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7700 MultiFrame Manual
7707VR-2-HD Dual HD-SDI Fiber Receiver
Revision 2.2
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. ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................. 4
3.4. PHYSICAL.................................................................................................................................. 4
4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS ........................................................................................... 5
4.1. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS....................................................................................................... 5
4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY............................................................................................................. 6
4.2.1. Top Level Menu............................................................................................................... 6
4.2.2. Menu Level One.............................................................................................................. 7
4.2.3. Displaying the Video Standard........................................................................................ 7
4.2.4. Displaying the Optical Power.......................................................................................... 8
4.2.5. Setting the Output Video Standard On Loss of Input Signal........................................... 9
4.2.6. Performing a Factory Reset ............................................................................................ 9
4.2.7. Setting the Orientation of the Text on the Card Edge Display......................................... 9
4.2.8. Displaying the Firmware Version..................................................................................... 9
5. JUMPERS AND LOCAL CONTROLS .............................................................................................. 10
5.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS ........................................................................................ 10
5.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES.............................................. 10
6. VISTALINK
®
REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL........................................................................... 11
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK
®
?............................................................................................................. 11
6.2. VISTALINK
®
MONITORED PARAMETERS .............................................................................. 12
6.3. VISTALINK
®
CONTROLLED PARAMETERS ........................................................................... 12
6.4. VISTALINK
®
TRAPS.................................................................................................................. 12

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 7707VR-2-HD Block Diagram.............................................................................................................1
Figure 2-1: 7707VR-2-HD Rear Panel..................................................................................................................2
Figure 4-1: Location of Status Indicators and Jumpers ........................................................................................5
Figure 4-2: Card Edge Menu Structure.................................................................................................................6
Tables
Table 6–1: VistaLINK
®
Monitored Parameters....................................................................................................12
Table 6–2: VistaLINK
®
Controlled Parameters ...................................................................................................12
Table 6–3: VistaLINK
®
Traps ..............................................................................................................................12

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Original Version Sept 04
2.0 Updated Dec 04
2.1 Updated laser safety warnings Aug 05
2.2 Added table format to section 4. General clean up. Feb 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-2-HD DWDM cards and any 7707VR-2-HD series
cards directly with a short fiber optic cable. The 7707VT-2-HD DWDM card
produces +7dBm of power which will damage the receiver if connected
directly.
"
Do not hook up the 7707VT-2-HD cards that output more than -7dBm of power
(see 7707VT-2-HD specifications for output power of various laser types) and
7707VR-2-HD-H high sensitivity receiver cards directly with a short fiber optic
cable. The 7707VT-2-HD cards that produce more than -7dBm of power will
damage the receiver if connected directly.

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1. OVERVIEW
The 7707VR-2-HD is a VistaLINK
®
–enabled fiber optic receiver for SMPTE 292M (1.485Gb/s). This
single card module demultiplexes two HD-SDI signals that have been Time Domain Multiplexed (TDM) by
the companion 7707VT-2-HD Dual HD-SDI Fiber Transmitter module.
The 7707VR-2-HD and companion 7707VT-2-HD 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 demultiplexor for four synchronous or asynchronous SMPTE 292M (1.485Gb/s) video
signals
•HD-SDI video regeneration on outputs
•Signal transport over fiber uninterrupted by loss of any input video feed
•Transparently passes embedded AES or any other data in the horizontal or vertical ancillary data
space
•Comprehensive signal and card status monitoring via four-digit card-edge display
•VistaLINK
®
–enabled for remote monitoring and control when installed in a 7700FR-C frame with
7700FC VistaLINK
®
Frame Controller
•Supports single-mode and multi-mode fiber
•Accepts any wavelength in the 1270nm to 1610nm range
•SC/PC, ST/PC, FC/PC fiber connectors available
TDM
DEMUX
CONTROL/
INDICATION
VistaLINK
®
Interface
LOCAL
CONTROL
LOCAL
INDICATION
FIBER
INPUT
OPTICAL
RECEIVER
HDSDI VIDEO
OUTPUT
HDSDI VIDEO
OUTPUT
HDSDI VIDEO
OUTPUT
HDSDI VIDEO
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
STAGE
OUTPUT
STAGE
OUTPUT
STAGE
OUTPUT
STAGE
1
2
2
1
Figure 1-1: 7707VR-2-HD Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7707VR-2-HD 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 chapter section 3.
Figure 2-1: 7707VR-2-HD 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
standard, CWDM or DWDM transmission schemes.
"
Do not hook up the 7707VT-2-HD DWDM cards and any 7707VR-2-HD series
cards directly with a short fiber optic cable. The 7707VT-2-HD DWDM card
produces +7dBm of power which will damage the receiver if connected
directly.

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"
Do not hook up the 7707VT-2-HD cards that output more than -7dBm of power
(see 7707VT-2-HD specifications for output power of various laser types) and
7707VR-2-HD-H high sensitivity receiver cards directly with a short fiber optic
cable. The 7707VT-2-HD cards that produce more than -7dBm of power will
damage the receiver if connected directly.
HD OUTPUT: There are two BNC outputs for each of the two independent reclocked HD video
signals, compatible with all SMPTE 292M 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
Input Wavelength: 1270nm to 1610nm
Maximum Input Power
Standard Version: -1dBm
-H Version: -7dBm
Optical Sensitivity
Standard Version: -21dBm
-H Version: -28dBm
3.2. SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUTS:
Standards: SMPTE 292M
Number of Outputs: 4, 2 per Independent HD 1.485Gb/s signals
Connectors: BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level: 800mV(nominal)
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: 900ps(nominal)
Overshoot: < 10% of amplitude
Return Loss: > 15dB to 1.485Gb/s
Jitter: < 0.20UI
3.3. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12VDC
Power: 10 Watts
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC regulations for class A devices
Complies with EU EMC directive
3.4. PHYSICAL
7700 or 7701 frame mounting:
Number of slots: 1

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4. STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS
The 7707VR-2-HD has 5 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 locations of the indicators and pushbutton.
FRAME STATUS
ON/OFF
/ MODULE OK
LOCAL FAULT
LED 1
SERIAL
RUN/UPGRADE
SERIAL
LED 2
VIDEO 1 STATUS
VIDEO 2 STATUS
LED 3
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 input 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.
On the 7707VR-2-HD there are three small multi-color LEDs on the back of the board that indicate the
status of video signals.
VIDEO 1 STATUS: Green indicates the presence of a valid signal on channel 1.
Yellow indicates the presence of CRC errors in the incoming channel 1 stream.
Red indicates a loss of video on channel 1.

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VIDEO 2 STATUS: Green indicates the presence of a valid signal on channel 2.
Yellow indicates the presence of CRC errors in the incoming channel 2 stream.
Red indicates a loss of video on channel 2.
LINK STATUS: Green indicates the presence of a valid optical signal.
Yellow indicates the presence of bit errors in the optical signal.
Red indicates a loss or invalid optical signal.
4.2. DOT-MATRIX DISPLAY
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.
AUTO / Select Std. 1
(Default - 1080i/59.94)
Output Video 1 Standard
(see list in 4.2.3 section)
Pushbutton Ö
Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2
VSD1 (Video Standard)
VSD2 (Video Standard)
PWR (OpticalPower)
VERT or HOR
VER (Software Version)
DISP (Display Orientation)
Output Video 2 Standard
(see list in 4.2.3 section)
0 to -40 dBm
(1dBm steps)
Version number and build
shifted right to left
×
Toggle
Switch
Ø
STD2 (Output Video Std. on
Loss of Input Signal)
Top Menu Level
AUTO / Select Std. 2
(Default - 1080i/59.94)
LINK ERR
(If No Link with
VT2HD)
OK
(If Linked with
VT2HD)
FRST (Factory Reset) YES or NO
STD1 (Output Video Std. on
Loss of Input Signal)
Figure 4-2: Card Edge Menu Structure
4.2.1. Top Level Menu
The 7707VR-2-HD card edge display can show whether there is valid optical connection with the
companion 7707VT-2-HD. If no such connection exists, the card edge display will flash LINK ERR.
Conversely, if a valid optical connection exists between the 7707VT-2-HD and 7707VR-2-HD the card
edge display will read OK.

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4.2.2. Menu Level One
The following display messages indicate what is being displayed.
VSD1: Video Standard in Use on Channel 1.
VSD2: Video Standard in Use on Channel 2.
PWR: Input Optical Power.
STD1: Sets Output Video Standard on Loss of Input Signal on Channel 1.
STD2: Sets Output Video Standard on Loss of Input Signal on Channel 2.
DISP: Sets the orientation of the text displayed on the card edge.
FRST: Factory Reset (Default).
VER: Displays the present Firmware version.
4.2.3. Displaying the Video Standard
The 7707VR-2-HD detects all SMPTE 292M Video standards present at its optical input. For the sake of
brevity, only VSD1 will be discussed in the manual.

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VSD1
NONE
UNKNOWN
1035I/60
1035I/59.94
1080I/50-1
1080I/50-2
1080I/60
1080I/59.94
1080P/30
1080P/29.97
1080P/25
1080P/24
1080P/23.98
1080P/24-SF
1080P/23.98-S
1080P/25-SFEM
720P/30
720P/29.97
720P/50
720P/25
720P/24
720P/23.98
1080P/24-EM
1080P/23.98-EM
1080P/24-SF-EM
1080P/23.98-SF-EM
1080P/24-EM
1080P/23.98-EM
1080P/24-SF-EM
1080P/23.98-SF-EM
720P/30-EM
720P/29.97-EM
720P/50-EM
720P/25-EM
720P/24-EM
720P/23.98-EM
720P/60-EM
720P/59.94-EM
To display the Video Standard, press the pushbutton one or more times until
the VSD1 or VSD2 message is shown on the display. After one second
the detected video standard will be shown.
4.2.4. Displaying the Optical Power
The 7707VR-2-HD module can measure and display the input optical power over a range of 0dBm 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 toggle the switch one or more times until the PWR message
is shown on the display. Press the pushbutton to display the optical power.
PWR
OVER
0 to -40
-7 to -40
LOW
OVER Indicates optical input power exceeding –1dBm for standard
version and -7dBm for “–H” version
0 to –40 Optical input power within this range (Standard Version).
-7 to –40 Optical input power within this range (-H Version).
LOW For power lower than –40dBm

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4.2.5. Setting the Output Video Standard On Loss of Input Signal
The 7707VR-2-HD can be configured to output black video with a user defined SMPTE 292M standard if
an input video signal is lost. For the sake of brevity, only STD1 menu will be discussed in the manual.
STD1
AUTO
STD1 To select the video standard toggle the switch one or more times until STD1 (for
outputs 1 & 2) or STD2 (for outputs 3 & 4) message is shown on the display.
Select the STD1 menu by pressing the push button. Once in the STD1 submenu
the output standard of each channel on loss of video can be selected by toggling
through the menu and selecting either AUTO or STD1. By selecting AUTO, the
7707VR-2-HD will output black video formatted with the same SMPTE 292M
standard that was being output before. Selecting STD1 will allow the user to
choose one of the standards listed above in section 4.2.2.
4.2.6. Performing a Factory Reset
The 7707VR-2-HD allows performing a factory reset of card parameters.
FRST
YES
NO Enter FRST menu item, toggle to YES and hit the push button. This restores
the default parameters of the card. The default optical threshold is –40dBm.
4.2.7. Setting the Orientation of the Text on the Card Edge Display
On the 7707VR-2- the DISP display allows you to set a horizontal or vertical orientation for the card edge
display messages. Toggle the switch until DISP appears on the card edge, enter the DISP submenu by
pressing the push button. Use the toggle switch to change between HOR and VERT. Press the push
button to make your selection.
DISP
VERT
HOR HOR 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.
4.2.8. Displaying the Firmware Version
The VER display shows the firmware version and build number of the 7707VR-2-HD firmware. The
message will scroll across the display.
For example: VER 1.0 BLD 067

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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 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.
5.2. 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 firmware in the module unit pull 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 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.

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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-2-HD and 7707VR-2-HD 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
Optical Power A range of values describing optical power at the fiber input.
Video 1, 2 Output
Standard A range of values describing the output video standard.
Video 1, 2 Not Present Indicates no valid video input signal is present.
(the state of the VIDEO PRESENT LED)
Video 1, 2 Error Indicates a video error.
Optical Power Below
Threshold Indicates that optical power is below set threshold.
Link Loss Indicates optical link loss.
Link Error Indicates an error on optical link.
Table 6–1: VistaLINK
®
Monitored Parameters
6.3. VISTALINK
®
CONTROLLED PARAMETERS
The following parameters can be remotely controlled through the VistaLINK
®
interface.
Parameter Description
Video 1, 2 Output
Standard Upon Loss of
Input Allows user to set output video standard upon loss of input.
Optical Power Alarm
Threshold Allows user to set optical power of the alarm threshold of weak power
signal.
Table 6–2: VistaLINK
®
Controlled Parameters
6.4. VISTALINK
®
TRAPS
The following traps can be remotely reported through the VistaLINK
®
interface.
Trap Description
Optical Power Below
Threshold Indicates optical power below threshold.
Video 1, 2 Not Present Indicates no valid video input signal is present
(the state of the Video Present LED).
Video 1, 2 Error Indicates a video error.
Link Loss Indicates an optical link loss.
Link Error Indicates an error in an optical link.
Table 6–3: VistaLINK
®
Traps