7746FS-EAES8-DD-AC3E-HD

HD/SD-SDI 8 AES Frame Synchronizer with Dolby Decoder and Dolby Digital (AC-3) Encoder

The 7746FS-EAES8-DD-AC3E-HD HD/SD-SDI Frame Synchronizer is designed to re-time the input to a local reference tri-level or composite sync signal. When necessary, frames are repeated or dropped to maintain synchronization.

This device provides:

HD/SD frame synchronization
HD/SD video proc functions
Dolby E decode from embedder or discrete source
16 channel audio proc
Audio synchronization
Dolby AC-3™ encode
16 channel audio demux & re-mux

The module will also pass all VANC data after switching line. When the input video is lost, it will pass the input AES or mute if embedded audio is selected for synchronizing. The frame synchronizers also have the ability to set the audio delay independently from the video delay.

Video proc features are provided allowing the ability to adjust video parameters such as brightness, contrast and saturation. Hue control is available for SD standards (525i/59.94 and 625i/50).

The on-board Dolby Decoder processes one user selectable audio channel. If the channel contains Dolby-E or Dolby Digital (AC-3), it will yield up to 8 additional discrete audio channels, 2 channels of stereo downmix and the associated Dolby metadata. This metadata can be optionally embedded into the VANC, used to program the Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoder, or can be provided as an output for downstream devices.

The on-board audio processor provides control to route, shuffle, mix and proc up to 16 selected channels. All channels can be additionally delay.

Six audio channels can be selected and encoded to Dolby Digital (AC-3). The encoder supports bit ranges from 56 to 640kb/s and channel configurations from mono to 5.1-channel surround sound. Dolby Metadata can be accepted from the input Dolby E stream, extracted from the VANC, from an external source or authored (via VistaLINK® PRO).

The final processed audio can be re-embedded as 4 embedded audio groups into the HD/SD-SDI output signal and additionally can be routed discretely to the AES outputs.

VistaLINK® enables control and configuration capabilities via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This offers the flexibility to manage the module status monitoring and configuration from SNMP - enabled control systems such as Evertz VistaLINK® PRO locally or remotely.

Features

Synchronizes 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/24sF, 1080p/23.98sF, 720p/60, 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 1035i/59.94, 1035i/60, 480p/59.94, 525i/59.94 or 625i/50
Minimum video input to output delay -3 lines
Maximum video input to output delay -1 frame plus 3 lines
12 additional frames of delay can be added for interlaced video formats, 28 frames for progressive formats.
Program Video output bypass relay protected on power loss
Programmable output phase with respect to reference input Freeze on last good frame, or field, go to black on loss of video or pass input
Synchronizes 4 groups of embedded audio and re-embeds 4groups
Front panel LEDs indicate: module fault, video and embedded group presence, and AES input presence
Serial remote data logging
Adjustable video black level (brightness), Y level (contrast) and chroma level (saturation)
Adjustable hue control for SD video standards
Synchronizes VANC data starting after switch line
Synchronizes SMPTE 12M-2 time codes
Separate control of video and audio delay
Audio Sample Rate Converters can be disabled, or set to automatically detect non-PCM data (i.e. Dolby-E or AC-3) and disable on a per-input basis

Dolby E/AC-3 decoding for a selected audio source
Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoding for a selected 6 audio channels
Automatically apply accurate delay to compensate for Dolby Decoding and Encoding stage
Independently adjustable audio levels and inversion on all channels
Ability to combine any two inputs to any output (including monaural down-mixes of all input stereo pairs)
Reassignment of audio channels
Synchronizes eight external AES signals
Synchronized audio is output as 8 AES signals
AES and embedded outputs can choose from two independent mixers
AES outputs bypass relay protected on power loss
De-embeds and embeds Dolby-E meta data to and from video VANC space
VistaLINK® capable for remote monitoring, control and configuration capabilities via SNMP; using VistaLINK® PRO, 9000NCP or 9000NCP2 Network Control Panel. 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

Typical Application

Input HD-SDI or SD-SDI video with associated Dolby-E program audio, either embedded or discretely
Decode the Dolby-E audio data into PCM baseband audio including the Dolby-E Metadata
Frame synchronize the audio and video to the supplied reference
Apply any audio and video adjustments, such as brightness, hue, saturation, gain, inversion, and two-channel mixing
Encode the PCM baseband audio into Dolby Digital (AC-3) compressed audio

Use or re-author the decoded Dolby-E Metadata to configure the Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoder
Apply appropriate audio and video delays to compensate for Dolby decoding and encoding processing delay
Output HD-SDI or SD-SDI video with associated Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio, either embedded or discretely
All contained within a single module!

Specifications

Serial Video Input
Standard	1.485Gb/s SMPTE 292M SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 349M, 270Mb/s SMPTE 259M-C 525i/59.94or 625i/50
Connector	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Input Equalization
SD	Automatic to 300m @ 270Mb/s with Belden 1694A or equivalent cable
HD	Automatic to 115m @ 1.5Gb/s with Belden 1694A or equivalent cable
Return Loss
SD	> 15dB up to 270MHz
HD	> 13dB up to 1.5GHz

Serial Video Outputs
Number of Outputs	2 (1 output is bypass relay protected)
Connectors	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level	800mV nominal
DC Offset	0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time	200ps nominal (HD) 900ps nominal (SD)
Overshoot	< 10% of amplitude
Wide Band Jitter	< 0.16 UI (HD) or < 0.10 UI (SD)

Genlock Input
Type	HD Tri-level Sync NTSC or PAL Color Black 1V p-p, or Composite bi-level sync (525i/59.94 or 625i/50) 300mV
Connector	BNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Termination	75Ω (jumper selectable)

AES Audio Input
Standard	SMPTE 276M
Number of Inputs	8 unbalanced
Connector	Female High Density DB-15 (breakout cable to BNC provided)
Input Level	0.1 to 2.5V p-p (5V p-p tolerant)
Input Impedance	75Ω
Return Loss	> 25dB 100kHz to 6MHz
Equalization	Automatic to 1000m with Belden 1694A (or equivalent) @ 48kHz AES signal
Sample Rate	48kHz ±100ppm

AES Audio Output
Standard	SMPTE 276M, single ended AES
Number of Outputs	8 unbalanced
Connector	Female High Density DB-15 (breakout cable to BNC provided)
Sample Rate	48kHz
Impedance	75Ω
Resolution	24-bit

Meta-Data
Type	Dolby E Metadata
Standard	RS-422
Connector	Female DB-9
Baud Rate	115,200 baud

Processing Functions
Video
Black Level	±7%
Luminance Gain	±6dB
Chrominance Gain	±6dB
Hue	±20° (SD)
Audio
Gain	±24dB (including invert)
Remapping	Any input or mix of any two inputs to any output

Input To Output Processing Delay
Video Processing Delay
Minimum Delay Mode	3 lines to 1 frame plus 3 lines
Additional Delay Mode	Up to 12 frames for interlaced formats (28 frames for progressive formats) of additional delay (1 frame increments)

Data Logging Serial Port
Standard	RS 232
Connector	Software upgrade cable female DB-9
Baud Rate	115,200
Format	8 bits, no parity, and 2 stop bits

Electrical
Voltage	+12V DC
Power	24 Watts
EMI/RFI	Complies with FCC Part 15, Class A EU EMC Directive

Physical
7700 frame mounting	2 slots

Ordering Information

7746FS-EAES8-DD-AC3E-HD	HD/SD-SDI 8 AES Frame Synchronizer with Dolby Decoder and Dolby Digital (AC-3) Encoder

Ordering Options
Notes	• Rear plate must be specified at time of order - eg: [model]+3RU

+IG	Integrated IntelliGain™ Audio and Loudness Processor

Rear Plate Suffix
+3RU	3RU rear plate for use with 7700FR-C or 350FR Multiframe
+1RU	1RU rear plate for use with 7701FR Multiframe
+SA	Standalone Enclosure Rear Plate

Enclosures
350FR	Portable Multiframe which holds 7 modules
7700FR-C	3RU Multiframe which holds 15 modules
7701FR	1RU Multiframe which holds 3 modules
S7701FR	7700 Series Standalone Enclosure

Accessories
WPAES8-BNCM-6F	WPAES8-BNCM-6F cable (included)
7700FC	VistaLINK® Frame Controller
9000NCP	1RU VistaLINK® General Purpose Network Control Panel
9000NCP2	2RU VistaLINK® General Purpose Network Control Panel