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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................. 2
2.1. REAR PLATE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................... 2
2.1.1. Ethernet Connection................................................................................................... 3
2.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION............................................................................................... 4
2.3. CONFIGURING CONTROL NETWORK SETTINGS............................................................. 6
2.4. CONNECTING TO VLPRO .................................................................................................... 7
3. CARD CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................... 9
3.1. INPUT SELECT...................................................................................................................... 9
3.2. PROGRAM TUNING ............................................................................................................ 10
3.2.1. Program Tuning........................................................................................................ 10
3.3. PROGRAM INFO ................................................................................................................. 12
3.3.1. Program Monitor....................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2. Video Monitor............................................................................................................ 13
3.3.3. Audio 1/2/3/4 Monitor................................................................................................ 13
3.4. OUTPUTS............................................................................................................................. 14
3.4.1. Misc. Control............................................................................................................. 15
3.4.2. Embedding Audio Source......................................................................................... 16
3.4.3. Embedding Audio Delay ........................................................................................... 16
3.4.4. AC3 Bypass Mode.................................................................................................... 16
3.5. GENERAL............................................................................................................................ 16
3.6. VLAN CONFIG.....................................................................................................................17
3.6.1. Data Port Configuration ............................................................................................ 17
3.6.2. VLAN Configuration 1 - 5.......................................................................................... 17
3.7. MISC FAULTS...................................................................................................................... 18
3.7.1. Trap Enable .............................................................................................................. 18
3.7.2. Trap Status ............................................................................................................... 18
3.8. DATA PORT......................................................................................................................... 19
3.8.1. Data Port & MGMT Port............................................................................................ 19
4. CONFIGURING INPUTS............................................................................................................... 20
4.1. INPUT MONITOR................................................................................................................. 20
4.1.1. Input Monitor............................................................................................................. 20
4.1.2. Input Control ............................................................................................................. 20
4.1.3. MDI Monitor .............................................................................................................. 21

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4.2. TS SYNTAX ERRORS – P1 & P2........................................................................................ 23
4.2.1. P1 Necessary for Decoding...................................................................................... 24
4.2.2. P2 Recommended.................................................................................................... 24
4.3. TS SYNTAX ERRORS – P3................................................................................................. 26
4.3.1. P3 DVB Tables ......................................................................................................... 26
4.3.2. P3 ATSC Tables....................................................................................................... 27
4.3.3. P3 Clear Error Control ..............................................................................................28
4.3.4. ETSI TR 101 290 Test Conditions............................................................................ 28
4.4. TR 101 290 DVB REFERENCE VALUES............................................................................ 29
4.5. PID MONITOR (+MON OPTION) ......................................................................................... 30
4.6. TEMPLATE CHECK............................................................................................................. 31
4.6.1. Global Control........................................................................................................... 31
4.6.2. Misc. Template.......................................................................................................... 32
4.6.3. Window Measurement.............................................................................................. 32
4.6.4. PID List Template ..................................................................................................... 32
4.7. FAULT CONTROL ............................................................................................................... 33
4.8. TRIGGER FAULTS .............................................................................................................. 34
5. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 35
5.1. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................ 35
5.1.1. ASI Inputs ................................................................................................................. 35
5.1.2. IP Inputs ................................................................................................................... 35
5.1.3. Outputs ................................................................................................................... 35
5.1.4. Decoding Specifications............................................................................................ 35
5.1.5. Audio Specifications.................................................................................................. 35
5.1.6. Embedding of HANC & VANC .................................................................................. 35
5.1.7. Physical (Number of Slots) .......................................................................................36
6. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................. 37
6.1. VLPRO DOES NOT DISPLAY THE 7880DEC-H264HD ALARMS..................................... 37
6.2. UPDATING VLPRO SERVER JAR FILE............................................................................. 37
7. ABBREVIATIONS......................................................................................................................... 39

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 7880DEC-H264HD Block Diagram................................................................................................1
Figure 2-1: 7880DEC-H264HD Rear Plate.......................................................................................................2
Figure 2-2: 7700 Chassis and 7880DEC-H264HD Rear Panel .......................................................................4
Figure 2-3: COM Port Properties Window........................................................................................................5
Figure 2-4: HyperTerminal Main Menu.............................................................................................................5
Figure 2-5: Network Configuration Sub-Menu..................................................................................................7
Figure 2-6: VistaLINK®PRO Hardware Configuration......................................................................................8
Figure 3-1 VistaLINK®PRO – Input Select.......................................................................................................9
Figure 3-2 VistaLINK®PRO – Program Tuning..............................................................................................10
Figure 3-3: Select Program Drop Down List...................................................................................................11
Figure 3-4: VistaLINK®PRO – Program Info..................................................................................................12
Figure 3-5 VistaLINK®PRO - Outputs............................................................................................................14
Figure 3-6 VistaLINK®PRO – General...........................................................................................................16
Figure 3-7: VLAN Config.................................................................................................................................17
Figure 3-8: VistaLINK®PRO – Misc Faults.....................................................................................................18
Figure 3-9: Data Port ......................................................................................................................................19
Figure 4-1: VistaLINK®PRO – Input Monitor..................................................................................................20
Figure 4-2: VistaLINK®PRO - MDI Monitor....................................................................................................21
Figure 4-3: VistaLINK®PRO - TS Syntax Errors P1 & P2..............................................................................23
Figure 4-4: VistaLINK®PRO – TS Syntax Errors P3......................................................................................26
Figure 4-5 VistaLINK®PRO – PID Monitor.....................................................................................................30
Figure 4-6: Template Check ...........................................................................................................................31
Figure 4-7 VistaLINK®PRO Fault Monitor......................................................................................................33
Figure 4-8: Trigger Faults ...............................................................................................................................34
Figure 6-1: VistaLINK®PRO Server...............................................................................................................37
Figure 6-2: VistaLINK®PRO – Applying JAR Updates...................................................................................38
Figure 6-3: “Please Restart Your Alarm Server” Dialog Box..........................................................................38

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Release Nov 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 effected 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 express or implied. The only
warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation
form.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no
warranty is granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or
order confirmation. Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If
you encounter an error, please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make
changes in equipment design or specifications.

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1. OVERVIEW
As broadcasters, cable companies, satellite and IPTV providers move to an all digital domain, the
need for a versatile, easy to use and cost effective decoder becomes important. The 7880DEC-
H264HD is a professional quality H.264 SD or HD decoder card. It offers high end SD and HD
decoding of a signal coming from ASI or IP input.
Optional MPEG-2 SD & HD decoding is also available. The 7880DEC-H264HD is perfect for
monitoring applications or decoding for downstream baseband video and audio processing. The
7880DEC-H264HD can reconstruct in the most flexible way all VANC & HANC data in the SDI outputs.
The 7880DEC-H264HD can be coupled with Evertz RF demodulators to create a complete, versatile
integrated receiver/decoder (IRD).
Features
•1x HD/SD H.264 or MPEG-2 Video Decoder (optional)
•2x ASI Inputs
•IP Input with IGMP Subscription
•Selection of decoded service
•Independent SDI/HDSDI outputs with embedded audio and ancillary data
•2 Audio Decoders, MPEG-1 Layer 2 and AC-3 decode
•Dolby-E™ Pass through
•Fully integrated with the industry leading VistaLINK® PRO system
Output
Video/audio A
Signal processing
Embedding
Audio
Closed caption
ASI input 1
10/100
RJ45 CPU
Control and
measurements
VistaLINK
Card
Edge Input
Present
Module
Status
MPEG
over IP
10/100 RJ45
H264
SD/HD
Video
Decoder
(HD) SDI output 4
with embedded
audio
Transport
Stream
Monitor,
Process and
selection
TX
(HD) SDI output 1
with embedded audio
ASI 1 Output
ASI input 2
ASI 2 Output
Audio
Decoder 1
Audio
Decoder 2
(HD) SDI output 2
with embedded audio
(HD) SDI output 3
with embedded audio
Figure 1-1: 7880DEC-H264HD Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. REAR PLATE DESCRIPTION
The 7880DEC-H264HD comes standard with a companion +3RU rear plate. Figure 2-1 provides an
illustration of the 7880DEC-H264HD rear plate. For information on mounting the rear plate and
inserting the module into the frame, see section 3 of the 7800FR manual.
Figure 2-1: 7880DEC-H264HD Rear Plate
ASI IN 1 & 2: Two BNC connectors. They are used to input ASI MPEG2 Transport
Streams.
ASI OUT: Two BNC connectors. They are used to passively bypass given ASI
Transport Streams. Place 75Ohm terminator when not in use.
HD/SDI MON OUT: Four BNC connectors. They are used to output identical HD/SD-SDI video
signals.

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2.1.1. Ethernet Connection
The 7880DEC-H264HD Series uses 10Base-T (10 Mbps), 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) or Gigabit (1Gbps)
twisted pair Ethernet cabling systems. When connecting for 10Base-T systems, category 3, 4, or 5
UTP cable as well as EIA/TIA – 568 100ΩSTP cable may be used. When connecting for 100Base-TX
systems, category 5 UTP cable is required. The cable must be “straight-through” with an RJ-45
connector at each end. Establish the network connection by plugging one end of the cable into the RJ-
45 receptacle of the card and the other end into a port of the supporting hub.
The straight-through RJ-45 cable can be purchased or can be constructed using the pin-out
information in Table 2-1. A colour coded 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 RJ-45 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 100BaseT 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.
The maximum cable run between the router and the supporting hub is 300 ft (90 m). The maximum
combined cable run between any two end points (i.e. router 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 rear panel is fitted with two LEDs to monitor the
Ethernet connection.
1000: This Amber LED is ON when a 100Base-TX or 1000Base-TX link is detected. The LED is
OFF when a 10Base-T link is detected (the LINK LED is ON). Upon power-up the LED is
OFF as the last detected rate is not known and therefore defaults to the 10Base-T state
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LN/ACT: This dual purpose Green LED indicates that the card has established a valid linkage to its
hub, and whether the module is sending or receiving data. This LED will be ON when the
module 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 module is sending or
receiving data. The LED will be OFF if there is no valid connection.
2.2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
To successfully install the 7880DEC-H264HD, you will require:
1. An unused IP address on the network or a DHCP server
2. An Evertz serial cable
3. VLPro Server IP address
Before handling the card it is important to minimize the potential effects of static electricity. It is
therefore recommended that an ESD strap be worn. Locate on a frame chassis three adjacent vacant
slots. Unpack the 7880DEC-H264HD and separate the rear panel from the main card. Locate on the
rear of the rack the three slots and remove the blanking panels. Insert the rear panel into the back of
the chassis and secure using the six screws provided.
Figure 2-2: 7700 Chassis and 7880DEC-H264HD Rear Panel
Before inserting the front card, connect the serial cable to the board using the serial cable provided.
Now insert the 7880DEC-H264HD card into the corresponding front slots ensuring the card lines up
with the slot runners on the bottom and the top of the chassis. Push the card into the slot ensuring that
when it mates with the rear card that is has been firmly pushed into a seated position. This can be
confirmed when the connectivity lights for the Ethernet port are illuminated. Do not connect any cables
to the rear card (failure to do this could cause unwanted network issues) until the initial configuration
has been completed.

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Figure 2-3: COM Port Properties Window
Connect the 9-pin d-type end of the serial cable to the serial port of your computer. Open a Terminal
session and configure the port for the following configuration:
Click OK to apply these settings and press the return key. The session should respond with the
7880DEC-H264HD Main Menu as shown in Figure 2-4:
Figure 2-4: HyperTerminal Main Menu
Bits per second 115200
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 2
Flow Control None

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(1) Network Configuration
This sub-menu enables the user to configure the network settings for the card.
(2) SNMP Configuration
This sub-menu enables the user to configure the Simple Network Management Protocol settings. In this
menu you can set or remove the SNMP trap IP address and the SNMP Read and Set community
strings.
(3) Setup Decoder Parameters
This sub-menu is used to configure the decoder parameters. As this configuration can also be
performed via VLPro this sub-menu will not be covered in this section.
(4) Utilities
This sub-menu contains two utilities. One command is for clearing the memory, and the other for
clearing the flash. In normal operation it should not be necessary to use either of these options.
(5) Engineering/Debug
This menu is for Evertz personnel only. You may be requested to access and execute options within
this menu when seeking technical support from Evertz. Guidance will be given should this be required.
Before is it possible to configure the card via VLPro it is first necessary to configure the initial basic
network settings via the serial cable. Refer to section 2.3.
2.3. CONFIGURING CONTROL NETWORK SETTINGS
To configure the network settings, select option (1) Network Configuration and the Network
Configuration menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 2-5. If you prefer to use DHCP then you may
select option (5) Use DHCP, and then continue from step 4:
1. Select option (1) Set IP Address and configure the IP address for the 7880DEC-H264HD
ensuring that the IP address is not already in use on the network.
2. Now select option (2) Set Netmask and configure the correct subnet mask for your network.
3. If required also configure option (3) Set Gateway.
4. Exit from the Network Configuration menu using (s) Save and Exit, NOT (x) Exit.