Sonifex Redbox RB-VHEDD8 Instruction Manual

Redbox RB-VHEDD8
3G/HD/SD-SDI Dolby E
Encoder
Redbox RB-VHDDD8
3G/HD/SD-SDI Dolby
E/Dolby Digital Decoder
User Handbook

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This handbook is for use with the following product:
Redbox RB-VHEDD8 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dolby E Encoder
Redbox RB-VHDDD8 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dolby E/Dolby Digital Decoder
©Sonifex Ltd, 2012 All Rights Reserved
Revision 1.01, April 2012
Sonifex Ltd, 61, Station Road, Irthlingborough,
Northants, NN9 5QE, England.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected].uk
Website: http://www.sonifex.co.uk
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
the vendor. Sonifex Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of information or any
error contained in this manual.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying, recording, information storage and retrieval systems, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s
personal use, without the express written permission of Sonifex Ltd. Unless otherwise noted, all names of companies,
products and persons contained herein are part of a completely ctitious adaptation and are designed solely to
document the use of Sonifex product.
RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8
USER HANDBOOK
RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8 USER HANDBOOK
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Warranty i
Warranty and Liability i
Unpacking the RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8 iii
Returning the Warranty Card iii
Safety Information iv
Safety of Mains Operated Equipment iv
Voltage Setting Checks iv
Fuse Rating iv
Power Cable and Connection iv
Ordering the Correct Mains Lead v
Installation Information v
Atmosphere v
Electromagnetic Radiation v
Fitting Redboxes v
WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement vi
RB-VHEDD8 – 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dolby E Encoder 1
RB-VHDDD8 – 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dolby E/Dolby Digital Decoder 2
System Block Diagram (RB-VHDDD8) 3
System Block Diagram (RB-VHEDD8) 3
Front Panel Indicators & Controls 4
Power Led 4
Reset Button 4
Selecting The Main Menu 4
Rear Panel Connections 5
Mains Power 5
Remote Control 5
Metadata 5
Serial Video I/O 6
SDI Input 6
SDI Outputs 6
RB-VHEDD8 Audio Connections 6
Digital Audio Inputs 7
Dolby E Output 7
LTC Input 7
RB-VHDDD8 Audio Connections 8
Dolby Output 8
Digital Audio Outputs 8
Remote I/O 8
RB-VHEDD8 Status Screens 9
Video Input Status Screen 9
Dolby E Encoder Status Screen 10
Metadata Status Screen 10
RB-VHDDD8 Status Screens 12
Video Input Status Screen 12
Dolby Decoder Status Screen 12
Metadata Status Screen 13
The Main Menu 15
Decoder Control (RB-VHDDD8) 15
Source 15
Dolby Digital 16
AES Channel Select 16
Stream Select 16
Listening Mode 16
Dynamic Range Control 16
Pro-Logic Decode 16

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CONTENTS
Dolby E 16
Dialogue Normalization 16
PCM 16
Latency 17
Metadata 17
Pro-Logic Decode 17
PCM Metadata 17
Aux. Channel 17
Output Mode 17
DRC Mode 17
Dolby E Program 17
Encoder Control (RB-VHEDD8) 18
Program Cong 18
Encoding Mode 19
Frame Rate 19
Bit Depth 20
Metadata 20
Reversion Mode 21
Metadata Source 21
Encoder Inputs 21
Channel 1\2, 3\4, 5\6, 7\8 21
Use External 21
Channel 1 21
Channel 2 21
External Audio (RB-VHEDD8) 22
Termination 22
Channel 1\2, 3\4, 5\6, 7\8 and Dolby Output 22
SRC/CLK Control 22
CH1\2 SRC, CH3\4 SRC 22
CH5\6 Sync, CH7\8 Sync 22
External Audio (RB-VHDDD8) 23
Source Select 23
Termination 23
Channel 1\2, 3\4, 5\6, 7\8, Dolby Output and Aux 23
Embed 23
SDI Output 1 and 2 24
Group 1, 2, 3 and 4 24
SD 24-Bit 24
Embed 24
Channel 1, 2, 3 and 4 (RB-VHEDD8) 24
Channel 1, 2, 3 and 4 (RB-VHDDD8) 26
VANC Metadata (RB-VHDDD8) 27
Embed 27
Channel Pair 27
Audio Delete 27
SDI Output 1 and 2 27
Group 1, 2, 3 and 4 27
Level Control (RB-VHEDD8) 27
External Inputs 27
De-embedder 28
Level Control (RB-VHDDD8) 28
Decoder Outputs 28
De-embedder 28
Remote Outputs 28
Output 1-8 28
Polarity 28
Action 28
Event (RB-VHEDD8) 28

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Event (RB-VHDDD8) 29
System 29
Front Panel Lock 29
Network 29
DHCP 29
Static Settings 30
Status 30
Factory Reset 30
Information 30
SCi 31
RB-VHEDD8 System Screen 32
Disconnect/Connect 32
Update Firmware 32
Status 32
Front Panel Lock 33
Network 33
RB-VHDDD8 System Screen 34
Disconnect/Connect 34
Update Firmware 34
Status 34
Network 35
Embed 36
Audio Groups 36
Audio Group Delete 36
SD 24-Bit 36
Metadata (SMPTE-2020) - RB-VHDDD8 Only 37
Encoder (RB-VHEDD8) 37
Control 37
Metadata Control 38
Metadata Status 39
Decoder (RB-VHDDD8) 40
Control 40
PCM Metadata 41
Metadata Status 42
External Audio I/O (RB-VHEDD8) 43
External Audio Outputs (RB-VHDDD8) 44
Level Control 45
Remotes 47
Technical Specication 49
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FIGURES
FIGURES
Figures
Fig A: Packing List iii
Fig B: Power Connections iv
Fig C: Mains Lead Table v
Fig D: RB-RK3 Large Redbox Rear Rack-mount Kit. v
Fig 1-1: RB-VHEDD8 Front Panel. 1
Fig 1-2: RB-VHDDD8 Front Panel. 2
Fig 1-3: RB-VHDDD8 System Block Diagram. 3
Fig 1-4: RB-VHEDD8 System Block Diagram. 3
Fig 1-5: RB-VHDDD8 Front Panel Indicators & Controls. 4
Fig 1-6: RB-VHEDD8 Front Panel Indicators & Controls. 4
Fig 1-7: RB-VHEDD8 video input status screen. 9
Fig 1-8: RB-VHEDD8 Dolby E Encoder Status Screen. 10
Fig 1-9: RB-VHEDD8 Metadata Status Screen showing the Dialogue Normalization
parameter. 10
Fig 1-10: RB-VHDDD8 video input status screen. 12
Fig 1-11: RB-VHDDD8 Dolby Decoder Status Screen when decoding Dolby Digital. 13
Fig 1-12: RB-VHDDD8 Dolby E Decoder Status Screen when decoding Dolby Digital. 13
Fig 1-13: RB-VHDDD8 Metadata Status Screen showing the Dialogue Normalization
parameter. 13
Fig 1-14 RB-VHDDD8 Main Menu Screen. 15
Fig 2-1: SCi Login Screen. 31
Fig 2-2: RB-VHEDD8 System Screen. 32
Fig 2-3: RB-VHDDD8 System Screen. 34
Fig 2-4: RB-VHDDD8 Embed Screen. 36
Fig 2-5: RB-VHEDD8 Encoder Control Screen. 37
Fig 2-6: RB-VHEDD8 Encoder Meta Control Screen. 38
Fig 2-7: RB-VHEDD8 Encoder Meta Status Screen. 39
Fig 2-8: RB-VHDDD8 Decoder Control Screen. 40

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Warranty
Warranty and Liability
Important: the purchaser is advised to read this clause
(a) The Company agrees to repair or (at its discretion) replace Goods which are found
to be defective (fair wear and tear excepted) and which are returned to the Company
within 12 months of the date of despatch provided that each of the following
are satised:
(i) notication of any defect is given to the Company immediately upon its becoming
apparent to the Purchaser;
(ii) the Goods have only been operated under normal operating conditions and have
only been subject to normal use (and in particular the Goods must have been
correctly connected and must not have been subject to high voltage or to ionising
radiation and must not have been used contrary to the Company’s technical
recommendations);
(iii) the Goods are returned to the Company’s premises at the Purchaser’s expense;
(iv) any Goods or parts of Goods replaced shall become the property of
the Company;
(v) no work whatsoever (other than normal and proper maintenance) has been carried
out to the Goods or any part of the Goods without the Company’s prior written
consent;
(vi) the defect has not arisen from a design made, furnished or specied by
the Purchaser;
(vii) the Goods have been assembled or incorporated into other goods only in
accordance with any instructions issued by the Company;
(viii) the defect has not arisen from a design modied by the Purchaser;
(ix) the defect has not arisen from an item manufactured by a person other than
the Company.
In respect of any item manufactured by a person other than the Company, the Purchaser
shall only be entitled to the benet of any warranty or guarantee provided by such
manufacturer to the Company.
(b) In respect of computer software supplied by the Company the Company does not
warrant that the use of the software will be uninterrupted or error free.
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(c) The Company accepts liability:
(i) for death or personal injury to the extent that it results from the negligence of the
Company, its employees (whilst in the course of their employment) or its agents (in
the course of the agency);
(ii) for any breach by the Company of any statutory undertaking as to title, quiet
possession and freedom from encumbrance.
(d) Subject to conditions (a) and (c) from the time of despatch of the Goods from the
Company’s premises the Purchaser shall be responsible for any defect in the Goods
or loss, damage, nuisance or interference whatsoever consequential economic or
otherwise or wastage of material resulting from or caused by or to the Goods. In
particular the Company shall not be liable for any loss of prots or other economic
losses. The Company accordingly excludes all liability for the same.
(e) At the request and expense of the Purchaser the Company will test the Goods to
ascertain performance levels and provide a report of the results of that test. The
report will be accurate at the time of the test, to the best of the belief and knowledge
of the Company, and the Company accepts no liability in respect of its accuracy
beyond that set out in Condition (a).
(f) Subject to Condition (e) no representation, condition, warranty or other term,
express or implied (by statute or otherwise) is given by the Company that the Goods
are of any particular quality or standard or will enable the Purchaser to attain any
particular performance or result, or will be suitable for any particular purpose or use
under specic conditions or will provide any particular capacity, notwithstanding
that the requirement for such performance, result or capacity or that such particular
purpose or conditions may have been known (or ought to have been known) to the
Company, its employees or agents.
(g) (i) To the extent that the Company is held legally liable to the Purchaser for any
single breach of contract, tort, representation or other act or default, the
Company’s liability for the same shall not exceed the Price of the Goods.
(ii) The restriction of liability in Condition (g)(i) shall not apply to any liability
accepted by the Seller in Condition (c).
(h) Where the Goods are sold under a consumer transaction (as dened by the
Consumer Transactions (Restrictions on Statements) Order 1976) the statutory rights
of the Purchaser are not aected by these Conditions of Sale.
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Unpacking the RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8
The RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8 is shipped with the following equipment. Please check your
packaging to ensure that you have all of the items below. If anything is missing, please
contact the supplier of your equipment immediately.
Item Quantity RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8
RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8 1
IEC Mains lead tted with moulded mains plug 1
Handbook and warranty card 1
Fig A: Packing List
Each RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8 is shipped in protective packaging and should be inspected
for damage before use. Where an item is found to have transit damage, notify the carrier
immediately with all the relevant details of the shipment. Packing materials should be kept
for inspection and also for if the product needs to be returned.
Returning the Warranty Card
In order to register the date of purchase so that we can keep you informed of any design
improvements or modications, it is important to complete the warranty registration
document that is enclosed and return it to Sonifex Ltd in the UK.
For your own records you should write down the serial number (which can be found on the
rear of the RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8.
Serial Number ………………………………………
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Safety Information
Safety of Mains Operated Equipment
This equipment has been designed to meet the safety regulations currently
advised in the country of purchase and it conforms to the safety regulations
specied by use of the CE Mark.
Warning : There are no user serviceable parts inside the equipment. If you should ever
need to look inside the unit, always disconnect the mains supply before removing the
equipment covers.
Voltage Setting Checks
Ensure that the machine operating voltage is correct for your mains power supply by
checking the box in which your Redbox was supplied. The voltage is shown on the box
label. This product is continuously rated 85 - 264 VAC, 47 - 63Hz. Please note that all
Redboxes are either switchable between 115V and 230V, or have a universal power supply.
Fuse Rating
The RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8 is supplied with a single fuse in the live conducting path
of the mains power input. For reasons of safety it is important that the correct rating and
type of fuse is used. Incorrectly rated fuses could present a possible re hazard, under
equipment fault conditions. The fuse rating for the RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8 is:
Continuously rated 85 - 264 VAC, 47 - 63Hz - 2A, 5 x 20mm SB
The active fuse is tted on the outside rear panel of the unit.
Power Cable and Connection
An IEC power connector is supplied with the RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8 which has a
moulded plug attached – this is a legal requirement. If no moulded plug has been supplied
with your RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8, please contact your supplier, because an IEC connector
is always supplied from the Sonifex factory.
If for any reason, you need to use the RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8 with a dierent power
cable, you should use the following wiring guidelines.
Wire Colour Connection
Green, or green and yellow Earth (E)
Blue, or Black Neutral (N)
Brown, or Red Live (L)
Fig B: Power Connections
Connect the equipment in accordance with the connection details and before applying
power to the unit, check that the machine has the correct operating voltage for your mains
power supply.
Important Note : The terminal marked on the rear panel must be earthed.
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Ordering the Correct Mains Lead
When ordering a Redbox from Sonifex, it is helpful if you can specify your required
operating voltage and mains lead. After the product code add:
UK, for 230V, UK 3 pin to IEC lead
EC, for 230V, European Schuko 2 pin to IEC lead
US, for 115V, 3 pin to IEC lead
AU for 230V, Australasian 3 pin to IEC lead
Fig C: Mains Lead Table
E.g. order RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8 UK for a UK IEC lead to be supplied.
Installation Information
Atmosphere
The units should be installed in an area that is not subject to excessive temperature
variation (<0°C, >50°C), moisture, dust or vibration.
Electromagnetic Radiation
The cover is connected to earth by means of the xing screws. It is essential to maintain
this earth ground connection to ensure a safe operating environment and provide
electromagnetic shielding.
Fitting Redboxes
Redboxes can be xed to the underside of a mixing desk, or other surfaces using 4.2mm
holes in the sides and xed with 2 x M4 screws or 2 x No. 6 countersink wood screws.
They can also be rack-mounted, with either the front, or rear of the Redbox positioned at
the front of the rack:
Rear Mounting The RB-VHEDD8/RB-VHDDD8: The RB-RK3 1U rear panel rack kit can be
used for large Redboxes such as the RB-VHEDD8 & RB-VHDDD8.
Fig D: RB-RK3 Large Redbox Rear Rack-mount Kit.
Note: When tting the rear-mounting rack-kits, a notch has been left on the inside of
the right-hand rack-piece for the mains cable to pass through. Make sure that the mains
cable has been put through the notch before attaching the right hand rack-piece.
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WEEE & RoHS Directives - Sonifex Statement
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive was agreed on
13 February 2003, along with the related Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions
of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic
equipment (RoHS).
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) aims to minimise the
impacts of electrical and electronic equipment on the environment during their life times
and when they become waste. It applies to a huge spectrum of products. It encourages
and sets criteria for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. All products manufactured by Sonifex Ltd have the WEEE directive
label placed on the case. It gives a contact for individuals who are unsure about the correct
procedure when the product has reached its “end of use”.
Sonifex Ltd will be happy to give you information about local organisations that can
reprocess the products, or alternatively all products that have reached “end of use” can be
returned to Sonifex and will be reprocessed correctly free of charge.
Sonifex Ltd has phased out the use of certain hazardous substances identied in the
European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. The RoHS
directive limits the use of certain hazardous substances currently used in EEE manufacture,
including lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and halide-containing
compounds PBB (polybrominated biphenyl) and PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ether).
Elimination of these substances will result in more environmentally friendly recycling
of electronic equipment. For the products which Sonifex manufacture, the main area
where products were aected was in the use of lead for manufacturing and assembling
electronics circuit boards.
Sonifex Ltd practices lead-free (LF) manufacturing processes. LF solder is used on the
surface-mount PCB manufacturing processes and for hand soldering. The printed circuit
boards (PCBs) used are either gold plated, or immersion tin plated, both of which use no
lead. Historically the PCBs were hot air solder levelled (HASL) PCBs which used tin/lead
based solder.
The manufacturing processes include the assembly of purchased components from
various sources. Product is oered as RoHS compliant, or LF, only after sucient evidence
is received from the component manufacturers that their components are RoHS compliant.
Sonifex Ltd relies solely on the distributor, or manufacturer, of the components for
identication of RoHS compliance. Thus whilst every eort is made to ensure compliance,
Sonifex Ltd makes no warranty, or certication, or declaration of compliance concerning
said components.
Sonifex Ltd denes “Lead Free” as pertaining to any product, which has been manufactured
by Sonifex Ltd using components which have been declared by the manufacturers as
“Lead Free”. All statements by Sonifex Ltd of RoHS compliance are based on component
manufacturer documentation.
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INTRODUCTION 1
INTRODUCTION
RB-VHEDD8 – 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dolby E Encoder
Fig 1-1: RB-VHEDD8 Front Panel.
The RB-VHEDD8 is an SDI audio de-embedder and re-embedder with Dolby E Encoding
capabilities. Dolby E encodes up to 8 channels of audio into two channels of an AES digital
audio stream which is then embedded onto any of the available groups within each of the
two video output paths. The encoded Dolby E bitstream is also available via a dedicated
output on the rear panel.
The audio inputs to the Encoder can be selected to come from the external digital audio
inputs via the BNC or D-type connections on the rear panel or from embedded audio
contained in the incoming SDI input. The outputs from the de-embedder can also be re-
embedded into the video outputs, along with the encoder inputs.
The digital audio I/O connections are transformer-coupled balanced line interfaces and can
be congured to be either 75ohm (AES 3ID) or 110ohm (AES 3) impedance through either a
BNC or via the D-type connector. These connections are paralleled, allowing one type to be
used per input or output.
It has a triple rate SDI receiver with automatic input rate detection and equalisation along
with two re-clocked and individually buered SDI outputs. It supports the full range of 3G,
HD and SD standards from NTSC and PAL up to 1080p 60Hz.
The metadata used for the encoding process can be selected to come from either the
external 9-pin D-type on the rear panel, from metadata embedded into the vertical blanking
area of the video input (SMPTE 2020), or by settings stored internally.
There is also remote I/O available from the rear panel through a 25 way D-type connector.
These are fully congurable.
The unit is controlled locally through the front panel display but can be remote controlled
via an Ethernet connection using the Sonifex SCi software.
There is independent level control for every channel, which can be adjusted from -24dB
through to +24dB in 0.5dB steps.
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RB-VHDDD8 – 3G/HD/SD-SDI Dolby E/Dolby Digital Decoder
Fig 1-2: RB-VHDDD8 Front Panel.
The RB-VHDDD8 is an SDI audio de-embedder and re-embedder with Dolby E & Dolby
Digital Decoding capabilities. It de-embeds and decodes a selected Dolby E or Dolby
Digital bitstream embedded in the video input. The outputs from the decoder and the
de-embedder can then be re-embedded onto either of the two SDI outputs and also
transmitted on a BNC or D-type situated on the rear panel. The encoded Dolby bitstream is
also available via a dedicated output on the rear panel.
It has a triple rate SDI receiver with automatic input rate detection and equalisation along
with two re-clocked and individually buered SDI outputs. It supports the full range of 3G,
HD and SD standards from NTSC and PAL up to 1080p 60Hz.
The digital audio output connections are transformer-coupled balanced line interfaces
and can be congured to be either 75ohm (AES 3ID) or 110ohm (AES 3) output impedance
through either a BNC or via the D-type connector. These output connections are paralleled,
allowing one type to be used per output.
The metadata output from the decoder is transmitted using RS-485 via the external 9-pin
D-type on the rear panel and can also be embedded into the vertical blanking space
(SMPTE-2020) oof the two SDI outputs.
There is also remote I/O available from the rear panel through a 25 way female D-type
connector. These are fully congurable.
The unit is controlled locally through the front panel display but can also be remote
controlled via an Ethernet connection using the Sonifex SCi software.
There is independent level control for every channel, which can be adjusted from -24dB
through to +24dB in 0.5dB steps.
Embedding and De-Embedding Overview
Audio embedding is the process of taking one or more audio signals, formatting them into
packets and then placing them into the ancillary or blanking space of a video signal. Audio
de-embedding is the process of retrieving this audio data from the video signal but not
necessarily removing it. These two processes are standardised by two SMPTE documents,
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Both of these standards allow for the embedding of 16 channels of 24-bit, 48kHz audio.
Which are divided down into 4 groups of 4 channels.
Each standard consists of a control packet and an audio data packet. The control packets
hold certain control information about the audio to aid in the de-embedding process or
any other receiving equipment. There is one control packet per group, these packets are
optional for SD. The control packet is normally placed in the horizontal blanking period
once per eld or frame. The audio data packets contain the actual audio sample data. There
are considerable dierences between SD and HD, the main ones being that SD data packets
contain only 20-bit data and are of variable length while the HD data packets contain 24-bit
data and are of xed length. The HD packets also provide an error correction and detection
method. The SD standard consists of a further packet, the extended data packet. These
packets contain the 4 least signicant bits of the audio samples to provide full 24-bit audio.
System Block Diagram (RB-VHDDD8)
Fig 1-3: RB-VHDDD8 System Block Diagram.
System Block Diagram (RB-VHEDD8)
Fig 1-4: RB-VHEDD8 System Block Diagram.
Metadata
Output
SDI
Output 2
Audio
Pass /
Delete
Audio
De-embedder Delay
Audio
Pass /
Delete
Metadata
VANC
Embed SDI
Transmitter
Audio
Embedder
Metadata
VANC
Embed SDI
Transmitter
Audio
Embedder
CD
SDI
Output 1
CD
AES
Transmitter
&
Termination
Select
2
Dolby E &
Dolby Digital
Decoder
16
SDI
Input SDI
Receiver
EQ
Digital
Audio
Outputs
10
Channel
Routing
& Level
Control
SDI
Input
Metadata
Input
SDI
Output 2
SDI
Receiver
Dolby E
Encoder
Audio
De-embedder
Metadata
VANC
De-embedder
Audio
Embedder SDI Transmitter
Audio
Pass /
Delete
Audio
Embedder SDI Transmitter
Audio
Pass /
Delete
EQ CD
SDI
Output 1
CD
AES RX/TX
and
Termination
Select
Digital
Audio
I/O 8Channel
Routing
& Level
Control 2
16
8
Delay

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Front Panel Indicators & Controls
Fig 1-5: RB-VHDDD8 Front Panel Indicators & Controls.
Fig 1-6: RB-VHEDD8 Front Panel Indicators & Controls.
Power Led
The POWER LED illuminates whilst internal power is present within the unit. If this indicator
is not on, the most likely reason is simply the absence of mains power, but under fault
conditions it may also indicate a ruptured mains fuse or a problem with the internal power
supply module.
Reset Button
In the unlikely event that the unit fails to respond, press the reset button to reboot the unit.
Selecting The Main Menu
The units conguration options are accessed from the main system menu. To access the
main system menu, press and hold the rotary CONTROL for at least 1.5 seconds. The menu
structure is arranged in a multi-tiered format with several menu items providing access
to sub-menus. To select a menu item, turn the rotary control until the required item is
highlighted, then press the rotary control to select the item. Each conguration is shown
as a list of available options. The currently selected option will be shown with a tick along
side it. The last item shown in each menu is CLOSE. Selecting close exits the system menu
and returns to the main display. In each sub-menu, the penultimate item shown is BACK.
Selecting back displays the previous menu.
Display
Rotary
Control Knob
Power
LED
Reset
Button
Display
Rotary
Control Knob
Power
LED
Reset
Button

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Rear Panel Connections
Mains Power
Power is applied via a standard three-pin IEC male socket. Mains voltages between 85V and
264V AC and frequencies between 47 and 63Hz are accepted without adjustment. A 2A, 5 x
20mm SB fuse is used. The Earth pin MUST be connected to ensure safety.
Remote Control
The unit can be controlled remotely via Ethernet using the Sonifex SCi software. Using
remote control allows the user to monitor the status of the unit and also set various options
and settings.
The Ethernet port is connected using a standard RJ-45 connector on the rear of the panel.
It is a 10/100Mbps link. The unit is shipped with DHCP enabled to allow the unit to be plug
and play if the users local area network has a DHCP server. If one is not available on the
network the unit can be set to use a static address set through via the front panel. This static
address is set to 192.168.0.100. If DHCP is not required then this can be disabled.
The Network connectors pin assignations are as follows:
Network Connector (RJ-45)
Pin No. Function
1 Transmit Data (Positive)
2 Transmit Data (Negative)
3 Receive Data (Positive)
4 No connection
5 No connection
6 Receive Data (Negative)
7 No connection
8 No connection
Metadata
Metadata is used by Dolby E and Dolby Digital encoders and decoders to congure
and control the encode and decode process. Encoders may require that this metadata
information come from an external source, while the decoders output this information.
Metadata is normally transmitted as a serial RS-485 link, but can also be embedded within
the vertical anciliary space of a video stream (SMPTE 2020). The RB-VHEDD8 and RB-
VHDDD8 units makes use of both these methods of metadata transport.

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For the RB-VHEDD8, Dolby E metadata is presented to the unit via a 9 way female D-type
connection on the rear panel. Metadata can also be selected to be de-embedded from the
video input.
For the RB-VHDDD8, Dolby E metadata is output from the unit via a 9 way female D-type
connection on the rear panel. Metadata is only available when the unit is decoding a valid
Dolby E bitstream or when PCM metadata is enabled and the decoder is receiving a PCM
bitstream. Metadata can also be selected to be embedded into the video.
The metadata connectors pin assignations are as follows:
Metadata Connector (9-pin female D-type)
Pin No. Function
1 Shield
2 Transmit Data (Negative)
3 Receive Data (Positive)
4 Ground
5 No connection
6 Ground
7 Transmit Data (Positive)
8 Receive Data (Negative)
9 Shield
Serial Video I/O
SDI Input
The SDI input is connected using a single female BNC and has a 75 ohm input impedance. It
is a triple rate SDI receiver with automatic input rate detection and equalisation. It supports
the full range of 3G, SD and HD standards from NTSC and PAL up to 1080p 60Hz. The status
of the input is available on the video status screen on the front panel display..
SDI Outputs
The two SDI outputs are connected using the two female BNC connectors on the rear panel.
They have a 75 ohm output impedance in accordance with the SMPTE standard and are
both re-clocked and independently buered. Each output can be congured separately for
embedding and group deletion settings.
Ref Loop and Ref In
These connections are not currently used and should be left unconnected. These may be
dened for use in later versions of rmware.
RB-VHEDD8 Audio Connections
The RB-VHEDD8 has 4 digital audio input connections and a dedicated Dolby E encoded
digital output connection available on the rear panel. The digital audio connections are
transformer-coupled balanced line interfaces and can be congured to be either 75ohm

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(AES 3ID) or 110ohm (AES 3) input or output impedance through either a BNC or via the
D-type connector. These connections are paralleled, allowing one type to be used per
connection.
Digital Audio Inputs
The digital audio inputs CH12, CH34, CH56 and CH78 can be used as inputs to the encoder
and also embedded directly into the video, as long as the inputs are synchronous to the
video clock. The rst two inputs are sample rate converted so that they are synchronous
with the video, although this process can be disabled if necessary.
Dolby E Output
The output labeled as DO is a dedicated Dolby E output. This is the output from the encoder
and replicates the Dolby E bitstream that is embedded into the video outputs. This provides
an output that can be connected to other decoder or monitor equipment in the broadcast
chain without the need of extra de-embedding equipment.
LTC Input
This input is not currently used. Do not connect anything to this input.
The digital audio D-type connectors pin assignations for RB-VHEDD8 are as follows:
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 Digital 1 In+ 14 Digital 1 In-
2 Digital 1 In Ground 15 Digital 2 In+
3 Digital 2 In- 16 Digital 2 In Ground
4 Digital 3 In+ 17 Digital 3 In-
5 Digital 3 In Ground 18 Digital 4 In+
6 Digital 4 In- 19 Digital 4 In Ground
7 Dolby Output 1+ 20 Dolby Output 1-
8 Dolby Output 1 Ground 21 Do not connect
9 Do not connect 22 Do not connect
10 Do not connect 23 Do not connect
11 Do not connect 24 Do not connect
12 Do not connect 24 Do not connect
13 No Connection

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RB-VHDDD8 Audio Connections
The RB-VHDDD8 has 6 digital audio output connections available on the rear panel. The
digital audio output connections are transformer-coupled balanced line interfaces and can
be congured to be either 75ohm (AES 3ID) or 110ohm (AES 3) output impedance through
either a BNC or via the D-type connector. These output connections are paralleled, allowing
one type to be used per output.
The digital outputs are always output at 48kHz and will be synchronous to the video signal.
No sample rate conversion is applied to the digital outputs.
Dolby Output
The output labeled as DO is a dedicated Dolby output. This output is an exact copy of
the data that is selected to be sent to the Decoder. This provides an output that can be
connected to other decoder or monitor equipment in the broadcast chain without the need
of extra de-embedding equipment.
Digital Audio Outputs
The outputs labeled as CH1/2, CH3/4, CH5/6, CH7/8 and AUX are congurable digital audio
outputs that can be sourced from either the decoder outputs or the de-embedder outputs
on a per channel basis. By default they are sourced from the Dolby Decoder outputs, and
the labels relate to this. The AUX channels are the down-mix output from the Decoder.
The digital audio D-type connectors pin assignations for RB-VHDDD8 are as follows:
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 Digital 1 Out+ 14 Digital 1 Out-
2 Digital 1 Out Ground 15 Digital 2 Out+
3 Digital 2 Out- 16 Digital 2 Out Ground
4 Digital 3 Out+ 17 Digital 3 Out-
5 Digital 3 Out Ground 18 Digital 4 Out+
6 Digital 4 Out- 19 Digital 4 Out Ground
7 Dolby Output 1+ 20 Dolby Output 1-
8 Dolby Output 1 Ground 21 Digital Aux Out +
9 Digital Aux Out - 22 Digital Aux Out Ground
10 Do not connect 23 Do not connect
11 Do not connect 24 Do not connect
12 Do not connect 24 Do not connect
13 No Connection
Remote I/O
There are 8 remote inputs and outputs available on the unit, through a 25 way D-type
female connection on the rear panel. The remote outputs are provided as open collector
outputs.
The outputs are fully congurable through the front panel menu control or from the remote
control software. They can be set to active high/low, latched/momentary and to a number
of triggering events. See the REMOTE OUTPUTS menu selection for more information.