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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.........................................................................................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................4
2.1. OPTICAL CONNECTIONS........................................................................................................4
2.2. SIGNAL CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................................5
2.3. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER..........................................................................6
2.3.1. Safety.............................................................................................................................6
2.3.2. Assembly........................................................................................................................6
2.3.3. Labeling..........................................................................................................................6
2.3.4. Handling and Connecting Fibers....................................................................................7
3. SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................7
3.1. AES AUDIO INPUTS.................................................................................................................7
3.2. OPTICAL OUTPUT....................................................................................................................8
3.3. ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................8
3.4. PHYSICAL.................................................................................................................................8
4. CARD-EDGE MONITORING AND CONTROL .................................................................................9
4.1. STATUS INDICATOR LEDS.....................................................................................................9
4.2. CARD-EDGE DISPLAY AND CONTROLS ......................................................................................10
4.2.1. Displaying the AES Audio Sample Rate.......................................................................11
4.2.2. Selecting the AES Input Signal Type...........................................................................11
4.2.3. Selecting the Headphone Jack Channel and Volume..................................................11
5. JUMPER CONTROLS......................................................................................................................12
5.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED
BY THE GLOBAL FRAME STATUS.......................................................................................12
5.2. FIRMWARE VERSIONS THAT ALLOW CARD TO BE CONTROLLED BY BOTH
LOCAL CONTROLS AND THE VISTALINKTM INTERFACE SIMULTANEOUSLY.................12
5.3. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES ............................................13

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6. VISTALINK™ REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL........................................................................13
6.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK™?........................................................................................................13
6.2. VISTALINK™ MONITORED PARAMETERS..........................................................................14
6.3. VISTALINK™ CONTROLLED PARAMETERS.......................................................................14
6.4. VISTALINK™ TRAPS .............................................................................................................14
Figures
Figure 1–1: 7707AT Block Diagram.................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2–1: 7707AT Rear Panels........................................................................................................................ 4
Figure 2–2: 7707AT-8U-DB Pin Outs.................................................................................................................. 5
Figure 2–3: Reproduction of Laser Certification and Identification Label........................................................... 6
Figure 4–1: Location of Status Indicators and Jumpers ..................................................................................... 9
Figure 4–2: Card-edge Menu Quick Reference................................................................................................ 10
Tables
Table 1: Typical Application Configurations........................................................................................................ 2
Table 2: Firmware for simultaneous local and remote control.......................................................................... 13
Table 3: VistaLINK™ Monitored Parameters.................................................................................................... 14
Table 4: VistaLINK™ Controlled Parameters ................................................................................................... 14
Table 5: VistaLINK™ Traps............................................................................................................................... 14

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary version Jul 03
0.2 Updated specifications and rear panel drawings Aug 03
0.3 Updated information on connecting unbalanced AES signals Sep 03
Revised rear panel drawing of 8U version.
0.4 Removed control jumper from diagram, added table 2 ( info on firmware with Sep 04
support for simultaneous local and remote control ). Edited table 3 parameters
and added table 4 (VistaLINK™ traps ).
1.0 Added
7707AT-8U-DB and updated laser warnings Aug 05
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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
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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 7707AT DWDM cards and 7707AR cards directly with a short
fiber optic cable. The 7707AT DWDM card produces +7dBm of power which will
damage the receiver if connected directly.

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1. OVERVIEW
The 7707AT AES Transmitter extends multiple channels of AES audio over a single fiber optic link. The
7707AT-8U version interfaces to 8 channels of unbalanced AES, while the 7707AT-8 version
accommodates unbalanced or balanced AES. The 7707AT-8U-DB has DB-25 connections for
unbalanced audio that are backwards compatible with 7705AT-8.
The 7707AT-16 version interfaces to 16 channels of unbalanced or balanced AES. Each 7707AT version
is designed to operate with a companion 7707AR AES Receiver, to permit communication over distances
up to 50Km, with minimum possible latency.
Monitoring and control of card status and parameters is provided locally, at the card-edge, or remotely via
VistaLINKTM capability.
The fiber output is available in an assortment of optical wavelengths, accommodating standard, or CWDM
transmission schemes. (See Specifications for complete information)
7707AT13 1310 nm FP -7.5dBm output, suitable for distances up to 50 Km
7707AT13-M 1310 nm FP 0dBm output, suitable for distances up to 75 Km
7707AT15 1550 nm DFB 0dBm output, suitable for distances up to 75 Km
There are several versions with built in isolators specifically suited to coarse wave division multiplexing
(CWDM) applications. These versions all have 0dBm output and are suitable for distances up to 75 Km.
7707AT27 1270 nm DFB
7707AT29 1290 nm DFB
7707AT31 1310 nm DFB
7707AT33 1330 nm DFB
7707AT35 1350 nm DFB
7707AT37 1370 nm DFB
7707AT43 1430 nm DFB
7707AT45 1450 nm DFB
7707AT47 1470 nm DFB
7707AT49 1490 nm DFB
7707AT51 1510 nm DFB
7707AT53 1530 nm DFB
7707AT55 1550 nm DFB
7707AT57 1570 nm DFB
7707AT59 1590 nm DFB
7707AT61 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).
7707ATDyyy DWDM DFB laser output, yyy – ITU channel number

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Features:
• Accommodates eight or sixteen AES audio signals.
• 7707AT-8 and 7707AT-16 versions provide interface to balanced or unbalanced signals.
• 7707AT-8U version provides interface to unbalanced signals via convenient BNC connections.
• 7707AT-8U-DB provides DB-25 connections for unbalanced audio, which are backwards
compatible with 7705AT-8.
• AES audio sample rate detection is provided independently for each channel.
• Additional audio monitoring via card-edge headphone jack with adjustable volume.
• All configuration settings are controllable through the card-edge user interface, or VistaLINKTM.
• Comprehensive signal and status monitoring via four-digit card-edge display, or VistaLINKTM.
• Optical output wavelengths of 1310nm, 1550nm, and up to sixteen CWDM wavelengths (ITU-T
G.694.2 compliant).
• DWDM wavelengths also available (ITU-T G.694.1 compliant).
• Compatible with multi-mode and single-mode fiber.
• SC/PC, ST/PC, or FC/PC fiber connector options.
• Fully hot swappable from front of frame.
• VistaLINKTM enabled for remote monitoring and control when installed in 7700FR-C frame with
7700FC VistaLINKTM Frame Controller.
Transmit Side Receive Side
Fiber Type Optical/Link Budget Ordering
Product Info TX Power Ordering Product Info RX Sensitivity Description
Multi-Mode < 3km
7707AT13-8U
7707AT13-8
7707AT-8U-DB
7707AT13-16
-7dBm 7707AR-8U 7707AR-8
7707AR-16 -28dBm 1310nm Wavelength
Single-Mode 21dB/50km 7707AT13-8U 7707AT13-8
7707AT13-16 -7dBm 7707AR-8U
7707AR-8
7707AR-16 -28dBm 1310nm Wavelength
Single-Mode 24dB/80km** 7707ATxx-8U 7707ATxx-8
7707ATxx-16 0dBm 7707AR-8U
7707AR-8
7707AR-16 -28dBm CWDM Wavelengths
Single-Mode 31dB/105km** 7707ATxxxx-8U 7707ATxxxx-8
7707ATxxxx-16 +7dBm 7707AR-8U
7707AR-8
7707AR-16 -28dBm DWDM Wavelengths
Tx Power/Rx Sensitivity are nominal values ±1dBm
**Assume 8 Ch Mux/Demux loss of 3.5dB
Fiber Loss = 0.4/0.3dB per km @ 1310nm/1550nm
Table 1: Typical Application Configurations

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CONTROL/
INDICATION
VistaLINKTM
Interface
LOCAL
CONTROL LOCAL
INDICATION
8 or 16
AES Inputs Optical
Transmitter
TDM
Mux Fiber
Output
Figure 1–1: 7707AT Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The 7707AT series modules come with a companion rear plate that has AES audio connections and an
SC/PC (shown), ST/PC or FC/PC optical connector. The 7707AT-8 and 7707AT-16 versions provide AES
connections via multi-pin removable terminal blocks. The 7707AT-8U version provides AES connections
via BNCs. The 7707AT-8U-DB version provides AES connections via a DB-25 connector, which is
backwards compatible with the 7705AT-8.
For information on mounting the rear plate and inserting the module into the frame see the 7700FR
chapter section 3. The following diagram shows rear plate options for each 7707AT version.
Figure 2–1: 7707AT Rear Panels
2.1. OPTICAL CONNECTIONS
FIBER OUTPUT There is one SC/PC (shown), ST/PC or FC/PC female connector with the optical
output of the 7707AT. This optical output is available in 1310nm, 1550nm, up to sixteen
CWDM wavelengths (ITU-T G.694.2 compliant) and up to 40 DWDM wavelengths
(ITU-T G.694.1 compliant). The output wavelength is marked on the rear panel of each
module. When connected directly to a companion module, the output is compatible with multi-
mode fiber optic cable. If not connected directly (i.e. connected through CWDM, DWDM, WDM,
or splitter/combiner) the output is compatible only with single-mode fiber optic cable.

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
Do not hook up the 7707VA DWDM cards and 7707AR cards directly with a short
fiber optic cable. The 7707VAT DWDM card produces +7dBm of power which will
damage the receiver if connected directly.
2.2. SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
AES INPUTS The 7707AT-8U version provides BNC input connections compatible with unbalanced AES
audio. The 7707AT-8U-DB provides DB-25 connections for unbalanced AES that are
backwards compatible with the 7705AT-8 as shown in Figure 2–2. The 7707AT-8 and 7707AT-
16 versions provide terminal block input connections compatible with either balanced or
unbalanced AES. Balanced AES audio signals should be connected to the positive (+) and
negative (-) input terminals. Unbalanced AES audio signals should be connected to the
positive (+) input terminal, while the negative (-) input terminal must be connected to ground.
Input impedance and equalization characteristics are selectable to accommodate balanced or
unbalanced interfaces. Refer to section 4.2.2 for information on selecting balanced or
unbalanced input configurations.
For 7707AT-8U-DB versions the inputs should be set to the unbalanced
configuration.
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2
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
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25
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UNUSED
GND
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
GND
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
GND
GND
GND
AES IN : 7
AES IN : 8
AES IN : 5
AES IN : 6
GND
AES IN : 3
AES IN : 4
AES IN : 1
AES IN : 2
GND
GND
GND
Figure 2–2: 7707AT-8U-DB Pin Outs

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2.3. CARE AND HANDLING OF OPTICAL FIBER
2.3.1. Safety
!
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Background colour: yellow
Triangular band: black
Symbol: black
2.3.2. Assembly
Assembly or repair of the laser sub-module is done only at Evertz facility and performed only by qualified
Evertz technical personnel.
2.3.3. Labeling
Certification and Identification labels are combined into one label. As there is no enough room 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: 7707VAT13, 7707OO13-M, 7707VAT15,
7707VATxx, (xx = 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61)
7707VATDyyy (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 2–3: Reproduction of Laser Certification and Identification Label