Imagine VTM6801+ User manual

Delivering the Moment
Installaon and Operaon Manual
VTM6801+
Three-Channel Serial Monitoring
Distribuon Amplier
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Edition A
December 2007
VTM6801+
Three-Channel Serial Monitoring
Distribution Amplifier
Installation and Operation Manual

VTM6801+Installation and Operation Manual iii
Contents
Preface
Manual Information .............................................................................. vii
Purpose ........................................................................................... vii
Audience ........................................................................................ vii
Revision History ............................................................................ vii
Writing Conventions .....................................................................viii
Obtaining Documents ...................................................................viii
Unpacking/Shipping Information .......................................................... ix
Unpacking a Product ....................................................................... ix
Product Servicing ............................................................................ ix
Returning a Product ........................................................................ ix
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance ....................x
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance xi
Safety .................................................................................................... xii
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual .................................... xii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview ..................................................................................................1
VTM6801+ Module Product Description ................................................2
Module Descriptions ................................................................................3
Front Module ....................................................................................3
Back Connector .................................................................................5
Signal Flow ..............................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Installation
Overview ..................................................................................................9
Maximum 6800+Frame Power Ratings ................................................10
Unpacking the Module ...........................................................................11
Preparing the Product for Installation .............................................11

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Checking the Packing List ............................................................. 11
Setting the Jumper ................................................................................. 12
Installing 6800+Modules ..................................................................... 14
Required Frames and Back Connector Types ................................ 14
Installing and Removing VTM6801+Modules ............................. 14
Chapter 3: Operation
Overview ............................................................................................... 15
Understanding Card-Edge Controls ...................................................... 16
Introducing Controls Types ........................................................... 16
Operating Notes ............................................................................. 18
Reading Hardware and Software Version ...................................... 19
LEDs and Alarms .................................................................................. 20
Channel LEDs ................................................................................ 20
Module Status LEDs ...................................................................... 21
Alarms ............................................................................................ 21
Chapter 4: Specifications
Overview ............................................................................................... 23
Input ...................................................................................................... 24
Serial Digital Video Input .............................................................. 24
Output .................................................................................................... 25
Serial Digital Video Output ........................................................... 25
Composite Analog Output ............................................................. 25
Miscellaneous ........................................................................................ 26
Performance ................................................................................... 26
Power Consumption ....................................................................... 26
Start-up Time ................................................................................. 26
Appendix A: Communication and Control
Troubleshooting Tips
Overview ............................................................................................... 27
General Troubleshooting Steps ............................................................. 28
Control and Monitoring Using CCS Software ...................................... 29
Software Communication and Control Issues ....................................... 30
+Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules .......... 30
+Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame ........................ 31
+Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding ......... 32

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+Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing
in the Control Window ...................................................................32
+Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports “Not Ready” .................................32
CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not
Communicate with Module ............................................................33
Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots ...................................33
Hardware Communication and Control Issues ......................................34
Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure ...34
Module Does Not Seem to Work ....................................................34
Contacting Customer Service .................................................................34
Index
Keywords ...............................................................................................35

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VTM6801+Installation and Operation Manual vii
Preface
Manual Information
Purpose This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance,
and specifications for the VTM6801+Three-Channel Serial
Monitoring Distribution Amplifier.
Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators
responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the
VTM6801+Three-Channel Serial Monitoring Distribution Amplifier.
Revision History Table P-1. Revision History of Manual
Edition Date Comments
A December 2007 Initial release

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Writing Conventions
To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have
adhered to the following text conventions:
Obtaining Documents
Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our
website. Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative to
request a document.
Table P-2. Writing Conventions
Term or
Convention Description
Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons,
check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus,
submenus, windows, lists, and selection names
Italics Indicates E-mail addresses, the names of books or
publications, and the first instances of new terms and
specialized words that need emphasis
CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as
ENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT, or DELETE
Code Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a
DOS entry or something you type into a field
> Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy
of menus and windows
hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within the
electronic document or elsewhere
Internet address Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL
Note
Indicates important information that helps to avoid and
troubleshoot problems

VTM6801+Installation and Operation Manual ix
Preface
Unpacking/Shipping Information
Unpacking a Product
This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before
shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service.
1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred
during transit.
2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.
3. Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.
4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.
5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated
components before you install the unit.
Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to
return a product for servicing.
Product ServicingExcept for firmware upgrades, VTM6801+modules are not designed
for field servicing. All hardware upgrades, modifications, or repairs
require you to return the modules to the Customer Service center.
Returning a Product
In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please
contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA)
number, then send the unit back for servicing.
Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product
needs to be returned for service. If the original package is not available,
you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following
criteria:
• The packaging must be able to withstand the product’s weight.
• The product must be held rigid within the packaging.
• There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and
the container.
• The corners of the product must be protected.
Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the
original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty
period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing.

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Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Compliance
Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU)
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of
certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The
intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals
that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the
environment during end-of-life recycling. The Directive, which took
effect on July 1, 2006, refers to the following hazardous substances:
• Lead (Pb)
• Mercury (Hg)
• Cadmium (Cd)
• Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)
• Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
• Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union
will be fully RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See our website for
more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Spare parts
supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before
July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies
with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant emblem,
as shown in Figure P-1.
Figure P-1. RoHS Compliance Emblem

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Waste from Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Compliance
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection,
treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste
products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the
responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either
the producers or users of these products. As of August 13, 2005, the
producers or users of these products were required to recycle electrical
and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and may not dispose
of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods.
(Some EU member states may have different deadlines.)
In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or
electronic devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such
products must be properly recycled. (See our website for more
information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Contact your local
sales representative for information on returning these products for
recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be
marked with a WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-2.
Figure P-2. WEEE Compliance Emblem

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Safety
Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent
damage to this product or any products connected to it. If this product is
rack-mountable, it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the
rack-mounting positions and rear support guides provided. It is
recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical
circuit for protection against circuit overloading. If this product relies
on forced air cooling, it is recommended that all obstructions to the air
flow be removed prior to mounting the frame in the rack.
If this product has a provision for external earth grounding, it is
recommended that the frame be grounded to earth via the protective
earth ground on the rear panel.
IMPORTANT! Only qualified personnel should perform service
procedures.
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual
WARNING
Statements identifying conditions or
practices that may result in personal injury
or loss of life. High voltage is present.
CAUTION
Statements identifying conditions or
practices that can result in damage to the
equipment or other property.

VTM6801+Installation and Operation Manual 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The VTM6801+is a three-channel serial monitoring distribution
amplifier. It combines the functions of an equalizing, reclocking serial
distribution amplifier, and a 4:2:2 to NTSC/PAL converter of 3
channels on a single distribution-amplifier sized card.
The following topics are described in this chapter:
•“VTM6801+ Module Product Description” on page 2
•“Module Descriptions” on page 3
•“Signal Flow” on page 7

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VTM6801+ Module Product Description
The VTM6801+monitors three serial digital video 4:2:2 isolated
inputs. Each SDI input has one corresponding composite output and one
corresponding copy output that is equalized and reclocked.
You can set up, control, and monitor the VTM6801+either locally via
card-edge switches or remotely on a PC. For remote control, you can
use either a serial RS-232 or optional ICE6800+or 6800+ETH
Ethernet connection.
Other VTM6801+features include the following:
• SMPTE 259M-C/270 Mbps compatible
• User-selectable standard mode NTSC/PAL-B
• Vertical blanking (pass/delete)
• Setup on/off option for each channel (NTSC only)
• Local gain control for each channel
• Burst and chroma on/off
• Encoder with 10-bit DAC and 8-bit input data path
• Build-in color bar test signal through local or remote for each
channel
• Status LEDs with signal presence indicators for each channel

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Module Descriptions
Front Module See Figure 1-1 for an illustration showing a partial top view of the
VTM6801+module, and the general location of LEDs, switches, and
jumpers.
Figure 1-1. VTM6801+Module
Module
status Channel LEDs
Remote/local
control
jumper
Extractor
handle
Gain pots
DIP
switches

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For a brief description of the general VTM6801+LEDs, switches, and
jumpers, see Table 1-1. See Chapter 3: “Operation” for more
information on specific VTM6801+front module controls and jumpers.
Table 1-1. Generic 6800+Front Module Features
Feature Description
Module status
LEDs Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs indicate the module state. See “Module Status LEDs” on
page 21 for more information.
DIP switches The module has three banks of DIP switches, one for
each channel. Each bank has five individual switches
that you can adjust to affect the composite output from
the module. See “DIP Switch Functions” on page 18 for
a list of DIP switch functions.
Channel LEDs Each DIP switch has a corresponding LED. When the
module is in local control mode, the LEDs indicate the
DIP switch settings. When the module is in remote
control mode, the LEDs indicate the settings currently
applied to the module. See “Channel LEDs” on page 20
for a description of these LEDs.
Gain pot controls Each composite output channel has a corresponding gain
pot control. With normal operation, you will have no
need to these controls.
Local/remote
control jumper •Local: This setting locks out control by external
control panels and software applications; allows
card-edge control only. However, the module’s status
can still be monitored remotely.
•Remote: This setting allows remote configuration,
operation, and monitoring of the VTM6801+.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Back Connector
FR6802+Frame Back Connector
Figure 1-2 shows the double-slot back connector (VTM6801+DR) used
by the VTM6801+when installed in an FR6802+frame.
Figure 1-2. Back Connector for FR6802+Frame
SDI OUT 1
SDI IN 2
SDI OUT 3
CMPST 3
CMPST 2
SDI OUT 2
SDI IN 3
SDI IN 1
CMPST 1

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6800/7000 Series Frame Back Connector Overlay
Figure 1-3 shows the double-slot back connector overlay used by the
VTM6801+when installed in a 6800/7000 series frame.
Figure 1-3. Back Connector Overlay for 6800/7000 Series
Frame
Note
Remote control for this 6800+module is not available if it is
installed in a 6800/7000 series frame.
SDI OUT 1
SDI IN 2
SDI OUT 3
CMPST 3
CMPST 2
S DI OUT 2
SDI IN 3
SDI IN 1
CMPST 1