+ and MSA6800+ AES: MXA6800 Digital Audio Multiplexers and AES Digital Audio Multiplexers With Synchronizer

MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer Installation
and Operation Manual
Edition A 175-000351-00
MXA6800+ and MSA6800+
AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer Installation and Operation Manual
Edition A November 2006
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Warranty Information
The Limited Warranty Policy provides a complete description of your warranty coverage, limitations, and exclusions, as well as procedures for obtaining warranty service. To view the complete warranty, visit www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch.
Contents
Preface
Manual Information .............................................................................. vii Purpose ........................................................................................... vii Audience ........................................................................................ vii Revision History ........................................................................... viii Writing Conventions ..................................................................... viii Obtaining Documents ..................................................................... ix Unpacking/Shipping Information ............................................................x Unpacking a Product .........................................................................x Product Servicing ..............................................................................x Returning a Product ..........................................................................x Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance .................. xi Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance xii Safety ................................................................................................... xiii Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual ................................... xiii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview ..................................................................................................1 Product Descriptions ................................................................................2 MXA6800+ Modules .......................................................................2 MSA6800+ Modules ........................................................................3 Main Features ...................................................................................4 Module Descriptions ................................................................................5 Front Module ....................................................................................5 Back Connectors ......................................................................................7 MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2 Back Connector ........................7 MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2 Back Connector ........................8 MXA6800+B4 and MSA6800+B4 Back Connector ........................9
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MXA6800+C4 and MSA6800+C4 Back Connector ..................... 10 Signal Flow ........................................................................................... 11 MXA6800+B2/C2 and MSA6800+B2/C2 .................................... 11 MXA6800+B4/C4 and MSA6800+B4/C4 .................................... 12
Chapter 2: Installation
Overview ............................................................................................... 13 Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings ............................................... 14 Unpacking the Module .......................................................................... 15 Preparing the Product for Installation ............................................ 15 Checking the Packing List ............................................................. 16 Setting the Jumpers ............................................................................... 18 Local/Remote Control Jumper ....................................................... 19 Balanced/Unbalanced DARS Input ............................................... 20 Terminated/Unterminated Data I/O Jumper .................................. 21 Installing MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ Modules ................................. 22 Upgrading Module Firmware ................................................................ 23 Upgrading the Firmware in Boot Loader Mode ............................. 23 Correcting a Failed Upgrade Procedure ......................................... 27
Chapter 3: Operation
Overview ............................................................................................... 29 Operating Notes ............................................................................. 29 Activating Multiplexer Functions ......................................................... 31 Audio Data Processing ................................................................... 31 Handling of Non-PCM/Compressed Audio Signals ...................... 31 Audio Embedding Options ............................................................. 31 Embedder Control Mode ................................................................ 33 Changing Parameter Settings ................................................................ 34 Recalling Default Parameter Settings ............................................ 35 Reading Software and Hardware Versions .................................... 35 Setting MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ Control Parameters ................... 36 LEDs and Alarms .................................................................................. 46 Monitoring LEDs ........................................................................... 46 LED Indicators for Selected Groups and Channels ....................... 48 Module Status LEDs ...................................................................... 49 Alarms ............................................................................................ 50
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Chapter 4: Specifications
Overview ................................................................................................51 Inputs ......................................................................................................52 Serial Digital Video Input ...............................................................52 Balanced AES Input (MXA6800+B2/B4 and MSA6800+B2/B4) 52 Balanced DARS Input (MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2) .........53 Unbalanced AES Input (MXA6800+C2/C4 and MSA6800+C2/C4) .........................................................................53 Unbalanced DARS Input (MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2) .....54 Outputs ...................................................................................................55 Serial Digital Video Output ............................................................55 Balanced AES Output (MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2) .........55 Unbalanced AES Output (MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2) .....56 Miscellaneous .........................................................................................57 Data I/O Signal Characteristics (MSA6800+) ................................57 Performance ....................................................................................57
Appendix A: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips

Overview ................................................................................................59 General Troubleshooting Steps ..............................................................60 Software Communication and Control Issues ........................................61 + Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules ...........61 + Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame ........................62 + Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding ..........63 + Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing in the Control Window ...................................................................63 + Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports Not Ready ..................................63 CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not Communicate with Module ............................................................64 Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots ...................................64 Hardware Communication and Control Issues ......................................65 Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure ...65 Module Does Not Seem to Work ....................................................65 Contacting Customer Service .................................................................65
Appendix B: Audio Embedding

Overview ................................................................................................67 Overwrite Embedding .....................................................................67
Contents
Append Embedding ........................................................................ 69 Enabling ADS Clean ...................................................................... 70 Embedding Errors .......................................................................... 71 Preventing Embedding Errors ........................................................ 72
Index
Keywords .............................................................................................. 73
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Manual Information
Purpose
This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for the MXA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer.
Audience
This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the MXA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer.
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Revision History
Table P-1. Revision History of Manual Edition Date
A November 2006
Comments
This manual contains information previously found in the following AES digital audio multiplexers installation and operation manuals: MXA6800+B2, MXA6800+C2, MXA6800+B4, and MXA6800+C4 AES Digital Audio Multiplexers Installation and Operation Manual, Edition B, 175-000187-00 MSA6800+B2, MSA6800+C2, MSA6800+B4, and MSA6800+C4 AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer Installation and Operation Manual, Edition A, 175-000212-00
Writing Conventions
To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following text conventions: Table P-2. Writing Conventions
Term or Convention Description
Bold
Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons, check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus, windows, lists, and selection names Indicates E-mail addresses, the names of books or publications, and the first instances of new terms and specialized words that need emphasis Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as ENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT, or DELETE 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
Italics
CAPS Code >
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Table P-2. Writing Conventions

Term or Convention Description
hyperlink Internet address
Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or elsewhere Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL Indicates important information that helps to avoid and troubleshoot problems
Note
Obtaining Documents
Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our Web site at www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch (go to Support> Documentation). Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative to request a document.
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Unpacking/Shipping Information
Unpacking a Product
This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service. 1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit. 2. Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list. 3. Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing. 4. Contact the carrier if any item is damaged. 5. Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you install the unit. Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a product for servicing.
Product Servicing
Except for firmware upgrades, MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ modules are not designed for field servicing. All hardware upgrades, modifications, or repairs require you to return the modules to the Customer Service center.
Returning a Product
In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, then send the unit back for servicing. Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to be returned for service. If the original package is not available, you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria: The packaging must be able to withstand the products weight. The product must be held rigid within the packaging. There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and the container. The corners of the product must be protected.
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Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing.
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance

Directive 2002/95/ECcommonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end-of-life recycling. The Directive takes effect on July 1, 2006, and it refers to the following hazardous substances: Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1) Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union will be fully RoHS-compliant and lead-free. (See our Web site, www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch, for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-1.
Figure P-1. RoHS Compliance Emblem
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Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance

The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products. Effective August 13, 2005, producers or users will be required to recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and may not dispose of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some EU member states may have different deadlines.) In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronic devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled. (See our Web site, www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch, for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Contact your local sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-2.
Figure P-2. WEEE Compliance Emblem
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Safety
Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. If this product is rack-mountable, it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the rack-mounting positions and rear support guides provided. It is recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical circuit for protection against circuit overloading. If this product relies on forced air cooling, it is recommended that all obstructions to the air flow be removed prior to mounting the frame in the rack. If this product has a provision for external earth grounding, it is recommended that the frame be grounded to earth via the protective earth ground on the rear panel. IMPORTANT! Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual

WARNING
Statements identifying conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of life. High voltage is present.
CAUTION
Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
Note
Except where noted, MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers is used in the manual to refer to both the MXA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and the MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer modules.
Using the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers, you can embed audio groups onto a serial digital video stream. The MXA6800+B2/C2 and MSA6800+B2/C2 can embed one audio group, while the MXA6800+B4/C4 and MSA6800+B4/C4 can embed up to two audio groups. The MSA6800+B2/C2 and MSA6800+B4/C4 also provide a data I/O input for audio signal synchronization. Using the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers control parameters, you can adjust input audio before it is embedded in the SDI stream. Control parameters can be set from the card-edge or by using a PC running a CCSsoftware application such as +PilotLiteTM, PilotTM, or NavigatorTM. This chapter covers the following topics: Product Descriptions on page 2 Module Descriptions on page 5 Signal Flow on page 11
See the +PilotLite, Pilot, CoPilot, or Navigator manuals and online help for information on how to configure the CCS software application to communicate with the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ modules.
Product Descriptions
The MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers can embed up to four audio inputs onto two separate serial digital video streams. An audio MUX and processing amplifier accepts the embedder input from any selected AES audio input. Each channel has independent gain, invert, delay, and mute adjustments.
MXA6800+ Modules
The MXA6800+ modules are available in the four variations described below: MXA6800+B2 is a balanced input AES digital audio multiplexer with one SD video and two AES audio inputs, and three SD video and two AES audio outputs. It provides audio embedding of both AES inputs into one audio group. MXA6800+C2 is an unbalanced (coaxial) input AES digital audio multiplexer with one SD video and two AES inputs, and three SD video and two AES audio outputs. It provides audio embedding of both AES inputs into one audio group. MXA6800+B4 is a balanced input AES digital audio multiplexer with one SD video and four AES inputs, and three SD video outputs. It provides audio embedding of all four AES inputs into two groups. MXA6800+C4 is an unbalanced (coaxial) input AES digital audio multiplexer that includes one SD video and four AES inputs, and three SD video outputs. It provides audio embedding of all four AES inputs into two groups.
MSA6800+ Modules
The MSA6800+ modules are available in the four variations described below: MSA6800+B2 is a balanced input AES digital audio multiplexer with synchronizer that includes one SDI video and two AES audio inputs, in addition to two AES audio and three SDI video outputs. The module embeds both AES audio inputs into one audio group. MSA6800+C2 is an unbalanced (coaxial) input AES digital audio multiplexer with synchronizer that includes one SDI video and two AES audio inputs, in addition to two AES audio and three SDI video outputs. The module embeds both AES audio inputs into one audio group. MSA6800+B4 is a balanced input AES digital audio multiplexer with synchronizer that includes one SDI video and four AES inputs, in addition to three SDI video outputs. The module embeds four AES audio inputs into two audio groups. MSA6800+C4 is an unbalanced (coaxial) input AES digital audio multiplexer with synchronizer that includes one SDI video and four AES inputs, in addition to three SDI video outputs. The module embeds four AES audio inputs into two audio groups.
Main Features
The following are the main features of the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers modules: Audio synchronization delay capability, matching video when using data I/O signals in conjunction with compatible 6800+ video synchronizer modules (MSA6800+ modules only) Selectable black video generator or pass condition with loss-ofvideo input Selectable audio mute or pass condition with loss of video input SDI video input with auto-detect and input status feedback Two AES inputs with one group of embedded audio, and two AES outputs (balanced -B2, unbalanced -C2,); or four AES inputs with two groups of embedded audio (balanced -B4, unbalanced -C4,) Input audio sample rates from 32 to 108 kHz AES11 compliant outputs on modules providing separate AES outputs (MXA6800+B2/C2 and MSA6800+B2/C2 modules) Selectable audio input MUX embedder 24-bit audio processing with adjustable fade rate, gain, invert and mute Auto-detection and sample rate conversion by-pass of non-PCM audio signals such as Dolby-E compressed audio C-bit, U-bit, and V-bit transparency Adjustable audio delay up to approximately 1.3 seconds 20/24-bit audio embedding Adjustable embedding group and mode Integrated remote PC-based control capability (+PilotLite, Pilot, CoPilot, or Navigator) Third-party product control through Leitch External Protocol Card-edge control capability
Module Descriptions
Front Module
Figure 1-1 is a generic top-front view of a typical 6800+ module and shows the general location of standard LEDs, controls, and jumpers. The number of Control and Monitoring LEDs on 6800+ modules varies.
Remote/local control jumper
Module Mode select Navigation Control LEDs status rotary toggle LEDs switch switch
Monitoring LEDs
Extractor handle
Figure 1-1. Typical 6800+ Module Table 1-1 on page 6 briefly describes generic 6800+ LEDs, switches, and jumpers. See Chapter 3: Operation for more information on specific MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexer module controls, LEDs, and jumpers.
Table 1-1. Generic 6800+ Module Features Feature

Module status LEDs Mode select rotary switch Navigation toggle switch
Description
Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs indicate the module state. See Monitoring LEDs in Chapter 3 for more information. This switch selects between various control and feedback parameters. This switch navigates up and down through the available control parameters: Down: Moves down through the parameters Up: Moves up through the parameters
Control LEDs
Various lighting combinations of these Control LEDs (sometimes referred to as Bank Select LEDs) indicate the currently selected bank. See Table 3-1 Selected Bank as Indicated by Control LEDs for more information. Each 6800+ module has a number of LEDs assigned to indicate varying states/functions. See Monitoring LEDs in Chapter 3 for a description of these LEDs. Local: Locks out external control panels and allows card-edge control only; limits the functionality of remote software applications to monitoring Remote: Allows remote or local (card-edge) configuration, operation, and monitoring of the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+
Monitoring LEDs Local/remote control jumper
Back Connectors
MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2 Back Connector
Figure 1-2 shows the back connector used by the MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2 when installed in the FR6802+XF frame.
DARS IN
- GND +
SDI IN 1
SDI OUT 1
- GND +
2 AES IN
- GND +
- GND +
AES OUT 2
- GND +
DATA I/O (MSA only)
Figure 1-2. MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2 Back Connectors for FR6802+XF Frame
MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2 Back Connector

Note
Certain frames, such as the FR-6804, utilize a generic back module that provides only nine BNC connectors. The DARS input is omitted. In this situation, the AES outputs will not be AES11 compliant for 525 video. For 625 video, the AES11 compliance is achieved from the input SD stream.
Figure 1-3 shows the back connector used by the MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2 when installed in the FR6802+XF frame.
DARS IN 1 1
SDI IN
AES IN 2
SDI OUT
AES OUT
DATA I/O (MSA only)
Figure 1-3. MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2 Back Connectors for FR6802+XF Frame
MXA6800+B4 and MSA6800+B4 Back Connector

Figure 1-4 shows the back connector used by the MXA6800+B4 and MSA6800+B4 when installed in the FR6802+XF frame. (The DARS connectors are not functional.)
DARS IN
- GND +
SDI IN 1
SDI OUT
- GND +
- GND +
AES IN 3
- GND +
DATA I/O (MSA only) 4

- GND +
Figure 1-4. MXA6800+B4 and MSA6800+B4 Back Connectors for FR6802+XF Frame
MXA6800+C4 and MSA6800+C4 Back Connector

Note
Certain frames, such as the FR-6804, utilize a generic back module that provides only nine BNC connectors. The DARS input is omitted. In this situation, the AES outputs will not be AES11 compliant for 525 video. For 625 video, the AES11 compliance is achieved from the input SD stream.
Figure 1-5 shows the back connector used by the MXA6800+C4 and MSA6800+C4 when installed in the FR6802+XF frame. (The DARS connector is not functional.)
DARS IN 1 1
SDI IN
SDI OUT 2 2
AES IN
DATA I/O (MSA only)
Figure 1-5. MXA6800+C4 and MSA6800+C4 Back Connectors for FR6802+XF Frame
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Signal Flow
MXA6800+B2/C2 and MSA6800+B2/C2
Figure 1-6 shows the basic signal flow of the MXA6800+B2/C2 and MSA6800+B2/C2 modules.
Video detect
SDI
Video timing
Black video
Video MUX
Audio embedder (single group)
EDH insertion
Ch0
Ch1
Ch2
Ch1a AES1
AES input 1 Ch1b (SRC)
Ch3
Ch2a AES2
Sync / Delay
SDI out 1
SDI out 2
SDI out 3
Gain
Invert
MUX
Mute
Ch1a Ch1b
Gain
Ch2a Ch2b AES encoder
Data I/O (MSA only) DARS
Card edge control
CPU
AES out 1
AES out 2
CCS software remote control/feedback
Figure 1-6. Signal Flow Diagram of the MXA6800+B4/C2 and MSA6800+B2/C2 Modules
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MXA6800+B4/C4 and MSA6800+B4/C4

Figure 1-7 shows the basic signal flow of the MXA6800+B4/C4 and MSA6800+B4/C4 modules.
Video detect
SDI
Video timing
Black video
Video MUX
Audio embedder #1 (single group)
Audio embedder #2 (single group)
Ch0
Ch1
Ch2
Ch3
Ch0
Ch1
Ch2
Ch3
Ch1a AES1
EDH insertion
Ch2a AES2
Ch3a Delay AES3

Sync /
Gain
Invert
MUX
Mute
Ch4a AES4 Data I/O (MSA only)

SDI out 1
SDI SDI out out 3 2
Card edge control
CPU
CCS software remote control/feedback
Figure 1-7. Signal Flow Diagram of the MXA6800+B4/C4 and MSA6800+B4/C4 Modules
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Chapter 2
Installation
Overview
Caution
Before installing this product, read the 6800+ Series Safety Instructions and Standards manual shipped with every FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual or downloadable from our Web site at www.broadcast.harris.com/ leitch (go to Support> Documentation). This safety manual contains important information about the safe installation and operation of 6800+ series products. See Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings on page 14.
This chapter describes the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ installation process. The following topics are included: Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings on page 14 Unpacking the Module on page 15 Setting the Jumpers on page 18 Installing MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ Modules on page 22 Upgrading Module Firmware on page 23
See the FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating an FR6802+XF frame and its components.
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Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings

Table 2-1 describes the maximum allowable power ratings for the FR6802+ XF frames. Table 2-1. Maximum Power Ratings for FR6802+ XF Frames Frame Type
FR6802+XF (frame with AC power supply) FR6802+XF48 (frame with DC power supply)
Max. Frame Power Dissipation

120 W
Number Max. Power of Usable Dissipation Slots Per Slot

20 6W
105 W
20
5.25 W
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Unpacking the Module

Preparing the Product for Installation
Before you install an MXA6800+ or MSA6800+ module, perform the following: Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit. Confirm receipt of all items on the packing list. See Checking the Packing List below for more information. Remove the anti-static shipping pouch, if present, and all other packaging material. Retain the original packaging materials for possible re-use.
Note
Contact your Customer Service representative if parts are missing or damaged.
See Unpacking/Shipping Information on page x for information about returning a product for servicing.
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Checking the Packing List

Table 2-2. Packing List Ordered Product
MXA6800+B2D
Content Description
One MXA6800+B2 front module One MXA6800+B2 back module One MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer Installation and Operation Manual
MXA6800+C2D
One MXA6800+C2 front module One MXA6800+C2 back module One MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer Installation and Operation Manual
MXA6800+B4D
One MXA6800+B4 front module One MXA6800+B4 back module One MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer Installation and Operation Manual
MXA6800+C4D
One MXA6800+C4 front module One MXA6800+C4 back module One MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer Installation and Operation Manual
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Table 2-2. Packing List (Continued) Ordered Product

MSA6800+B2D
Content Description
One MSA6800+B2 front module One MSA6800+B2 back module One MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer Installation and Operation Manual
MSA6800+C2D
One MSA6800+C2 front module One MSA6800+C2 back module One MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer Installation and Operation Manual
MSA6800+B4D
One MSA6800+B4 front module One MSA6800+B4 back module One MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer Installation and Operation Manual
MSA6800+C4D
One MSA6800+C4 front module One MSA6800+C4 back module One MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer Installation and Operation Manual
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Setting the Jumpers

The MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers modules have up to three groups of jumpers to set: Local or Remote control Balanced /Unbalanced DARS for selecting either balanced or unbalanced DARS input (MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2 modules only) Data I/O for selecting the termination of the data I/O signal (MSA6800+B2, C2, B4, and C4 modules only)
Figure 2-1 shows the location of all jumpers that require setting.
Local/Remote control jumper
Balanced/Unbalanced DARS input jumper (MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2 only)
Terminated/Unterminated Data I/O jumper (MSA6800+B2, C2, B4, and C4 only)
Figure 2-1. Location of Jumpers on the Modules
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Local/Remote Control Jumper

Note
You need to configure modules for local or remote operation prior to power-up. To change the configuration, first remove power from the module, reset the jumper, and then reapply power. The white triangle near the jumper pins on the module indicates pin 1.
Follow these steps to set the jumper for either local or remote control: 1. Locate the Local/Remote jumper on the module (beside the extractor handle). Figure 2-1 on page 18 shows the standard location of the jumper. 2. Place a jumper on pins 1 and 2 to set the module for Local control or pins 2 and 3 to set the module for Remote control. See Figure 2-2.
Remote control setting
Local control setting
Figure 2-2. Remote and Local Control Settings See Table 1-1 on page 5 for more information on Local/Remote control jumper functionality.
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Balanced/Unbalanced DARS Input

Note
DARS input is only available as unbalanced on the MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2 modules. You need to configure modules for balanced or unbalanced input prior to power-up. To change the configuration, first remove power from the module, reset the jumper, and then reapply power. The white triangle near the jumper pins on the module indicates pin 1.
The MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2 modules have jumpers to set the DARS input to either balanced or unbalanced input. Follow these steps to set the DARS jumpers: 1. Locate the DARS jumpers on the module. Figure 2-1 on page 18 shows the location of the jumpers. Place a jumper on pins 1 and 2 to set the module for Balanced input or pins 2 and 3 to set the module for Unbalanced input. See Figure 2-3.
Balanced input setting

1 2 3 1 2 3
Unbalanced input setting

1 2 3 1 2 3
Figure 2-3. Balanced and Unbalanced DARS Input Settings
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Terminated/Unterminated Data I/O Jumper

Note
The white triangle near the jumper pins on the module indicates pin 1.
The MSA6800+B2, C2, B4, and C4 modules have a jumper setting for selecting the termination of the data I/O signal. The jumper is located at the rear of the modules. The Data I/O jumper makes it possible for you to configure the data I/O signal in a daisy chain, in which a number of modules are linked together using external BNC T connectors. The final module in the chain would be set to Terminated, while the other jumpers in the series of modules would be set to Unterminated. Follow these steps to select the termination of the data I/O signal: 1. Locate the Data I/O jumper on the module. See Figure 2-1 on page 17 for the location of the Data I/O jumper. 2. Place a jumper on pins 1 and 2 to terminate the data I/O signal (Terminated), or pins 2 and 3 to set the termination to Unterminated.
Terminated Data I/O jumper

1 2 3
Unterminated Data I/O jumper

1 2 3
Figure 2-4. Terminated and Unterminated Data I/O Jumper Settings
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Installing MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ Modules

The MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers modules have double-width back connectors that must be installed in an FR6802+XF frame.
Caution
Before installing your modules, see Table 2-1 "Maximum Power Ratings for FR6802+ XF Frames" on page 14.
These modules require no specialized installation or removal procedures. However, if you are installing both front and rear modules, ensure that the back module is installed first before plugging in the front module. Likewise, ensure that the front module is unplugged from the frame before removing the rear module. See the FR6802+ Frames Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating an FR6802+ frame and its components.
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Upgrading Module Firmware

Note
Firmware for the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ must be updated in Boot Loader mode.
Firmware upgrading is a routine procedure that you must perform to install newer versions of software on 6800+ modules. Pilot, Co-Pilot, or Navigator software version 3.1.1 or later is required for this procedure. The frame must contain or be connected to another frame that contains an ICE6800+ module. When performing the upgrading procedure, check the appropriate readme file to confirm which files are needed. Use care to ensure that you upload the correct files to the intended module. In the unlikely event that the upgrade fails, the module may not respond to controls and will appear to be non-functional. In that event, follow the procedures described in Correcting a Failed Upgrade Procedure on page 27.
Upgrading the Firmware in Boot Loader Mode

Upgrading the Firmware Using the Discovery Method Follow these steps to upgrade a modules firmware: 1. Download the most recent appropriate upgrade package from the our Web site or from your CD-ROM. 2. Remove the module from the 6800+ frame.
Mode select rotary Navigation toggle (hex) switch switch
Figure 2-5. Buttons on a Typical Card Edge 3. Set the hex switch to F. 4. While pressing the Navigation toggle switch down, reinsert the module into the frame and then release the Navigation toggle switch.
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5. Perform a Discovery operation to discover the module, as described in your CCS software application manual or online help. (If you cannot discover the device using the Discovery tool, see Upgrading Firmware Using the Drag-and-Drop Method on page 25.) 6. From CoPilot, Pilot, or Navigators Tools menu, select Software Upgrade. The Software Upgrade window opens or is brought to the foreground.
Device Options provide access to options for entering Telnet and FTP user name and password, and creating automatic backups. Package Info includes a list of the components contained in the ZIP file.
Figure 2-6. Software Upgrade Tools New Transfer Tab 7. On the New Transfer tab, click Add. The Device Selection dialog opens. 8. Select one or more devices, and then click OK to close the Add Device dialog box. You can only add one unit from each IP address. All items in a frame have the same IP address. The selected devices appear in the table on the New Transfer tab of the Software Upgrade window. This table lists devices that are to receive the same upgrade package.
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For each device in this table, you can highlight its position in the Tree View by clicking Find Device. You can check the software revision numbers, etc., by clicking Version Info, and create an automatic backup by clicking the Device Options... button. (Place a check beside Software Backup and enter a file name or click Browse to choose a new file location.) 9. Press Browse... to select the software upgrade package (ZIP file). A standard Windows File Selection dialog opens. 10. Choose the upgrade ZIP file on a local or network drive. The selected files path name is displayed in the edit box to the left of the Browse button. The extraction process on the ZIP file is handled as part of the upgrade process. You do not need to extract the files yourself. 11. Press Submit Transfer... A dialog box opens, requesting confirmation that you want to proceed with the request. If you have multiple devices selected, multiple transfer tasks are submittedone per device. The transfer now progresses. You may close the Software Upgrade window, continue with other tasks, or switch to the Progress tab to view the status of the transfers. 12. Click on the Log tab and look at the Progress column to ensure that all files have correctly updated. 13. When the update is complete, reboot the module by manually pulling it out and then pushing it back into its slot in the frame. You cannot click Reboot Device to reboot 6800+ modules that must be upgraded in Boot Loader mode. Your upgrade procedure is complete. If for some reason the upgrade fails, the module may not respond to controls and will appear to be non-functional. In that event, follow the procedures described in Correcting a Failed Upgrade Procedure on page 27. Upgrading Firmware Using the Drag-and-Drop Method Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware using the drag-and-drop method: 1. Download the most recent appropriate upgrade package from the our Web site or from your CD-ROM.
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Note
Closing the Software Upgrade window does not effect any transfer processes that may be running in the background. However, if you try to log off or exit the CCS software while a transfer is underway, a notification window will alert you that processes are still active and will ask if you want to terminate these processes.
2. Remove the module from the 6800+ frame.
Mode select rotary Navigation toggle (hex) switch switch
Figure 2-7. Buttons on a Typical Card Edge 3. Set the hex switch to F. 4. While pressing the Navigation toggle switch down, reinsert the module into the frame and then release the Navigation toggle switch. 5. If the affected module has not been discovered by your CCS software application, enter Build mode, and then drag or copy and paste the modules device icon from the catalog folder into the Network or Discovery folder. 6. Right-click the device icon, and then select Properties. 7. On the Device tab of the Navigation Properties box, enter the IP address of the frame that holds the module. (See Figure 2-8.)
Caution
Do not make changes in the last field (located above and to the right of the Set Default button.) Making changes to this field could cause loss of communication between the module and your CCS software. If communication is lost, you will need to rediscover the module.
Enter frame IP number here
Do not make changes in this field
Figure 2-8. Navigation Properties Box
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8. In the third field, enter the slot number of the module, and then close the window. You can now continue upgrading your devices firmware, starting with step 3 in Upgrading the Firmware in Boot Loader Mode on page 23.
Correcting a Failed Upgrade Procedure

Firmware upgrades may fail in the event of network interruptions, power failures, or if files were sent to the wrong 6800+ module. These problems can be corrected by re-installing the firmware using the File Transfer tab of the Configuration window, as described below. When you are performing this procedure, check the appropriate readme file to confirm which files are needed. Use care to ensure that you upload the correct files to the intended module. Follow these steps to correct a failed upgrade procedure: 1. Download the most recent appropriate upgrade package from the our Web site or from your CD-ROM. 2. If the affected module has not been discovered by your CCS software application, enter Build mode, and then drag or copy and paste the modules device icon from the catalog folder into the Network or Discovery folder. 3. Right-click the device icon, and then select Properties. 4. On the Device tab of the Navigation Properties box, enter the IP address of the frame that holds the module in the second field of the Device ID. (See Figure 2-9.)
Note
To successfully upgrade the firmware, you must follow these steps in the exact sequence described.
Caution
Do not make changes in the last field (located above and to the right of the Set Default button.) Making changes to this field could cause loss of communication between the module and your CCS software. If communication is lost, you will need to rediscover the module.
Enter frame IP number here
Do not make changes in this field
Figure 2-9. Navigation Properties Box

5. In the third field of the Device ID, enter

1.0.[slotnumber]
(Where, for example, 1.0.5 would refer to the module in slot 5 of the frame.) 6. Close the window. 7. Double-click the device icon for the affected module. The Configuration... box opens. On the File Transfer tab, the /frame/slotx (where x is the slot number) directory appears in the Select the device directory to transfer to: field.
Note
You must delete unwanted files in the Add upgrade files for transfer to device: field before transferring the files. Otherwise, the upgrading procedure will fail.
8. Click Add. 9. In the Add Upgrade Files box, browse, select the modules upgrade package, and then click OK. 10. On the File Transfer tab, choose the file you wish to upgrade, and then click OK. 11. Click Perform Transfer, and then click Yes. This may take several minutes. 12. When the message File transfer to device succeeded appears in the status bar, reboot the module by manually pulling it out and then pushing it back into its slot in the frame. You cannot click Reboot Device to reboot 6800+ modules that must be upgraded in Boot Loader mode. Your upgrade procedure is complete.
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Chapter 3
Operation
Overview
Note
Except where noted, MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers is used in the manual to refer to both the MXA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and the AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer modules.
This chapter describes how to operate the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers using card-edge controls only. See the following product documents for information on how to operate this product remotely: +Pilot Lite User Manual for serial control interface CCS Navigator, Pilot, CoPilot, NUCLEUS Network Control Panel or RCP-CCS-1U Remote Control Panel manual for Ethernet control interface
The following topics are discussed in this chapter: Activating Multiplexer Functions on page 31 Changing Parameter Settings on page 34 Setting MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ Control Parameters on page 36 LEDs and Alarms on page 46
Operating Notes
When setting the control parameters on the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ modules, observe the following: When you change a parameter, the effect is immediate. However, the module requires up to 20 seconds to save the latest change. After 20 seconds, the new settings are saved and will be restored if the module loses power and must be restarted.
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If you make changes to certain parameters, other related parameters may also be affected. See Setting MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ Control Parameters on page 36 for more information on these cross-functional parameter changes. When you turn the rotary hex switches to select between channels or groups, the LED indicators change to reflect the channel or group that is currently selected. If you do not make a change to your selection within five seconds, the LEDs will revert to their normal display mode. If you then turn the rotary hex switches to change your channel or group selection, the LEDs will temporarily change to reflect the selections that you are making. For information on audio embedding, see Appendix A: Audio Embedding.
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Activating Multiplexer Functions

The following sections provide information about the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers main functions.
Audio Data Processing

When the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ modules input AES digital audio, the signals (that have a sample rate of 32 to 108 kHz) are sample rate converted to 48 kHz. All audio processing, including audio gain and delay adjustments, is done on the 24-bit resolution audio data stream. You can use the 24-bit Mode parameter to select the resolution of the digital audio stream before it is embedded as an SDI audio group. This parameter also controls the resolution of the output AES audio on modules equipped with AES outputs. By default, the 24-bit Mode parameter is set to Disabled, meaning that the embedded audio and output AES audio is set to 20-bits. Enabling the 24-bit Mode parameter sets the resolution of the embedded audio and output AES audio to 24-bits.
Handling of Non-PCM/Compressed Audio Signals

The MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ modules automatically detect the channel bits status (C-bits) of all input non-PCM audio signals such as compressed Dolby-E audio. Detected non-PCM audio inputs then automatically bypass the sample rate converter and are embedded in the output SDI stream unprocessed. Using the Non-Audio Mode parameter, you can set whether you want to mute detected non-PCM audio signals or pass the signal to the embedder unprocessed.
Audio Embedding Options

The audio embedder component in the analog audio multiplexer modules is controlled by two principal parameters: ADS Clean and Audio Embed Mode. These parameter options are described in the sections below.
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ADS Clean Enabling the ADS Clean parameter removes all the audio groups presently embedded in the input SDI stream. This process leaves the ADS region clean prior to MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ audio embedding. Audio Embed Mode The MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ modules provide three different embed modes. Each mode embeds only one audio group, either appending or overwriting a predetermined group (specified by the Embed Group parameter) onto the SDI stream. See Appendix A: Audio Embedding on page 65 for illustrated explanations of audio embed modes, and for information about avoiding audio embedding errors. Each embedding mode is described below: Overwrite Using this option, the module overwrites an existing audio group (specified by the Embed Group parameter) with a new audio group. The new audio group is embedded using the same sample distribution as the overwritten group. If there is no pre-existing audio group to overwrite (or only auxiliary data), an embedding error is returned. Dont overwrite embedded groups of 20-bit audio samples with groups of 24-bit audio samples. The required extended data packet information appended to that group may overwrite a pre-existing audio group. For 24-bit audio embedding, use the ADS Clean feature provided Append Using this option, the module embeds an audio group (specified by the Embed Group parameter) after the last currently embedded audio group. If the group specified by the Embed Group parameter already exists, an error is returned. Using Append mode does not destroy any audio data packets (ADPs) already present in the ancillary data space (ADS), assuming any existing packets in the ADS are left justified. If the pre-existing ADPs are not left justified (and do not follow each other within a 3 or 4 of clocks), the gap will cause an error, stopping the embedding process. This is a non-standard condition.
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Automatic Using this option, the module attempts to embed audio using Overwrite mode. If this operation fails because there is no existing audio group (specified by the Embed Group parameter) in the input SDI stream to overwrite, the module automatically switches to Append mode for audio embedding. Audio embedding errors are indicated on the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ card-edge monitoring LEDs (See Table 3-3 on page 46).If you make changes to certain parameters, other related parameters may also be affected. See Cross-Functional Parameter Changes on page 50 for more details.
Embedder Control Mode

You can use the Embedder Ctrl Mode parameter to resolve group embedding conflicts that occur when Embedder 1 and Embedder 2 are set to embed the same audio group (set by the Embed Group parameter). Embedder Ctrl Mode is available on the MXA6800+B4/C4 and MSA6800+B4/C4 modules only. The Embedder Ctrl Mode parameter has the following options: Off Disables Embedder Control mode. Any attempts by Embedder 1 and Embedder 2 to simultaneously embed the same audio group results in an Embedder 1 and Embedder 2 error. Restrict When set to this option, the currently active embedder (or, if they are both active, the one not currently being controlled via the Embedder Select parameter) has priority. If you are selecting a group to embed to for the second embedder, the group in use is not provided as an option. Disable When set to this option any attempt by the second embedder to embed to a group that is currently in use sets the Embed Enable to parameter for that embedder to Disable.
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Changing Parameter Settings

Follow these steps to change the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ parameter settings: 1. Rotate the mode select rotary switch (hex switch) to 0. 2. Once the hex switch is set to 0, toggle the navigation switch up or down to select a bank. View the two control LEDs next to the navigation toggle switch to see which bank is currently selected. Table 3-1. Selected Bank as Indicated by Control LEDs Bank Mark 0
Off On Off On
Bank Mark 1
Off Off On On
Group
0 1 2 3
See Table 3-2 on page 36 to view the various banks, hex switch positions, and corresponding parameter options and values. 3. Rotate the hex switch to the parameter number (1 to 9) or letter (A to F) of the option you want to set.
Note
For best results use the available 6800+ software control options (serial/local or Ethernet/remote) to aid in viewing, setting, and confirming parameter values.
4. Toggle the navigation switch to select and set the value of the chosen parameter. 5. Rotate the hex switch to another parameter number/letter in the current bank, and then repeat step 4. or Rotate the hex switch to 0 again to select a different bank, and then repeat steps 3 and 4.
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Recalling Default Parameter Settings

Table 3-2 on page 36 describes all of the parameter settings for the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+, including the original factory defaults. To return this module to its default settings, you can either reset each parameter individually or do a global recall following this procedure: 1. Rotate the hex switch to 0. 2. Toggle the navigation switch to the bank number 0. Use the control LEDs to verify which bank you have selected, or use an available 6800+ software control option (serial/local or Ethernet/remote) to aid in confirming your bank selection. 3. Rotate the hex switch to the global recall parameter F. 4. Toggle the navigation switch to On. Use an available 6800+ software control option to aid in viewing, setting, and confirming the parameter value.
Reading Software and Hardware Versions

The current software and hardware version of your MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers module can only be viewed using a software control applications such as +Pilot Lite, Pilot or Navigator. See your CCS Pilot User Manual or Online Help for information on viewing software versions.
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Setting MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ Control Parameters

Note
The sequence of options listed in the Options column mirrors the sequence achieved when you move the Navigation Toggle switch up. All parameters clip unless otherwise indicated.
The following table lists all of the available control options and parameters for the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+. The On/Off combinations of the control LEDs on the card-edge indicate the active bank number. See Changing Parameter Settings for more information. Legend Bold option= Indicates that this is the default setting for the parameter [RO]=Indicates that parameters are read-only/feedback, and cannot be used to select controls )
Table 3-2. Card-Edge Parameter Options Bank, Rotary Switch

Bank 0
Parameter
Function
Options
0, 0
Bank Select
Selects a bank
Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3
0, 1
Video Std Select
Selects the video signal standard
625 525 Auto
0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5
Force Black Video LOV Mode Audio LOV Mode V-bit Mode
Forces the output video to black
Normal Black
Selects the output video mode when the Pass input video is disrupted Black Selects the output audio mode when the Mute input video is disrupted Pass Selects the output audio mode when a V-bit set condition is received Mute Pass
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Table 3-2. Card-Edge Parameter Options (Continued) Bank, Rotary Switch

0, 6
Parameter
Non-Audio Mode
Function
Selects the output audio mode when the Non-Audio C-bit is set) see Handling of Non-PCM/Compressed Audio Signals on page 31) Controls the rate of facing when channels are swapped or muted
Options
Mute Pass 0.000 to 10.000 seconds (0.010 seconds) Disable Enable
0, 7 0, 8
Fade Time
Audio Sync Enable Enables automatic audio tracking with (MSA6800+ modules the companion video module when the only) data I/O signal from the video module is fed (Reserved for future use) DARS Lock Mode (MSA6800+B2 and MSA6800+C2 only) Enables the DARS Lock mode
0,9 - 0, A 0, B
Disable Enable
0, C - 0, E 0, F
Bank 1
(Reserved for future use) Factory Recall Bank Select Recalls the factory settings Selects a bank Recall Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3
1, 0
1, 1
ADS Clean
Cleans the ancillary data space prior to audio embedding (see Audio Embedding Options on page 31) Enables 24-bit mode embedding
No Yes Disable Enable
1, 2 1, 3
24-bit Mode Embedder Ctrl Mode (MXA6800+B4/C4 and MSA6800+B4/ C4 only)
Off Controls group conflict resolution between embedders 1 and 2 (see Restrict Embedder Control Mode on page 33) Disable
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1, 4
Parameter
Embedder Select (MXA6800+B4/C4 and MSA6800+B4/ C4 only))
Function
Selects which embedder is being controlled by these parameters: Embed Enable Embed Group Embed Mode Group Ch 1 - Ch 4 Select Group Ch1 - Ch 4 Mute
Options
Embedder 1 Embedder 2
1, 5 1, 6
Embed Enable Embed Group
Enables the embedder Selects the embedded group, as indicated by the audio LEDs (see Table 3-4)
Disable Enable Two-channel options: Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Four-channel options: Group 1 (For Embedder 1) Group 2 (For Embedder 2) Group 3 Group 4
1, 7
Embed Mode
Selects the embedding option for the embedder (see Audio Embed Mode on page 32)
Overwrite Append Auto
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1, 8
Parameter
Embedder Ch1 Select
Function
Selects the embedder group for channel 1 input1
Options
Two-channel options: Ch1A Ch1B Ch2A Ch2B Ch1 Sum Ch2 Sum Four-channel options: Ch1A (for Embedder 1) Ch1B Ch2A Ch2B Ch3A (for Embedder 2) Ch3B Ch4A Ch4B Ch1 Sum Ch2 Sum Ch3 Sum Ch4 Sum
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1, 9
Parameter
Embedder Ch2 Select
Function
Options
Two-channel options: Ch1A Ch1B Ch2A Ch2B Ch1 Sum Ch2 Sum Four-channel options: Ch1A Ch1B (for Embedder 1) Ch2A Ch2B Ch3A Ch3B (for Embedder 2) Ch4A Ch4B Ch1 Sum Ch2 Sum Ch3 Sum Ch4 Sum
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1, A
Parameter
Embedder Ch3 Select
Function
Options
Two-channel options: Ch1A Ch1B Ch2A Ch2B Ch1 Sum Ch2 Sum Four-channel options: Ch1A Ch1B Ch2A (for Embedder 1) Ch2B Ch3A Ch3B Ch4A (for Embedder 2) Ch4B Ch1 Sum Ch2 Sum Ch3 Sum Ch4 Sum
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1, B
Parameter
Embedder Ch4 Select
Function
Options
Two-channel options: Ch1A Ch1B Ch2A Ch2B Ch1 Sum Ch2 Sum Four-channel options: Ch1A Ch1B Ch2A Ch2B (for Embedder 1) Ch3A Ch3B Ch4A Ch4B (for Embedder 2) Ch1 Sum Ch2 Sum Ch3 Sum Ch4 Sum
1, C 1, D 1, E 1, F
Embedder Ch1 Mute Embedder Ch2 Mute Embedder Ch3 Mute Embedder Ch4 Mute
Enables audio channel 1 muting Enables audio channel 2 muting Enables audio channel 3 muting Enables audio channel 4 muting
No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes
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Bank 2
Parameter
Function
Options
2, 0
Bank Select
Selects a bank
Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2
2, 1
Channel Control Select
Selects the input channel to be controlled (see Table 3-5)
Two-channel options: Ch1A Ch1B Ch2A Ch2B Four-channel options: Ch1A Ch1B Ch2A Ch2B Ch3A Ch3B Ch4A Ch4B
2, 2 2, 3
Input Ch Gain Input Ch Delay
Adjusts the gain for input audio channels in 0.1 dB increments Adjusts the delay for the input audio channel Inverts the input audio channel Mutes the input audio channel Sets the currently selected gain to the default value Sets the currently selected delay to the default value
-30.0 dB to +18.0 dB (0.0 dB) 0.000 msec to 1320.000 msec (0.000 msec) No Yes No Yes Reset Reset
2, 4 2, 5 2, 6 2, 7
Input Ch Invert Input Ch Mute Reset Ch Gain Reset Ch Delay
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2, 8 - F
Bank 3
Parameter
Function
Options
(Reserved for future use)

Audio Control (MXA6800+B2/C2 and MSA6800+B2/C2)
3, 0
Bank Select
Selects the bank
Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3
3, 1 3, 2 3, 3 3, 4 3, 5
AES1A Gain AES1B Gain AES2A Gain AES2B Gain AES1A Select
Adjusts the gain in 0.1 dB increments Adjusts the gain in 0.1 dB increments Adjusts the gain in 0.1 dB increments Adjusts the gain in 0.1 dB increments Selects the AES input channel1
-30.0 dB to +18.0 dB (0.0 dB) -30.0 dB to +18.0 dB (0.0 dB) -30.0 dB to +18.0 dB (0.0 dB) -30.0 dB to +18.0 dB (0.0 dB) Ch1A Ch1B Ch2A Ch2B Ch 1 Sum Ch 2 Sum
3, 6
AES1B Select
Selects the AES input channel
Ch1A Ch1B Ch2A Ch2B Ch 1 Sum Ch 2 Sum
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3, 7
Parameter
AES2A Select
Function
Selects the AES input channel1
Options
3, 8
AES2B Select
Selects the AES input channel
3, 9 - F
(Reserved for future use)
1 The channel selected is indicated by audio and embedder status LEDs. See Table 3-4 on page 48 for group indicators and Table 3-5 on page 48 for channel indicators.
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LEDs and Alarms

Monitoring LEDs
Note
The DARS Present LED only applies to theMXA6800+B2/C2 and MSA6800+B2/C2 modules.
The MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ have 12 monitoring LEDs that serve as a quick monitoring reference. Figure 3-1 shows the general location of the monitoring LEDs on a generic 6800+ module. The table that follows, Monitoring LEDs, describes each LED in more detail.
Module status LEDs
Monitoring LEDs
Figure 3-1. Location of Card-Edge LEDs The following table describes the functions of the module's card-edge monitoring LEDs: Table 3-3. Monitoring LEDs Name
Auto 525 625 Freeze
Description
Detects Auto video standard 525 video is present; when flashing, the video is invalid or missing 625 video is present; when flashing, the video is invalid or missing Indicates the output video is frozen
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Table 3-3. Monitoring LEDs Name

Ref Present DARS Present Audio 1 Audio 2 Audio 3 Audio 4 Embed Status Green: Indicates embedding with no errors Flashing: Indicates embedding with errors Off: Indicates it is not embedding D-Embed Status Not applicable to this module Indicates input audio present
Description
Indicates presence of data I/O signal Indicates DARS is present (MXA6800+B2/ C2 and MSA6800+B2/C2 modules only)
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LED Indicators for Selected Groups and Channels

When you turn the rotary the hex switches to select between channels or groups, the LED indicators change to reflect the channel or group that is currently selected. Table 3-4 describes the pattern of audio LEDs that indicate the selected embedding group for the embedder. Table 3-5 describes the pattern of audio LEDs that indicate the selected embedder group for channel inputs 1 through 4 Table 3-4. Selected Group LED Display Indicators LED
Group Auto 525 625 DARS Present Audio1 Audio2 Audio 3 Audio 4 Embed Status
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4
---------
---------
---------
---------
On -------
--On -----
----On ---
------On
---------
Table 3-5. Selected Channel LED Display Indicators LED

Channel Auto 525 625 DARS Present Audio1 Audio2 Audio 3 Audio 4 Embed Status
Ch1A Ch1B Ch2A Ch2B Ch3A Ch3B Ch4A Ch4B Ch1 Sum
-------------------
-------------------
-------------------
-------------------
On On ---------------
----On On --------On
--------On On ----On
------------On On On
--On --On --On --On On
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Table 3-5. Selected Channel LED Display Indicators LED

Ch2 Sum Ch3 Sum Ch4 Sum ------------------------On On On --On On On --On On On --On On On
Module Status LEDs

The MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers modules do not have any card-edge alarms. Instead, module status LEDs on the corner of the module light up if an error is detected. See Figure 3-1 for the location of these LEDs, and Table 3-6 for a definition of the LED colors. Alarms are usually logged and monitored within available software control applications (for example, +Pilot Lite or Pilot). See the appropriate software control user manual or online help for more information. Table 3-6. Module Status LED Descriptions LED Color Sequence
Off Green Red Flashing red Amber
Note
If the LED is flashing red, please contact your product Customer Service representative.
Meaning
There is no power to the module; the module is not operational. There is power to the module; the module is operating properly. There is an alarm condition. The module has detected a hardware/ firmware fault. The module is undergoing configuration.
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Alarms
The table below describes the specific alarms for MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ modules. You can only identify specific alarms using the +PilotLite software application (included standard) or another Leitch CCS program such as Pilot, CoPilot, or Navigator. Table 3-7. Alarm Definitions Alarm Name
Loss of SDI Embedder 1 error Embedder 2 error (MXA6800+B4/C4 and MSA6800+B4/C4 modules only) Invalid DARS input detected (MXA6800+B2/C2 and MSA6800+B2/C2 only)
Alarm Description
SDI video input is missing Error detected on embedder 1 Error detected on embedder 2
Alarm Level
Major Major Major
Invalid DARS detected
Minor
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Chapter 4
Specifications
Overview
This section provides specifications for the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers: Inputs on page 52 Outputs on page 55 Miscellaneous on page 57
Specifications apply to all MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexer modules unless otherwise noted. Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
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Inputs
Serial Digital Video Input
Table 4-1. Serial Digital Video Input Specifications Item
Number of inputs Standards Quantization Connector Impedance Return loss Cable equalization Sensitivity
Specification
1 SMPTE 259M-C, 270 Mbps, 525/625 component 10 bit BNC (IEC169-8) 75 >18 dB to 270 MHz > 984.25 ft (300 m) of Belden 8281B 500 mV pk-to-pk
Balanced AES Input (MXA6800+B2/B4 and MSA6800+B2/B4)

These specifications apply to the MXA6800+B2/B4 and MSA6800+B2/B4 modules. Table 4-2. Balanced AES Input Specifications Item
Number of inputs Connector Sensitivity Impedance Maximum input signal Common mode rejection Input audio rate
Specification
2 MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2 4MXA6800+B4 and MSA6800+B4 3-pin connector (male) <200 mV 110 20% (0.1 to 6 MHz) 10 V (pk-to-pk) 0 to 7 V (0 to 20 kHz) 32 to 108 kHz
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Balanced DARS Input (MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2)

These specifications apply to the MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2 modules. Table 4-3. Balanced DARS Input Specifications Item
Number of inputs Connector Sensitivity Impedance Maximum input signal Common mode rejection Input audio rate
Specification
1 3-pin connector (male) <200 mV 110 20% (0.1 to 6 MHz) 10 V (pk-to-pk) 0 to 7 V (0 to 20 kHz) 48 kHz
Unbalanced AES Input (MXA6800+C2/C4 and MSA6800+C2/C4)

These specifications apply to the MXA6800+C2/C4 and MSA6800+C2/C4 modules. Table 4-4. Unbalanced AES Input Specifications Item
Number of inputs Connector Impedance Return loss Sensitivity
Specification
2MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2 4MXA6800+C4 and MSA6800+C4 BNC (IEC169-8) 75 >25 dB, 0.1 to 6.0 MHz <100 mV
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Unbalanced DARS Input (MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2)

These specifications apply to the MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2 modules. Table 4-5. Unbalanced DARS Input Specification Item
Number of inputs Connector Impedance Return loss Sensitivity
Specification
1 BNC (IEC169-8) 75 >25 dB, 0.1 to 6.0 MHz <100 mV
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Outputs
Serial Digital Video Output
Table 4-6. Serial Digital Video Output Specifications Item
Number of outputs Standards Quantization Connector Impedance Return loss Signal level DC offset Rise and fall time Overshoot Jitter
Specification
3 SMPTE 259M-C, 270 Mbps, 525/625 component 10 bit BNC (IEC169-8) 75 >18 dB to 270 MHz 800 mV 10% 0 V 0.5 V 400 to 1500 ps (20% to 80% amplitude) <10% of amplitude <0.2 UI (740 ps) pk-to-pk
Balanced AES Output (MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2)

These specifications apply to the MXA6800+B2 and MSA6800+B2 modules. Table 4-7. Balanced AES Output Specifications Item
Number of outputs Connector Impedance Signal level
Specification
2 3-pin connector (male) 110 20% (0.1 to 6 MHz) 4.0 V (pk-to-pk)
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Table 4-7. Balanced AES Output Specifications Item

Rise/fall time Jitter DC offset
Specification
5 to 30 ns (10% to 90%) <4 ns 0.0 50 mV
Unbalanced AES Output (MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2)

These specifications apply to the MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2 modules. Table 4-8. Unbalanced AES Output Specifications Item
Number of outputs Connector Impedance Return loss Signal level Rise/fall time Jitter DC offset
Specification
2 BNC (IEC169-8) 75 >25 dB, 0.1 to 6.0 MHz 1.0 V 10% (pk-to-pk) 30 to 44 ns (10% to 90%) <4 ns 0.0 50 mV
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Miscellaneous
Data I/O Signal Characteristics (MSA6800+)
These specifications apply to the MSA6800+ modules Table 4-9. Data I/O Signal Characteristics Item
Input impedance (jumper selectable) Input sensitivity Cable length (with up to four receiver cards) Return loss (up to 6 MHz)
Specification
75/High 500 mV pk-to-pk (minimum) 328 ft (100 m) <-20 dB
Performance
Table 4-10. Performance Specifications Item
Typical power consumption
Specification
MXA6800+B2/B4 and MSA6800+B2/ B4: 6.94 W
MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2: 6.80 W MXA6800+C4 and MSA6800+C4: 7.54 W Temperature (operating) 41 to 113 F (5 to 45 C)
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Appendix A
Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips

Overview
Find the following troubleshooting information in this appendix: General Troubleshooting Steps on page 60 Software Communication and Control Issues on page 61 Hardware Communication and Control Issues on page 65 Contacting Customer Service on page 65
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General Troubleshooting Steps

Follow these steps in troubleshooting 6800+ product problems: 1. Review the Software Communication and Control Issues on page 61 outlined in this chapter.
Note
Associated documentation for 6800+ series products can generally be found in the product-specific manual that accompanies every module, in the FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual, and in the 6800+ Safety Instructions and Standards Manual.
2. Search this product manual and other associated documentation for answers to your question. Product documentation (including manuals, online help, application notes, erratas, product release notes, and more) can be found on our Web site at www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch (Support section), along with technical support information, training information, product downloads, and the product knowledge base. 3. Contact your product Customer Service representative if, after following these initial steps, you cannot resolve the issue. To contact your product Customer Service, see Contacting Customer Service on page 65.
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Software Communication and Control Issues

+ + Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules on page 61 + Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame on page 62 + Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding on page 63 + Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing in the Control Window on page 63 + Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports Not Ready on page 63 CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not Communicate with Module on page 64 Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots on page 64
Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules

Confirm that the following items are not the reason for the communication failure: Proper module slot has not been specified (+ Pilot Lite is not communicating with the appropriate slot). See your FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for more information on slot identification. COM port is used elsewhere (Check that the correct COM port is configured in + Pilot Lite and that another application is not using that COM port). Actual frame ID does not match with the two DIP switch settings in the back of the frame (+ Pilot Lite is not communicating with the proper frame). See your FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for more information on frame ID switch settings. Null modem cable is not being used. Between the PC running + Pilot Lite and the FR6802+ frame, there should be a null RS-232 modem cable. At minimum, this requires that pins 2 and 3 are crossed and 5 to 5 for ground. ICE6800+ module is installed in the frame (+ Pilot Lite control is disabled if an ICE6800+ module is installed in the frame; ICE6800+ modules are used for CCS control).
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A legacy 6800 series product is in the frame. + Pilot Lite cannot communicate with legacy 6800 series products. They will not be discovered or controlled by + Pilot Lite, although they can be installed in the FR6802+ frame and work using card edge controls. The module must be from the 6800+ product family. Check that the back module does not have any bent pins. Follow this procedure: a. Unplug the front module first b. Unscrew and remove the back module. c. View the 30-pin spring connector at the bottom of the back module. See Figure A-1.
20-pin connector
Figure A-1. Connector on 6800+ Back Module This connector should not have any bent or pressed pins. Even a slightly depressed or bent pin may cause genlock issues. d. If there are bent pins, carefully re-position them to their correct positions. If this is not possible, a back module can be obtained from the manufacturer. +
Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame

If a discovery is started too soon after frame power-up, + Pilot Lite will not find all the installed modules. Refresh + Pilot Lite (File > Refresh), and ensure that installed modules are fully powered-up first before discovery.
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If a module is plugged into the frame after a discovery, + Pilot Lite does not automatically detect the module. Refresh + Pilot Lite (File > Refresh) to discover the newly installed module. If a Legacy 6800 series product is in the frame, + Pilot Lite will not detect it. + Pilot Lite cannot communicate with legacy 6800 series products. They will not be discovered or controlled by + Pilot Lite although they can be installed in the FR6802+ frame and work using card edge controls. For + Pilot Lite to find a module, it must be from the 6800+ product family. +
Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding

+ Pilot Lite and CCS applications such as Navigator or Pilot cannot run on the same PC at the same time. Both applications can be installed, but only one can be opened at a time.
Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing in the Control Window

Consider these questions: Did you physically set the jumper for local control? If so, set this jumper to the REM position for remote control. Does the card name in the control window physically match the card type in the frame? Is the module properly seated in the frame? Check the positioning of the module in its slot in the frame. Does the Control window indicate the device is ready? The device may be powered off or disconnected from the network.
Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports Not Ready

+ Pilot Lite reports each devices connection status in the status bar. If the connection status message reads Not Ready, check the following: Is the module properly seated in the frame? Check the position of the module in the frame. Is the frame connected to the network? Check the devices network connection.
If the status bar still reports no status or Not Ready for the frame or device, try restarting + Pilot Lite.
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CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not Communicate with Module
CCS software applications (such as Pilot, CoPilot, and Navigator) and remote control panels require the purchase and installation of an ICE6800+ module in an FR6802+ frame in order to communicate remotely via Ethernet.
Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots

When you reboot a device connected to your PC, the alarm traffic hitting the network may cause an alarm query request to time out and fail. While the query does not automatically retry, it will post an Alarm query failed message to the Diagnostics window. To clear an Alarm query failed message, right-click inside the Diagnostics window, and then select Refresh from the resulting context menu.
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Hardware Communication and Control Issues

Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure on page 65 Module Does Not Seem to Work on page 65
Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure

Have you exited the software and restarted since the frame recovered from its power failure? To restore communications between the PC and the frames, ensure that the frames have three or more minutes to recover from the power failure before you exit the application and restart the PC.
Module Does Not Seem to Work

Although the following troubleshooting tips may seem obvious, please take the time to ensure the following: All appropriate rear connections are securely made The board is securely installed (with no bent pins) The frame is turned on
Contacting Customer Service

We are committed to providing round-the-clock, 24-hour service to our customers around the world. Visit the Support section of our Web site at www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch for information on how to contact the Customer Service team in your geographical region.
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Appendix A
Audio Embedding
Overview
Note
Except where noted, MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers is used in the manual to refer to both the MXA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers and the MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers with Synchronizer modules.
This appendix provides illustrations to help explain how the MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ AES Digital Audio Multiplexers modules use Audio Embed mode to embed audio onto an input SDI stream. It also provides information about avoiding audio embedding errors. It includes the following topics: Overwrite Embedding on page 67 Append Embedding on page 69 Enabling ADS Clean on page 70 Embedding Errors on page 71 Preventing Embedding Errors on page 72
Overwrite Embedding
Using this option, the module overwrites an existing audio group (specified by the Embed Group parameter) with a new audio group. The new audio group is embedded using the same sample distribution as the overwritten group. If there is no pre-existing audio group to overwrite (or only auxiliary data), an embedding error is returned. information about Overwrite embedding errors, see page 71. Figure A-1illustrates examples of audio embedding using Overwrite Embed mode.
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Appendix A: Audio Embedding
ADS before embedding

EAV
ADS after attempting to embed group 1

EAV Result: Error is returned

EAV
other other auxilliary data auxilliary data

EAV
other other auxilliary data auxilliary data
Result: Error is returned

EAV
Pre-existing Group 1
ADS after embedding group 1 (with overwrite group specified as Group 1)

EAV
Group 1
Figure A-1. Overwrite Embed Mode
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Append Embedding
Using this option, the module embeds an audio group (specified by the Embed Group parameter) after the last currently embedded audio group. If the group specified by the Embed Group parameter already exists, an error is returned. Using Append mode does not destroy any audio data packets (ADPs) already present in the ancillary data space (ADS), assuming any existing packets in the ADS are left justified. If the pre-existing ADPs are not left justified (and do not follow each other within a 3 or 4 of clocks), the gap will cause an error, stopping the embedding process. This is a non-standard condition For more information on Append embedding errors, see page 71. Figure A-2illustrates examples of audio embedding using Append Embed mode.

EAV
ADS after embedding group

EAV Group 1

EAV
Other Other auxilliary data auxilliary data B A
ADS after embedding group

EAV
Other Other auxilliary data auxilliary data B A
Group 1

EAV Pre-existing Group 1
Pre-existing Group 1 Result: Error is returned EAV
Figure A-2. Append Embed Mode, Part 1


EAV Group 1
ADS after embedding group 2

EAV Group 1 Group 2

EAV Group 2
ADS after embedding group 1

EAV Group 2 Group 1

EAV
Other auxillary data Other auxillary data Other auxillary data

EAV
Other auxillary data Other auxillary data Other auxillary data
Result: Error is returned
Figure A-3. Append Embed Mode, Part 2
Enabling ADS Clean

Enabling the ADS Clean parameter removes all the audio groups embedded present in the input SDI stream. This process leaves the ADS (ancillary data space) region clean prior to MXA6800+ and MSA6800+ audio embedding (as specified by the Embed Group parameter. No embedding errors are reported in this mode.
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Figure A-4 illustrates examples of how ADS is affect when the ADS Clean parameter is enabled.

EAV
ADS after embedding

EAV

EAV Other auxillary data A Other auxillary data B
ADS after embedding

EAV

EAV Pre-existing group 1
ADS after attempting to embed

EAV
Figure A-4. ADS Clean
Embedding Errors
During the embedding operation, errors may arise for the following reasons: An attempt is made to append a group when it is already present An attempt is made to overwrite a group when it is not present An attempt is made to overwrite a group composed of 20-bit audio samples with a group composed of 24-bit audio samples There is an overflow condition in the ancillary data space There is an overflow or underflow of the internal buffer
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Preventing Embedding Errors

To avoid embedding errors, follow these guidelines: Set the embedding mode to Auto. If the group is present, it will be overwritten; if it is not present, it will be appended. The overwrite and append errors are warnings that the desired operation is not being performed. Dont overwrite embedded groups of 20-bit audio samples with groups of 24-bit audio samples. The required extended data packet information appended to that group may overwrite a pre-existing audio group. For 24-bit audio embedding, use the ADS Clean feature provided. Use the ADS Clean feature to avoid ADS overflow situations.
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Index
Keywords
Symbols
24-bit Mode parameter 31
Correcting a failed upgrade 27 Customer Service, contacting 65
A
Add Upgrade Files box 27 ADS Clean parameter 32 Alarm query failure 64 Alarms list 50 Append embedding 69 Application not responding 63 Audio Embed Mode parameter 32 Audio processing and embedding 31
D
Data I/O signal characteristics specifications 57 Discovery failure 6263 Drag-and-drop method of upgrading 25
E
Embed Group parameter 32 Embedder Ctrl Mode parameter 33 Embedding audio 31 Embedding errors 71 Errors, audio embedding 71
B
Back connectors 710 Balanced AES audio input specifications 52 Balanced AES audio output specifications 55 Balanced DARS input specifications 53
F
Failure to communicate 65 Firmware updating, modules 2325 Frame power ratings 14 Functional block diagrams 1112
C
CCS applications 5965 Compressed audio, handling of 31 Connectors, back 710 Contacting Customer Service 65 Control and communication problems 5965 Control parameters 3645
H
Hardware version, viewing 35
I
Installing and removing modules 22
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Index
J
Jumpers, setting 1821
L
LEDs 4649 module status 49 monitoring 4647 selected groups and channels indicator 48
Performance specifications 57 Power failure 65 Precautions, safety xiii Processing audio 31 Product servicing x
R
Reboot device 64 Recalling default parameter settings 35 Removing and installing modules 22 Returning a product x Revision history of the manual viii RoHS-compliance xi
M
Main features 4 Manual information viiix Module front 5 installation and removal 22 not found 62 status LEDs 49 Monitoring LEDs 4647
S
Safety precautions xiii Selecting groups and channels indicator LEDs 48 Serial digital video input specifications 52 output specifications 55 Setting jumpers 1821 Shipping and unpacking a product x Signal flow 1112 Software module upgrading 2325 Software version, viewing 35 Specifications 5157 inputs balanced AES audio 52 balanced DARS 53 serial digital video 52 unbalanced AES audio 53 unbalanced DARS 54 miscellaneous data I/O signal characteristics 57 performance 57 outputs balanced AES audio 55 serial digital video 55 unbalanced AES audio 56
N
Navigation Properties box 26, 27 Non-Audio Mode parameter 31 Not ready status 63
O
Obtaining product documents ix Overwrite embedding 67
P
Packing list 16 Parameter settings 34 Parameters 24-bit Mode 31 ADS Clean 32 Audio Embed Mode 32 Embed Group 32 Embedder Control mode 33 Non-Audio Mode 31
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Index
Standards RoHS compliance xi WEEE compliance xii Status, "not ready" 63 Support documents ix
T
Trademarks and copyrights ii Troubleshooting 5965
U
Unbalanced AES audio input specifications 53 Unbalanced AES audio output specifications 56 Unbalanced DARS input specifications 54 Unpacking and shipping a product x Updating module software 2325
W
Warranty information ii WEEE compliance xii Writing conventions viii
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Index
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Monitoring LEDs Local/remote control jumper

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DATA I/O (MSA only)

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MXA6800+C2 and MSA6800+C2 Back Connector

DATA I/O (MSA only)

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MXA6800+B4 and MSA6800+B4 Back Connector

DATA I/O (MSA only) 4

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MXA6800+C4 and MSA6800+C4 Back Connector

DATA I/O (MSA only)

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Audio embedder (single group)

Ch2a Ch2b AES encoder

Data I/O (MSA only) DARS

Card edge control

CCS software remote control/feedback

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MXA6800+B4/C4 and MSA6800+B4/C4

Audio embedder #1 (single group)

Audio embedder #2 (single group)

Ch3a Delay AES3

Ch4a AES4 Data I/O (MSA only)

SDI SDI out out 3 2

Card edge control

CCS software remote control/feedback

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