LYNXTechnik C MX 5710 User manual

LYNXTechnik AG
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Reference Manual
C MX 5710
HD/SD Analog Video to SDI Converter with Frame Synchronizer,
Analog Audio Inputs and AES Ports
Revision 1.0 –July 2015
This Manual Supports Device Revisions:
C MX 5710 Firmware Revision
688
Control System GUI Release
8.4.0
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LYNX Technik AG
Brunnenweg 3
D 64331 Weiterstadt
Germany
www.lynx-technik.com

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Contents
Contents ...............................................................................................................2
Warranty ...............................................................................................................4
Regulatory information ........................................................................................5
Europe......................................................................................................................................... 5
Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................................................... 5
USA............................................................................................................................................. 5
FCC 47 Part 15....................................................................................................................... 5
Getting Started.....................................................................................................6
Packaging.................................................................................................................................... 6
ESD Warning............................................................................................................................... 6
Preventing ESD Damage........................................................................................................ 6
Caution.................................................................................................................................... 6
Product Description .............................................................................................7
Functional Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 8
Connection Panel and Module Layout........................................................................................ 9
Connections .............................................................................................................................. 10
Video..................................................................................................................................... 10
Sub-D 25 Pinout.................................................................................................................... 10
Video Processing ...................................................................................................................... 11
A/D Converter Functions....................................................................................................... 11
Proc Amp Functions.............................................................................................................. 11
Aperture Correction............................................................................................................... 11
Test Pattern .......................................................................................................................... 11
Programmable Video Output Delay...................................................................................... 11
Audio Processing ...................................................................................................................... 12
Analog Audio Inputs.............................................................................................................. 12
Digital Audio I/O.................................................................................................................... 12
Processing ............................................................................................................................ 12
Frame Synchronization ............................................................................................................. 12
Installation .........................................................................................................13
Local Control and LEDs......................................................................................14
Switch Settings........................................................................................................................ 14
Alarm/LED Status Indicators..................................................................................................... 15
LED: Video Status................................................................................................................. 15
LED: Audio Status................................................................................................................. 15
LED: Local / Remote............................................................................................................. 15
Alarm LED............................................................................................................................. 15
Power LEDs.......................................................................................................................... 15
Control System GUI............................................................................................16
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 17
flexGUI path highlighting and signal patching ...................................................................... 17
A/D Converter Control........................................................................................................... 18
Frame Synchronizer.............................................................................................................. 18

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Reference Source Selection................................................................................................. 19
Video Processing ...................................................................................................................... 19
Aperture Correction............................................................................................................... 19
Clip CR/Cb Headroom.......................................................................................................... 20
Output if no input................................................................................................................... 20
Test Pattern Pre-select......................................................................................................... 20
Test Pattern Standard........................................................................................................... 20
Test Pattern Enable.............................................................................................................. 20
Video Adjustments................................................................................................................ 21
Audio Infastructure .................................................................................................................... 21
AES Audio Content Detection............................................................................................... 21
Sample Rate Conversion...................................................................................................... 21
AES Port Setup..................................................................................................................... 22
Analog Audio Inputs.............................................................................................................. 22
Audio Processing.................................................................................................................. 22
Audio Crossbars ................................................................................................................... 23
Embedder ............................................................................................................................. 25
Meta Data.................................................................................................................................. 26
Time Code ............................................................................................................................ 26
Format Description................................................................................................................ 27
Timing and Delays..................................................................................................................... 28
Video Timing Adjustments.................................................................................................... 28
Audio Timing Adjustments.................................................................................................... 28
Timing Tab............................................................................................................................ 29
Device Event Tab ...............................................................................................29
Parameters .........................................................................................................30
Parameters control everything .................................................................................................. 31
General GUI functions........................................................................................32
Device Properties.................................................................................................................. 32
Locate ................................................................................................................................... 32
New Control Window ............................................................................................................ 32
Rename................................................................................................................................. 33
Save Settings Now................................................................................................................ 33
Lock....................................................................................................................................... 33
Reset Factory Defaults ......................................................................................................... 33
Settings Management........................................................................................................... 33
Specifications ....................................................................................................34
Service ...............................................................................................................36
Parts List ................................................................................................................................... 36
Technical Support ..................................................................................................................... 36
Contact Information ...........................................................................................36

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Warranty
LYNX Technik AG warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of two (3) years from the date of shipment. If this
product proves defective during the warranty period, LYNX Technik AG at its
option will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor,
or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, customer must notify LYNX
Technik of the defect before expiration of the warranty period and make suitable
arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by
LYNX Technik, with shipping charges prepaid. LYNX Technik shall pay for the
return of the product to the customer if the shipment is within the country which
the LYNX Technik service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for
payment of all shipping charges, duties, taxes and any other charges for products
returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage caused by
improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. LYNX Technik
shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than LYNX Technik representatives to
install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper
use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or
malfunction caused by the use of non LYNX Technik supplies; or d) to service a
product which has been modified or integrated with other products when the
effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty servicing
the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY LYNX TECHNIK WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
LYNX TECHNIK`S RESPONISIBILITY TO REPAIR AND REPLACE
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. LYNX
TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE
OF WHETHER LYNX TECHNIK OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Regulatory information
Europe
Declaration of Conformity
USA
FCC 47 Part 15
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to the part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
We LYNX Technik AG
Brunnenweg 3
D-64331 Weiterstadt
Germany
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product
TYPE: C MX 5710
To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following
standards (environments E1-E3):
EN 55103-1 /1996
EN 55103-2 /1996
EN 60950-1 /2006
Following the provisions of 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC directives.
Winfried Deckelmann
Weiterstadt, July 2015
Place and date of issue Legal Signature

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Getting Started
Most CardModules are installed into the rack frames and system tested in the
factory. If this is an upgrade part or service exchange item then the module is
supplied in a padded cardboard carton which includes the CardModule, rear
connection plate and mounting screws.
Packaging
The shipping carton and packaging materials provide protection for the module
during transit. Please retain the shipping cartons in case subsequent shipping of
the product becomes necessary. Do not remove the module from its protective
static bag unless observing adequate ESD precautions. Please see below.
ESD Warning
This product is static sensitive. Please use caution and use preventative
measures to prevent static discharge or damage could result to module.
Preventing ESD Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage occurs when electronic assemblies or the
components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent
failure.
Do not handle the module unless using an ESD-preventative wrist strap and
ensure that it makes good skin contact. Connect the strap to any solid grounding
source such as any exposed metal on the rack chassis or any other unpainted
metal surface.
Caution
Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement
should be between 1 and 10 Megohms.

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Product Description
The C MX 5710 provides high quality composite / component SDTV and HDTV
video A/D conversion, audio A/D conversion plus frame synchronisation and
audio embedding functionality in a single, versatile self-contained module.
The video conversion capabilities include high quality 12 bit A/D conversion with
54 MHz sampling. 5-line adaptive comb filter decoder plus a choice of CVBS /
RGB / YUV / YC SDTV analog video inputs or RGB / YUV HDTV analog inputs.
The module provides the quality and versatility for use in the most demanding
applications.
Audio capability includes support for 2 sets of analog stereo pair inputs 24 bit A/D
conversion and selectable full scale range.
In addition 2 x digital AES audio ports are provided which can be individually
configured as inputs or outputs.
Integrated audio processing includes adjustable gain, phase, invert and a sum
function. Audio channels can also be shuffled using the integrated audio
crossbar. Automatic timing compensation is provided with a user adjustable
offset. A fully featured audio embedder includes a 8 x 16 audio crossbar for audio
assignments.
An adjustable video delay of up to 62 frames adjustable in frame, lines and pixels
increments is provided for system timing.
Full remote control is provided via the APPolo control system.

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Functional Diagram
Figure 1: Functional Diagram

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Connection Panel and Module Layout
Figure 2: Connections
Figure 4: Board
Figure 3: Board Edge

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Connections
Video
The C MX 5710 uses standard 75 Ohm BNC connectors for the analog video and
reference input connections as well as for the SDI output. We recommend the
use of high quality video cable for digital video connections to reduce the risk of
errors due to excessive cable attenuation. Max output cable lengths the module
will support are shown below.
SDTV = 250m Belden 8281 (270Mbits/s)
HDTV = 140m Belden 1694A (1.4Gbits/s)
NOTE:Due to the compact design of the connection plate it will be necessary to
use a connection tool to secure the BNC video connectors.
Sub-D 25 Pinout
The module has a Sub-D 25 connector for the analog audio, AES audio and GPI
in and outputs. The pinout is as shown in Table 1: Sub-D 25 Pinout.
Pin Number
Connection
Pin Number
Connection
1
Analog Audio In 1L +
14
Analog Audio In 1L -
2
Analog Audio In 1L GND
15
Analog Audio In 1R +
3
Analog Audio In 1R -
16
Analog Audio In 1R GND
4
Analog Audio In 2L +
17
Analog Audio In 2L -
5
Analog Audio In 2L GND
18
Analog Audio In 2R +
6
Analog Audio In 2R -
19
Analog Audio In 2R GND
7
AES Port 1 +
20
AES Port 1 -
8
AES Port 1 GND
21
AES Port 2 +
9
AES Port 2 -
22
AES Port 2 GND
10
GPI 1
23
n.c.
11
GPI 1 GND
24
GPI 2
12
n.c.
25
GPI 2 GND
13
n.c.
Table 1: Sub-D 25 Pinout
It is recommended to use high
quality screened (twisted pair) cable
for the balanced audio connections.
LYNX Technik provides optional
audio breakout cables which will
bring out all signals to in line XLR
connectors. Model numbers RAC M/F
25-4/4, RAC M 25-8 or RAC M 25-8.
Figure 5: SubD25 Audio connector
(looking into connector from back of
module)