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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................................... 1
2. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................3
2.2. CONFIGURING THE BASIC NETWORK SETTINGS...........................................................................6
2.3. CONNECTING TO VLPRO ....................................................................................................................7
3. CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................................................... 8
3.1. INPUTS.................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.1. General Input Settings.............................................................................................. 10
3.1.2. Input buttons............................................................................................................. 11
3.2. OUTPUTS.............................................................................................................................................11
3.2.1. Config Output Tab..................................................................................................... 12
3.2.2. Active Output Tab..................................................................................................... 12
3.2.3. Preset Tab ................................................................................................................ 14
3.2.4. Input and Output Faults ............................................................................................ 15
3.2.5. Adding a Program to the MUX Output...................................................................... 16
3.2.6. Adding Individual PIDs to the MUX Output............................................................... 19
4. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 20
4.1. SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................20
4.1.1. Inputs and Outputs per switch .................................................................................. 20
4.1.2. Processing................................................................................................................ 20
4.1.3. Electrical20
4.1.4. Physical 20
5. TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................. 21
5.1. VLPRO DOES NOT DISPLAY THE 7780MUX8X2-ASI ALARMS......................................................21
5.2. UPDATING VLPRO SERVER JAR FILE.............................................................................................21
6. ABBREVIATIONS......................................................................................................................... 23

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 7780MUX8x2-ASI Block Diagram..................................................................................................2
Figure 2-1: 7780MUX8x2-ASI Rear Panel .......................................................................................................3
Figure 2-2: 7700 Chassis .................................................................................................................................4
Figure 2-3: COM Properties Window................................................................................................................4
Figure 2-4: HyperTerminal Main Menu.............................................................................................................5
Figure 2-5: Network Configuration Sub-Menu..................................................................................................6
Figure 2-6: VistaLINK®PRO Navigation Tree..................................................................................................7
Figure 3-1: Select View Configuration..............................................................................................................8
Figure 3-2: Mux Configuration..........................................................................................................................9
Figure 3-3: General Input Settings Tab..........................................................................................................10
Figure 3-4: Displays Configuration Input and Output Settings.......................................................................11
Figure 3-5: Active Output Tab ........................................................................................................................13
Figure 3-6: Preset Tab....................................................................................................................................14
Figure 3-7: Input and Output Faults................................................................................................................16
Figure 3-8: Adding a Program to a MUX Output ............................................................................................17
Figure 3-9: Identifying the Output Properties .................................................................................................18
Figure 3-10: Adding PID to MUX Output........................................................................................................19
Figure 5-1: VistaLINK®PRO Server...............................................................................................................21
Figure 5-2: VistaLINK®PRO – Applying JAR Updates ..................................................................................22

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Release Nov 07
1.1 Modified format Jan 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
The 7780MUX8x2-ASI is a compact, affordable DVB and ATSC re-multiplexer. The 7780MUX8x2-ASI
offers on-board stream processing, such as PID re-mapping, program add and drop, DVB or ATSC
basic table regeneration and creation, and externally generated program guide insertion. The
7780MUX8x2-ASI offers basic input monitoring to ensure the incoming signals are properly MPEG-2
framed.
The user can select which incoming programs will be used on the output. The 7780MUX8x2-ASI fits in
the 7700 chassis and only occupies three slots. Seven independent 7780MUX8x2-ASI can be fitted in a
single 3RU Chassis. The 7780MUX8x2-ASI is controlled through VistaLINK®-Pro via SNMP commands.
Features:
• 8xASI inputs per TR101 891
• 2xASI outputs (Mirrored)
• Support 188 and 204 Bytes packets on inputs and outputs
• Support MPEG-2 Video as well as H.264
• Monitoring of ASI inputs
• Display of transport stream tree and bitrate
• Basic MPEG table insertion
• DVB table insertion through ASI or external IP input
• ATSC table insertion through ASI or external IP input
• Status view, configuration through VistaLINK®PRO®
• Fits in 7700 Chassis

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Input
monitor
CPU
Controller
ASI 1 In
10/100
RJ45
Equalizer
Card
Edge Input
Present
Module
Status
Data
Insertion
Engine
ASI 2 In
ASI 3 In
ASI 4 In
ASI 5 In
ASI 7 In
ASI 8 In
ASI 6 In
Input
monitor
Equalizer
Input
monitor
Equalizer
Input
monitor
Equalizer
Input
monitor
Equalizer
Input
monitor
Equalizer
Input
monitor
Equalizer
Input
monitor
Equalizer
-Demultiplexer
-Remultiplexer
-Grooming
-Table insertion from
ASI or IP
-PID remapping
-MPEG-2 Table edit
-Basic DVB-SI table
regeneration and
creation
-Basic ATSC table
regeneration and
creation
RS232 connection
ASI 1 Out
RS gapper
ASI 2 Out
Control
10/100/
1000 RJ45
Data
DVB-SI and PSIP GPI/O 4
terminal
GPI/O 4
terminal
Figure 1-1: 7780MUX8x2-ASI Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The following materials are required to successfully install the 7780MUX8x2-ASI:
1. Unused IP addresses 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 three adjacent vacant slots. Unpack the 7780MUX8x2-ASI 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 2-1: 7780MUX8x2-ASI Rear Panel

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Figure 2-2: 7700 Chassis
Before inserting the front card, connect the serial cable to the board using the serial cable provided.
Now insert the 7780MUX8x2-ASI 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 panel 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 panel (failure to do this could cause unwanted network issues) until the initial configuration
has been completed.
Figure 2-3: COM 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:

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Click OK to apply these settings and press the enter button on your keyboard. The session should
respond by displaying the 7780MUX8x2-ASI Main Menu, as shown in Figure 2-4:
Figure 2-4: HyperTerminal Main Menu
(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 Re-Multiplexer Parameters
This sub-menu is used to configure the re-multiplexer 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.
Bits per second 115200
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 2
Flow Control None

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(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 it is possible to configure the card via VLPro, it is first necessary to configure the initial basic
network settings via the serial cable. See section 2.2.
2.2. CONFIGURING THE BASIC NETWORK SETTINGS
Now select option (1) Network Configuration, 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 7780MUX8x2-ASI
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 the (S) Save and Exit option, NOT (x) Exit.
Figure 2-5: Network Configuration Sub-Menu
5. From the Main Menu select option (2) SNMP Configuration. Select option (1) Set IP Address
and enter the IP address of your VLPro Server. Exit using the (S) Save and Exit option, now
extract the card from the rack, remove the serial cable and re-insert it.
You have now completed the necessary minimum configuration and can connect the cables to the rear
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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 7780MUX8x2-ASI jar file to the server and both the client and
server applications have been restarted. If you are the network administrator refer to section 5.2 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 “+” symbol.
The 7780MUX8x2-ASI should appear as a newly listed device with the IP address used to configure the
card in Step 1 of section 2.2. 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).
Figure 2-6: VistaLINK®PRO Navigation Tree
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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
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3. CONFIGURATION
The 7780MUX8x2-ASI card can be configured using VistaLINK®software. Once the card is connected
to VLPRO as described in section 2.3, right click the IP address, selected earlier, of the 7780MUX8x2-
ASI. When the drop down menu appears, select the “View Configuration…” option.
Figure 3-1: Select View Configuration
As shown in Figure 3-2, the Mux configuration screen will appear. The 7780MUX8x2-ASI can be
configured using the tabs in Figure 3-2. Refer to section 3.1 and 3.2 to identify the configuration items
and their functions. Figure 3-2 also displays the Frame Status tab, however, the frame status is
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Figure 3-2: Mux Configuration

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3.1. INPUTS
The 7780MUX8x2-ASI has eight ASI-inputs and one IP-input labelled External Table Input. To view the
content of any input, select the desired input number from the Input folder side panel. Once the desired
input has been selected, the settings for that input will be displayed in the General Input Settings tab,
as shown in Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3: General Input Settings Tab
3.1.1. General Input Settings
Input Bit rate: This field identifies the current bit rate of the ASI input stream.
Input Status: This field displays the input status. The available options are either active or
inactive.
Input Source Type: This field displays the source type of the input. The options are either ASI or
Ethernet.
Input Mode: This field sets the input mode. The available options are ATSC, DVB and MPEG.
"In order to avoid conflict of PIDS, it is important to select the standard to which
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Input Packet Size: This field displays the input packet size. The options will be either 188 Bytes or
204 Bytes.
3.1.2. Input buttons
Close Input: This button enables the user to close the input window view.
Refresh: This button enables the user to recapture and display the content of the ASI
stream.
Add PID: This button enables the user to add an individual PID to the stream.
3.2. OUTPUTS
The 7780MUX8x2-ASI has one configurable output, as shown in Figure 3-4. To view the content of
Output 1, select Output 1 from the Output folder side panel. When the output is selected the output
settings will be displayed in the Config Output tab, as shown Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4: Displays Configuration Input and Output Settings

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3.2.1. Config Output Tab
Output Bitrate: This field enables the user to change the output bitrate. The user can use the
standard output rate for DVB-C, ATSC/SCTE or specify a custom output bit
rate.
"The value of the output bit rate must equal the sum of the bit rate of the PIDS
that are being added to the output
Output Used Bit Rate: This field displays the actual output bit rate that is being used.
Output TS ID: This field displays the output transport stream ID. The default setting is 1.
Output Packet Size: This field displays the output packet size. The options will be either 188 Bytes
or 204 Bytes.
Output Mode: This field sets the output mode. The available options are ATSC, DVB and
MPEG.
Output Table Source: The output tables related to the stream will be created by the MUX if None is
selected, or they may be added to the output stream from an external source
originating from one of the eight ASI inputs or the Ethernet input.
3.2.1.1. Config Output buttons
Clear: This button clears the output configuration window
Remove Selected: This button removes a selected PID.
Refresh: This button refreshes the output configuration window
Apply: This button applies the output Mux configuration.
Save: This button saves the configuration to the MUX flash memory.
Load: This button loads the previously saved configuration from MUX flash memory.
3.2.2. Active Output Tab
The Active Output tab displays the content of the outputted ASI stream. For real time monitoring of the
output ensure that Auto Refresh – ON is selected.
Output Bitrate: This field enables the user to change the output bitrate. The user can set the
standard output rate to DVB-C, ATSC/SCTE or specify a custom output bit
rate.
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Output Used Bit rate: This field displays the actual bit rate being used.
Output TS ID: This field displays the output transport stream ID. The default setting is 1.
Output Packet Size: This field displays the output packet size. The options will be either 188 Bytes
or 204 Bytes.
Output Mode: This field sets the output mode. The available options are ATSC, DVB and
MPEG.
Output Table Source: The output tables related to the stream will be created by the MUX if None is
selected, or they may be added to the output stream from an external source
originating from one of the eight ASI inputs or the Ethernet input.
Figure 3-5: Active Output Tab

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3.2.2.1. Active Output Buttons
Start: This button starts the output of the ASI stream.
Stop: This button stops the output of the active ASI stream.
Save: This button saves the current configuration to flash memory.
Load: This button loads the previously saved configuration.
Auto Refresh: If this button is set to ON, the active output will be automatically refreshed. If this button
is set to OFF, it will not auto-refresh.
Refresh Rate: This field sets the refresh rate of the active output. Using the drop down menu, the
user can set the refresh rate to 10000ms, 1000ms or 500ms
3.2.3. Preset Tab
Selecting the Preset Tab enables the user to manage the flash memory by deleting existing content,
importing presets or exporting previously saved presets.
Figure 3-6: Preset Tab

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List of Presets: This field displays a list of existing presets. For example, if a preset is imported, it will
be listed in this field.
Delete: This button enables the user to delete an existing configuration. To delete a preset
select the preset file name from the List of Presets and click on the Delete button.
Import: This button imports presets to local flash memory.
Export: This button exports presets from flash memory.
Refresh: This button retrieves the content from the local flash memory.
Compact Flash Present: This field displays whether the compact flash is present or not present.
3.2.4. Input and Output Faults
The Input Faults and Output Faults tabs enable the user to view and modify the input and output traps.
Figure 3-7 displays the input and output traps for the 7780MUX8x2-ASI.
3.2.4.1. Input Faults
Input Trap Enable: The input trap enable permits the user to customize whether or not to send an
alarm when the input is inactive.
Input Trap Status: The input trap status provides a quick visual overview of the input status. The
status will display whether or not the input is active.
3.2.4.2. Output Faults
Output Trap Enable: The output trap enable permits the user to customize whether or not to send an
alarm when the output has stopped.
Output Fault Status: The output fault status provides a quick visual overview of the output status. The
status will display whether or not the output has stopped.

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Figure 3-7: Input and Output Faults
3.2.5. Adding a Program to the MUX Output
1. Select Output1 from the Outputs folder. See Figure 3-8, step 1.
2. Select an active input from the Inputs folder. This input should be one from which you would
like to add a program. See Figure 3-8, step 2.
3. Once the Input configuration appears, highlight the program that you would like to add to the
output. See Figure 3-8, step 3.
4. Drag and drop the highlighted program into the output configuration window. See Figure 3-8,
step 4.
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To add an entire input to the MUX output, select the desired input(s) from the
Inputs folder and drag the highlighted input(s) into the output configuration
window.