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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER............................................................................ 4
2.1.1. Safety.............................................................................................................................. 4
2.1.2. Assembly......................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.3. Labeling........................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.4. Handling and Connecting Fibers..................................................................................... 5
3. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................... 6
3.1. OPTICAL INPUT......................................................................................................................... 6
3.2. COAXIAL INPUT ........................................................................................................................ 6
3.3. OPTICAL OUTPUT..................................................................................................................... 6
3.4. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS:........................................................................................................ 7
3.5. ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................. 7
3.6. PHYSICAL.................................................................................................................................. 7
3.7. COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................................................8
4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS ........................................................................................... 9
4.1. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS..................................................................................................... 10
4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY........................................................................................................... 11
4.2.1. Displaying the Optical Power........................................................................................ 11
4.2.2. Displaying the Video Standard...................................................................................... 11
4.2.3. Displaying the EDH Errors ............................................................................................ 12
5. JUMPERS AND LOCAL CONTROLS .............................................................................................. 13
5.1. SELECTING THE INPUT SOURCE.......................................................................................... 13
5.2. SELECTING THE RECLOCKING MODE................................................................................. 13
5.3. SELECTING THE RECLOCKING RATE.................................................................................. 13
5.4. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS ........................................................................................ 14
5.5. SELECTING WHETHER MODULE WILL BE CONTROLLED FROM THE
LOCAL CONTROLS OR THROUGH THE VISTALINK
®
INTERFACE ...................................... 14

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5.6. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES.............................................. 14
6. VISTALINK
®
REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL........................................................................... 15
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK
®
?............................................................................................................. 15
6.2. VISTALINK
®
MONITORED PARAMETERS .............................................................................. 16
6.3. VISTALINK
®
CONTROLLED PARAMETERS ........................................................................... 17
6.4. VISTALINK
®
TRAPS.................................................................................................................. 17
Figures
Figure 1-1: 7707OO Block Diagram......................................................................................................................2
Figure 2-1: 7707OO Rear Panel...........................................................................................................................3
Figure 2-2: Reproduction of Laser Certification and Identification Label..............................................................5
Figure 4-1: 7707OO Status Indicator and Jumper Locations ...............................................................................9
Tables
Table 6-1: VistaLINK
®
Monitored Parameters.....................................................................................................16
Table 6-2: VistaLINK
®
Controlled Parameters....................................................................................................17
Table 6-3: VistaLINK
®
Traps...............................................................................................................................17

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Original Version Jan 05
1.1 Updated safety section and added assembly and labeling sections Aug 05
1.2 Updated VistaLINK
®
description and fixed format Jun 08
1.3 Updated features & specs Nov 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 affected 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 expressed 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
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WARNING
Never look directly into an optical fiber. Non-reversible damage to the eye can
occur in a matter of milliseconds.
"
Do not hook up the 7707OO DWDM cards directly with a short fiber optic
cable. The 7707OO DWDM cards produce +7dBm of power which will damage
the receiver if connected directly.

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1. OVERVIEW
The 7707OO is a VistaLINK
®
enabled, optical to optical converter for any bi-level encoded signal @ rates
from 19.39Mb/s to 540Mb/s. As such it can be used for SMPTE 259M (143-360Mb/s), SMPTE 344M
(540Mb/s), DVB-ASI (270Mb/s) and SMPTE 310M (19.4Mb/s) signals. Monitoring and control of card
status and parameters is provided locally at the card edge, and remotely via VistaLINK
®
. The 7707OO
accepts one fiber input and provides two reclocked coaxial outputs and one optical output. A coaxial SDI
input can be used as a fallback source, in case of optical link failure or can be selected as the primary
input.
The 7707OO is available in different versions to meet a variety of applications. All versions accept
1310 nm to 1610 nm optical input signals on multi-mode or single-mode fiber and translate the signal to
another wavelength as indicated below. (See specifications for complete information).
7707OO13 1310 nm FP Suitable for distances > 60 km @ 270 Mb/s
7707OO15 1550 nm DFB Suitable for distances > 100 km @ 270 Mb/s
There are several versions with built in isolators specifically suited to coarse wave division multiplexing
(CWDM) applications. The CWDM versions are suitable for distances > 100 km @ 270 Mb/s
7707OO27 1270 nm DFB
7707OO29 1290 nm DFB
7707OO31 1310 nm DFB
7707OO33 1330 nm DFB
7707OO35 1350 nm DFB
7707OO37 1370 nm DFB
7707OO43 1430 nm DFB
7707OO45 1450 nm DFB
7707OO47 1470 nm DFB
7707OO49 1490 nm DFB
7707OO51 1510 nm DFB
7707OO53 1530 nm DFB
7707OO55 1550 nm DFB
7707OO57 1570 nm DFB
7707OO59 1590 nm DFB
7707OO61 1610 nm DFB
There are several versions with built in isolators specifically suited to dense wave division multiplexing
(DWDM) applications. The DWDM versions are suitable for distances >120 km @ 270 Mb/s (for DWDM
applications contact factory).
7707OODyyy DWDM DFB laser output, yyy – ITU channel number
The 7707OO occupies one card slot and can be housed in either a 1RU frame, which will hold up to three
modules, or a 3 RU frame, which will hold up to 15 modules.

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Features:
•Can be used as optical regenerator/repeater, E to O converter, to E converter, O to O wavelength
converter
•Auto-rate selection, reclocking and indication for all SMPTE 259M
•standards from 143-540Mb/s
•Supports additional standards of SMPTE 305M(SDTi), SMPTE 310M(19.4Mb/s) and M2S or DVB-
ASI(270Mb/s)
•Can also support Datacom/Telecom rates up to 540Mb/s
•Coaxial or optical input (jumper selectable)
•Supports single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cable
•Optical output wavelengths of 1310nm, 1550nm and up to sixteen CWDM wavelengths (ITU-T
G.694.2 compliant)
•DWDM wavelengths (ITU-T G.694.1 compliant) also available
•Independent isolated output drivers to ensure no cross channel
•loading effects and to maintain polarity from input to output for
•DVB-ASI applications
•Comprehensive signal and card status monitoring via four digit card
•edge display or remotely through SNMP and VistaLINK -enabled capability
•Detection and display of optical input power, video format and EDH errors
•Fully hot-swappable from front of frame
•Two BNC serial digital output
Figure 1-1: 7707OO Block Diagram
RECLOCKING
SMPTE 259M
SMPTE 305M
SMPTE 310M
SMPTE 344M
DVB-ASI
CONTROL/
INDICATION
VistaLINK
®
Interface
LOCAL
CONTROL
LOCAL
INDICATIO
Optical
Input 2
Serial
BNC
Outputs
OPTICAL
RECEIVER
CABLE
DRIVER
Optical
Output
OPTICA
DRIVE
Redundant
SDI Input ADAPTIV
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2. INSTALLATION
The 7707OO comes with a companion rear plate that has two BNC connectors and two SC/PC (shown),
ST/PC or FC/PC optical connector. For information on mounting the rear plate and inserting the module
into the frame see the 7700FR chapter section 3.
SDI INPUT
SDI OUTPUT
7707OO
Figure 2-1: 7707OO Rear Panel

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OPTICAL INPUT: Input for SDI optical signals. Available in SC/PC, ST/PC, FC/PC female
connectors. Accepts SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 344M, DVB-ASI,
SMPTE 305M(SDTi) or SMPTE 310M optical signals and provides auto-rate
selection and reclocking for rates from 143Mb/s to 540Mb/s. A non-reclocking
mode is also selectable via card edge jumpers, or through the VistaLINK
®
interface. This wide range input accepts optical wavelengths of 1270nm to
1610nm, accommodating standard, CWDM or DWDM transmission schemes.
COAXIAL SDI INPUT: This input provides a second Serial Video input. When the SOURCE jumper is
set to the AUTO mode, the module will switch to the coaxial input in case of
optical link failure. In addition either input may also be selected as the sole
signal source. The coaxial input is non-reclocked. (See section 5.1 for more
information on setting the SOURCE jumper).
OPTICAL OUTPUT: There is one SC/PC (shown), ST/PC or FC/PC female connector with the video
output converted to an optical signal as specified in section 3.2. The optical
output laser is enabled only while a valid input signal is detected indicated by
the SIGNAL VALID LED.
SDI OUTPUT: The 7707OO provides two reclocked serial digital video outputs for signal
distribution. Both outputs maintain the same polarity as the input and are DVB-
ASI compliant.
2.1. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER
2.1.1. Safety
!
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Background colour: yellow
Triangular band: black
Symbol: black
2.1.2. Assembly
Assembly or repair of the laser sub-module is done only at Evertz facility and performed only by qualified
Evertz technical personnel.

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2.1.3. Labeling
Certification and Identification labels are combined into one label. As there is inadequate space on the
product to place the label, it is reproduced here in the manuals.
There is no date of manufacture on this label as it can be traced by bar code label placed on the Printed
circuit board of each Evertz plug-in module.
•The Model number is one of: 7707OO13, 7707OO15
7707OOxx, (xx = 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61)
7707OODyyy (Dyyy represents ITU Grid Channel: D200, D210, D220, D230, D240, D250, D260,
D270, D280, D290, D300, D310, D320, D330, D340, D350, D360, D370, D380, D390, D400,
D410, D420, D430, D440, D450, D460, D470, D480, D490, D500, D510, D520, D530, D540,
D550, D570, D580, D590, D600)
Figure 2-2: Reproduction of Laser Certification and Identification Label
2.1.4. Handling and Connecting Fibers
"
Never touch the end face of an optical fiber. Always keep dust caps on optical fiber
connectors when not connected and always remember to properly clean the optical end
face of a connector before making a connection.
The transmission characteristics of the fiber are dependent on the shape of the optical core and therefore
care must be taken to prevent fiber damage due to heavy objects or abrupt fiber bending. Evertz
recommends that you maintain a minimum bending radius of 5 cm to avoid fiber-bending loss that will
decrease the maximum attainable distance of the fiber cable. The Evertz fiber optic modules come with
cable lockout devices, to prevent the user from damaging the fiber by installing a module into a slot in the
frame that does not have a suitable I/O module. For further information regarding care and handling of the
fiber optic cable see section 3 of the Fiber Optics System Design section of this manual binder.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. OPTICAL INPUT
Standards: SMPTE 297M
Reclocked: SMPTE 259M A, B, C, D, SMPTE 344M, SMPTE 305M, DVB-ASI, M2S
Non-Reclocked: Any bi-level signal type at rates of 19.4Mb/s – 540Mb/s including
SMPTE 310M (19.4 Mb/s)
Connector: Female SC/PC, ST/PC or FC/PC
Wavelength: 1270nm -1610nm
Optical Sensitivity: -31dBm @ 270Mb/s
Max. Input Power: 0dBm
Fiber Size: 62 µm core / 125 µm overall
3.2. COAXIAL INPUT
Normal: SMPTE 259M (143 to 540Mb/s) or DVB/ASI
Jumper Selectable: SMPTE 310M (19.4Mb/s)
Connector: 1 BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Impedance: 75Ω(nominal)
Equalization: Automatic to 275m(min) @ 270Mb/s with Belden 8281 cable
Return Loss: > 15dB to 540Mb/s
3.3. OPTICAL OUTPUT
Standards: same as optical input
Number of Outputs: 1 reclocked
Connector: SC/PC, ST/PC or FC/PC female housing
Return Loss: < 14 dB
Rise and Fall Time: 400-700 ps
Jitter: < 0.15UI (Reclocked)
< 0.20UI (Non-reclocked)
Fiber Size: 9 µm core / 125 µm overall

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* Line width for DWDM is not specified. Lasers specified for dispersion tolerance of 1800ps/nm are available.
3.4. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS:
Number of Outputs: 2 Per Card (both outputs maintain polarity from input to output for DVB-ASI
applications)
Connectors: 1 BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Impedance: 75Ω(nominal)
Signal Level: 800mV(nominal)
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: < 900ps (nominal)
Overshoot: < 10% of amplitude
Return Loss: > 15dB to 540Mb/s
Wide Band Jitter: < 0.15UI (Reclocked)
< 0.20UI (Non-reclocked)
3.5. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12VDC
Power: 6 Watts (Non DWDM), 9 Watts (DWDM)
3.6. PHYSICAL
7700 or 7701 frame mounting:
Number of slots: 1
Model Wavelength Laser Type Line Width Optical Power
7707OO13 1310 ±20 nm FP < 4.5 nm -7 dBm
7707OO15 1550 ±20 nm DFB < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO27 1270 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO29 1290 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO31 1310 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO33 1330 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO35 1350 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO37 1370 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO43 1430 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO45 1450 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO47 1470 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO49 1490 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO51 1510 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO53 1530 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO55 1550 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO57 1570 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO59 1590 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
7707OO61 1610 ±10 nm DFB CWDM < 1 nm 0 dBm
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3.7. COMPLIANCE
Electrical Safety: CSA Listed to UL 60065-03, IEC 60065
Complies with CE Low voltage Directive
Laser Safety: Class 1 laser product
Complies with 24 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
IEC 60825-1
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A
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4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS
The 7707OO has 9 LED Status indicators and a 4 digit alphanumeric display on the front card edge to
show operational status of the card at a glance. The card edge pushbutton is used to select various
displays on the alphanumeric display. Figure 4-1 shows the location of the card edge status indicators,
dot matrix display, pushbutton and jumpers.
FRAME STATUS
ON/OFF
MODULE OK
LOCAL FAULT
SIGNAL VALID
CARRIER FAULT
EDH DISABLED
DISPLAY
SELECT
LASER FAULT
SOURCE FIBER
SOURCE CABLE
FORCED RATE
SD/310M/HD
MASTER
LOCAL/REMOTE
UPGRADE
UPGRADE/RUN
SERIAL
REMOTE
RECLOCK
AUTO/BYPASS/FORCE
SOURCE
AUTO/FIBER/CABLE
Figure 4-1: 7707OO Status Indicator and Jumper Locations

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4.1. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS
LOCAL FAULT: This Red LED indicates poor module health and will be ON during the absence of a
valid input signal or if a local power fault exists (i.e. a blown fuse). The LOCAL
FAULT indication can also be reported to the frame through the FRAME STATUS
jumper.
MODULE OK: This Green LED indicates good module health. It will be ON when a valid input
signal is present, and the board power is good.
SIGNAL VALID: This Green LED indicates the presence of a valid input signal on the optical input.
The optical input is considered valid when the module has attained a lock to the
signal. If the reclocker is in non-reclock mode, then the input is considered valid
when the module detects the presence of a carrier.
CARRIER FAULT: This Yellow LED indicates a weak signal carrier at either the optical or electrical
input signal, (determined by the SIGNAL SOURCE jumper). The CARRIER FAULT
thresholds are calibrated to an optical power of -29dBm and cable equalization of
90% (250m of Belden 8281 cable).
SOURCE FIBER: This Green LED will be On when the optical input is selected as the signal source.
SOURCE CABLE: This Green LED will be On when the coaxial input is selected as the signal source.
LASER FAULT: This Red LED indicates poor operation of the optical output laser, leading to limited
laser life. The optical output laser is enabled only while a valid input signal is
detected as indicated by the SIGNAL VALID LED.
EDH DISABLED: This Yellow LED indicates that error detection on the dot-matrix display has been
deactivated by the user. Press and hold the pushbutton until the LED goes OFF to
enable EDH detection.
REMOTE: This Yellow LED located beside the MASTER jumper indicates that the local
controls of the card are disabled, and that the card is under control of the
VistaLINK
®
interface. (See section 6 for information regarding VistaLINK
®
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4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY
Additional signal and status monitoring is provided via the 4-digit dot-matrix display located on the card
edge. The card-edge pushbutton is used to select which data is being displayed in the alphanumeric
display. Each time the pushbutton is pressed, the display advances to the next available display. A
message indicating what display mode is active is shown for one second. After one second without the
pushbutton being pressed, the selected display data is shown.
The following display messages indicate what is being displayed:
PWR Input Optical Power
STD Video Standard in Use
EDH EDH Errors
The details of the optical power, video standards, and EDH error displays are described in sections 4.2.1
to 4.2.3.
4.2.1. Displaying the Optical Power
The 7707OO module can measure and display the input optical power over a range of 0dBm to -40dBm at
1dBm decrements. To display the Input Optical Power press the pushbutton one or more times until the
PWR message is shown on the display. After one second the detected input optical power will be shown
(in units of dBm).
OVR Indicates optical input powers exceeding 0dBm.
0 to –40 Optical input power within this range.
LOW Optical input power below –40 dBm.
LOS Indicates that no valid input signal is present.
COAX Indicates that coaxial input is currently selected.
4.2.2. Displaying the Video Standard
When the reclocker is enabled, the 7707OO detects the Video standards of the signal present at its optical
input. To display the Video Standard press the pushbutton one or more times until the STD message is
shown on the display. After one second the detected video standard will be shown. The following list
describes possible displays and their meaning:
N143 SMPTE 259M-A, 143 Mb/s 4Fsc Composite NTSC.
P177 SMPTE 259M-B, 177 Mb/s 4Fsc Composite PAL.
N270 SMPTE 259M-C, 270 Mb/s 4:2:2 Component 525 line, 4:3.
P270 SMPTE 259M-C, 270 Mb/s 4:2:2 Component 625 line, 4:3.
N360 SMPTE 259M-D, 360 Mb/s 4:2:2 Component 525 line, 16:9.
P360 SMPTE 259M-D, 360 Mb/s 4:2:2 Component 625 line, 16:9.
N540 SMPTE 344M, 540 Mb/s 4:4:4 Component 525 line 4:3.
P540 SMPTE 344M, 540 Mb/s 4:4:4 Component 625 line 4:3.
310M SMPTE310M, 19.4Mb/s.
BYP Indicates the reclocker is in non-reclock mode.
LOS Indicates that no valid input signal is present.
COAX Indicates that coaxial input is currently selected.

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4.2.3. Displaying the EDH Errors
For SD rates, EDH errors are displayed in a different manner than optical power, and video standards.
When EDH error detection is enabled, the display of EDH errors will take precedence, and overwrite the
existing indication with the message EDH. The EDH error display shows if any EDH errors have occurred
during the previous 1 second interval. If the EDH errors are continuous, then the display will alternate
between the EDH display and the selected video standard or equalization displays, allowing both to be
monitored.
To enable the EDH error display, press and hold the pushbutton until the EDH DISABLE LED goes OFF.
To disable the EDH error display, press and hold the pushbutton until the EDH DISABLED LED turns ON.
The EDH error display can only be enabled when there is a SMPTE 259M or SMPTE 344M input signal.

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5. JUMPERS AND LOCAL CONTROLS
Several jumpers, located at the front of the module are used to preset various operating modes. Figure 4-1
illustrates the locations of the jumpers.
5.1. SELECTING THE INPUT SOURCE
The SOURCE jumper allows the user to set whether the 7707OO will use the Optical or Coaxial Input.
The selected input is shown by the SOURCE FIBER and SOURCE CABLE LED’s, and remotely through
the VistaLINK
®
interface.
SOURCE: Set the jumper to the AUTO position to enable automatic switching between the
optical and coaxial inputs. The optical input is selected as the default signal source
and the SOURCE FIBER LED will be On. If the module loses lock on the optical
signal and a signal carrier is present on the coaxial input, the module will
automatically switch to the coaxial input in which case the SOURCE CABLE LED
will be On. If the reclocking mode is set to BYPASS (non-reclock) then the fiber
input will always be selected.
Set the jumper to the FIBER position to select the optical input as the only signal
source. The SOURCE FIBER LED will be On.
Set the jumper to the CABLE position to select the coaxial input as the only signal
source. The SOURCE CABLE LED will be On.
5.2. SELECTING THE RECLOCKING MODE
The RECLOCK jumper allows the user to set the reclocking mode.
RECLOCK: To enable reclocking of the input signal set the jumper to the FORCE position.
Set the jumper to the FORCED position, and the FORCE RATE jumper determines
the reclocking rate.
Set the jumper to the BYPASS position to disable reclocking of the input signal. The
timing and duty-cycle of the signal are not reconditioned in this mode.
5.3. SELECTING THE RECLOCKING RATE
The FORCED RATE jumper selects the range of reclock rates when the RECLOCK jumper is set to the
FORCE position.
FORCED RATE: Set the jumper to the SD position to select automatic reclocking of SMPTE 259M
(143-360 Mb/s), SMPTE 305M (SDTi) and SMPTE 344M (540 Mb/s) rates.
Set the jumper to the 310M position to select reclocking of SMPTE 310M (19.4
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5.4. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS
The FRAME STATUS jumper determines whether local faults (as shown by the Local Fault indicator) will
be connected to the 7700FR frame's global status bus.
FRAME STATUS: 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.
5.5. SELECTING WHETHER MODULE WILL BE CONTROLLED FROM THE
LOCAL CONTROLS OR THROUGH THE VISTALINK
®
INTERFACE
The MASTER jumper selects whether the module will be controlled from the local user controls or through
the VistaLINK
®
interface.
MASTER: When this jumper is installed in the LOCAL position, the card functions are
controlled through the local jumpers.
When this jumper is installed in the REMOTE position, the card functions are
controlled through the VistaLINK
®
interface. The adjacent yellow LED will be ON
when VistaLINK
®
control in enabled. This LED is intended to alert the user that local
controls are not currently active.
5.6. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES
UPGRADE: The UPGRADE jumper is used when firmware upgrades are being done to the
module. For normal operation it should be installed in the RUN position (see NOTE
1). See the Upgrading Firmware section of this manual for more information.
To upgrade the firmware in the module unit pull it out of the frame. Move the
UPGRADE jumper into the UPGRADE position (see NOTE 1). Install the Upgrade
cable provided (located in the vinyl pouch in the front of this manual) onto the
SERIAL header at the card edge. Re-install the module into the frame. Run the
upgrade as described in the Upgrading Firmware section of this manual. Once the
upgrade is completed, remove the module from the frame, move the UPGRADE
jumper into the RUN position, remove the upgrade cable and re-install the module.
The module is now ready for normal operation.
NOTE 1: The Rev (A) boards have incorrect labeling for the RUN / UPGRADE modes. The
jumper labels shown in Figure 4-1 are correct. On Rev (A) boards, for normal RUN
operation set the jumper to the UPGRADE position (as shown on the board label -
away from the front of the module). For UPGRADE operation the jumper must be
set to the RUN position (as shown on the board label - closest to the front of the
board).

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6. VISTALINK
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REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK
®
?
VistaLINK
®
is Evertz’s remote monitoring and configuration platform which operates 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.
VistaLINK
®
provides centralized alarm management, which monitors, reports, and logs all incoming alarm
events and dispatches alerts to all the VLPro Clients connected to the server. Card configuration through
VistaLINK
®
PRO can be performed on an individual or multi-card basis using simple copy and paste
routines, which reduces the time to configure each module separately. Finally, VistaLINK
®
enables the
user to configure devices in the network from a 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 VL-Fiber demo Manager
graphical user interface (GUI), third party or custom manager software may be used to monitor and
control Evertz VistaLINK
®
enabled fiber optic products.
2. Managed devices, (such as 7707EO and 7707OE cards), each with a unique address (OID),
communicate with the NMS through an SNMP Agent. Evertz VistaLINK
®
enabled 7700 series modules
reside in the 3RU 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 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.

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6.2. VISTALINK
®
MONITORED PARAMETERS
The following parameters can be remotely monitored through the VistaLINK
®
interface:
Parameter Description
Card Type Indicates 7707OO
Master Jumper The state of the MASTER jumper. When in
REMOTE position the cad functions are controlled
through the VistaLINK
®
interface.
Optical Power A range of values describing optical power at the
fiber input.
Video Standard A range of values describing the detected video
standard.
Active Input Indicates whether the selected input is FIBRE or
CABLE.
Rate Mode The state of the FORCED RATE jumper. Selects SD
or SMPTE 310M reclock rates when the RECLOCK
jumper is set to FORCED.
Reclock Mode The state of the RECLOCK jumper. Selects Bypass
or Forced rate reclocking.
Source Mode Indicates the position of the Source Jumper: AUTO,
FIBRE or CABLE.
Carrier Weak
Indicates a weak signal carrier (2dB before
maximum input sensitivity) at the Fiber input and
cable equalization of 90% at coaxial input (the state
of the CARRIER FAULT LED).
EDH Error The status of EDH errors present in the input signal.
Laser Not OK Indicates deficient operation of the optical output
laser (the state of the LASER FAULT LED).
Signal Not Present Indicates the presence of a valid input signal (the
state of the SIGNAL VALID LED).
Table 6-1: VistaLINK
®
Monitored Parameters