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1. OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................... 2
3. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................... 4
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT ............................................................................................................... 4
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS WITH EMBEDDED AUDIO ............................................................ 4
3.3. AES AUDIO INPUTS .................................................................................................................. 4
3.4. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ........................................................................................................ 4
3.5. ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................. 4
3.6. PHYSICAL.................................................................................................................................. 5
4. STATUS LEDS .................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS........................................................................................................... 5
4.2. AUDIO GROUP AND MODE STATUS LEDS ............................................................................ 5
5. CARD EDGE CONTROLS .................................................................................................................. 7
5.1. SELECTING THE AUDIO GROUPS THAT WILL BE EMBEDDED .......................................... 7
5.2. SELECTING THE AUDIO DELAY.............................................................................................. 9
5.3. SELECTING HOW EXISTING EMBEDDED AUDIO WILL BE HANDLED
AND WHERE THE EMBEDDED AUDIO WILL BE PLACED .................................................... 9
5.4. SELECTING AES LOCKED GROUP MODE ........................................................................... 10
5.5. SELECTING SAMPLE RATE CONVERSION FOR AES INPUTS........................................... 10
5.6. SELECTING FUNCTION OF THE MODULE OK STATUS LED ............................................. 11
5.7. SELECTING OPERATION WHEN THERE IS NO VIDEO INPUT ........................................... 11
6. JUMPERS.......................................................................................................................................... 11
6.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS ....................................................................................... 12
6.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES ............................................. 12
7. VISTALINK™ REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL ......................................................................... 12
7.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK™? ............................................................................................................. 12
7.2. VISTALINKTM MONITORED PARAMETERS ............................................................................ 13
7.3. VISTALINKTM CONTROLLED PARAMETERS ......................................................................... 13
7.4. VISTALINKTM TRAPS ................................................................................................................ 13

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Figures
Figure 1: 7720AE4-HD Block Diagram ................................................................................................................. 2
Figure 2: 7720AE4-HD Rear Panels ..................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 3: Location of Jumpers............................................................................................................................. 11
Tables
Table 1: Audio Group and Mode Status LEDs...................................................................................................... 6
Table 2: Toggle Switch Function Overview........................................................................................................... 7
Table 3: Embedder 1 Enable Switch Settings....................................................................................................... 8
Table 4: Embedder 1 Group Switch Settings........................................................................................................ 8
Table 5: Embedder 2 Enable Switch Settings....................................................................................................... 8
Table 6: Embedder 2 Group Switch Settings........................................................................................................ 8
Table 7: Audio Delay Switch Settings ................................................................................................................... 9
Table 8: HANC Handling Mode Switch Settings ................................................................................................... 9
Table 9: Lock Group Mode Switch Settings........................................................................................................ 10
Table 10: Sample Rate Conversion Switch Settings .......................................................................................... 10
Table 11: Module OK Status LED Switch Settings ............................................................................................. 11
Table 12: Loss of Video Mode Switch Settings................................................................................................... 11
Table 13: VistaLINK™ Monitored Parameters.................................................................................................... 13
Table 14: VistaLINK™ Controlled Parameters ................................................................................................... 13
Table 15: VistaLINK™ Traps .............................................................................................................................. 13

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Release Version Mar 03
1.1 Updated rear panel drawing, Added Vistalink Section Mar 04
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1. OVERVIEW
The 7720AE4-HD Audio Embedder inserts AES audio signals into a 270 Mb/s SDI video signal as
specified in SMPTE 299M. The companion 7720AD4 Audio Deembedder facilitates audio demultiplexing
at the destination.
SMPTE 299M allocates four groups of four audio channels that can be embedded into the SMPTE 292M
bitstream. The 7720AE4-HD embeds up to 4 AES audio into two selectable groups on the SDI outputs for
discrete 5.1 audio applications. The 7720AE4-HD is Dolby E compliant when the sample rate converters
are turned off.
VistaLINKenables control and configuration capabilities via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This
offers the flexibility to manage the module status monitoring and configuration from SNMP enabled control systems
such as Evertz VistaLINKPro locally or remotely.
Features:
•Automatic detection of video input format
•Bypass relay protection on one HD SDI output for power failures
•24-bit AES input and audio embedding
•Individual audio group assignment for each group
•Group lock mode maintains phase relationship between the groups for 5.1 audio applications
•Sample rate conversion disable on AES inputs to permit Dolby E embedding
•Programmable audio delays (up to 7 frames in ½ video field resolution) using DIP switches.
•Ancillary packet cleaning mode removes all audio before embedding
•Ancillary packet reformatting mode left justifies and removes unused packets before
embedding
•Embeds audio on internally generated black or blue video when there is no video input
•VistaLINK™ control capabilities for module configuration. VistaLINKcapabilities are available
when modules are used with the 3RU 7700FR-c frame and a 7700FC VistaLINKFrame Controller
module in slot 1 of the frame. (feature not implemented at this time)
•Front panel LEDs indicate video and audio signal presence, and module fault.

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Equalizer S / P
Audio Present
Serial Input
1.5 Gb/s
(SMPTE 292M)
AES Inputs
(SMPTE 276M)
Serial Output
1.5 Gb/s
with SMPTE 299M
embedded Audio
Cable
Driver
P / S
By Pass Relay
Sample Rate
Converter
1
Audio
Delay
Sample Rate
Converter
2
Audio
Delay
Sample Rate
Converter
3
Audio
Delay
Sample Rate
Converter
4
Audio
Delay
Control
Card
Edge
Embedder
Warning
Module
Status
Video
Present
Audio
Present
VistaLINK
TM
Interface
Embedder
Figure 1: 7720AE4-HD Block Diagram
2. INSTALLATION
The 7720AE4-HD modules each come with a companion rear plate that has 7 BNC connectors. For
information on mounting the rear plate and inserting the module into the frame see section 3 of the
7700FR chapter.

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Figure 2: 7720AE4-HD Rear Panels
SDI INPUT Input BNC connector for 10-bit serial digital video signals compatible with the SMPTE 292M
standard.
SDI OUTPUT There are two BNC connectors with reclocked serial component video outputs, compatible
with the SMPTE 292M standard. These outputs contain the input video with the audio present
at AES inputs 1 to 4 embedded in accordance with the SMPTE 299M standard. On the
7720AE4-HD the top SDI output is protected by a bypass relay, which will activate in the event
of power loss to the module. The remaining output is not bypass protected.
AES INPUT 1 AES audio input for channel 1 and 2 of the audio group selected for embedding by
embedder 1.
AES INPUT 2 AES audio input for channel 3 and 4 of the audio group selected for embedding by
embedder 1.
AES INPUT 3 AES audio input for channel 1 and 2 of the audio group selected for embedding by
embedder 2.
AES INPUT 4 AES audio input for channel 3 and 4 of the audio group selected for embedding by
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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. SERIAL VIDEO INPUT
Standard: SMPTE 292M (1.5Gb/s),
1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/30sF, 1080p/29.97sF, 1080p/25sF,
1080p/24sF, 1080p/23.98sF, 720p/60, 720p/59.94)
Connector: BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2.
Equalization: Automatic 100m @ 1.5 Gb/s with Belden 1694A or equivalent cable
Return Loss: > 15 dB up to 1.5 Gb/s
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS WITH EMBEDDED AUDIO
Standard: same as input
Number of Outputs: 2 (1 output bypass relay protected)
Embedded Audio: SMPTE 299M – 24 bit 48 kHz synchronous
Connectors: BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2.
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: 200ps nominal
Overshoot: <10% of amplitude
Return Loss: > 15 dB up to 1.5 Gb/s
Wide Band Jitter: < 0.2 UI
3.3. AES AUDIO INPUTS
Number of Inputs: 4
Standard: SMPTE 276M, single ended AES
Connector: BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2.
Resolution: 24 bits
Sampling Rate: 32 to 96 kHz synchronous or asynchronous
(48 kHz synchronous AES required when sample rate converter is disabled.)
Impedance: 75 Ohms unbalanced
Signal Level: 1V p-p ±0.1V
3.4. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Embedding Latency: 1.3 to 3.0 msec
Audio Delay:
DIP Switch Control: up to 7 frames, ½ frame increments (delay applied to all AES channels)
VistaLINKor Serial Port Control: up to 1.35 seconds in 1 sample increments (independent control of
delay for each channel)
3.5. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: + 12VDC
Power: 11 Watts.
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15, class A and EU EMC directive.

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3.6. PHYSICAL
7700 or 7701 frame mounting:
Number of slots: 1
Stand Alone Enclosure:
Dimensions: 14 “ L x 4.5 “ W x 1.9 “ H
(355 mm L x 114 mm W x 48 mm H)
Weight: approx. 1.5 lbs. (0.7 Kg)
4. STATUS LEDS
The location of the status LEDs is shown in Figure 3.
4.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS
MODULE OK This Green LED will be On when the module is operating properly. Depending on
the Status LED mode chosen, the LED will be on solid when input video, or audio
or both video and audio is present (see section 5.6)
LOCAL FAULT This Red LED makes it easy to identify one module in a frame that is missing an
essential input or has another fault.
The LED will blink on and off if the microprocessor is not running.
Depending on the Status LED mode chosen, the LED will be on solid when input
video, or audio is missing from all AES inputs, or both video and audio are missing.
In addition this Led will be on when there is a fault in the module power supply.
VIDEO PRESENT This Green LED will be On when there is a valid video signal present at the module
input.
AUDIO PRESENT This Green LED will be On solid when there is a valid AES audio signal present at
any of the AES inputs. In Locked Group mode, the LED will be on when there is at
least one input on the AES 1 or AES2 and AES 3 or AES 4 inputs.
ERROR: This Yellow LED will be On when there are errors in the embedding process (E.g.
FIFO underflow)
4.2. AUDIO GROUP AND MODE STATUS LEDS
Four LEDs located on the lower end of the module (opposite the DIP switch) indicate the status of the
audio groups when the DIP switches are all set to the OFF condition. LED 1 is located closest to the
center of the module. When the DIP switches are set to other values, these LEDS are used to indicate
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DIP Switch LED
12345678
Control
Description
Value
Description 1234
Off Off Off Off Off Off Off --- AES1 Present On
AES2 Present On
AES3 Present On
Audio Present
AES4 Present On
On Off Off Off Off Off Off --- Minimum Off Off Off Off
½ frame On Off Off Off
1 frame Off On Off Off
1 ½ frames On On Off Off
2 frames Off Off On Off
2 ½ frames On Off On Off
3 frames Off On On Off
3 ½ frames On On On Off
4 frames Off Off Off On
4 ½ frames On Off Off On
5 frame Off On Off On
5 ½ frames On On Off On
6 frames Off Off On On
6 ½ frames On Off On On
7 frames Off On On On
Audio Delay
VistaLINK™ / Remote
control
On On On On
Off On Off Off Off Off Off --- Disable Off Off Off OffEmbedder 1
Enable On On On On
On On Off Off Off Off Off --- Group 1 On Off Off Off
Group 2 Off On Off Off
Group 3 Off Off On Off
Embedder 1
Group
Group 4 Off Off Off On
Off Off On Off Off Off Off --- Disable Off Off Off OffEmbedder 2
Enable On On On On
On Off On Off Off Off Off --- Group 1 Off Off Off Off
Group 2 Off On Off Off
Group 3 Off Off On Off
Embedder 2
Group
Group 4 Off Off Off On
Off On On Off Off Off Off --- Clean & embed Off Off Off OffHANC
Handling Reformat and embed On On On On
On On On Off Off Off Off --- Independent Groups Off Off Off OffLock Groups
Locked Groups On On On On
Off Off Off On Off Off Off --- Disable Off Off Off OffSample Rate
Converter Enable On On On On
On Off Off On Off Off Off --- Video Only On Off Off Off
Audio Only Off On Off Off
Status LED
Mode
Video/ Audio On On Off Off
Off On Off On Off Off Off --- Black Off Off Off OffLoss of Video
Mode Blue On On On On
Table 1: Audio Group and Mode Status LEDs

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5. CARD EDGE CONTROLS
The 7720AE4-HD is equipped with an 8 position DIP switch to allow the user to select various functions.
All positions are assigned sequentially such that the first position is located at the left side of the DIP
switch (farthest from to the card ejector). When the switches are set to Off the LED status indicators near
the DIP switch indicate the presence of the AES audio. When other DIP switch combinations are selected
various operation modes of the module can be set using the toggle switch. The LED Mode indicators near
the DIP switch indicate the settings of each of these modes as shown in Table 1. The On position is down,
or closest to the printed circuit board. Sections 5.1 to 5.7 show the assigned DIP switch functions.
DIP Switch
12345678
Control
Description
Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Audio Present
On Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Audio Delay
Off On Off Off Off Off Off Off Embedder 1 Enable
On On Off Off Off Off Off Off Embedder 1 Group
Off Off On Off Off Off Off Off Embedder 2 Enable
On Off On Off Off Off Off Off Embedder 2 Group
Off On On Off Off Off Off Off HANC Handling Mode
On On On Off Off Off Off Off Lock Groups
Off Off Off On Off Off Off Off Sample Rate
Converter Mode
On Off Off On Off Off Off Off Status LED Mode
Off On Off On Off Off Off Off Loss of Video Mode
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- On VistaLINK™ or
Remote Control
Table 2: Toggle Switch Function Overview
5.1. SELECTING THE AUDIO GROUPS THAT WILL BE EMBEDDED
The SMPTE 299M standard permits up to 4 groups of 4 audio channels to be embedded into the 270 Mb/s
video bitstream. Model 7720AE4-HD has two separate embedders that will embed up to four audio
channels (two AES pairs) into one of the groups. The Embedders can be treated as two independent
embedders for unrelated audio content or can be locked together where the audio in both groups is related
and hence its phase must be maintained (for example 5.1 surround sound audio).
!Some legacy equipment many not be compatible with two embedded audio groups
present in the video stream.
The source for Embedder A is the audio coming in on the AES IN 1 and 2 connectors. The source for
Embedder B is the audio coming in on the AES IN 3 and 4 connectors. There separate DIP switch settings
that are used to enable or disable each embedder and to set the audio groups where the embedders will
put the audio on the SDI output.
When the DIP switches are as shown in Table 3, the toggle switch is used to enable or disable Embedder
1. Each time the toggle switch is pressed up or down the Embedder 1 Enable mode will change as
indicated by the LEDs in Table 3.
When set to Disable embedder 1 will be disabled. When it is set to Enable the embedder destination can
be set when the DIP switches are set as shown in Table 4. Channels 1 and 2 from AES input 1 will be
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embedded into channels 3 and 4 of the selected group. If audio is not present on one or both of the AES
inputs, the respective channels of the selected audio group will be mute.
DIP Switch LED
12345678
Control
Description
Value
Description 1234
Off On Off Off Off Off Off Off Disable Off Off Off OffEmbedder 1
Enable On On On On
Table 3: Embedder 1 Enable Switch Settings
DIP Switch LED
12345678
Control
Description
Value
Description 1234
On On Off Off Off Off Off Off Group 1 On Off Off Off
Group 2 Off On Off Off
Group 3 Off Off On Off
Embedder 1
Group
Group 4 Off Off Off On
Table 4: Embedder 1 Group Switch Settings
When the DIP switches are as shown in Table 5, the toggle switch is used to enable or disable Embedder
2. Each time the toggle switch is pressed up or down the Embedder 2 Enable mode will change as
indicated by the LEDs in Table 5.
When set to Disable embedder 2 will be disabled. When it is set to Enable the embedder destination can
be set when the DIP switches are set as shown in Table 6. Channels 1 and 2 from AES input 3 will be
embedded into channels 1 and 2 of the selected group. Channels 1 and 2 from AES input 4 will be
embedded into channels 3 and 4 of the selected group. If audio is not present on one or both of the AES
inputs, the respective channels of the selected audio group will be mute.
DIP Switch LED
12345678
Control
Description
Value
Description 1234
Off Off On Off Off Off Off Off Disable Off Off Off OffEmbedder 2
Enable On On On On
Table 5: Embedder 2 Enable Switch Settings
DIP Switch LED
12345678
Control
Description
Value
Description 1234
On Off On Off Off Off Off Off Group 1 On Off Off Off
Group 2 Off On Off Off
Group 3 Off Off On Off
Embedder 2
Group
Group 4 Off Off Off On
Table 6: Embedder 2 Group Switch Settings

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5.2. SELECTING THE AUDIO DELAY
When the DIP switches are as shown in Table 7, the toggle switch is used to select one of fifteen delays
which can be added to the audio before it is embedded. This delay allows the user to resynchronize the
audio back to the video to accommodate video processing delays. The delay is applied to all AES
channels prior to embedding.
DIP Switch LED
12345678
Control
Description
Value
Description 1234
On Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Minimum Off Off Off Off
½ frame On Off Off Off
1 frame Off On Off Off
1 ½ frames On On Off Off
2 frames Off Off On Off
2 ½ frames On Off On Off
3 frames Off On On Off
3 ½ frames On On On Off
4 frames Off Off Off On
4 ½ frames On Off Off On
5 frame Off On Off On
5 ½ frames On On Off On
6 frames Off Off On On
6 ½ frames On Off On On
Audio Delay
7 frames Off On On On
Table 7: Audio Delay Switch Settings
5.3. SELECTING HOW EXISTING EMBEDDED AUDIO WILL BE HANDLED
AND WHERE THE EMBEDDED AUDIO WILL BE PLACED
When the DIP switches are as shown in Table 8, the toggle switch is used to select how existing HANC
packets will be handled by the embedder.
DIP Switch LED
12345678
Control
Description
Value
Description 1234
Off On On Off Off Off Off Off Clean & embed Off Off Off OffHANC
Handling Reformat and embed On On On On
Table 8: HANC Handling Mode Switch Settings
When Clean and embed is selected, all incoming HANC packets and embedded audio data will be
removed; and new audio data will be embedded after EAV. The remaining H blanking period is filled with
default blanking value.
When Reformat and embed is selected, pre-existing embedded audio contents will be extracted. All
packets with "Marked Packet for Deletion" or containing the same selected audio groups that are selected
for embedding will be removed. The remaining packets are left justified and new audio will be embedded
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5.4. SELECTING AES LOCKED GROUP MODE
For audio that is synchronous to video there is exactly 8008 audio samples (48kHz sampling rate) in 5
frames of NTSC, 525 line video. Most audio embedders will spread these samples as evenly as possible
throughout the 5 frames of video. Because the 8008 samples do not divide evenly into 5 frames of video,
there is a sequence that only repeats every 5 frames. In all video standards it is possible for the phase of
the audio being embedded by two separate embedders to be out of phase with respect to each other. In
order to transport 8 channels of audio (4 AES pairs) through an embedded link with exactly the same
delay on each channel, both the embedder and the de-embedder must lock the FIFOs of both groups of
audio together. Failing to do so will cause a phase difference between the audio from the two groups.
When the DIP switches are as shown in Table 9, the toggle switch is used to select whether the
embedders will be operated separately or locked together for embedding related audio (such as 5.1
surround sound).
DIP Switch LED
12345678
Control
Description
Value
Description 1234
On On On Off Off Off Off Off Independent Groups Off Off Off OffLock Groups
Locked Groups On On On On
Table 9: Lock Group Mode Switch Settings
When Independent group mode is selected, Embedder 1 and Embedder 2 are operated independently of
each other as if two separate embedder devices were used. The FIFOs are not locked together and the
output phases of the two groups of embedded audio do not have any specific relationship to each other.
When Locked group mode is selected, the Embedder FIFOs are locked together maintaining the phase
relationship between all 4 AES channel pairs in the embedded audio.
!To maintain a guaranteed audio phase relationship through a complete SDI link, the
audio de-embedder MUST also provide the same locked FIFO management
functionality.
5.5. SELECTING SAMPLE RATE CONVERSION FOR AES INPUTS
When the DIP switches are as shown inTable 10, the toggle switch is used to select whether the sample
rate conversion for the AES inputs is enabled or not.
DIP Switch LED
12345678
Control
Description
Value
Description 1234
Off Off Off On Off Off Off Off Disable Off Off Off OffSample Rate
Converter Enable On On On On
Table 10: Sample Rate Conversion Switch Settings
When the Sample Rate converters are Enabled the AES inputs are sample rate converted at 48 kHz that
is synchronous to the input video. AES inputs can be either synchronous or asynchronous to the video
source.
When the Sample Rate converters are Disabled the content of AES inputs is preserved without any loss,
and directly embedded into the input video. AES inputs must be synchronous to the video source. This
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5.6. SELECTING FUNCTION OF THE MODULE OK STATUS LED
When the DIP switches are as shown in Table 11, the toggle switch is used to select the function of the
Module OK LED status indicator. (See section 4.1)
DIP Switch LED
12345678
Control
Description
Value
Description 1234
On Off Off On Off Off Off Off Video Only On Off Off Off
Audio Only Off On Off Off
Status LED
Mode
Video/ Audio On On Off Off
Table 11: Module OK Status LED Switch Settings
In the Video only mode the Module OK status LED will be On when there is video present
In the Audio only mode the Module OK status LED will be On when there is audio present on at least on of
the AES inputs
In the Video and Audio mode the Module OK status LED will be On when there is video present and there
is audio present on at least on of the AES inputs
5.7. SELECTING OPERATION WHEN THERE IS NO VIDEO INPUT
When there is no input video, the 7720AE4-HD will generate its own video and embed the audio onto it.
When the DIP switches are as shown in Table 12, the toggle switch is used to select whether the module
will generate black or blue video.
DIP Switch LED
12345678
Control
Description
Value
Description 1234
Off On Off On Off Off Off Off Black Off Off Off OffLoss of Video
Mode Blue On On On On
Table 12: Loss of Video Mode Switch Settings
6. JUMPERS
MODULE STATUS
SIGNAL PRESENT
SFF POWER +12V
AUDIO Run
Upgrade
J16
J24
J22
FRAME
STATUS
ON
OFF
J8
GND
EVERTZ (C) 7700PB3
A7700AES4-2
ERROR
Figure 3: Location of Jumpers

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6.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS
FRAME STATUS The FRAME STATUS jumper located at the front of the module determines whether
local faults (as shown by the Local Fault indicator) will be connected to the 7700FR
frame's global status bus.
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.
6.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES
UPGRADE The UPGRADE jumper J16 located at the front of the module is used when firmware
upgrades are being done to the module. For normal operation it should be installed
in the RUN position. See the Upgrading Firmware chapter in the front of the binder
for more information.
To upgrade the firmware in the module unit pull it out of the frame. Move Jumper
J16 into the UPGRADE position. Install the Upgrade cable provided (located in the
vinyl pouch in the front of this manual) onto header J24 at the card edge. Re-install
the module into the frame. Run the upgrade as described in Upgrading Firmware
chapter in the front of the binder. Once the upgrade is completed, remove the
module from the frame, move J16 into the RUN position, remove the upgrade cable
and re-install the module. The module is now ready for normal operation.
7. VistaLINK™ REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL
7.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK™?
VistaLINK™ is Evertz’s remote monitoring and control capability 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. For monitoring there needs
to be a detecting device that automatically reports all errors to a central alarm and error logging station.
We also need to be able to interrogate individual detector devices from the central station to determine the
status of individual channels. Finally, we need to be able to configure devices in the network from the
central station and receive feedback that the configuration has been carried out.
There are 3 components of SNMP:
1. An SNMP manager also known as a Network Management System (NMS) is a computer running
special software that communicates with the devices in the network. Evertz VistaLINK™ Pro Manager
graphical user interface (GUI), third party or custom manager software may be used to monitor and
control Evertz VistaLINK™ enabled products.
2. Managed devices (such as 7721AE4-HD), each with a unique address (OID), communicate with the
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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 and 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.
7.2. VISTALINKTM MONITORED PARAMETERS
The following parameters can be remotely monitored through the VistaLINK™ interface.
Parameter Description
Input Signal Present Indicates the presence of a valid video and audio input signal.
(the state of the VIDEO and AUDIO present LEDs)
Local Mode Indicates whether the Embedder module is under Vistalink or
local control
Table 13: VistaLINK™ Monitored Parameters
7.3. VISTALINKTM CONTROLLED PARAMETERS
Parameter Description
AES Delay Sets the delay applied to the AES inputs before embedding
Audio Embedder 1 Enable Enables/Disables embedder 1
Audio Embedder 1 Group Sets destination group for embedder 1
Audio Embedder 2 Group Enables/Disables embedder 2
Audio Embedder 2 Group Sets destination group for embedder 2
HANC Mode Sets whether the HANC space will be cleaned or reformatted
Group Lock Mode Sets Group Lock mode
SRC Enable Enables/Disables the Sample Rate Converters
LOV Mode Controls if there will be black or blue video on Loss of Input
Table 14: VistaLINK™ Controlled Parameters
7.4. VISTALINKTM TRAPS
Trap Description
Video Present Fault Triggers when video is missing
AES 1 Present Fault Triggers when AES 1 audio is missing
AES 2 Present Fault Triggers when AES 2 audio is missing
AES 3 Present Fault Triggers when AES 3 audio is missing
AES 4 Present Fault Triggers when AES 4 audio is missing
Audio Embedder Fault Triggers when there is a fault in the embedders
Table 15: VistaLINK™ Traps

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