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MUX-8258 Series User Guide

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MUX-8258 Series · User Guide
• Ross Part Number: 8258DR-004-09
• Release Date: August 1, 2019.
The information contained in this Guide is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Contents • i
Contents
Introduction 9
Related Publications .................................................................................................................................................9
Documentation Conventions .................................................................................................................................... 9
Interface Elements ................................................................................................................................................. 9
User Entered Text .................................................................................................................................................9
Referenced Guides ................................................................................................................................................9
Menu Sequences .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Important Instructions .........................................................................................................................................10
Contacting Technical Support ................................................................................................................................ 10
Before You Begin 11
Overview ................................................................................................................................................................11
MUX-8258-A and MUX-8258-B Overview ....................................................................................................... 11
MUX-8258-C Overview .....................................................................................................................................11
Features .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Functional Block Diagrams ...................................................................................................................................12
User Interfaces .......................................................................................................................................................13
DashBoard Control System ................................................................................................................................. 13
Card-edge Controls .............................................................................................................................................13
SNMP Monitoring and Control ........................................................................................................................... 13
Hardware Overview 15
Card Overview .......................................................................................................................................................15
Control and Monitoring Features ...........................................................................................................................15
Status and Selection LEDs on the MUX-8258 ......................................................................................................16
Cabling for the MUX-8258-A ...............................................................................................................................17
Cabling for the MUX-8258-B ................................................................................................................................ 18
Cabling for the MUX-8258-4C .............................................................................................................................. 18
Cabling for the MUX-8258-8C .............................................................................................................................. 19
Audio Cabling for the MUX-8258-B and MUX-8258-C ...................................................................................... 20
Physical Installation 21
Before You Begin .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Static Discharge .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
Installing a Rear Module ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Installing the MUX-8258 Card into the openGear Frame ..................................................................................... 22
Configuration 23
Reference Compatibility ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Frame Rate Compatibility ................................................................................................................................... 23
Using DashBoard ...................................................................................................................................................23
Operation Notes ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Audio Proc Amp Controls ...................................................................................................................................24
Minimum Delay Overview ................................................................................................................................. 24
Embedding PCM Signals ....................................................................................................................................25
Embedding Non-PCM Signals ............................................................................................................................ 25
HANC Processing ............................................................................................................................................... 26
VANC Processing ............................................................................................................................................... 26

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Software Upgrades 29
DashBoard Menus 31
Status Tabs .............................................................................................................................................................31
Signal Tab ............................................................................................................................................................31
Product Tab .........................................................................................................................................................33
Hardware Tab ......................................................................................................................................................33
Setup Tab ................................................................................................................................................................33
Input Status Tab .....................................................................................................................................................35
AES Inputs 1-8 Tabs ..............................................................................................................................................36
Analog Inputs Tab ..................................................................................................................................................37
Embedded Outputs Tab ..........................................................................................................................................37
VANC Processing Tab ...........................................................................................................................................38
Alarm Enables Tab .................................................................................................................................................39
Card-edge Menus 41
Navigating the Card-edge Menus ...........................................................................................................................41
Card-edge Menus ...................................................................................................................................................41
Menu Descriptions .................................................................................................................................................43
Specifications 47
MUX-8258-A Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................47
MUX-8258-B Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................48
MUX-8258-C Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................49
Channel Status Data Table .....................................................................................................................................51
Passing the Status Bytes ......................................................................................................................................52
Service Information 53
Troubleshooting Checklist .....................................................................................................................................53
Bootload Button ..................................................................................................................................................53
Warranty and Repair Policy ...................................................................................................................................53
Glossary 55

MUX-8258 Series User Guide (v9.0) Introduction • 9
Introduction
This guide covers the installation, configuration, and use of the MUX-8258 series. The following chapters are
included:
•“Introduction” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
•“Before You Begin” provides general information to keep in mind before installing and configuring your card.
• “Hardware Overview”provides a basic introduction to the hardware features including the cabling and
monitoring features of the rear module.
•“Physical Installation” provides instructions for the physical installation of the card and its rear module, and
provides an overview of connecting input and output devices to the rear module.
•“Configuration” provides a general overview of the user controls available on the MUX-8258.
•“Software Upgrades” provides instructions for upgrading the software for your MUX-8258 using DashBoard.
•“DashBoard Menus” summarizes the MUX-8258 menus, items, and parameters in DashBoard.
•“Card-edge Menus” summarizes the card-edge menu system of legacy MUX-8258 cards.
•“Specifications” provides technical specification details on the MUX-8258.
•“Service Information”provides information on the warranty and repair policy for your card.
•“Glossary” provides a list of terms used throughout this guide.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your MUX-8258
series card:
•DashBoard User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
•MFC-OG3-N and MFC-8322-S User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8322DR-004
•OG3-FR Series User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8322DR-005
•OGX-FR Series User Manual, Ross Part Number: 8322DR-204
Documentation Conventions
Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user must enter, or a
sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular command.
Interface Elements
Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For example:
In the Network tab, click Apply.
User Entered Text
Courier text is used to identify text that a user must enter. For example:
In the Language box, enter English.
Referenced Guides
Text set in bold and italic represent the titles of referenced guides, manuals, or documents. For example:
For more information, refer to the DashBoard User Manual.

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Menu Sequences
Menu arrows are used in procedures to identify a sequence of menu items that you must follow. For example, if a
step reads “File > Save As,” you would click the File menu and then click Save As.
Important Instructions
Star icons are used to identify important instructions or features. For example:
Contact your IT department before connecting to your facility network to ensure that there are no conflicts. They
will provide you with an appropriate value for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for your device.
Contacting Technical Support
At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as the nearest
telephone.
Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock. After-sales service
and technical support is provided directly by Ross Video personnel. During business hours (Eastern Time),
technical support personnel are available by telephone. After hours and on weekends, a direct emergency technical
support phone line is available. If the technical support person who is on call does not answer this line immediately,
a voice message can be left and the call will be returned shortly. This team of highly trained staff is available to
react to any problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
•Technical Support: ([phone]
•After Hours Emergency: ([phone]
•E-mail: [email protected]
•Website: http://www.rossvideo.com

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Before You Begin
If you have questions pertaining to the operation of your card, contact us at the numbers listed in the section
“Contacting Technical Support” on page 14. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or
service.
Overview
The MUX-8258 is a high quality program analog multiplexer that is extremely flexible in handling channel
assignments and channel re-mapping as well as fully reconfigure, append, and overwrite capability for existing
channels.
MUX-8258-A and MUX-8258-B Overview
The MUX-8258-A and MUX-8258-B are capable of embedding up to eight AES/EBU pairs (16 audio channels)
into an HD/SD-SDI signal. Audio proc control on each input allows for audio processing with independent channel
Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), gain of +/-20dB, audio delay up to 1 second and channel phase invert and
summing capability. If the input is a synchronous 48kHz signal, the audio can be embedded into the SDI signal
unaltered. If the input is not a synchronous 48kHz signal, it may be converted using SRC before it is embedded on
the SDI output.
Note that the MUX-8258-A offers eight 75ohm unbalanced AES connections while the MUX-8258-B offers eight
110ohm balanced AES connections.
MUX-8258-C Overview
The MUX-8258-C includes one multi-rate SDI input which supports up to 16 channels of embedded audio and four
or eight channels of analog audio inputs (MUX-8258-4C and MUX-8258-8C respectively). The MUX-8258-C is
capable of embedding up to eight analog audio channels into an HD/SD-SDI signal. Audio proc controls on each
input allows for gain control of +/- 10dB, audio delay up to 1 second and channel phase invert and summing
capability.
Features
The following features make the MUX-8258 the ideal solution for multiplexing analog audio sources into an
HD/SD-SDI signal:
• Supports HD-SD SDI SMPTE 292M (1.5Gbps), SMPTE 259M (270Mbps), and SMPTE 424M (3Gbps)1
• MUX-8258-A provides eight AES-3id 75ohm unbalanced inputs with SRC
• MUX-8258-B provides eight AES-3id 110ohm balanced inputs with SRC
• MUX-8258-4C provides four analog inputs
• MUX-8258-8C provides eight analog inputs
• MUX-8258-A supports embedding of non-PCM data such as Dolby® Digital and Dolby® E
• One SDI processed output
• Audio embedding for all popular formats: 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p1 (Level A)
• Full control over channel assignments, primary and backup sources
• Audio proc controls such as gain, invert, delay and sum
• Internally generated test patterns and test tones
• Programmable video output on SDI input loss
1. Not supported when the card is installed in the DFR-8310 series frames.

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• Automatic input video format detection
• Backup audio insertion on audio input loss
• Programmable silence detection and timeout thresholds
• Ability to strip VANC data from specific or all lines of a video output
• Reports status and configuration remotely via the DashBoard Control System
• Fits openGear frames
• 5-year transferable warranty
Functional Block Diagrams
This section provides functional block diagrams that outline the workflow of the MUX-8258.
Figure 1.1 MUX-8258-A and MUX-8258-B — Simplified Block Diagram

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Figure 1.2 MUX-8258-C — Simplified Block Diagram
User Interfaces
The MUX-8258 includes three interfaces for control and monitoring for your card.
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 openGear frame through the Network Controller Card. The
DashBoard Control System software and manual are available for download from our website.
For More Information on...
• on the MUX-8258 menus in DashBoard, refer to the chapter “DashBoard Menus” on page 31.
• on using DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual available from our website.
Card-edge Controls
The front-edge of the MUX-8258 features LED indicators for the power, video input status and communication
activity.
For More Information on...
• on the card-edge controls and LEDs, refer to the section “Hardware Overview” on page 15.
SNMP Monitoring and Control
The Network Controller Card in the openGear frame can provide optional support for remote monitoring of your
frame and using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which is compatible with many third-party
monitoring and control tools.
For More Information on...
• on enabling SNMP Monitoring and Control for your frame, refer to the MFC-8300 Series User Manual.
• on SNMP controls for the MUX-8258, refer to your MUX-8258 Management Information Base (MIB).

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Hardware Overview
This chapter provides a general overview of the MUX-8258 components, supported rear modules, and cabling
designations.
Card Overview
Figure 1.1 is an example of a MUX-8258 card.
Figure 1.1 MUX-8258 — Card-edge Components
Bootload Button (SW1)
SW1 is used for factory service in the unlikely event of a complete card failure. Do not press this button unless
instructed to do so by Ross Technical Support personnel.
Function Selection Switch (SW2), not shown
On legacy MUX-8258 series cards, SW2 works in conjunction with the Mode Select Switch (SW3) to select general
functions and menu items. Refer to the chapter “Card-edge Menus” on page 41 for details.
Mode Select Switch (SW3), not shown
On legacy MUX-8258 series cards, SW3 is used to enable, disable, and select specific configuration within the
operational function mode menus. Refer to the chapter “Card-edge Menus” on page 41 for details.
Control and Monitoring Features
This section provides information on the card-edge LEDs for the MUX-8258. Refer to Figure 1.2 for the location
of the LEDs and controls.
Legacy MUX-8258 series cards will include a card-edge 4-character display and the SW2 and SW3 switches.
Refer to the chapter “Card-edge Menus” on page 41 for details on this card-edge menu system.
Bootload Button

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Figure 1.2 MUX-8258 Card-edge Controls
Status and Selection LEDs on the MUX-8258
Basic LED displays and descriptions are provided in Table 1.1 .
Table 1.1 LEDs on the MUX-8258
LED Color Display and Description
OK/ERROR Green When lit green, this LED indicates that the card is functioning
normal and that no anomalies have been detected. The following
conditions must be satisfied:
• a valid input signal is present
• a valid reference signal is present when a reference is required,
and that the reference standard matches the input standard.
Flashing Green When flashing green, this LED indicates the bootloader is
waiting for a software upload.
Flashing Green
and Orange
When lit green with flashing orange, this LED indicates there is a
signal error such as a missing or invalid input or reference.
Orange When lit orange, this LED indicates the card is powering on.
Red When lit red, this LED indicates the card is not operational.
Off When off, this LED indicates there is no power to the card.
OK/ERROR LED
VIDEO OK LED
REF OK LED
AES 1 OK LED
AES 2 OK LED
AES 3 OK LED
AES 4 OK LED
AES 5 OK LED
AES 6 OK LED
AES 7 OK LED
AES 8 OK LED
Bootload Button (SW1)

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Cabling for the MUX-8258-A
The MUX-8258-A accommodates eight synchronous AES audio input streams at 48kHz or any asynchronous AES
streams from 32kHz to 96kHz with SRC enabled. Note that SRC should only be used with Pulse Code Modulation
(PCM) digital audio and not any form of compressed signal, such as Dolby®.
When installing the MUX-8258-A:
•DFR-8310 series frame — The 8310AR-030 Rear Module is required. The MUX-8258-A is also compatible
with the DFR-8310-BNC frame (with the cooling fan option installed). Each rear module occupies one slot and
accommodates one card. This rear module provides one SDI input, one SDI output and eight unbalanced AES
inputs. (Figure 1.3)
•DFR-8320, OG3-FR. and OGX-FR series frames — The 8320AR-041 Full Rear Module is required. Each
card occupies two slots and accommodates one card. This rear module provides one SDI input, one SDI output,
and eight unbalanced AES inputs. (Figure 1.3)
VIDEO OK Green When lit, this LED indicates that the video input is valid.
Flashing Green When flashing, this LED indicates that video is present, but the
input format is unsupported.
Off When unlit, this LED indicates the absence of an input signal.
REF OK Green When lit green, this LED indicates a valid reference signal.
Flashing Green When flashing, this LED indicates that the reference signal is
present but the format is invalid.
Off When unlit, this LED indicates that a reference signal is not
present, or is not supported.
AES # OK Orange MUX-8258-A or MUX-8258-B — When lit, an LED indicates a
valid signal is detected on the corresponding AES input.
MUX-8258-C — When lit, an LED indicates that the analog
audio is present.
Figure 1.3 Cable Connections for the MUX-8258-A
Table 1.1 LEDs on the MUX-8258
LED Color Display and Description

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Cabling for the MUX-8258-B
The MUX-8258-B accommodates eight synchronous AES audio input streams at 48kHz or any asynchronous AES
streams from 32kHz to 96kHz with SRC enabled. Note that SRC should only be used with Pulse Code Modulation
(PCM) digital audio and not any form of compressed signal, such as Dolby®.
When installing the MUX-8258-B:
•DFR-8310 series frame — The 8310AR-034 Rear Module is required. Each rear module occupies one slot and
accommodates one card. This rear module provides one SDI input, one SDI output and eight balanced AES
inputs. (Figure 1.4)
The MUX-8258-B is not compatible with the DFR-8310-BNC frames.
•DFR-8320, OG3-FR. and OGX-FR series frames — The 8320AR-034 Full Rear Module is required.Each rear
module occupies two slots and accommodates one card. This rear module provides one SDI input, one SDI
output, and eight balanced AES inputs. (Figure 1.4)
Cabling for the MUX-8258-4C
When installing the MUX-8258-4C:
•DFR-8310 series frame — The 8310AR-034 Rear Module is required. Each rear module occupies one slot and
accommodates one card. This rear module provides one SDI input, one SDI output and four analog inputs.
(Figure 1.5)
The MUX-8258-4C is not compatible with the DFR-8310-BNC frames.
•DFR-8320, OG3-FR. and OGX-FR series frames — The 8320AR-034 Full Rear Module is required. Each rear
module occupies two slots and accommodates one card. This rear module provides one SDI input, one SDI
output, and four analog inputs. (Figure 1.5)
Figure 1.4 Cable Connections for the MUX-8258-B
SDI In SDI Out
AES 1 In AES 5 In
AES 6 In
AES 7 In
AES 8 In
AES 2 In
AES 3 In
AES 4 In

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Cabling for the MUX-8258-8C
When installing the MUX-8258-8C:
•DFR-8310 series frame — The 8310AR-034 Rear Module is required. Note that the MUX-8258-8C is not
compatible with the DFR-8310-BNC frames. Each rear module occupies one slot and accommodates one card.
This rear module provides one SDI input, one SDI output, and eight analog inputs. (Figure 1.6)
•DFR-8320, OG3-FR. and OGX-FR series frames — The 8320AR-034 Full Rear Module is required. Each rear
module occupies two slots and accommodates one card. This rear module provides one SDI input, one SDI
output, and eight analog inputs. (Figure 1.6)
Figure 1.5 Cable Connections for the MUX-8258-4C
Figure 1.6 Cable Connections for the MUX-8258-8C

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Audio Cabling for the MUX-8258-B and MUX-8258-C
The 8310AR-034 and 8320AR-034 rear modules provide 3-pin audio terminal blocks with removable connectors.
Each connector has locations for the positive, negative, and grounded wires of a balanced audio cable.
To cable the analog audio connections
1. Insert an analog audio wire to the designated polarity slot on the connector of the rear module.
2. Use a tweaker screwdriver to tighten the corresponding capture screw.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each wire on each connector.
4. Once the cables are wired to the connectors, install the connectors on the terminal blocks for the rear module.