FOR-A UFM-3MUXAI User manual

OPERATION
MANUAL
UFM-30MUX
3G/HD/SD Digital Audio Multiplexer
UFM-3MUXAI
1st Edition - Rev. 2
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Edition Revision History
Edit.
Rev.
Date
Description
Section/Page
1
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2013/03/29
First Edition
1
1
2013/04/30
Added "Operation Examples"
Corrected factual errors.
Sec. 5
1
2
2013/08/27
Added "no signal" indication in SDI AUDIO IN SYNC
Added "no signal" indication in SDI AUDIO IN PCM
Added "no signal" indication in AES IN SYNC
Added "no signal" indication in AES AUDIO IN PCM
Spec details added to Audio Input (SDI embedded,
AES/EBU) and Audio Output (SDI embedded)
UFM-30MUX power current changed
Sec. 6-6-4
Sec. 6-6-5
Sec. 6-6-8
Sec. 6-6-9
Sec. 10-1-1
Sec. 10-1-1
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Precautions
Important Safety Warnings
[Power]
[Circuitry Access]
Stop
Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heatfactor.
Capacitors can retain enough electric charge to cause mild to serious shock, even
after power is disconnected. Capacitors associated with the power supply are
especially hazardous. Avoid contact with anycapacitors.
Hazard
Unit should not be operated or stored with cover, panels, and / or casing removed.
Operating unit with circuitry exposed could result in electric shock / fire hazards or
unit malfunction.
[Potential Hazards]
[Consumables]
The consumables used in unit must be replaced periodically. For further details on
which parts are consumables and when they should be replaced, refer to the
specifications at the end of the Operation Manual. Since the service life of the
consumables varies greatly depending on the environment in which they are used,
Caution they should be replaced at an early date. For details on replacing the consumables,
contact your dealer.
If abnormal smells or noises are noticed coming from the unit, turn power off
immediately and disconnect power cord to avoid potentially hazardous conditions. If
problems similar to above occur, contact authorized service representative before
Caution attempting to again operate unit.
Stop
Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on powercord. A damagedcord
can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check power cord for
excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
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Upon Receipt
Unpacking
UFM-30MUX Digital Audio Multiplexer modules are fully inspected and adjusted prior to
shipment. Operation can be performed immediately upon completing all required connections
and operational settings.
Check your received items against the packing lists below. Check to ensure no damage has
occurred during shipment. If damage has occurred, or items are missing, inform your supplier
immediately.
UFM-30MUX box
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
UFM-30MUX
1 set
Front module 1
Rear module 1
Operation Manual
1
(This manual)
UFM-3MUXAI box (Analog Input Option)
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
UFM-3MUXAI
1 set
Front module 1
Rear module 1
Flat cable
1
For connection to UFM-30MUX
Gasket
1
For attachment to UFM-30MUX
UFM-30MUX and UFM-3MUXAI modules are used by installing them into a UF-106B or
UF-112 UFM Frame.
UF-106B supports up to 6 pairs of modules (Up to 4 pairs if UF-106BPS isinstalled)
UF-112 supports up to 12 pairs of modules.
Remote Control Options
ITEM
REMARKS
UFM-30CTL
Control Card
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Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting........................................................................................................................... 7
1-1.Welcome.............................................................................................................................. 7
1-2. Features .............................................................................................................................. 7
1-3. About This Manual .............................................................................................................. 7
2. Panel Descriptions...................................................................................................................... 8
2-1. UFM-30MUX........................................................................................................................ 8
2-2. UFM-3MUXAI (Option)........................................................................................................ 9
3. Connection.................................................................................................................................10
3-1. Installing to a UFM frame...................................................................................................10
3-2. Basic Configuration (UFM-30MUX)....................................................................................12
3-3. Optional Configuration (UFM-3MUXAI) .............................................................................12
3-3-1. Analog Audio Connection............................................................................................12
4. Operation...................................................................................................................................14
4-1. Power ON...........................................................................................................................14
4-2. Operation and Menu Modes...............................................................................................14
4-2-1. Operation (Normal) Mode ...........................................................................................14
4-2-2. Menu Mode .................................................................................................................15
4-2-3. Menu Operation Example ...........................................................................................16
4-3. Menu List............................................................................................................................18
5. Operation Examples..................................................................................................................21
5-1. AES CH1-4 >> SDI EMB CH1-4........................................................................................21
5-2. SDI EMB GRP1 >> SDI EMB GRP2..................................................................................22
5-3. Synchronous / Asynchronous Audio Mapping...................................................................23
6. Menu Details..............................................................................................................................24
6-1. Input Menu..........................................................................................................................24
6-1-1. SDI IN SYNC MODE...................................................................................................24
6-1-2. AES IN SYNC MODE..................................................................................................24
6-1-3. SDI IN PCM MODE／AES IN PCM MODE ................................................................24
6-1-4. ANALOG INPUT LEVEL.............................................................................................25
6-1-5. SDI IN GAIN／AES IN GAIN／ANALOG GAIN..........................................................25
6-2. Mapping Menu....................................................................................................................25
6-2-1. SDI OUT MAPPING....................................................................................................25
6-3. Output Menu.......................................................................................................................26
6-3-1. EMB THRU..................................................................................................................26
6-3-2. SDI OUT STEREO MODE..........................................................................................26
6-3-3. SDI OUT RESOLUTION.............................................................................................26
6-3-4. SDI OUT GAIN............................................................................................................26
6-4. LTC Menu...........................................................................................................................27
6-4-1. LTC MUX.....................................................................................................................27
6-4-2. LTC SEL......................................................................................................................27
6-5. System Menu......................................................................................................................27
6-5-1. SDI BYPASS...............................................................................................................27
6-5-2. SDI LOCK MODE........................................................................................................27
6-5-3. TV SYSTEM................................................................................................................28
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6-5-4. MINIMUM DELAY.......................................................................................................28
6-5-5. REF LEVEL.................................................................................................................28
6-5-6. TEST MODE...............................................................................................................28
6-5-7. FACTORY SET...........................................................................................................28
6-6. Status Menu (Display only)................................................................................................29
6-6-1. SDI STATUS...............................................................................................................29
6-6-2. SDI TV SYSTEM.........................................................................................................29
6-6-3. SDI AUDIO IN ON/OFF ..............................................................................................29
6-6-4. SDI AUDIO IN SYNC..................................................................................................29
6-6-5. SDI AUDIO IN PCM....................................................................................................29
6-6-6. LTC IN ON/OFF..........................................................................................................29
6-6-7. AES IN ON/OFF..........................................................................................................30
6-6-8. AES IN SYNC .............................................................................................................30
6-6-9. AES AUDIO IN PCM...................................................................................................30
6-6-10. SLOT.........................................................................................................................30
6-6-11. OPTION ....................................................................................................................30
6-6-12. VERSION..................................................................................................................30
7. Workflow Block Diagrams .........................................................................................................31
7-1. AUDIO Processing.............................................................................................................31
7-2. TIME CODE Processing ....................................................................................................31
7-3. MINIMUM DELAY..............................................................................................................32
8. UFM-3MUXAI Card Settings.....................................................................................................33
8-1. UFM-3MUXAI FRONT CARD............................................................................................33
8-2. Digital Output Level versus Analog Input Level.................................................................34
9. Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................35
10. Specifications and Dimensions...............................................................................................36
10-1. Specifications...................................................................................................................36
10-1-1. UFM-30MUX.............................................................................................................36
10-1-2. UFM-3MUXAI............................................................................................................37
10-2. External Dimensions........................................................................................................38
10-2-1. UFM-30MUX.............................................................................................................38
10-2-2. UFM-3MUXAI............................................................................................................39
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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Welcome
Congratulations! By purchasing UFM-30MUX Digital Audio Multiplexer modules you have
entered the world of FOR-A and its many innovative products. Thank you for your patronage and
we hope you will turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audio needs.
FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system
controllers,which have been increasingly joined byproducts for computer video-based systems.
Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative.We will do our best to be of continuing
service to you.
The UFM-30MUX, Digital Audio Multiplexer plug-in module is installed into a UF-106B or
UF-112 UFM Frame. The unit accepts 3G/HD/SD-SDI signal input and 8-ch
AES/EBU audio input and multiplexes the video and audio signals into an SDI
output. The AES 7/8 input port can also accept LTC signal by changing the switch
setting on the front panel. LTC input can be also embedded into the SDIoutput.
The UFM-3MUXAI optional analog input module for the UFM-30MUX is also installed into the
UFM frame. The unit converts analog input audio (4 stereo pairs) to digital audio
signals and embeds them into the SDI output stream from theUFM-30MUX.
1-2. Features
Accepts an SDI stream and 4-pair (8ch) AES/EBU input and outputs the signal as an SDI
stream.
Supports 3G/HD/SD-SDI.
Maximum 32 ch audio source: 16 channels of SDI de-embedded audio, 8 channels of
AES/EBU input and 8 channels (4 stereo pairs) of optional analog input
Free mapping of audio source channels to the SDI output on a per-channel basis (for
asynchronous channels on a per-group basis)
Incorporates a Sampling Rate Converter for each AES/EBUinput.
Accepts timecode (LTC) input (using the LTCIN and AES 7/8 switchable input or LTCIN on
an optional module card).
Allows input timecode to be overlaied onto the ANC area of SDIoutput.
Relay bypass from SDI input to SDI output (when unit power is Off or set toBypass)
UFM-3MUXAI option modules provide analog audio input and indipendent LTCinput.
1-3. About This Manual
This manual is intended to help the user easily operate this product and make full use of its
functions during operation. Before connecting or operating your unit, read this operation manual
thoroughly to ensure you understand the product. Afterwards, it is important to keep this manual
in a safe place and available for reference.
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2. Panel Descriptions
2-1. UFM-30MUX
Front Panel
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
No.
Name
Description
(1)
OPERATE/LOCK
If set to OPERATE, the switch is set to Menu mode and
menu settings can be made.
If set to LOCK, the switch is set to Menu Lock mode and
menu settings cannot be made.
(2)
AES/LTC switch
Switches the 7/8-LTC port between AES 7/8 and LTC.
(3)
Display panel
Used to display menus and perform operational settings.
(4)
Up/Down switch
Used to move to higher or lower menu layers.
(5)
Menu Control
Used to perform menu settings.
Rear Panel
(1) (2) (3)
No.
Name
Description
(1)
3G/HD/SD-SDI
INPUT
Used to input serial digital component video.
(2)
3G/HD/SD-SDI
OUTPUT
Used to output serial digital component video, in which
specified audio channels are multiplexed (embedded).
The SDI input signal is directly sent to this output via
relay, if set to BYPASS or the power supply is down.
(See section 6-5-1. "SDIBYPASS."
(3)
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
Used to input 4 AES/EBU stereo pairs.
Channel 7/8 input can be changed to an LTC input.
(See (2) in Front Panel above.)
INPUT
OUTPUT
1/2
3/4
5/6
7/8-LTC
3G/HD/SD-SDI 3G/HD/SD-SDI
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
UFM-30MUX
PUSH
OPERATE
LOCK
AES
LTC
UFM-30MUX
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2-2. UFM-3MUXAI (Option)
Front Panel
(1)
Rear Panel
(2) (3)
No.
Name
Description
(1)
POWER LED
Displays the power status.
(2)
ANALOG AUDIO IN
Used to input analog audio.
See section 3-3-1. "Analog Audio Connection."
(3)
LTC IN
Used to input LTC time code.
LTC IN
ANALOG AUDIO IN
UFM-3MUXAI
PO WER
UFM-3MUXAI
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3. Connection
3-1. Installing to a UFM frame
UFM-30MUX and UFM-3MUXAI modules are used by installing them into UF-106B or UF-112
UFM frames.
UFM-30MUX
UFM-30MUX modules can be installed in any empty slot on UFMframes.
A UFM-30MUX module set consists of a front and rear module. Be sure to always install the
front and rear modules in the same slotpositions.
UFM-3MUXAI
Install a UFM-3MUXAI module set into the slot just below the UFM-30MUXslot.
(1)Attach the gasket supplied with the UFM-3MUXAI on the UFM-30MUX card as shown in the
figure below.
Then, connect the UFM-30MUX and UFM-3MUXAI front modules with the supplied flat cable.
Bend the flat cable as shown in the figurebelow.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that when a UFM-3MUXAI is connected to the UFM-30MUX, the supplied
gasket is attached to the UFM-30MUX card.
(2)After connecting the flat cable, align the two module cards so that the pivot post on the
UFM-3MUXAI card is correctly inserted into the pivot hole of the UFM-30MUXcard.
Insert the pivot post
into the long hole.
Attach the gasket.
Connect the two front
modules by bending the
flat cable
Back face of UFM-30MUX
front module
Front face of UFM-30MUXAI
front module
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