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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. 7780SDIB2-IP2 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................. 1
2. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................. 2
2.1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION............................................................................................... 2
2.2. CONFIGURING THE BASIC NETWORK SETTINGS ........................................................... 6
2.3. CONNECTING TO VLPRO .................................................................................................... 7
3. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.1. 7780SDIB2-IP2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................... 9
3.1.1. Inputs and Outputs...................................................................................................... 9
3.1.2. Encapsulation Parameters.......................................................................................... 9
3.1.3. Monitored Parameters ................................................................................................ 9
4. 7780SDIB2-IP2 CARD CONFIGURATION................................................................................... 10
4.1. ASI/SDI MONITOR TAB ...................................................................................................... 10
4.2. ASI PID LIST TAB................................................................................................................12
4.3. IP/ASI/SDI SETUP TAB....................................................................................................... 13
4.3.1. Operating Mode – Input 1/2...................................................................................... 14
4.3.2. Ethernet Port 1 / 2 Setup .......................................................................................... 14
4.3.3. Trap Destination (Control Port)................................................................................. 15
4.4. IP MONITOR TAB................................................................................................................ 15
4.5. NOTIFICATION TAB............................................................................................................ 16
4.6. SUMMARY VIEW TAB......................................................................................................... 17
4.7. OUTPUT STREAM CONFIGURATION AND INPUT MODE CONFIGURATION................ 18
4.7.1. Input Mode................................................................................................................ 19
4.7.2. Output IP Stream...................................................................................................... 19
5. ASI/SDI OUT PORTS CONFIGURATION .................................................................................... 21
5.1. OUTPUT MODE................................................................................................................... 22
5.2. OUTPUT CONTROL SECTION ........................................................................................... 22
5.3. INPUT STREAM MONITOR SECTION................................................................................ 23
6. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................. 24
6.1. UPDATING VLPRO SERVER JAR FILE............................................................................. 24

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 7780SDIB2-IP2 Block Diagram......................................................................................................1
Figure 2-1: 7700 Chassis Rear Panel ..............................................................................................................2
Figure 2-2: 7780SDIB2-IP2 Rear Plates ..........................................................................................................3
Figure 2-3: 7700 Frame Controller...................................................................................................................3
Figure 2-4: COM Port Properties Window........................................................................................................4
Figure 2-5: 7780SDIB2-IP2 HyperTerminal Main Menu...................................................................................5
Figure 2-6: 7780SDIB2-IP2 Network Configuration Sub-Menu........................................................................6
Figure 2-7: 7780SDIB2-IP2 VistaLINK®PRO Hardware Configuration...........................................................7
Figure 2-8: 7780SDIB2-IP2 VistaLINK®PRO Hardware Configuration...........................................................8
Figure 4-1: Monitor Tab..................................................................................................................................11
Figure 4-2: Active PID List Tab.......................................................................................................................12
Figure 4-3: Control Tab...................................................................................................................................13
Figure 4-4: IP/ASI/SDI Setup Tab ..................................................................................................................14
Figure 4-5: Ethernet Setup (Data Ports).........................................................................................................14
Figure 4-6: Speed Mode Drop Down Menu....................................................................................................15
Figure 4-7: IP Monitor Tab..............................................................................................................................15
Figure 4-8: Notification Tab ............................................................................................................................16
Figure 4-9: Summary View Tab......................................................................................................................17
Figure 4-10: Output Stream............................................................................................................................18
Figure 4-11: ASI/SDI Input 1 Tab...................................................................................................................19
Figure 5-1: ASI/SDI Port Configuration ..........................................................................................................21
Figure 5-2: ASI/SDI Output 1 Mode Drop Down Menu ..................................................................................22
Figure 6-1: VistaLINK®PRO Server...............................................................................................................24
Figure 6-2: VistaLINK®PRO – Applying JAR Updates ..................................................................................25
Figure 6-3: ‘Please Restart Your Alarm Server’ Window ...............................................................................25
Tables
Table 4-1: ASI/SDI Input Monitor....................................................................................................................10
Table 4-2: ASI/SDI Output Monitor.................................................................................................................11
Table 4-3: Output IP Stream...........................................................................................................................20
Table 5-1: Output Control Section..................................................................................................................22
Table 5-2: Input Stream Monitor Section........................................................................................................23

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Updated figures and network setting information Jun 08
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
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1. OVERVIEW
1.1. 7780SDIB2-IP2 OVERVIEW
The 7780SDIB2-IP2 is a complete hardware based solution to carry 2 ASI or SDI Bi-directionally over
IP. As more providers are trying to deliver contribution and distribution quality video over IP networks,
the 7780SDIB2-IP2 is capable of bridging traditional compressed world (ASI) or uncompressed (SDI)
with the standard IP networks.
Controlled by the industry leading VistaLINK®Pro, the 7780SDIB2-IP2 offers signal providers the
capability to encapsulate two MPEG-2 transport stream payload or two SDI to a unicast or multicast
standardized IP stream. The 7780SDIB2-IP2 is also capable of receiving two IP streams and re-
creating ASI streams. For contribution application, the 7780SDIB2-IP2 offers industry standard FEC
support to allow data recovery on the de-encapsulation side.
The 7780SDIB2-IP2 occupies two card slots and can be housed in a 1RU frame which will hold up to
three modules, a 3RU frame which will hold up to 7 modules or a standalone enclosure.
Key Features:
• Fully integrated with the Industry leading Evertz VistaLINK®PRO NMS system
• 2 SDI/ASI inputs, 2 SDI/ASI outputs and 2 IP outputs/inputs
• Bitrate measurement and basic error on both ASI inputs
• Passive loop through on SDI/ASI inputs
• IP output encapsulated over GigaE RJ-45 for up to 2 TS on ASI inputs
• Optional FEC encoding - Pro MPEG forum code of practice #3- release 2<cop3>
TS processor
IP De-
encapsulators
CPU
Controller
8 GPO
General Purpose I/O
GPO
ASI/SDI
Input 1
10/100 RJ45
Equalizer
Card
Edge Input
Present
Module
Status
FEC
Generator
Output processor 10/100/1000
RJ45
10/100/1000
RJ45
TS processor
IP
encapsulators
FEC
Receptor
Input processor
VistaLink control
ASI/SDI
Output 1 Cable
Driver
ASI/SDI
Input 2
ASI/SDI
Output 2 Cable
Driver
Ethernet 1
Mac adr. 1
IP stack 1
Ethernet 2
Mac adr. 2
IP stack 2
Switch Over
Bi-level
Genlock
Equalizer
ASI/SDI
Bypass out
ASI/SDI
Bypass out
Figure 1-1: 7780SDIB2-IP2 Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
To successfully install the 7780SDIB2-IP2, you will require the following items:
1. Unused IP address on the network or a DHCP server
2. Evertz serial cable
3. VLPro Server IP address
2.1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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 7700 chassis two adjacent vacant slots. Unpack the card and separate the rear card from
the main card. Locate on the rear of the rack the two slots and remove the blanking panels. Insert the
rear card into the back of the chassis and secure using the four screws provided.
Figure 2-1: 7700 Chassis Rear Panel

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Figure 2-2: 7780SDIB2-IP2 Rear Plates
Before inserting the front card, connect the serial cable to the board using the serial cable provided.
Now insert the 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 firmly into the slot ensuring that when it mates
with the rear plate that is has been securely 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
until the initial configuration has been completed (failure to do this could cause unwanted network
issues).
Figure 2-3: 7700 Frame Controller

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Figure 2-4: 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 enter button on your keyboard. The card Main Menu
should appear as shown in Figure 2-5:
Bits per second 115200
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 2
Flow Control None

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Figure 2-5: 7780SDIB2-IP2 HyperTerminal Main Menu
(1) Control Network Configuration
This sub-menu enables the user to configure the control network settings. Configuring this sub-menu
allows the user to access the card through the VLPro Client interface.
(2) Data Network Configuration
This sub-menu enables the user to configure the data port network settings. This setup can
alternatively be completed from VLPro once the control network settings have been established.
(3) 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.
(4) Debug Interface
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 2.2.

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2.2. CONFIGURING THE BASIC NETWORK SETTINGS
From the terminal session window select option (1) Control Network Configuration, the Control Network
Configuration menu will be displayed as shown in Figure 2-6.
1. Select option (1) Set IP Address and configure the card IP address, ensuring that the IP
address is not already in use on the network.
2. 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 the Network Configuration menu using (s) Save and Exit, NOT (x) Exit.
Figure 2-6: 7780SDIB2-IP2 Network Configuration Sub-Menu
You have now completed the necessary minimum configuration and can connect the cables to the rear
card when ready.

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2.3. CONNECTING TO VLPRO
This chapter assumes that the VLPro server and VLPro client are already configured for your network
and you have basic knowledge of the VLPro interface. It also assumes that the user or network
administrator has already added the appropriate jar file (VLProProd_7780SDI2IP2B.jar) to the server,
and both the client and server applications have been restarted. Please refer to the VistaLINK®manual
for instruction on how to load a jar file. If you are the network administrator refer to section 6.1 for
information on updating the VLPro Server Jar File.
Open VLPro and click on the refresh tree icon. Expand the hardware tree by clicking on the “+” button.
Your card should appear as a newly listed device with the IP address used to configure the card in Step
1 above. It may take up to a minute to appear while the card and switch negotiate network settings (this
can be verified directly on the switch if necessary).
As shown in Figure 2-8, the card will list two inputs (numbered one and two).
Figure 2-7: 7780SDIB2-IP2 VistaLINK®PRO Hardware Configuration

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Figure 2-8: 7780SDIB2-IP2 VistaLINK®PRO Hardware Configuration
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Note: If after a couple of minutes the card has still not appeared, try selecting Add
Agent from the Tree> Add/Update Agent menu. Enter the IP address used in the
configuration stage earlier and select OK. The card should now be listed and will
remain greyed out for a moment while VLPro finds the card and confirms its
configuration.
Please consult your network administrator if you continue to have problems connecting the card with
VLPro, alternatively contact Evertz Microsystems Ltd. or your authorized reseller for technical support.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. 7780SDIB2-IP2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
3.1.1. Inputs and Outputs
• 2xASI input per DVB TR 101 891 270Mb/s
• 2xASI output per DVB TR 101 891 270Mb/s
• Min. ASI TS input bitrate 100kb/s
• Max. ASI TS input bitrate 200Mb/s
• 2xRJ45 10/100/1000 GigaE output for MPEG over IP
• 1xRJ45 10/100 control port
• 1xDB25 Output relay (8 GPO)
• 1xGenlock Bi-level Input
3.1.2. Encapsulation Parameters
• IP encapsulation for each ASI input:
• MAC 802.3>IPV4>RTP>UDP>MPEG (RTP can be turned on and off)
• Select 1 to 7 MPEG packets per IP frame
• Optional FEC encoding (Pro MPEG forum code of practice #3- release 2<cop3>) with L&D
following the below mentioned range:
L*D ≤100
1 ≤ L ≤ 20
4 ≤ D ≤ 20
• IP address (IP, Subnet mask, Gateway) for the source
• IP address for the destination (Unicast and Multicast)
• Selection of the source port and destination port
• Set Local MAC address of the equipment
De-Encapsulation Parameters:
• Join Multicast by providing correct message using IGMP V2/V3
• Selection of the UDP Ports
3.1.3. Monitored Parameters
• Input Status
• Ethernet and ASI Port Status
• Ethernet and ASI TS Bitrate
• Useful Bitrate
• Null Packet Bitrate
• TS Sync Loss
• Continuity Count Error
• TS Input Packet Size
• PID List

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4. 7780SDIB2-IP2 CARD CONFIGURATION
Right click the IP address of the 7780SDIB2-IP2 to access the sub-menu, and then select “View
Configuration”. The configuration page will open enabling the user to toggle the configuration tabs in
order to configure the parameters of the 7780SDIB2-IP2. Sections 4.1 to 4.7 provide an explanation of
the features and functions of the 7780SDI2B-IP2 card.
4.1. ASI/SDI MONITOR TAB
The Monitor page displays the status of the ASI/SDI inputs and the ASI/SDI outputs. The ASI/SDI Input
Monitor section displays the real time status of the ASI or SDI input signals for Inputs 1 and 2. The
ASI/SDI Output Monitor displays the real time status of the ASI or SDI output signals for ports 1 and 2.
ASI/SDI INPUT
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
ASI/SDI Mode: This field will display ASI or SDI based on the operation input mode selected
under the IP/ASI/SDI Setup tab.
SDI Input: This field displays the status of the SDI signal whether it is Active or Inactive.
SDI Input Standard: This field displays the video signal standard 525 or 625.
ASI Port Status: This field displays the status of the ASI signal whether it is Active or Inactive.
ASI TS Bitrate: This field displays the overall bit rate of the incoming ASI signal.
ASI Useful Bitrate: This field displays the payload total bit rate.
ASI Null Packet
Bitrate: This field displays the null packets bit rate.
ASI Sync Lost:
This is a counter that keeps on incrementing every time the sync bite is not
detected. The actual synchronization of the TS depends on the number of
correct sync bytes necessary for the device to synchronize; two or more
consecutive corrupted sync bytes indicate sync loss.
ASI Continuity
Count Errors:
A continuity counter error is indicated if the value of the continuity counter field
within a payload packet is not incremented by one, and the packet is not a valid
duplicate or discontinuity packet.
ASI Input Packet
Size: This field displays the input packet size: MPEG2 TS Packet 188/204 byte.
Clear ASI Stats: The ASI monitoring fields can be reset at any time by selecting the “Clear ASI
Stats” button. To apply the new setting, click the Apply button and the statistics
will be reset and begin counting from zero again.
Table 4-1: ASI/SDI Input Monitor

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ASI/SDI OUTPUT
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
ASI/SDI Port Status: The field indicates the type of the output signal ASI/SDI that the sync byte has
detected. It will also indicate whether ASI is locked. Similarly, the SDI signal
will be locked when correct framing is achieved.
ASI/SDI Output
Mode: The field indicates the type of the output signal,either ASI or SDI.
ASI TS Bitrate: This field displays the overall bit rate of the outgoing ASI signal.
SDI Output
Standard: This field displays the video signal standard of 525 or 625.
Table 4-2: ASI/SDI Output Monitor
There are no user configurable items on this page. This page is for information purposes only.
Figure 4-1: Monitor Tab

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4.2. ASI PID LIST TAB
The ASI PID List tab displays the number of PIDs active within the applied ASI Transport Stream. The
user may be required to refresh the status or select auto-refresh to view the changes.
Figure 4-2: Active PID List Tab

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4.3. IP/ASI/SDI SETUP TAB
The control tab is divided into three sub-sections, which include: Operating Mode – Input 1/2,
Ethernet Port Setup (Data Ports) and Trap Destination (Control Port).
Figure 4-3: Control Tab

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4.3.1. Operating Mode – Input 1/2
Use this drop down menu to select the type of the input signal, either ASI or SDI. In Auto mode the
card will automatically detect the type of the input signal. To apply the setting, select the Apply button
and the change will take effect.
Figure 4-4: IP/ASI/SDI Setup Tab
4.3.2. Ethernet Port 1 / 2 Setup
The Ethernet Port Setup refers to the physical data ports of the 7780SDIB2-IP2 card. An IP address
and subnet mask must be entered in this section. Entering these fields establishes a presence on the
data network. The broadcast address will automatically calculate based on your Net Mask.
The user has the ability to assign a custom MAC address to the card (Not recommended). To use a
custom MAC address, enable the custom MAC address by selecting the enabled button, as shown in
Figure 4-5. Once enabled is selected enter a new MAC address in the "Custom MAC Address" field.
Select the Apply button to allow changes to take effect.
Figure 4-5: Ethernet Setup (Data Ports)
The speed of the data port can be manually set at any time by selecting the “Speed Mode” drop down
box, as shown in Figure 4-6, and then selecting the desired port speed. By default “Speed Mode” is set
to AUTO NEGOTIATION. Select the Apply button to allow changes to take effect.

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Figure 4-6: Speed Mode Drop Down Menu
4.3.3. Trap Destination (Control Port)
The Trap Destination (Control Port) window is used to configure the trap destination addresses. The
user can assign up to five individual trap destination addresses in this section.
4.4. IP MONITOR TAB
The IP Monitor tab is used to display the network activity for the two individual gigabit Ethernet
interfaces on the back plate.
Figure 4-7: IP Monitor Tab

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4.5. NOTIFICATION TAB
This tab is divided into two window subsections:
1. Send Trap allows the user to customize the top-level alarms.
2. Fault Present is used as a visual status indicator.
Figure 4-8: Notification Tab