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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................2
2.1. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER .......................................................................... 3
3. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................4
3.1. OPTICAL INPUT ........................................................................................................................ 4
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS ........................................................................................................ 4
3.3. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE........................................................................................................ 4
3.4. ELECTRICAL............................................................................................................................. 5
3.5. PHYSICAL.................................................................................................................................. 5
4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS ..............................................................................6
4.1. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS......................................................................................................6
4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY / CARD STATUS AND CONTROLS.................................................. 7
4.2.1. Display of Warning Status Indications............................................................................. 9
4.2.2. Displaying the Video Standards...................................................................................... 9
4.2.3. Displaying the Video Output Mode.................................................................................. 9
4.2.4. Displaying the Optical Power ........................................................................................ 10
4.2.5. Displaying the Firmware Version................................................................................... 10
4.2.6. Setting Input Error Detection......................................................................................... 10
4.2.7. Setting Output Type on Loss of Input............................................................................ 11
4.2.8. Setting the Orientation of the Text on the Card Edge Display....................................... 11
4.2.9. Resetting Factory Defaults............................................................................................ 11
5. JUMPERS AND LOCAL CONTROLS.................................................................................12
5.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS ....................................................................................... 12
5.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES............................................. 12
6. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL..............................................................13
6.1. WHAT IS V ISTA LINK®? ............................................................................................................ 13
6.2. V ISTA LINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS.............................................................................. 13
6.3. V ISTA LINK®CONTROLLED PARAMETERS........................................................................... 14
6.4. V ISTA LINK®TRAPS.................................................................................................................. 14

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 7707VR-4-HS Block Diagram.............................................................................................................1
Figure 2-1: 7707VR-4-HS Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................2
Figure 4-1: Location of Status Indicators and Jumpers ........................................................................................6
Figure 4-2: Card Edge Menu Structure.................................................................................................................8
Tables
Table 6–1: VistaLINK®Monitored Parameters....................................................................................................13
Table 6–2: VistaLINK®Controlled Parameters ...................................................................................................14
Table 6–3: VistaLINK®Traps ..............................................................................................................................14

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Original Version Feb 06
1.1 Added “GEN” menu item Feb 07
1.2 Added card edge controls information to section 4.2.
Updated menu structure format throughout 4.2.1 to 4.2.9.
Updated technical specs, block diagram & rear plate Oct 08
1.3 Added delay specification to section 3. Oct 09
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for
the rights of third parties, which may be 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
specifications.

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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 7707VT-4-HS DWDM cards and any 7707VR-4-HS series
cards directly with a short fiber optic cable. The 7707VT-4-HS DWDM card
produces +7dBm of power which will damage the receiver if connected
directly.
"
Do not hook up the 7707VT-4-HS cards that output more than -7dBm of power
(see 7707VT-4-HS specifications for output power of various laser types) and
7707VR-4-HS-H high sensitivity receiver cards directly with a short fiber optic
cable. The 7707VT-4-HS cards that produce more than -7dBm of power will
damage the receiver if connected directly.

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1. OVERVIEW
The 7707VR-4-HS is a VistaLINK®–enabled fiber optic receiver for two HD-SDI signals; or one HD-SDI
signal and three SDI/SDTi signals; or four SDI/SDTi signals. This single card module demultiplexes up to
four input signals that have been Time Domain Multiplexed (TDM) by the companion 7707VT-4-HS Quad
SDI/Dual HD-SDI Fiber Transmitter module.
The 7707VR-4-HS and companion 7707VT-4-HS will transparently pass embedded AES audio or any
other data in the horizontal or vertical ancillary data space. Monitoring and control of card status and
parameters is provided locally at the card edge or remotely via VistaLINK®.
Features:
•Single card TDM de-multiplexer for two HD-SDI signals, or one HD-SDI signal and three SDI/DVB-ASI
signals, or four SDI/DVB-ASI signals
•Low jitter outputs
•Independent signal outputs unaffected by loss of any other HD, SDI or
•DVB-ASI input feed
•Transparently passes embedded AES or any other data in the horizontal or vertical ancillary data
space
•Fully hot-swappable from front of frame
•Supports single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cable
•Accepts any wavelength in the 1270nm to 1610nm range
•SC/PC, ST/PC, FC/PC connector options
•Comprehensive signal and card status monitoring via four digit card edge display or remotely through
SNMP and VistaLINK®
•VistaLINK® capability is available when modules are used with the 3RU
•7700FR-C or 350FR frame and a 7700FC VistaLINK®Frame Controller module in slot 1 of the frame
•Can be housed in either a 1RU frame which will hold up to 3 modules, a 3RU frame which will hold up
to 15 modules, 3RU portable frame that holds up to 7 modules or a standalone frame which will hold 1
module
TDM
DEMUX
CONTROL/
INDICATION
Vista LINK®
Interface
LOCAL
CONTROL
LOCAL
INDICATION
FIBER
INPUT
OPTICAL
RECEIVER
SDI/ASI
VIDEO OUTPUT
SDI/ASI
VIDEO OUTPUT
HD/SDI/ASI
VIDEO OUTPUT
HD/SDI/ASI
VIDEO OUTPUT
OUTPUT
STAGE
OUTPUT
STAGE
OUTPUT
STAGE
OUTPUT
STAGE
Figure 1-1: 7707VR-4-HS Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7707VR-4-HS comes with a companion rear plate that has four BNC connectors and one 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 manual chapter, section 3.
7707VR-4-HS
FIBER
INPUT
HD/SDI/ASI OUTPUTSDI/ASI OUTPUT
1
2
3
4
Figure 2-1: 7707VR-4-HS Rear Panel
OPTICAL INPUT: SC/PC, SC/PC with cover (shown), ST/PC or FC/PC female connector. This wide
range input accepts optical wavelengths of 1270nm to 1610nm, accommodating
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"
Do not hook up the 7707VT-4-HS DWDM cards and any 7707VR-4-HS series
cards directly with a short fiber optic cable. The 7707VT-4-HS DWDM card
produces +7dBm of power which will damage the receiver if connected
directly.
"
Do not hook up the 7707VT-4-HS cards that output more than -7dBm of power
(see 7707VT-4-HS specifications for output power of various laser types) and
7707VR-4-HS-H high sensitivity receiver cards directly with a short fiber optic
cable. The 7707VT-4-HS cards that produce more than -7dBm of power will
damage the receiver if connected directly.
HD/SDI OUTPUTS: Two BNC connectors, one for each of the two independent, reclocked HD-SDI or
SDI/SDTi video signals compatible with HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M), SD-SDI (SMPTE
259M-C) or SDTi (SMPTE 305.2M) standards.
SDI OUTPUTS: Two independent BNC connectors, one for each of the two independent, reclocked
SDI/SDTi video signals compatible with SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M-C) or SDTi (SMPTE
305.2M) standards.
2.1. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER
"
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 about care and handling of fiber
optic cable, see section 3 of the Fiber Optics System Design chapter in the front of the binder.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. OPTICAL INPUT
Number of Inputs: 1
Connector: Female SC/PC, ST/PC or FC/PC
Return Loss: >25dB
Operating Wavelength: 1270nm to 1610nm
Maximum Input Power
Standard Version: -1dBm
-H Version: -8dBm
Optical Sensitivity
Standard Version: -20dBm
-H Version: -28dBm
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS
Number of Outputs: 2 HD/SDI/DVB-ASI and 2 SDI/DVB-ASI video signals
Standard:
Outputs 1&2: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C, DVB-ASI
Outputs 3&4: SMPTE 259M-C, DVB-ASI
Connector: 1 BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time:
1.485Gb/s: < 270ps
270Mb/s: 900ps nominal
Overshoot: < 10% of amplitude
Return Loss: > 12dB to 1.5 Gb/s
Wideband Jitter: < 0.2 UI
3.3. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Delay of Transmitter/Receiver Pair: <1.6ms
"Delay is through a 1 meter length fiber cable between the transmitter/receiver
modules.

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3.4. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12V DC
Power: 10 W
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC regulations for class A devices
Complies with EU EMC directive
3.5. PHYSICAL
7700 or 7701 frame mounting
Number of slots: 1

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4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS
The 7707VR-4-HS has 7 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
modes on the alphanumeric display. Figure 4-1 shows the locations of the indicators and pushbutton.
FRAME STATUS
ON/OFF
/ MODULE OK
LOCAL FAULT
LED 2
SERIAL
RUN/UPGRADE
SERIAL
LED 3
VIDEO 1 STATUS
VIDEO 2 STATUS
LED 4
LED 5
VIDEO 3 STATUS
VIDEO 4 STATUS
MENU
NAVIGATION
PUSH BUTTON
MENU
NAVIGATION
TOGGLE
SWITCH
LED 1
LINK STATUS
Figure 4-1: Location of Status Indicators and Jumpers
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, low optical power, or if a local internal power fault exists (i.e.: a
blown fuse). Whether or not this LOCAL FAULT indication is reported to the frame
may be selected by the FRAME STATUS jumper (see section 5.1).
MODULE OK: This Green LED indicates good module health. It will be ON when a valid input
signal is present, and internal board power is good.
On the edge of the 7707VR-4-HS there are five small multi-colour LEDs that indicate the status of video
signals and condition of the optical link with the companion 7707VT-4-HS transmitter.
LINK STATUS: Green indicates the presence of a valid optical signal on the fiber input.
Red indicates the detection of bit errors in the optical input signal (when bit error
detection is enabled – see section 4.2.6).
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VIDEO 1 STATUS: Green indicates the presence of a valid signal on channel 1.
LED Off indicates signal loss on channel 1.
VIDEO 2 STATUS: Green indicates the presence of a valid signal on channel 2.
LED Off indicates signal loss on channel 2.
VIDEO 3 STATUS: Green indicates the presence of a valid signal on channel 3.
LED Off indicates signal loss on channel 3.
VIDEO 4 STATUS: Green indicates the presence of a valid signal on channel 4.
LED Off indicates signal loss on channel 4.
4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY / CARD STATUS AND CONTROLS
Additional signal and status monitoring is provided via the 4-digit dot-matrix display located at the card-
edge. The card-edge pushbutton and toggle-switch are used to navigate through the display menu. Figure
4-2 provides a quick reference to the display menu structure.
You can use the toggle switch to move up and down the list of available parameters to adjust. To adjust
any parameter, use the toggle switch to move up or down to the desired parameter and press the
pushbutton. Using the toggle switch, adjust the parameter to its desired value. If the parameter is a
numerical value, the number will increase if you push up on the toggle switch and decrease if you push
down on the toggle switch. If the parameter contains a list of choices, you can cycle through the list by
pressing the toggle switch in either direction. The parameter values are changed as you cycle through the
list.
When you have stopped at the desired value, depress the pushbutton. This will return to the parameter
select menu item you are setting (the display shows the parameter name you were setting). To change
another parameter, use the toggle switch to select other parameters. If neither the toggle switch nor
pushbutton is operated for several seconds the card edge control will exit the menu system and return to
an idle state.
On all menus, there is an extra selectable item: BACK. Selecting BACK will take you to the previous menu
(the one that was used to get into the current menu). On the main menu, BACK will both take the user to
the normal operating mode (indicated by the moving line on the card edge display).

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LINK...ERR (No fiber link to
7707VT-4-HS)
OK (Link to 7707VT-4-HS OK)
BACK (Abort)
Pushbutton ?
Fault Status Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2
Indications
CTRL (Control)
Selections
STAT (Status)
VER (Software Version) Software Version
Indications
Selections
FRST(Factory Reset)
BACK (Abort)
DISP (Display Orientation)
VERT (Vertical)
HORZ (Horizontal)
Selections
YES (Accept)
NO (Abort)
Menu Level 3
Selections
Selections
Standards Per Table
LOS (Loss of Signal)
EDET (Error Detection) ON (Indicate Link Errors)
OFF (Disable Error Indication)
Selections
Indications
VIN2 (Video Input 2) Standards Per Table
LOS (Loss of SIgnal)
Indications
VIN1 (Video Input 1)
VIN3 (Video Input 3) Standards Per Table
LOS (Loss of Signal)
Indications
VIN4 (Video Input 4) Standards Per Table
LOS (Loss of Signal)
Indications
MODE (Output Mode) HHXX (HHXX Mode)
HSSS (HSSS Mode)
Indications
SHSS (SHSS Mode)
?
Toggle
Switch
?PWR (Optical Power) -1 to -40 (dBm Value)
Indications
OVR (power over max)
LOW (power under min)
GEN (Output on loss of input)
OFF (Off)
BLK (Valid black)
Selections
Figure 4-2: Card Edge Menu Structure
If a specific menu selection has a configuration value associated with it, then this may be changed using
the toggle switch. Pressing the pushbutton will apply the displayed value and return you to the previous
menu level.
The most recent user selection will be maintained in non-volatile memory in the event of power
loss to the module.

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4.2.1. Display of Warning Status Indications
The 7707VR-4-HS top level, default display shows whether there is a valid optical connection with the
companion 7707VT-4-HS. The display will indicate the following:
OK A valid optical connection exists between the 7707VT-4-HS and 7707VR-4-HS
LINK…ERR No valid optical link established between 7707VT-4-HS and 7707VR-4-HS.
Flashing indication alternates between LINK and ERR.
Pressing the pushbutton from this default display will allow the user to select from STAT (status) and
CTRL (control) menu items.
4.2.2. Displaying the Video Standards
The 7707VR-4-HS detects the video standards of the signals present at its optical input. To display the
video standards, select the STAT menu item in menu level 1, then use the toggle switch to display the
desired video channel (from VIN1 to VIN4) and press the pushbutton to select it. The video standard
will be displayed from the list below:
1080i/60
1080i/59.94
1080i/50
1035i/60
1035i/59.94
1080i/48
1080i/47.96
720p/60
720p/59.94
N270
P270
SDTI-N270
SDTI-P270
LOS (Loss of Signal)
STAT
VIN1-VIN4
LOS
LOS Loss of Signal – A valid input is not detected.
4.2.3. Displaying the Video Output Mode
The output mode of the 7707VR-4-HS is determined automatically based on the composition of HD-SDI
and SD-SDI video signals multiplexed and transmitted by the companion 7707VT-4-HS. To display the
output mode, select the STAT menu item in menu level 1 then use the toggle switch to display the MODE
option and press the pushbutton to select it. The possible modes and output signals are as follows:
Connector HHXX HSSS SHSS
1 HD-SDI or SDI/SDTi HD-SDI or SDI/SDTi SDI/SDTi
2 HD-SDI or SDI/SDTi SDI/SDTi HD-SDI or SDI/SDTi
3 N/A SDI/SDTi SDI/SDTi
4 N/A SDI/SDTi SDI/SDTi

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STAT
MODE
HHXX
HSSS
SHSS
HHXX HHXX Mode.
HSSS HSSS Mode.
SHSS SHSS Mode.
4.2.4. Displaying the Optical Power
The 7707VR-4-HS module can measure and display the input optical power over a range of -1dBm to
–40dBm at increments of 1dBm for the standard version and -7dBm to –40dBm in 1dBm increments for
the –H version. To display the input optical power, select the STAT menu item in menu level 1, and then
use the toggle switch to display the PWR option and press the pushbutton to select it. The display will
show one of the following:
STAT
PWR
-1 to -40
OVR
LOW
-1 to –40 Optical input power within this range (Standard Version).
OVER Indicates optical input power exceeding –1dBm for standard
version and -7dBm for “–H” version.
LOW Input optical power low (< -40 dBm).
(-7 to –40 Optical input power within this range (-H Version))
4.2.5. Displaying the Firmware Version
The VER option displays the card’s current firmware version. To display the firmware version, select the
STAT menu item in menu level 1 then use the toggle switch to display the VER option and press the
pushbutton to select it. The firmware version will scroll across the display.
STAT
VER
SOFTWARE
VERSION
For example: VER 1.0 BLD 067
4.2.6. Setting Input Error Detection
The 7707VR-4-HS can detect bit errors in the incoming optical signal. The EDET menu item turns this
error detection on or off. When turned on, the Link Status Indicator will turn red and a trap value will be
set (see section 6.4). To set the error detection mode, select the CTRL menu item in menu level 1, and
then use the toggle switch to display the EDET option and press the pushbutton to select it. Use the
toggle switch to select between ON and OFF.
CTRL
EDET
ON
OFF
ON Link error detection is turned on.
OFF Link error detection is turned off.

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4.2.7. Setting Output Type on Loss of Input
The 7707VR-4-HS can provide a valid black or totally muted output signal upon loss of video to any one or
more inputs on the companion 7707VT-4-HS. In the case where there is loss of optical input, all of the
outputs will be either valid black or muted. In valid black mode, the signal standard presented will be the
same as the last valid input seen on that particular channel. The GEN menu item allows selection of either
valid black or muted output. To set this mode, select the CTRL menu item in menu level 1, and then use
the toggle switch to display the GEN option and press the pushbutton to select it. Use the toggle switch
to select either BLK (valid black) or OFF (mute).
CTRL
GEN
BLK
OFF
BLK Valid black output on loss of input.
OFF Output muted on loss of input.
4.2.8. Setting the Orientation of the Text on the Card Edge Display
The DISP display option allows the user to set a horizontal or vertical orientation for the card edge display
messages. To set the display orientation, select the CTRL menu item in menu level 1, and then use the
toggle switch to display the DISP menu selection and use the pushbutton to select it. Use the toggle
switch to change between HOR and VERT. Press the push button to make your selection.
CTRL
DISP
HORZ
VERT
HORZ Horizontal display used when the module is housed in the 1
rack unit 7701FR frame or the stand-alone enclosure.
VERT Vertical display used when the module is housed in the 3-rack
unit 7700FR frame.
4.2.9. Resetting Factory Defaults
The FRST menu option will return the 7707VR-4-HS to factory defaults. To return all settings to factory
defaults, select the CTRL menu item in menu level 1, and then use the toggle switch to display the FRST
menu selection and use the pushbutton to select it. Use the toggle switch to change between YES and NO.
Press the push button to make your selection.
CTRL
FRST
NO
YES
NO Abort.
YES Accept.

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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 shows the locations of the jumpers.
5.1. 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 the 7707VR-4-HS with the frame status indicators on the
Power Supply FRAME STATUS LEDs 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 by the power supply LEDs or the frame’s Fault Tally output but will
only be indicated by the local fault indicator on the card itself.
5.2. 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 the
Upgrading Firmware section of this manual for more information.
To upgrade the 7707VR-4-HS’s firmware, begin by pulling it out of the frame. Move
the UPGRADE jumper into the UPGRADE position. Install the upgrade cable
provided (located in the vinyl pouch in the front of this manual) onto the SERIAL
header at the card edge (see Figure 4-1). 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.

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6. VISTALINK®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 7707VB-8-HS-OC192 and 7707VR-8-HS 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.
6.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS
The following parameters can be remotely monitored through the VistaLINK®interface.
Parameter Description
Video 1, 2, 3, 4 Standard A range of values describing the detected video standard (see section
4.2.2)
Video Output Mode Indicates current video output mode (HHXX, HSSS or SHSS) (see section
4.2.3)
Optical Power Indicates the optical power level, in dBm of the input signal (see section
4.2.4)
Table 6–1: VistaLINK®Monitored Parameters

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6.3. VISTALINK®CONTROLLED PARAMETERS
The following parameters can be remotely controlled through the VistaLINK®interface.
Parameter Description
Input Error Detection Enable or disable bit error detection on the input optical signal (see section
4.2.6).
Signal Output on Loss of
Input Allows the user to select valid black output, or muted output upon loss of
input signal (see section 4.2.7).
Optical Power Alarm
Threshold Allows user to set the power threshold for the input optical power alarm
trap.
Table 6–2: VistaLINK®Controlled Parameters
6.4. VISTALINK®TRAPS
The following traps can be remotely reported through the VistaLINK®interface.
Trap Description
Link Input Presence Indicates the presence of a valid optical input signal from a companion
7707VT-4-HS (Reflects the state of the Link Status LED).
Video Input 1-4 Presence Indicates the presence of valid input video signals within the multiplexed
signal received from the companion 7707VT-4-HS (Reflects the state of the
Video Status LEDs).
Link Input Bit Error
Detection Indicates the detection of bit errors in the incoming optical signal (when
input error detection is enabled).
Optical Power Below
Threshold Indicates optical input signal below the low power level threshold setting.
Table 6–3: VistaLINK®Traps