Evertz Microsystems Ltd.

VistaLINK® enabled Thumblink™ Enabled Dolby Partner Active Format Descriptor (AFD) Evertz IntelliGain™ Enabled

7746FSE-HD & 7746FS-EAES4-HD

HD/SD Frame Synchronizer

The 7746FSE-HD series HD/SD Frame Synchronizers are designed to re-time a SMPTE 292M (1080i/60,1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/24sF, 1080p/23.98sF, 720p/60, 720p/59.94 or 480p/59.94) or SMPTE 259M (625i/50, 525i/59.94) input to a local reference tri-level or composite sync signal. When necessary, frames are repeated or dropped to maintain synchronization. During the synchronizing process the video delay varies from 3 lines through to 1 frame plus 3 lines. Additional delay can be added to the synchronizing process in 1 frame increments.

The 7746FSE-HD is available in two versions to suit various application requirements. (See Version Application Chart)

On the 7746FSE-HD version the video and any embedded audio present is synchronized. On the 7746FS-EAES4-HD version, the user can choose to have either 2 groups from the upstream embedded audio or audio from the 4 AES inputs embedded on the output video and output as AES. Both versions can also pass all VANC data. 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.

The frame synchronizers have 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). They can also adjust audio parameters such as gain, mixing stereo pairs into monaural and reassignment of audio channels. The card functions can be controlled from the card edge or through the VistaLINK® interface.

Features

  • Synchronizes 1080i/60, 1080i/59.94, 1080i/50, 1080p/24sF, 1080p/23.98sF, 720p/60, 720p/59.94 , 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, or go to black on loss of video or pass input
  • Synchronizes 2 groups of embedded audio and re-embeds 2 groups
  • Front panel LEDs indicate: module fault, video and audio present
  • Serial remote data logging
  • Adjustable video black level (brightness), Y level (contrast), and chroma level (saturation)
  • Adjustable hue control for SD video standards
  • Maximum audio input to output delay - equivalent to additional frames of video delay
  • AFD insertion
  • 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 for Dolby® E support
  • Independently adjustable audio levels on all channels
  • Ability to combine stereo pairs to monaural
  • Reassignment of audio channels
  • 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
  • -EAES4 Version Features
  • Synchronizes four external AES signals
  • Synchronized audio is output as 4 AES signals
  • AES outputs bypass relay protected on power loss

Version Application Chart

ModelSynchronizesAES Audio
VideoEmbedded AudioAES AudioInputsOutputs
7746FSE-HDYesDemux and Mux
2 Groups
No--
7746FS-EAES4-HDYesDemux and Mux
2 Groups
444

Specifications

Serial Video Input
StandardDIP switch selectable
1.485Gb/s SMPTE 292M - SMPTE 274M,
SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 349M
270Mb/s SMPTE 259M-C 525i/59.94 or 625i/50
ConnectorBNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Input Equalization
SDAutomatic to 300m @ 270Mb/s with Belden 1694A or equivalent cable
HDAutomatic 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 Output
Number of Outputs2 (1 output bypass relay protected)
ConnectorBNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Signal Level800mV nominal
DC Offset0V ±0.5V
Rise/Fall Time200ps nominal (HD) or 900ps nominal (SD)
Overshoot< 10% of amplitude
Wideband Jitter< 0.16UI (HD) or < 0.10UI (SD)
Genlock Input
StandardHD Tri-level Sync
NTSC/PAL Color Black 1V p-p or
Composite Bi-level sync (525i/59.94 or 625i/50) 300mV
ConnectorBNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Termination75Ω (jumper selectable)
DARS Reference7746FS-EAES4-HD Version - CURRENTLY NOT USED
TypeAES Digital Audio Signal with 48kHz sample rate
StandardSMPTE 276M-1995 single ended AES
ConnectorBNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Termination75Ω (jumper selectable)
AES Audio Input/Output7746FS-EAES4-HD Version
StandardSMPTE 276M, single ended synchronous or asynchronous AES
Number of Inputs4
Number of Outputs4
ConnectorBNC per IEC 61169-8 Annex A
Sampling Rate48kHz
Resolution24 bits
Impedance75Ω unbalanced
Signal Level1V p-p nominal
Processing Functions
Video
Black Level±7%
Luminance Gain±6dB
Chroma Gain±6dB
Hue±20° (SD)
Audio
Gain±24dB
RemappingAny input or mono mix of any L/R pair to any output
Input to Output Processing Delay
Video
Minimum Mode3 lines to 1 frame + 3 lines
Additional ModeUp to 12 frames for interlaced formats (28 frames for progressive formats) of additional delay (1 frame increments)
Data Logging Serial Port
StandardRS-232
ConnectorSoftware upgrade cable female DB-9
Baud Rate115200
Format8 bits, no parity, 2 stop bits
Electrical
Voltage+12V DC
Power13.5 Watts (7746FSE-HD) or 15.5 Watts (7746FS-EAES4-HD)
EMI/RFIComplies with FCC Part 15 Class A, EU EMC Directive
Physical
Number of Slots
7700 Frame Mounting1 (7746FSE-HD) or 2 (7746FS-EAES4-HD)
7701 Frame Mounting1

Ordering Information

7746FSE-HDHD Frame Synchronizer
7746FS-EAES4-HDHD Frame Synchronizer with 4 AES audio pairs and embedded audio processing & AES support
Ordering Options
NotesRear plate must be specified at time of order - eg: [model]+3RU
+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
Accessories
7700FCVistaLINK® Frame Controller
9000NCP1RU VistaLINK® General Purpose Network Control Panel
9000NCP22RU VistaLINK® General Purpose Network Control Panel