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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. SERIAL MONITORING OUTPUT............................................................................................... 4
3.4. ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................. 4
3.5. PHYSICAL.................................................................................................................................. 4
4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS ..............................................................................5
4.1. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS......................................................................................................5
4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY / CARD STATUS AND CONTROLS .................................................. 6
4.2.1. Display of Warning Status Indications............................................................................. 8
4.2.2. Displaying the Video Standard........................................................................................ 8
4.2.3. Displaying the Received Power....................................................................................... 9
4.2.4. Displaying the Link Distance Option ............................................................................... 9
4.2.5. Displaying the BER (Bit-Error Rate)................................................................................ 9
4.2.6. Displaying the 7707VT-8-HS Companion Transmitter Status....................................... 10
4.2.7. Displaying the Firmware Version................................................................................... 10
4.2.8. Setting Output Type on Loss of Input............................................................................ 10
4.2.9. Controlling Monitoring Video Output ............................................................................. 11
4.2.10. Password Protection for Channel Blocking................................................................... 11
4.2.11. Setting the Orientation of the Text on the Card Edge Display....................................... 12
4.2.12. Resetting Factory Defaults............................................................................................ 12
5. JUMPERS AND LOCAL CONTROLS.................................................................................13
5.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS ....................................................................................... 13
5.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES ............................................. 13
6. VISTALINK®REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL..............................................................14
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®?............................................................................................................. 14
6.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS.............................................................................. 14
6.3. VISTALINK®CONTROLLED PARAMETERS........................................................................... 15
6.4. VISTALINK®TRAPS.................................................................................................................. 15

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 7707VR-8-HS Block Diagram.............................................................................................................1
Figure 2-1: 7707VR-8-HS Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................2
Figure 4-1: Location of Status Indicators and Jumpers ........................................................................................5
Figure 4-2: Card Edge Menu Structure.................................................................................................................7
Tables
Table 6–1: VistaLINK®Monitored Parameters....................................................................................................14
Table 6–2: VistaLINK®Controlled Parameters ...................................................................................................15
Table 6–3: VistaLINK®Traps ..............................................................................................................................15

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 First Release Apr 08
1.1 Added card edge controls information to section 4.2.
Updated menu structure format throughout 4.2.1 to 4.2.12.
Updated features & technical specs. Oct 08
1.2 Correction to features section Oct 09
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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.

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1. OVERVIEW
The 7707VR-8-HS is a VistaLINK®enabled fiber receiver for seven HD-SDI signals, eight SDI/DVB-ASI
signals, or combinations thereof. This module operates with a companion 7707VT-8-HS, to reverse the
Time Domain Multiplexing (TDM) process and restore the separate SDI/DVB-ASI and/or HD-SDI feeds.
The 7707VT-8-HS and companion 7707VR-8-HS will transparently pass incoming HD-SDI or SDI/SDTi
video with embedded AES audio or 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 multiplexer for 7 HD-SDI or 8 SDI-SDI/DVB-ASI signals
•Independent signal outputs unaffected by loss of any other HD, SDI, SDTi or DVB-ASI input feed
•Transparently passes embedded AES or any other data in the horizontal or vertical ancillary data
space
•Main module fully hot-swappable from front of frame
•Supports single-mode and fiber optic cable
•Monitoring output of any input
•Accepts any wavelength in the 1310nm to 1550nm range
•Female LC Duplex Connector
•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 and 350FR frame
and a 7700FC VistaLINK®Frame Controller module in slot 1 of the frame
•Occupies two card slots and can be housed in a 3RU frame which will hold up to 7 modules or a 3RU
portable frame that holds up to 3 modules
Figure 1-1: 7707VR-8-HS Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7707VR-8-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 section 3 of the 7700FR manual chapter.
7707VR-8-HS
LN/ACT
SDI OUT/
MON OUT
HD/SDI
OUTPUT
Figure 2-1: 7707VR-8-HS Rear Panel
FIBER INPUT: LC Duplex female connector. This wide range input accepts optical wavelengths of
1270nm to 1610nm, accommodating standard, CWDM or DWDM transmission
schemes.
CONTROL: RJ-45 Ethernet connection for SNMP monitoring and control. Module possesses
local SNMP agent
HD/SDI OUTPUTS: Seven BNC outputs for HD-SDI, SDI/SDTi, or DVB-ASI, compatible with HD-SDI
(SMPTE 292M), SD-SDI (SMPTE 259M-C), SDTi (SMPTE 305.2M) or EN500083-9
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SDI OUT /MON OUT:One BNC output, configurable as the channel 8 SDI Output or as a monitoring
output for any one of the seven HD/SDI outputs, selectable via card-edge or
VistaLINK®controls. Compatible with HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M), SD-SDI (SMPTE
259M-C), SDTi (SMPTE 305.2M) or EN500083-9 (DVB-ASI) standards.
"NOTE: Only a single port of the XFP module is in use. This port corresponds to the
location of the “Fiber Input” label.
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. 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 LC Duplex
Return Loss: >12dB
Operating Wavelength: 1310nm to 1550nm
Maximum Input Power
Standard (+S) Receiver: -1dBm
High Sensitivity (+H) Receiver: -7dBm
Optical Sensitivity
Standard (+S) Receiver: -14dBm
High Sensitivity (+H) Receiver: -22dBm
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS
Number of Outputs: 8
Standards: SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C, DVB-ASI
Connector: 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
Alignment Jitter: < 0.2 UI
3.3. SERIAL MONITORING OUTPUT
Number of Outputs: 1 (dual purpose I/O from output 8)
Connector: IEC 61169-8 Annex A
3.4. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12V DC
Power: 20 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: 2

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4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS
The 7707VR-8-HS has 8 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 shaft-encoder/pushbutton is used to
select various displays on the alphanumeric display. Figure 4-1 shows the locations of the indicators and
shaft-encoder/pushbutton.
/ MODULE OK
LOCAL FAULT
SERIAL
RUN/UPGRADE
SERIAL
LED 2
LED 3
LED 4
LED 5
LED 6
LED 7
LED 8
VIDEO 2 STATUS
VIDEO 3 STATUS
VIDEO 4 STATUS
VIDEO 5 STATUS
VIDEO 6 STATUS
VIDEO 7 STATUS
VIDEO 8 STATUS
LED 1
VIDEO 1 STATUS
Figure 4-1: Location of Status Indicators and Jumpers
4.1. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS
Two large LEDs at the front card-edge display the status of module as follows:
MODULE OK: This Green LED indicates good module health. It will be ON while there is no Link,
XFP, card-slot or power faults.
LOCAL FAULT: This Red LED will illuminate when a fault condition is detected. Possible fault
conditions include Link, XFP, card-slot or power faults. Whether or not this LOCAL
FAULT indication is reported to the frame may be determined by the FRAME
STATUS jumper (see section Figure 4-1).
On the edge of the 7707VR-8-HS there are 8 small multi-coloured LEDs that indicate the status of video
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Eight multi-coloured LEDs indicate the status of the eight corresponding video signals:
VIDEO STATUS: GREEN indicates the presence of a valid signal on the corresponding channel.
YELLOW indicates that the corresponding channel has been password-blocked (via
CTRL/PSWD men item).
OFF indicates a signal loss of signal condition.
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 shaft encoder is 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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BACK (Abort)
Pushbutton
Fault Status Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2
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
VID1 (Video Output 1)
Shaft
Encoder
MON (VID8 Monitor Output)
Menu Level 4
VID8 (Video Output 8)
VT (VT Card Status)
OK (Normal Operation)
SLOT...ERR (Slot Error)
Indications
LASR...ERR (Laser Error)
IO...ERR (Video IO Error)
Standards Per Table
MON (Set to Monitor Output)
! VID8 Output Only
Indications
LOS (Loss of Signal)
IO...ERR (Input/Output Fault)
CASE (Switch-Over Cases)
! Redundant Cards Only
IDLE (Idle Redundant)
RXP (Received Power)
Selections Values from XFP (dBm)
Indications
LINK (Optical Link Input)
SLOT...ERR (Slot Error)
LASR...ERR (Laser Error)
IO...ERR (Video IO Error)
Selections
LINK...LOS (Link Loss)
BER...ERR (Bit-Error Rate)
OFF (Disable Switch-Case)
CHAN (Channel Switch-Over)
! IO...ERR Case Only
FULL (Card Switch-Over)XFP...ERR (XFP Error)
PRI (Primary Swich-Back)
! Primary Slot Only
EN (Enable Case)
TIME (Time Constant)
Selections
Time Constants Per Table
XFP...ERR (XFP Error)
Selections
VID1 (Video 1)
VID7 (Video 7)
USED (Used for Transport)
Selections
SWAP (Card-Swap Mode)
! Redundant Cards Only YES (Accept)
NO (Abort)
Selections
Selections
PSWD (Password Protect) 0-9999 (Enter Password)
! Factory Default = 7154
Selections Selections
VID1 (Video 1)
VID8 (Video 8)
NEW (New Password) 0-9999 (Enter Password)
Selections
ON (Enable Channel)
OFF (Block Channel)
Selections
PSWD (Password Blocked)
Selections
GEN (Output on LOS) OFF (Output Off)
BLK (Black Active Picture)
NA (Not Available)
OFF (Monitor Off)
NA (Not Available)
SLOT...ERR (Slot Error)
Supersedes
XFP...ERR (XFP Error)
Supersedes
LINK...LOS (Link Loss)
Supersedes
VT...ERR (VT Card Error)
Supersedes
OK (Normal Operation)
Indications Menu Level 5
Selections
OVER (Power Over)
LOW (Power Low)
NA (Not Available)
BER (Bit-Error Rate) OK (Normal Operation)
OVER (Error-Rate Over)
Indications
NA (Not Available)
+S (Standard-Haul Option)
Indications
NA (Not Available)
HAUL (Distance Option) +M (Medium-Haul Option)
+L (Long-Haul Option)
Future Menu Items
Future Menu Items
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 shaft encoder. Pressing the pushbutton will apply the displayed value and return you to the previous
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The most recent user selection will be maintained in non-volatile memory in the event of power
loss to the module.
4.2.1. Display of Warning Status Indications
The top level, default display indicates overall card status and warnings:
OK Normal operation.
SLOT…ERR Slot Error Warning – A compatible rear-plate is not detected. Flashing indication
alternates between SLOT and ERR.
XFP…ERR XFP Module Error Warning – A compatible XFP module is not detected. Flashing
indication alternates between XFP and ERR.
LINK…LOS Link Error Warning – A valid link input is not detected. Flashing indication
alternates between LASR and LOS.
VT…ERR VT Error Warning – An error condition has been flagged at the companion
7707VT-8-HS module. Flashing indication alternates between VT and ERR.
Pressing the shaft encoder from this default display will allow the user to select from STAT (status) and
CTRL (control) menu items.
4.2.2. Displaying the Video Standard
The 7707VR-8-HS detects the video standard of the signals present at its outputs. To display the video
standard, select the STAT menu item in menu level 1, then use the shaft encoder to display the desired
video channel (from VID1 to VID8) and press the shaft encoder 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
1080P-24
1080P-23.98
1080P-25
1080P-30
1080P-29.97
720P-60
720P-59.94
720P-50
1080P-60
1080P-59.94
ASI
525I
525I-SDTI
625I
625I-SDTI
UNKNOWN
LOS(signal loss)
STAT
VID1 – VID8
LOS
IO…ERR
IDLE
PSWD
MON
LOS Signal loss
IO…ERR Output Fault Detected on selected output
IDLE Idle Redundant (future use)
PSWD Password Blocked
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4.2.3. Displaying the Received Power
The 7707VR-8-HS can display the received power from the XFP module in (dBm). To display the input
power, select the STAT menu item in level 1, next select LINK in level 2, use the shaft encoder to display
the desired selection (RXP) and press the shaft encoder to select it to display:
STAT
LINK
RXP
VALUES FROM XFP
LOW
OVER
NA
0 to -30dBm Optical Input Power.
LOW Optical Input power is below normal operating
conditions.
OVER Optical Input power exceeds recommended
operating conditions.
NA Unavailable (pluggable XFP module not detected).
4.2.4. Displaying the Link Distance Option
The 7707VR-8-HS can display the XFP modules link distance option. To display the distance option,
select the STAT menu item in level 1, next select LINK in level 2, use the shaft encoder to display the
desired selection (HAUL) and press the shaft encoder to select it to display:
STAT
LINK
HAUL
+S
+M
+L
NA
+S Standard-Haul Option
+M Medium-Haul Option
+L Long-Haul Option
NA Unavailable (pluggable XFP module not detected)
4.2.5. Displaying the BER (Bit-Error Rate)
The 7707VR-8-HS can display the Bit-Error Rate (BER) status of the optical input. To display the BER
status, select the STAT menu item in level 1, next select LINK in level 2, use the shaft encoder to display
the desired selection (BER) and press the shaft encoder to select and display it.
STAT
LINK
BER
OVER
OK
NA
OVER Detected Bit-Error Rate exceeds 10-12
OK Normal Operation
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A Bit-Error Rate (BER) of 10-12 will cause OVER to be indicated. Since the BER must be calculated over
an extended period of time, to produce a timely indication this will return to OK unless a BER of 10-11 is
sustained. If the BER falls between these two thresholds, then OVER will be indicated intermittently at a
minimum rate of once per 3 minutes.
4.2.6. Displaying the 7707VT-8-HS Companion Transmitter Status
The 7707VR-8-HS can display the status of the 7707VT-8-HS transmitter. To display the transmitter
status, select the STAT menu item in level 1, next select VT in level 2.
STAT
VT
OK
SLOT…ERR
XFP…ERR
LASR…ERR
IO…ERR
NA
OK Card is functioning properly.
SLOT…ERR Slot Error Warning – indication alternates between SLOT
and ERR.
XFP…ERR XFP Module Error Warning – Flashing indication alternates
between XFP and ERR.
LASR…ERR Laser Error Warning – Flashing indication alternates
between LASR and ERR.
IO…ERR Video IO Error – indication alternates between IO and ERR.
NA Unavailable.
4.2.7. 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
4.2.8. Setting Output Type on Loss of Input
The 7707VR-8-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-8-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, use the shaft
encoder to display the GEN option and press the shaft encoder to select it. Use the toggle switch to select
either BLK (valid black) or OFF (mute). The GEN settings are as follows:

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CTRL
GEN
BLK
OFF
BLK Valid black output on loss of input.
OFF Output muted on loss of input.
4.2.9. Controlling Monitoring Video Output
The MON menu item allows the user to control which input video signal (VID 1 through VID7) will be
passed through to the Output channel 8 connector on the 7707VR-8-HS. To select the output signal,
select the CTRL menu item in menu level 1, use the toggle switch to display the MON option and press the
shaft encoder to select it. The possible selections are as follows:
CTRL
MON
VID1 – VID7
OFF
USED
VID1 Video input channel 1 signal will be available at the output.
VID2 Video input channel 2 signal will be available at the output.
VID3 Video input channel 3 signal will be available at the output.
VID4 Video input channel 4 signal will be available at the output.
VID5 Video input channel 5 signal will be available at the output.
VID6 Video input channel 6 signal will be available at the output.
VID7 Video input channel 7 signal will be available at the output.
OFF Video monitoring off.
USED Video input exists at channel 8 and will be used for transport.
4.2.10. Password Protection for Channel Blocking
The PSWD menu item allows the user to set the channel blocking of each of the individual video inputs.
This function is password protected. To enter the menu, use the shaft encoder to select CTRL in level 1 of
the menu. Use the shaft encoder to display PSWD and push the shaft encoder to select it. By turning the
shaft encoder, enter the correct password (Default 7154).
CTRL
PSWD
0-9999
VID1 – VID8
ON
OFF
After the correct password is entered, turn the shaft encoder to select VID1
through VID8 and NEW. Pushing on the shaft encoder when each channel
is shown will open the selection of ON (Enable Channel) or OFF (Block
Channel) for that particular channel.
CTRL
PSWD
0-9999
NEW
0-9999
Selecting NEW rather than a channel will allow the user to define their own
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4.2.11. 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, use the toggle
switch to display the DISP menu selection and use the pushbutton to select it. Use the toggle switch to
change between HORZ 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.
4.2.12. Resetting Factory Defaults
The FRST menu option will return the 7707VR-8-HS to factory defaults. To return all settings to factory
defaults, select the CTRL menu item in menu level 1, 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
The user can select the BACK menu item to return to menu level 1.

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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-8-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-8-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 3). Re-install the module into the frame. Run
the upgrade as described in the Upgrading Firmware section of this manual. Once
the upgrade is complete, 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 7707VT-8-HS 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 and which both the Manager and Agent understand. Please contact Evertz for further
information about obtaining a copy of the MIB for interfacing to a third party Manager/NMS.
For more information on connecting and configuring the VistaLINK®network, see the 7700FC Frame
Controller chapter.
6.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS
The following parameters can be remotely monitored through the VistaLINK®interface.
Parameter Description
Video Status Indicates video status and video input standard.
Link Receive Power Indicates link received power.
Link Bit-Error Rate Indicates link bit-error rate status.
Link Distance Option Indicates link distance option.
7707VT-8-HS Card Status Indicates transmitter companion card status.
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
Generated Video on LOS Controls Generated Video on loss.
VID8 Monitor Output Controls VID8 Monitor Output.
Channel Protection Controls Channel Protection.
Channel Protection Password Set Channel Protection Password.
Optical Power Alarm Threshold Controls Optical Power Alarm Threshold.
Table 6–2: VistaLINK®Controlled Parameters
6.4. VISTALINK®TRAPS
The following traps can be remotely reported through the VistaLINK®interface.
Trap Description
Slot Error Status Triggers when there is a slot error.
XFP Error Status Triggers when there is an XFP error.
VT Error Status Triggers when there is a VT error.
Laser Error Status Triggers when there is a laser error.
Video [1 to 8] LOS Status
Video [1 to 8] IO Status
Link Bit-Error Rate Status
Optical Power Below Threshold
Table 6–3: VistaLINK®Traps

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