MultiDyne openGear MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User manual

Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems Inc.
MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB
1x8 AES/EBU Reclocking Distribution Amplifier 110ohm
User Manual

MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual
• Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems Part Number: MDOG-6001-DA8-AESBUM
• Release Date: November 14, 2022
The information contained in this User Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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© 2022 Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
openGear. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.
Patents
This product is protected by the following US Patents: 4,205,346; 5,115,314; 5,280,346; 5,561,404;
7,034,886; 7,508,455; 7,602,446; 7,834,866; 7,914,332. This product is protected by the following
Canadian Patents: 2039277; 1237518; 1127289. Other patents pending.
Notice
The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without
notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited
assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
Trademarks
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is a registered trademark of Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems Inc.
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Ross, ROSS, ROSSÒ, and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited.
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openGear® is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited.
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DashBoard Control System™ is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.
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Dolby® is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
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All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in
this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of
their respective owners.

Important Regulatory and Safety Notices
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety
Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.
Products may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy
certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call
attention to these specific requirements.
Symbol Meanings
This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed
this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or
equipment.
Warning — The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Caution — The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Notice — The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual
indicates a situation, which if not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment
damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non-compliant operating
state.
ESD Susceptibility — This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or
electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
Important Safety Instructions
Caution — This product is intended to be a component product of the DFR-8300
series frame. Refer to the DFR-8300 series frame User Manual for important safety
instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well
as its component products.
Warning — Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still
present a safety hazard, with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid
electrical shock, disconnect all A/C power cards from the chassis’ rear appliance
connectors before servicing this area.

Warning — Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the
operator and service personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety,
replace all barriers after any servicing.
This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present a
risk of fire or electrical shock. Components contained with the product’s power
supplies and power supply area, are not intended to be customer serviced and
should be returned to the factory for repair. To reduce the risk of fire, replacement
fuses must be the same time and rating. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
EMC Notices
United States of America
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device,
pursuant to 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 his own expense.
Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by
Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
CANADA
This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appariel numerique de la classe “A” est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
EUROPE
This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
CE Directive 93/68/EEC.
INTERNATIONAL
This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22:1997 along with amendments A1:2000 and
A2:2002, and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.
Notice — This is a Class A product. In domestic environments, this product may
cause radio interference, in which case the user may have to take adequate
measures.
Maintenance/User Serviceable Parts
Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. This product contains no user
serviceable parts. If the module does not appear to be working properly, please contact Technical
Support using the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section on the last page of this manual.

All openGear products are covered by a generous 5-year warranty and will be repaired without
charge for materials or labor within this period. See the “Warranty and Repair Policy” section in
this manual for details.

Environmental Information
The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its
production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.
To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the
extraction of natural resources, Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems encourages you to use the
appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your
end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local
or regional waste administration.
You can also contact Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems for more information on the
environmental performances of our products.

Company Address
Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems Incorporated
10 Newton Place
Hauppauge, NY 11788
United States of America
General Business Office:
[phone]
Technical Support:
[phone]
After Hours Emergency:
[phone]
E-mail (Technical Support):
[email protected]
E-mail (General Information):
[email protected]
Website:
www.multidyne.com

MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual Contents
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Contents
Introduction 1-1
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
A Word of Thanks ..................................................................................................... 1-1
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 1-2
Features ..................................................................................................................... 1-2
Functional Block Diagrams ..................................................................................................... 1-3
User Interfaces ......................................................................................................................... 1-4
DashBoard Control System™ ................................................................................... 1-4
Card-edge Controls ................................................................................................... 1-4
Documentation Terms and Conventions ................................................................................. 1-5
Installation 2-1
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
Before You Begin .................................................................................................................... 2-2
Static Discharge ........................................................................................................ 2-2
Unpacking ................................................................................................................. 2-2
Installing the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB ................................................................................. 2-3
Rear Modules for the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB ..................................................... 2-3
Installing a Rear Module ........................................................................................... 2-3
Installing the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB .................................................................. 2-4
Cabling for the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB .............................................................................. 2-5
DFR-8321 Series Frames Cabling Overview ............................................................ 2-5
Software Upgrades .................................................................................................................. 2-6
User Controls 3-1
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 3-1
Card Overview ......................................................................................................................... 3-2
Configuring the DIP Switches ................................................................................................. 3-3
Enabling Card-edge Control ..................................................................................... 3-3
Setting the Output Mode ........................................................................................... 3-3
Specifying the Gain ................................................................................................... 3-3
Control and Monitoring Features ............................................................................................ 3-6
Status and Selection LEDs on the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB .................................. 3-6
DashBoard Menus 4-1
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 4-1
Status Tabs ............................................................................................................................... 4-2
Status Tab .................................................................................................................. 4-2
Product Tab ............................................................................................................... 4-2
Settings Tab ............................................................................................................................. 4-3
Specifications 5-1
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 5-1

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Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 5-2
Service Information 6-1
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 6-1
Troubleshooting Checklist ....................................................................................................... 6-2
Warranty and Repair Policy ..................................................................................................... 6-3

MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual Introduction
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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Overview
• Functional Block Diagrams
• User Interfaces
• Documentation Terms and Conventions
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGear MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB 1x8 AES/EBU Reclocking
Distribution Amplifier 110ohm. The MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB is part of a full line of Digital Products
within the openGear Terminal Equipment family of products, backed by Multidyne Video & Fiber
Optic Systems’s experience in engineering and design expertise since 2010
You will be pleased at how easily your new MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB fits into your overall working
environment. Equally pleasing is the product quality, reliability and functionality. Thank you for
joining the group of worldwide satisfied Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems customers!
Should you have a question pertaining to the installation or operation of your MDOG-6001-DA8-
AESB, please contact us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. Our technical support
staff is always available for consultation, training, or service.

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Overview
The MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB is an AES/EBU reclocking distribution amplifier designed for
broadcast use. It provides eight copies of the incoming balanced AES3 signal when used with the R2-
3004 Full Rear Module or four copies of the incoming signal when used with the R2S-3004 Split Rear
Module. The MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB supports audio sampling frequencies from 32kHz to 96kHz.
Cable equalization and reclocking techniques enable the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB to recover the
incoming digital audio signal reliably.
The R2S-3004 high density split rear module can accommodate up to 2x MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB
cards, each configured as a 1x4 DA, accommodating up to 20 channels of distribution per 2RU frame.
Features
The following features make the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB the best solution for distributing digital
audio signals:
• 1x8 or 1x4 (high density) AES distribution amplifier
• 110ohm balanced AES3 I/O
• Ideal for distributing Dolby® E and Dolby® Digital signals
• Reports ITU1770 LKFS Audio Measurements in DashBoard
• Cable equalization and data reclocking on the incoming AES/EBU signal
• Supports audio sampling frequencies from 32kHz to 96kHz
• Provides level matching and level control of output signals
• Higher density with up to 20 cards per frame in the DFR-8321 series frame using the R2S-
3004 Split Rear Modules
• 5 year transferable warranty

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Functional Block Diagrams
This section provides a functional block diagrams that outline the workflow of the MDOG-6001-
DA8-AESB.
Figure 1.1 Simplified Block Diagram — R2-3004 Full Rear Module
Figure 1.2 Simplified Block Diagram —R2S-3004 Split Rear Modules

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User Interfaces
The MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB offers the following interfaces for control and monitoring.
DashBoard Control System™
The DashBoard Control System™ enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards
from a computer. DashBoard communicates with other cards in the DFR-8300 series frame
through the MFC-8300 Series Network Controller Card.
For More Information…
• on the menus in DashBoard, refer to the chapter “DashBoard Menus”.
• on using DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual.
Card-edge Controls
The MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB provides LEDs on the card-edge that display the status of the input
signals.
For More Information…
• on adjusting the output levels, refer to the section “Card Overview”.
• on monitoring the status using the card-edge LEDs, refer to the section “Control and
Monitoring Features”.

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Documentation Terms and Conventions
The following terms are used throughout this manual:
• “Board”, and “Card” refer to openGear terminal devices within openGear frames, including
all components and switches.
• “DashBoard” refers to the DashBoard Control System™.
• “DFR-8300 series frame” refers to all versions of the 10-slot (DFR-8310 series) and 20-slot
(DFR-8321 series) frames and any available options unless otherwise noted.
• “Frame” refers to DFR-8300 series frame that houses the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB card, as
well as any openGear frames.
• “Operator” and “User” refer to the person who uses MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB
• “System” and “Video system” refer to the mix of interconnected production and terminal
equipment in your environment.
• The “Operating Tips” and “Note” boxes are used throughout this manual to provide
additional user information.

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MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB User Manual Installation
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Installation
In This Chapter
This chapter provides instructions for installing the Rear Module(s) for the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB,
installing the card into the frame, cabling details, and updating the card software.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Before You Begin
• Installing the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB
• Cabling the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB
• Software Upgrades

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Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the instructions in this chapter, ensure that your DFR-8300 series frame is
properly installed according to the instructions in the DFR-8300 Series User Manual.
Static Discharge
Whenever handling the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB and other related equipment, please observe all
static discharge precautions as described in the following note:
ESD Susceptibility — Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive
semiconductor devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as
carpeted areas and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn. Always exercise proper grounding
precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment.
Unpacking
Unpack each MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB you received from the shipping container and ensure that all
items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or
Multidyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems directly.

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Installing the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB
This section outlines how to install a rear module and card in a DFR-8300 series frame. The same
procedure applies regardless of the frame or card type. However, the specific rear module you need to
install depends on the frame you are using.
Rear Modules for the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB
• DFR-8321 series frame — When installing the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB in the DFR-
8321 series frames, the R2-3004 Full Rear Module or the R2S-3004 Split Rear Module
can be used. When using a Full Rear Module in the DFR-8321 frame, use the even
numbered slots, such as 2,4,6 etc. to ensure that the card aligns with the rear module.
Installing a Rear Module
If the Rear Module is already installed, proceed to the section “Installing the MDOG-6001-DA8-
AESB”.
Use the following procedure to install a Rear Module in a DFR-8300 series frame:
1. Locate the card frame slots on the rear of the frame.
2. Remove the Blank Plate from the slot you have chosen for the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB
installation.
3. Install the bottom of the Rear Module in the Module Seating Slot at the base of the
frame’s back plane. (Figure 2.1)
Figure 2.1 Rear Module Installation — DFR-8300 Series Frame (MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB not shown)
4. Align the top hole of the rear module with the screw hole on the top edge of the back
plane of the frame.
5. Using a Phillips driver, and the supplied screw, fasten the Rear Module to the DFR-8300
series back plane. Do not over tighten.
6. Ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation by having all rear frame slots covered with
Rear Modules or Blank Plates.

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Installing the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB
This section outlines how to install the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB in a DFR-8300 series frame. If the
MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB is to be installed in any compatible frame other than a Multidyne Video &
Fiber Optic Systems product, refer to the frame manufacturer’s manual for specific instructions.
Use the following procedure to install the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB in a DFR-8300 series frame:
1. Locate the Rear Module you installed in the procedure “Installing a Rear Module”.
2. Hold the MDOG-6001-DA8-AESB card by the edges and carefully align the card-edges
with the slots in the frame.
3. Fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plugs are properly seated in
the Rear Module.