector Pin Assignments
The 7721AE8-DEE-HD is shipped with two breakout cables for the DB-15 connector (Evertz Part #
WPAES8-BNCM-6F), which can be used to facilitate wiring the audio and GPI connections (refer to Table
2-3 for the pin assignments of the AES audio breakout cable).
DB-15
PIN
Wire
Ground/Shield
Connection
Label Name
Connector
Type
AES IN
FUNCTION
AES OUT
FUNCTION
1
Red
W1 RED
WIRE
GPI2
X
2
Green
W2 GREEN
WIRE
X
X
3
Blue
W3 BLUE
WIRE
X
X
4
(not used)
(not used)
X
X
5
(not used)
(not used)
X
X
6
White
W4 WHITE
WIRE
X
X
7
Coax
DB15 Shell
AES A2
BNC MALE
AES In 2
AES Out 2
8
Yellow
W5 YELLOW
WIRE
GPI1
X
9
Coax
DB15 Shell
AES B2
BNC MALE
AES In 6
AES Out 6
10
Coax
DB15 Shell
AES B1
BNC MALE
AES In 5
AES Out 5
11
Coax
DB15 Shell
AES A1
BNC MALE
AES In 1
AES Out 1
12
Coax
DB15 Shell
AES B4
BNC MALE
AES In 8
AES Out 8
13
Coax
DB15 Shell
AES B3
BNC MALE
AES In 7
AES Out 7
14
Coax
DB15 Shell
AES A4
BNC MALE
AES In 4
AES Out 4
15
Coax
DB15 Shell
AES A3
BNC MALE
AES In 3
AES Out 3
Shell
Black
GND
WIRE
GND
GND
Table 2-3: AES Audio Breakout Cable (Evertz Part # WPAES8-BNCM-6F) Pin Assignments

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2.4. METADATA I/O
The 7721AE8-DEE-HD provides a DB-9 connector for the handling of metadata. The 7721AE8-DEE-HD
can transmit Metadata; receive Metadata or both, depending on the application.
For the cases where the module is either transmitting or receiving metadata, a typical 9-pin serial cable
(not provided) can be used to connect the modules to a Dolby device, such as the Dolby DP570 (refer to
Table 2-4 for the pin assignments of the DB-9 connector).
PIN
Number
on
Connector
“TxRx” Module Operation
(see section 6.11.2
for settings)
equivalent to metadata
input port on DP570
“RxTx” Module Operation
(see section 6.11.2
for settings)
equivalent to metadata
output port on DP570
1
Shield
Shield
2
TX A asynchronous out -
RX A asynchronous out -
3
RX B asynchronous out +
TX B asynchronous out +
4
Ground
Ground
5
NC
NC
6
Ground
Ground
7
TX B asynchronous out +
RX B asynchronous out +
8
RX A asynchronous out -
TX A asynchronous out -
9
Shield
Shield
Table 2-4: Metadata Transmit or Receive Pin Assignments
2.5. GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
The 7721AE8-DEE-HD has 2 GPIs available on the AES INport. Currently, the GPIs are not available
and are reserved for future use. The 7721AE8-DEE-HD does not have any GPOs.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO INPUTS
Standards: STMPE 292M, (1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/24sF, 1080p/23.94,
720p/60, 720p/59.95, 720p/50, 1035i/59.94, 1035i/60, or 480p/59.94)
SMPTE 259M-C (270 Mb/s) 525 or 625 line component
Auto detectable and user settable.
Number of Inputs: 1
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Input Equalization: Automatic to 125m @ 1.5Gb/s with Belden 1694 or equivalent cable.
Return Loss:
SD Standards: >15 dB up to 270Mb/s
HD Standards: >15 dB up to 1. 5Gb/s
3.1. SERIAL DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUTS
Standard: same as input
Number of Outputs: 2
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: Per standard
Overshoot: <10% of amplitude
Wide Band Jitter:
HD Standards: < 0.16UI
SD Standards: < 0.10UI
3.2. VIDEO REFERENCE INPUT
Type: HD Tri-Level sync, NTSC or PAL Colour Black 1 V p-p (auto detect)
Connector: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Termination: Hi-Z or 75 ohm (jumper selectable)
Return Loss: >40dB to 10 MHz
3.3. AES AUDIO INPUTS
Standard: SMPTE 276M, single ended synchronous or asynchronous AES
Number of Inputs: 8 unbalanced
Connectors: Female High Density DB-15, breakout cable to BNC connectors supplied
Input Level: 0.1 to 2.5 Vp-p (5Vp-p tolerant)
Input Impedance: 75 Ω
Return Loss: >25 dB 100 kHz to 6 MHz
Equalization: Automatic to 1000m with Belden 1694 or equivalent cable @ 48 kHz AES signal
Sampling Rate: 48 kHz +100 ppm

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3.4. AES AUDIO OUTPUTS
Standard: SMPTE 276M, single ended synchronous AES
Number of Outputs: 8 unbalanced
Connectors: Female High Density DB-15, breakout cable to BNC connectors supplied
Sampling Rate: 48 kHz
Impedance: 75 Ω
Resolution: Up to 24-bit
3.5. METADATA INPUT/OUTPUT
Type: Dolby E Metadata
Connectors: Female DB-9
Baud Rate: 115200 baud
3.6. HEADPHONE AUDIO OUTPUTS
Number of Outputs: 1
Type: Stereo 3.5mm jack
Output Load: 32 Ω+
Signal Level: 100 mW max, soft adjustable over 40 dB range
THD+N: 1 %
SNR: 90 dB RMS, “A” weighted
3.7. DELAY
Dolby-E Encode Delay: 1 frame nominal
De-embedding Latency: 600 µs nominal
Additional Audio Delay: 0 to maximum video delay plus 1 frame (user programmable)
Additional Video Delay: 0 to 12 frames (interlaced) or 0 to 28 (720p) (user programmable)
3.8. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12VDC
Power: 21 Watts
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC regulations for class A devices
Complies with EU EMC directive
3.9. PHYSICAL
Number of slots:
350FR: 2
7700FR-C: 2
7800FR: 2

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4. STATUS INDICATORS
The 7721AE8-DEE-HD has 17 LED Status indicators on the front card edge to show operational status of
the card at a glance (refer to Figure 4-1).
Figure 4-1: Status LED Locations
4.1. GENERAL LEDS
Three large LEDS on the front of the main 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, an invalid reference, 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 board power is good.
VIDEO PRESENT:This Green LED will be ON when there is a valid video signal present at the module
input.
4.2. DIAGNOSTIC AND MENU LEDS
REFERENCE:This Green LED will be ON when there is a signal present at the module video
reference input and it is locked and valid for the Dolby-E packet phasing. This LED
will flash on and off if a reference is detected but is not locked or not applicable for
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DOLBY STATUS:This LED will be GREEN and ON when the Dolby Encoder is processing or active.
The LED will be RED and ON if there is an error with the Dolby Encoder, including
metadata. The LED is off when the Dolby Decoder is not active.
FPGA CONFIG:This LED will be RED and ON when the FPGA is loading on power up. The LED is
OFF during normal module operation.
DOT MATRIX: This component will become active once power is applied to the card. This
component is used to relay text-based information to the user. It will be used to
scroll build and card information, or display the menu options to the user.
4.3. EMBEDDED AUDIO STATUS LEDS
Four LEDs located on the lower end of the main board of the module (near the card extractor) indicate
which embedded audio groups are present in the input video. Audio Group LED 1 is located closest to
the center of the module.
Audio Group
LED
Colour Audio Group Status
1
Off
No group 1 present on input video.
Green
Group 1 present on input video.
2
Off
No group 2 present on input video.
Green
Group 2 present on input video.
3
Off
No group 3 present on input video.
Green
Group 3 present on input video.
4
Off
No group 4 present on input video.
Green
Group 4 present on input video.
Table 4-1: Audio Group Status LEDs
These LEDs are primarily used to indicate what groups are embedded in the input video signal during
normal operation. However, when navigating the card edge menu, these LEDs are used to indicate menu
depth status. For example, when at the top-level menu, all the LEDs are OFF. When the user navigates
into another menu (e.g. Video Control), Audio group 1 LED turns ON. Audio group LED 1 is located
closest to the centre of the module. If the user enters a sub-menu (e.g. Video Control -> Video Standard
Select), then both Audio Group LEDs 1 and 2 turn ON, indicating another depth within the menu system.
Eight LEDs located on the sub-card of the module indicate which AES input channels are present. AES
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AES Input
Channel
LED
Colour AES Input Channel Status
1
Off
AES input channel 1 is not present
Green
AES input channel 1 is present.
Yellow
AES input channel 1 is present with encoded Dolby.
2
Off
AES input channel 2 is not present
Green
AES input channel 2 is present.
Yellow
AES input channel 2 is present with encoded Dolby.
3
Off
AES input channel 3 is not present
Green
AES input channel 3 is present.
Yellow
AES input channel 3 is present with encoded Dolby.
4
Off
AES input channel 4 is not present
Green
AES input channel 4 is present.
Yellow
AES input channel 4 is present with encoded Dolby.
5
Off
AES input channel 5 is not present
Green
AES input channel 5 is present.
Yellow
AES input channel 5 is present with encoded Dolby.
6
Off
AES input channel 6 is not present
Green
AES input channel 6 is present.
Yellow
AES input channel 6 is present with encoded Dolby.
7
Off
AES input channel 7 is not present
Green
AES input channel 7 is present.
Yellow
AES input channel 7 is present with encoded Dolby.
8
Off
AES input channel 8 is not present
Green
AES input channel 8 is present.
Yellow
AES input channel 8 is present with encoded Dolby.
Table 4-2: AES Input Channel Presence LEDs

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5. CARD EDGE CONTROLS
The 7721AE8-DEE-HD can be configured by the card edge controls. There are some key control
components that can be found at the card edge (refer to Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1: Card Edge Controls
TOGGLE SWITCH: This component will become active once the card has completed booting. Its
primary function is to navigate through the menu system.
PUSH BUTTON: This component will become active once the card has completed booting. It is
primarily used for navigating through the menu system.
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When navigating the card edge menu system, when all the Audio LEDs are OFF the
user is at the Top Level menu.
The 7721AE8-DEE-HD module is also equipped with an 8-position DIP switch, which can be found directly
behind the Dot Matrix Display component. Currently, the DIP switch has no functionality and is reserved
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6. CARD EDGE MENU SYSTEM
6.1. NAVIGATING THE MENU SYSTEM
You can use the toggle switch to move up and down the list of available parameters to adjust. To adjust
any parameter, use the toggle switch to move up or down to the desired parameter and press the
pushbutton. Using the toggle switch, adjust the parameter to its desired value. If the parameter is a
numerical value, the number will increase if you lift the toggle switch and decrease if you push down on
the toggle switch. If the parameter contains a list of choices, you can cycle through the list by pressing
the toggle switch in either direction. The parameter values are changed as you cycle through the list.
When you have stopped at the desired value, depress the pushbutton. This will return to the parameter,
select the menu item you are setting (the display shows the parameter name you were setting). To
change to another parameter, use the toggle switch to select other parameters. If neither the toggle
switch nor pushbutton is operated for several seconds the card edge control will exit the menu system and
return to an idle state.
On all menus, there is an extra selectable item: BACK. Selecting BACK will take the user to the previous
menu (the one that was used to get into the current menu). On the main menu, BACK will take the user
to the normal operating mode (indicated by the moving line on the card edge display).
6.2. TOP LEVEL MENU STRUCTURE
Table 6-1 provides a brief description of the top level of the menu tree that appears when you enter the
card edge menu system. Selecting one of these items will take you down into the next menu level to set
the value of that parameter. The details of the each of the menu items are described in sections 6.3 to
6.13.
VCTR Video Control
Sets the video standard that the module will operate in, timing
offset of the video output, and loss of video mode.
ACTR Audio Control
Sets audio controls for the module such as: Coarse and fine
audio delays; Sample Rate Converter mode; C-bit control;
Embedder Group enable; and Demux loss of video mode.
VP Video Proc Control
Sets the black, luma, and chroma levels. Also, adjusts hue for
SD video standards.
AP Audio Proc Control Sets the audio processor and router controls.
HEAD Headphone Monitor
Sets the headphone volume level and selects the source for
headphone monitoring.
DLBY
Dolby Decoder
Control
Sets the controls for the Dolby Encoder.
META Metadata
Sets the Metadata VANC Mux and demux settings and
configures the DB-9 Metadata I/O.
STAT Status
Reports the status of the firmware, FPGA revisions, input video
standard, operating standard, audio group detection, AES Input
presence, and Dolby Status.
MISC Miscellaneous
Enables VistaLINK®, sets display orientation, and performs
factory reset.
Table 6-1: Top Level Menu Structure

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The parameter
adjustments are REAL TIME ADJUSTMENTS and will affect the
output video/audio immediately. These settings should not be adjusted when the
output video/audio is in the broadcast chain.
6.3. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO CONTROLS
The Video Control menus are used to configure parameters associated with the module’s operating
standards, output video timing and loss of video mode. The chart below shows the items available in the
Video Control menus. Sections 6.3.1 to 6.3.5 provide detailed information about each of the menu items.
VSTD
Video Standard
Select
Sets the video standard that the module will operate in.
VDLY Vertical Phase Sets the vertical delay of the output video.
HDLY Horizontal Phase Sets horizontal delay of the output video.
FDLY Frame Phase Sets frame delay of the output video.
LOVM Freeze Mode Sets module action when input video is lost.
Table 6-2: Video Controls Menu
6.3.1. Setting the Video Standard
Video Control
This control selects the operating standard that the module will
operate in. The internal timing of the module will be based on this
standard. If the operating standard is set to Auto detect, then the
module will operate based on the input video standard.
If the operating standard is set to a specific value (e.g. 525i/59.94),
then regardless of the input video standard, the module will operate
in 525i/59.94.
The output video standard will always be the same as the operating
standard. However, NO format or standard conversion will occur.
VSTD
Auto detect
625i/50
525i/59.94
1080i/50
1080i/59.94
1080i/60
720p/59.94
720p/60
1080p/23.98sF
1080p/24sF
1035i/59.94
1035i/60
720p/50
AUTO
PALB
NTSC
1I50
1I59
1I60
7P59
7P60
1S23
1S24
3I59
3I60
7P50
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This control is NOT a LIVE control. The parameter will change once the
pushbutton is pressed.