Kramer 6808HDxl User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
6808HDxl
HD/SD-SDI AES De-Embedder
P/N: 2900-000254 Rev 4

6808HDxl – Contents
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Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance 2
2.2 Safety Instructions 3
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products 3
3Overview 4
3.1 Defining the 6808HDxl HD/SD-SDI AES De-Embedder 4
4Connecting the 6808HDxl 6
5Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: 6808HDxl HD/SD-SDI AES De-Embedder 4
Figure 2: Group Select DIP-Switches 6
Figure 3: Connecting the 6808HDxl HD/SD-SDI AES De-Embedder 7

6808HDxl - Introduction
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1 Introduction
Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been
providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of
problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals
on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our
line, making the best even better!
Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups that are clearly defined
by function: GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Switchers and Routers;
GROUP 3: Control Systems; GROUP 4: Format/Standards Converters; GROUP 5:
Range Extenders and Repeaters; GROUP 6: Specialty AV Products; GROUP 7:
Scan Converters and Scalers; GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors; GROUP 9:
Room Connectivity; GROUP 10: Accessories and Rack Adapters and GROUP 11:
Sierra Products.
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer 6808HDxl HD/SD-SDI AES De-
Embedder, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
Broadcast and production studios
Digital/analog AV authoring

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6808HDxl - Getting Started
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/product_downloads.asp
to check for up-to-date user manuals, application programs, and to check if
firmware upgrades are available (where appropriate).
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high-
performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in
signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils
Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
Position your Kramer 6808HDxl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be
connected to other equipment that is installed inside a building.
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2.2 Safety Instructions
Caution:
There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning:
Use only the Kramer Electronics input power wall
adapter that is provided with the unit
Warning:
Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall
before installing
2.3 Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
aims to reduce the amount of WEEE sent for disposal to landfill or incineration by
requiring it to be collected and recycled. To comply with the WEEE Directive,
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced
Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and
recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN
facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country
go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/.
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6808HDxl - Overview
3 Overview
The 6808HDxl is a high−performance audio de−embedder for 3G HD−SDI video
signals. The unit can de−embed two selectable AES audio streams.
The 6808HDxl features:
A maximum data rate of 3Gpbs
1 SDI input and 1 SDI output on BNC connectors
AES-3id outputs on BNC connectors
Group select DIP-switches to choose the group to de-embed
Kramer reKlocking™ & Equalization Technology that rebuilds the digital
signal to travel longer distances
Status indicators: SD/HD lock and power LEDs
5V DC power
3.1 Defining the 6808HDxl HD/SD-SDI AES De-Embedder
This section defines the 6808HDxl.
Figure 1: 6808HDxl HD/SD-SDI AES De-Embedder

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Feature
Function
1
HD/SD-SDI IN BNC Connector
Connects to the SDI source
2
HD/SD-SDI OUT BNC Connector
Connects to the SDI acceptor
3
AES OUTPUT A
Connects to AES acceptor 1 (channel 1)
4
AES OUTPUT B
Connects to AES acceptor 2 (channel 2)
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5V DC
+5V DC connector for powering the unit
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LOCK LED
Illuminates green when an SD signal is detected or
blue when an HD signal is detected
7
GROUP SELECT DIP-switches
Selects the audio group to de-embed (from 1 to 4)
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ON LED
Illuminates green when the power is connected

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6808HDxl - Connecting the 6808HDxl
4 Connecting the 6808HDxl
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
6808HDxl. After connecting your 6808HDxl, connect its power and
then switch on the power to each device.
To connect the 6808HDxl as illustrated in the example in Figure 3:
1. Connect an SD/HD/3G HD-SDI source (such as an HD/SD digital video
player) to the HD/SD-SDI IN BNC connector.
2. Connect the HD/SD-SDI OUT BNC connector to an SDI acceptor (such as
an SDI display).
3. Connect the AES OUTPUT A BNC connector (for channel 1) to AES digital
audio acceptor 1 (such as DAT-Recorder 1).
4. Connect the AES OUTPUT B BNC connector (for channel 2) to AES digital
audio acceptor 2 (such as DAT-Recorder 2).
5. Set the GROUP SELECT DIP-switch ON for the group to de-embed (from 1
to 4). Figure 2 shows group 1 selected.
Note: Set one switch ON only. Set all other switches OFF.
6. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 3).
Figure 2: Group Select DIP-Switches
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Figure 3: Connecting the 6808HDxl HD/SD-SDI AES De-Embedder
Note: Each audio group in an SDI signal contains four mono channels, thus the
SDI stream carries a total 16 mono channels. Each AES digital signal contains two
mono channels. For example, if group 1 audio is selected for de-embedding,
output 1 contains channels 1 and 2 from group 1, and output 2 contains channels
3 and 4 from group 1.