Evertz Microsystems Ltd.

VistaLINK® enabled Evertz SoftSwitch™ technology Evertz IntelliGain™ Enabled

7700R2x2-HD, 7700R2x2-HES, 7700RD2x2-HD

Modular Bypass Protection Routers

The 7700R2x2 series modules are bypass protection routers for high definition 1.5Gb/s or standard definition 270Mb/s serial digital video signals. These modules have two SD/HD compatible inputs signals (program and back-up) that support all popular SMPTE 292M video formats as well as 525/625 line SMPTE 259M-C video formats. These modules also provide three re-clocked primary outputs, and one re-clocked backup output. Based on a programmable set of input signal monitors, the main program or the back-up input signals can be automatically be routed to the primary program outputs to ensure the delivery of a valid program output in the case of an input signal fault. Switching can also be controlled and monitored through the use of module GPIOs, card edge controls or remotely using either network control panels (9000NCP, 9000NCP2) or VistaLINK® PRO. The program output is bypass relay protected and provides protection on the program path. If the module is removed from the enclosure or power to the module is lost, the program path is maintained.

The 7700R2X2-HES incorporates Evertz proprietary SoftSwitch™ technology with full audio processing for clean video and "popless" embedded audio switching. Line synchronizers on the video inputs can accommodate differences in timing of up to ± ½ a line on the video inputs. The 7700RD2X2-HD provides two monitoring down-converted outputs.

The 7700R2X2-HD and 7700R2X2-HES occupy one card slot and can be housed in the 1RU 7701FR frame which holds up to three single or dual slot modules, the 3RU 7700FR-C frame which has a 15 slot capacity, the portable 3RU 350FR frame which has a 7 slot capacity, or a standalone enclosure which holds a single module. The 7700RD2X2-HD modules occupy two slots within the 3RU 7700FR frame and one slot within the 1RU frame.

The 7700R2x2-HD provides additional MPEG-2 feed redundancy switching. By providing automatic smart switching of the main signal to a backup signal, the 7700R2x2-HD offers protection to digital compressed signals. The user can customize all monitored and switching rules to meet Broadcast, Cable, Satellite and IPTV needs.

Features

  • Support for HD and SD SDI inputs per SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 259M-C
  • Auto sensing of HD and SD input formats
  • Supports both 525i/59.94 or 625i/50 SD video formats
  • Automatic change-over based on programmable input signal monitors
  • Generation of three re-clocked program outputs and one preview output (HD if HD inputs are applied, SD if SD inputs are applied)
  • GPI control inputs for manual routing control
  • GPO status outputs for reporting selector cross-point status
  • Card edge menu control for configuration of operating modes
  • Card edge LEDs for reporting signal presence, router state, module status
  • Remote monitoring through NCP panels or VistaLINK® PRO.
  • Bypass relay protection on program output
  • Controllable switch point when a Genlock reference is provided
  • 7700RD2x2-HD model
  • Program and preview monitoring SDI outputs (down-converted from HD if HD input applied, reclocked SD if SD input applied)
  • Support for 16:9 letterbox, 4:3 center crop, and 4:3 anamorphic squeeze aspect ratio conversions
  • HD to SD colour space conversion (ITU rec. 709 to ITU rec. 601)
  • 7700R2x2-HES model
  • Integrated SoftSwitch technology for clean video and "popless" embedded audio switching
  • Dolby E® compliant
  • VistaLINK® capable for remote monitoring, control and configuration capabilities via SNMP. VistaLINK® is available when modules are used with the 3RU 7700FR-C frame and a 7700FC VistaLINK® Frame Controller module in slot 1 of the frame
  • 7700R2x2-HD model
  • TR101290 monitoring bitrate measurement and component matching test on all inputs
  • Smart configuration of error threshold and switching rules to avoid false switching
  • Complete TS data rate measurement with user settable measurement windows
  • Essential TS monitoring including:
    • TS Loss
    • Sync Byte Error
    • Bitrate Analysis
    • PIDs List Monitoring
    • Continuity Count
    • PAT Monitoring

  • Note: VistaLINK® is available when modules are used with the 3RU 7700FR-C frame and a 7700FC VistaLINK® Frame Controller module in slot 1 of the frame using the Model 9000NCP Network Control Panel or Evertz VistaLINK® PRO or other third-party SNMP manager software.

Specifications

Serial Video Input
StandardAuto-detects standard
1.485Gb/sec SMPTE 292M (1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/50) SMPTE 260M, SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 349M (HD or SD carrier)
270Mb/s SMPTE 259M-C (525i/59.94 or 625i/50)
Connector2 BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A.
Input EqualizationAutomatic to 100m @ 1.5Gb/s with Belden 1694A or equivalent cable
Return Loss> 20dB up to 270MHz
> 12dB up to 1.5GHz
Reclocked Serial Video Router Outputs
StandardSame as input
Number of Outputs3 Program outputs reclocked, (1 output is bypass relay protected), 1 preview output
ConnectorBNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level800mV nominal
DC Offset0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time200ps nominal for HD
900ps nominal for SD
Overshoot< 10% of amplitude
Return Loss> 20dB up to 270MHz
> 15dB at 1.5Gb/s
Jitter< 0.16UI (HD) or < 0.10UI (SD)
Downconverted Serial Video Outputs7700RD2x2-HD
StandardSMPTE 259M-C, 270Mb/s
Number of Outputs1 Program 1 preview
ConnectorBNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level800mV nominal
DC Offset0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time750ps nominal
Overshoot< 10% of amplitude
Return Loss> 15dB at 270Mb/s
Jitter< 0.2UI
Genlock Input
TypeNTSC or PAL Colour Black 1V p-p
HD Tri-level Sync
ConnectorBNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
TerminationHigh impedance or internal 75Ω (jumper selectable)
GPIO Control Port
Number of Inputs2
Number of Outputs2
TypeOpto-isolated, active low with internal pull-ups to +5 or +12V (jumper settable)
Connector6 pins removable terminal block
Signal LevelClosure to ground
Input to Output Processing DelayHD input video on 7700RD2x2-HD only
Downconverter Video DelayApproximately 1 to 2 frames depending on input video format, processing mode
Electrical
Voltage+12V DC
Power
7700R2x2-HD10 Watts
7700R2x2-HES10 Watts
7700RD2x2-HD14 Watts
EMI/RFIComplies with FCC regulations for class A devices, Complies with EU EMC directive
Physical
Number of slots
7700 frame mounting
7700R2x2-HD1
7700R2x2-HES1
7700RD2x2-HD2
7701 frame mounting1

Ordering Information

7700R2x2-HD2x2 HD/SD Router
7700R2x2-HES2x2 HD/SD Router with SoftSwitch™
7700RD2x2-HD2x2 HD/SD Router with dual HD Downconverter
Ordering Options
NotesRear plate must be specified at time of order - eg: [model]+3RU
+IG option available only for 7700R2x2-HES module
+IGIntegrated IntelliGain™ Audio and Loudness Processor
Rear Plate Suffix
+3RU3RU rear plate for use with 7700FR-C or 350FR Multiframe
+1RU1RU rear plate for use with 7701FR Multiframe
+SAStandalone Enclosure Rear Plate
Enclosures
350FRPortable Multiframe which holds 7 modules
7700FR-C3RU Multiframe which holds 15 modules
7701FR1RU Multiframe which holds 3 modules
S7701FR7700 Series Standalone Enclosure