NEO AVM-3901-B Manuale utente
AVM-3901-B, -C, -B4, and -C4
Multiplexers/Synchronizers
Installation and Operation Manual
Edition B
175-000087-00
Edition B
June 2005
AVM-3901-B,
AVM-3901-C,
AVM-3901-B4,
and AVM-3901-C4
Multiplexers/Synchronizers
Installation and Operation Manual
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Contents
Preface
Manual Information .............................................................................. vii
Purpose ........................................................................................... vii
Audience ........................................................................................ vii
Revision History ............................................................................ vii
Writing Conventions ..................................................................... viii
Obtaining Leitch Documents .......................................................... ix
Unpacking the Module ........................................................................... ix
Safety Standards and Compliances ..........................................................x
Safety Terms and Symbols ...............................................................x
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview ..................................................................................................1
Product Description ..................................................................................2
Main Features ...........................................................................................3
Front and Back Modules ..........................................................................4
Front Module ....................................................................................4
Back Modules ...................................................................................5
Plug-In Adapter .................................................................................7
Signal Flow ..............................................................................................9
AVM-3901-B and AVM-3901-C .....................................................9
AVM-3901-B4 and -C4 ..................................................................10
Chapter 2: Installation and Removal
Overview ................................................................................................11
Packing List ............................................................................................12
Installing AVM-3901-B, -C, -B4, and -C4 Modules .............................12
Removing AVM-3901-B, -C, -B4, and -C4 Modules ............................12
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Setting Jumpers ..................................................................................... 13
Audio Tracking Pairs ............................................................................ 14
Upgrading AVM-3901-B, -C, -B4, and -C4 Firmware ......................... 15
Upgrading the Firmware (Discovery Method) ............................... 15
Upgrading the Firmware (Drag-and-Drop Method) ...................... 17
Correcting a Failed Upgrading Procedure ............................................. 19
Setting the Module to Fail-Safe Loader Mode ............................... 19
Upgrading the Firmware in Fail-Safe Mode .................................. 19
Rebooting the Module .................................................................... 21
Chapter 3: Operation
Overview ............................................................................................... 23
Operational Notes .................................................................................. 24
PCM and Non-PCM Processing ............................................................ 25
PCM Processing ............................................................................. 26
Non-PCM Processing ..................................................................... 27
Cross-Functional Parameter Changes ................................................... 28
Audio Parameters ........................................................................... 28
Frame Synchronization Function (FSFunction) ............................. 29
Frame Synchronization Mode (FSMode) ...................................... 29
SDI Input Video Standard (SdiStdSet) .......................................... 30
Navigating the Operator and All Lists .................................................. 31
Operator and All List Parameters .......................................................... 32
Setup Parameters ................................................................................... 39
Alarms ................................................................................................... 40
Alarm Synchronization .................................................................. 40
Identifying the Cause of an Alarm ................................................. 40
Enabling or Disabling an Alarm Parameter ................................... 41
Restoring Default Settings ............................................................. 41
State Recovery Parameter Availability ................................................. 42
LEDs and Module Indicators ................................................................ 43
General Information ....................................................................... 43
Card-Edge LED Locations ............................................................. 44
LED Descriptions ........................................................................... 45
Module Indicator Descriptions ....................................................... 46
Chapter 4: Specifications
Overview ............................................................................................... 47
Input ...................................................................................................... 48
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AES Audio Input (Balanced) ..........................................................48
AES Audio Input (Unbalanced) ......................................................48
DARS Input (Balanced) ..................................................................49
DARS Input (Unbalanced) ..............................................................49
Genlock Reference Input/Loopback ...............................................49
SDI Video Input ..............................................................................50
Output .....................................................................................................51
AES Audio Output (Balanced) .......................................................51
AES Audio Output (Unbalanced) ...................................................51
SDI Video Output ...........................................................................52
Miscellaneous .........................................................................................53
Propagation Delay ...........................................................................53
Start-Up Time .................................................................................53
Power Consumption ........................................................................53
Appendix A: Tree-View Navigation
Overview ................................................................................................55
Navigating the Tree View ......................................................................56
Tree View Parameters ............................................................................57
Appendix B: Audio Embedding
Overview ................................................................................................61
Embedding Errors ..................................................................................62
Preventing Embedding Errors .........................................................62
Appendix C: Audio Bit Manipulation
Overview ................................................................................................63
Channel Status Bits ...............................................................................64
Validity and User Bits ............................................................................66
Miscellaneous Data ................................................................................66
Index
Keywords ...............................................................................................67
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Preface
Manual Information
Purpose
This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance,
and specifications of the NEO™ AVM-3901-B, -C, -B4, and -C4
Multiplexer/Synchronizers.
Audience
This manual is written for technicians and operators responsible for
the installation, setup, maintenance, and operation of the NEO
AVM-3901-B, -C, -B4, and -C4 Multiplexer/Synchronizers.
Revision History
Table P-1. Revision History
Edition Date Revision History
A January 2003 Initial release
B June 2005 Revision of product codes and template
updates
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Writing Conventions
This manual adheres to the following writing conventions.
Table P-2. Writing Conventions
Term or Convention Description
Bold Indicates dialog box, property sheet, field,
button, check box, list box, combo box,
menu, submenu, window, list, and
selection names
Italics Indicates email addresses, names of books
and publications, and first instances of new
terms and specialized words that need
emphasis
CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard,
such as ENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT,
DELETE
Code Indicates variables or command-line
entries, such as a DOS entry or something
you type into a field.
> Indicates the direction of navigation
through a hierarchy of menus and
windows.
hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within
the electronic document or elsewhere
Internet address Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL
Note
Indicates important information that helps
to avoid and troubleshoot problems
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