Quartz Q6400 User guide

Manual-01
Quartz
Q6400
Routing Switcher
System Manual
Quartz Electronics Limited
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PREFACE
Thank you for buying a Quartz routing switcher. We are confident that you have made a sound
investment in equipment that will give satisfaction for many years to come. This manual is a complete
guide to the installation, operation and maintenance of your system.

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SAFETY
WARNING: Dangerously high voltages are present inside this equipment.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
WARNING: This equipment uses power/mains connectors fitted with earth pins. It is most
important as a matter of personal safety that the equipment is properly earthed.
CAUTION: This equipment may have more than one power supply cord. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, disconnect all power supply cords before servicing.
CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless
you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug each power supply cord into separate branch circuits
employing separate service grounds.
NEVER use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning components.
NEVER operate this product with any covers removed.
NEVER wet the inside of this product with any liquid.
NEVER bypass any fuse or replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified.
NEVER operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
NEVER block the airflow through ventilation slots.
NEVER expose this product to extremely low or high temperatures.This product complies with the
requirements of the product family standards for video, audio, audio-visual entertainment, and lighting
control apparatus for professional use as mentioned below.
EN60950 Safety
EN55103-1: 1996 Emission
EN55103-2: 1996 Immunity
EN504192 2005
Waste electrical products
should not be disposed of with
household waste. Contact
your Local Authority for
recycling advice
Quartz Electronics Ltd
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
For Home or Office Use
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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Contents
INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................................8
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................................8
Unpacking...................................................................................................................................................................................8
Physical Installation....................................................................................................................................................................8
Electrical Connections................................................................................................................................................................8
Video Inputs and Outputs.....................................................................................................................................................8
Video Reference...................................................................................................................................................................9
Audio Inputs and Outputs.....................................................................................................................................................10
RS422 Data Routers............................................................................................................................................................12
Remote Control - Q-link........................................................................................................................................................14
Remote Control - RS232/422 Computer Port.......................................................................................................................16
Alarm Connector ..................................................................................................................................................................18
Power...................................................................................................................................................................................18
Configuring The Frames.............................................................................................................................................................19
Frame Mode: Master or Slave..............................................................................................................................................19
Serial Port Mode: Diagnostics or Protocol............................................................................................................................19
Serial Port Baud Rate: Default or User ................................................................................................................................19
Force Input: Force input or use battery back settings.........................................................................................................20
Address Switch.....................................................................................................................................................................20
Buzzer..................................................................................................................................................................................20
Analogue Video Routers ......................................................................................................................................................20
Serial Digital Video Routers .................................................................................................................................................21
Analogue Audio Routers ......................................................................................................................................................21
AES/EBU Digital Audio Routers...........................................................................................................................................21
WinSetup....................................................................................................................................................................................22
GENERAL DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................23
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................................23
Control System...........................................................................................................................................................................26
Embedded Control: FU-0003 ...............................................................................................................................................26
System Controller: SC-1000.................................................................................................................................................26
Firmware Versions ...............................................................................................................................................................26
Address Switches.................................................................................................................................................................26
DIP Switches........................................................................................................................................................................27
Status LED’s.........................................................................................................................................................................27
System Control Bus: Q-Link.................................................................................................................................................28
Serial Port.............................................................................................................................................................................28
Serial Digital Video Routing........................................................................................................................................................28
Analogue Video Routing.............................................................................................................................................................29
Analogue Audio Routing.............................................................................................................................................................31
AES/EBU Digital Audio Routing..................................................................................................................................................33
RS422 Control Level Routing.....................................................................................................................................................34
Tally Routing...............................................................................................................................................................................34
Power System.............................................................................................................................................................................35
Remote Control Panels...............................................................................................................................................................35
Technical Specification...............................................................................................................................................................36
Analog Video........................................................................................................................................................................36
Analogue Audio....................................................................................................................................................................37
Serial Digital Video...............................................................................................................................................................38
AES/EBU Digital Audio.........................................................................................................................................................39
RS422 Control Level............................................................................................................................................................40
MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................................41
Maintenance Philosophy.............................................................................................................................................................41
Module Removal and Replacement............................................................................................................................................41
Fault Finding...............................................................................................................................................................................41
Some Common Faults................................................................................................................................................................42
Further Fault Finding ..................................................................................................................................................................42
Alignment....................................................................................................................................................................................42
Routine Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................................43

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INSTALLATION
Introduction
This section describes how to install your Q6400 system with the minimum of fuss and time. The system
has been designed with the aim of being simple to install.
Unpacking
Carefully remove the equipment from the boxes and check it against the Packing List. This shows what
items have been shipped against your order and includes all options. Any error should be reported to your
supplier immediately. After you have unpacked the equipment please save all the packing material as this
could be useful in the future if the unit needs to be returned for maintenance.
Check each item supplied for transit damage. Any damage should be reported in detail to your supplier.
You must state the serial number of the unit (to be found on the rear or side of each unit).
Check that power cords supplied are suitable for your country and that the equipment has been set to the
correct mains (line) voltage. Note that standard remote panels are mains powered and must also be
checked. Instructions are to be found later in this section on how to change the voltage.
Do NOT change any DIP switch or rotary switch settings at this stage as these will have been correctly
set before leaving the factory.
Physical Installation
All frames are designed for mounting in standard 19" equipment racks. When preparing for installation
bear in mind that the modules are plugged in from the front and extra space is required for the modules to
mount on an extender module. You should allow at least 800mm clearance at the front for maintenance.
The depth of most router frames is 485mm plus connectors from the front of the equipment rack. In
addition allowance must be made for the high numbers of cables to be installed at the rear of the frame.
Power dissipation in most frames is relatively low and cooling is achieved by natural convection through
the sides of the frame. In the interests of long term reliability it is advisable, where possible, to leave a 1U
gap or to fit a unit with a depth of less than 200mm above every router.
The Q6400 Serial Digital Video Router, Q6400 Analogue Video Router, and Q6400 Analogue Audio
Router are fan cooled, drawing cool air from the front of the router and expelling it through the right
hand side vents.
In all cases, it is important to keep the apertures clear of obstructions e.g. cables.
Electrical Connections
This section shows the rear panel views of the Q6400 frames.
Video Inputs and Outputs
These connections are made using standard video 75Ωcoaxial cable. A high quality cable such as
PSF1/2 (TF3255) or PSF1/3 (TF3304) or equivalents should be used for optimum performance. It is both
important and good practice that cables are properly supported and not hanging on the connectors as this
can put unnecessary stresses on the connectors.

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The video inputs are terminated within the equipment. The video outputs are dual outputs on Q6400-SV
systems.
The Q6400 (3U) Analogue Video Frame
The Q6400 (8U) Serial Video Frame
Video Reference
The Ref input is a looping input. Any video signal with standard syncs may be used as a reference signal
to determine when cuts are made during vertical (picture) blanking. Whilst a burst is not required the use
of colour black is the most commonly available signal and is preferred. This can be looped through into a
video input on composite video systems.

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Mixed sync pulses of 2v amplitude may also be used. 4v pulses can be used but a modification is
required to the main video router module and involves the addition of a single 4.7K 5% resistor.
Note: If one of the looping input connectors is not used then a 75Ωterminator plug must be fitted on the
unused connector. Otherwise the level on the line will be twice that expected, and may cause incorrect
operation of other equipment attached to the line.
The Q6400-SV router has two looping reference inputs “REF-A” & “REF-B” intended to allow mixed
625 and 525 working. In a 625/50Hz only installation then the sync reference must be looped through
both pairs of connectors.
If no reference signal is connected then the unit will switch at random intervals at a rate of about 40Hz.
Audio Inputs and Outputs
The connections of the audio signals to the equipment are made using 50 way multi-way connectors.
One connector is used for 16 inputs and another for 16 outputs. The same type or polarity of connector is
used for inputs and outputs. A larger drawing is included at the end of this section.
Standard D50 pin-out
The mating halves of these connectors are PLUG types and available as options (AK-0006). They are not
supplied as standard because many customers prefer to buy their connectors in bulk and prepare the
cables in advance of the equipment being shipped.
Each connector has three pins for each signal: signal hot (+), signal cold (-) and screen. The same
pattern of wiring is used on all connectors, i.e. Input 1 is wired the same as Output 1. All the connectors
on the rear of the frames are sockets. It is sound analogue audio practice not to earth the cable screens
at both ends, as sometimes hum can be introduced owing to earth potential differences. However, with
digital audio is better to ground at both ends.
For unbalanced AES audio, standard video cable and frames with BNC connectors are used.