Kramer 6810HDxl User manual

KRAMER ELECTRONICS LTD.
USER MANUAL
MODEL:
6810HDxl
SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio
Embedder/De-embedder
P/N: 2900-000496 Rev 4

6810HDxl – Contents i
Contents
1Introduction 1
2Getting Started 2
2.1Achieving the Best Performance 2
3Overview 3
3.1Defining the 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder 3
4Connecting the 6810HDxl 5
5Operating the 6810HDxl 7
6Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder 4
Figure 2: Connecting the 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder 6

6810HDxl - Introduction 1
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 the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting
professional 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 Matrix
Switchers; 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 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio
Embedder/De-embedder, which is ideal for the following typical applications:
•Video broadcast studios for On-Air switching and signal routing
•Non-linear editing suites
•Video production studios, to connect various sources to acceptors

2 6810HDxl - 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
Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables
Go to http://www.kramerelectronics.com to check for up-to-date
user manuals, application programs, and to check if firmware
upgrades are available (where appropriate).
Caution: 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
2.1 Achieving the Best Performance
To achieve the best performance:
•Use only good quality connection cables to avoid interference, deterioration
in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often
associated with low quality cables)
•Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely
influence signal quality
•Position your Kramer 6810HDxl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and
dust
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6810HDxl - Overview 3
3 Overview
The Kramer 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder is a
broadcast quality audio embedder and de-embedder (it embeds and de-embeds
simultaneously) for serial digital video.
The 6810HDxl features:
•A maximum data rate of 3Gpbs
•1 SDI video and 4 AES/3id inputs
•1 SDI video and 4 AES/3id outputs
•1 looping video input
•Group select buttons to choose the group to embed into or de-embed from
each channel pair
•Kramer reKlocking™ & Equalization Technology that rebuilds the digital
signal to travel longer distances
•Status indicators: audio group detect, embed/de-embed group select, and
SD/HD lock
•5V DC power
3.1 Defining the 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio
Embedder/De-embedder
This section defines the 6810HDxl.

4 6810HDxl - Overview
Figure 1: 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder
# Feature Function
1 SD/HD LOCK LED Illuminates green when an SD signal is detected or blue
when an HD signal is detected
2 AUDIO GROUP DETECT
LEDs Illuminates when an audio group (1 to 4) is detected on the SDI input stream
3 DE-
EMBEDDER
GROUP
SELECT
Buttons Press to select the audio group which is to be de-
embedded into the given channels (OUT 1 and 2, OUT
3 and 4)
4 7-segment
LED Displays the number of the audio group which is de-
embedded into the given channels (OUT 1 and 2, OUT
3 and 4)
5 EMBEDDER
GROUP
SELECT
Buttons Press to select the audio group into which the given
channels (IN 1 and 2, IN 3 and 4) will be embedded
6 7-segment
LED Displays the audio group into which the given channels (IN 1 and 2, IN 3 and 4) are embedded
7 SDI IN BNC Connector Connects to the SDI source
8 SDI LOOP BNC Connector Connects to the input loop acceptor
9 SDI OUT BNC Connector Connects to the SDI acceptor
10 AUDIO OUT FROM DE-
EMBEDDER BNC
Connectors
Connects to the AES/3idaudio acceptors (1 to 4)
11 AUDIO IN TO EMBEDDER
BNC Connectors Connects to the AES/3idaudio sources (1 to 4)
12 5V DC +5V DC connector for powering the unit

6810HDxl - Connecting the 6810HDxl 5
4 Connecting the 6810HDxl
Always switch off the power to each device before connecting it to your
6810HDxl. After connecting your 6810HDxl, connect its power and
then switch on the power to each device.
To connect the 6810HDxl , as illustrated in the example in Figure 2, do the
following:
1. Connect an SD/HD/3G HD-SDI source (such as, an HD/SD digital video
player) to the SDI IN BNC connector.
2. Connect the SDI OUT BNC connector to an SDI and AES/id3 acceptor (such
as, video broadcast equipment).
3. Connect an AES digital audio source (such as, DAT-Player 4) to the AUDIO IN
TO EMBEDDER 4 BNC connector (for channel 4).
4. Connect the AUDIO OUT TO DE-EMBEDDER BNC connector (for channel 1)
to an AES digital audio acceptor (such as, DAT-Recorder 1).
5. Connect the SDI LOOP BNC connector to an SDI acceptor (such as, an SDI
display).
6. Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the power socket and connect the
adapter to the mains electricity (not shown in Figure 2).
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Figure 2: Connecting the 6810HDxl SDI/HD-SDI/3G Audio Embedder/De-embedder

6810HDxl - Operating the 6810HDxl 7
5 Operating the 6810HDxl
To operate the 6810HDxl as an embedder:
1. Connect the audio sources to the AUDIO IN TO EMBEDDER connectors.
2. Choose the target group by pressing the EMBEDDER GROUP SELECT
button.
The display cycles through groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and –
The “–“ indicates that no group is chosen and the given channels are not
embedded.
If no audio is connected to the AES inputs, the display shows “–“.
3. The audio channels are embedded from the audio sources into the selected
groups of the SDI data stream.
If audio was already embedded in the groups of the SDI stream, it is replaced by the
audio embedded by the 6810HDxl.
To operate the 6810HDxl as a de-embedder:
1. Connect the AUDIO OUT TO DE-EMBEDDER connectors to the audio
acceptors.
2. Choose the source group by pressing the DE-EMBEDDER GROUP
SELECT button.
The display cycles through groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and –.
The “–“ indicates that no group is chosen and the given channels are muted.
You can scroll only the groups where audio is detected (as indicated by the Audio
Group Detect LEDs)
3. The audio channels are de-embedded from the selected groups of the SDI
data stream to the audio acceptors.
Note: You cannot de-embed the same group for two channels at the same time.