HMX6800+B2_C2_B4_C4_Ed-B_175-000232-00

HMX6800+B2/C2HMX6800+ B4/C4HDTV Two- and Four-ChannelAES Multiplexers

Installation and Operation Manual

Edition B175-000232-00

Edition BApril 2006

HMX6800+B2/C2 HMX6800+B4/C4HDTV Two-Channel and Four-Channel AES Multiplexers

Installation and Operation Manual

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Contents

PrefaceManual Information .............................................................................. vii

Purpose ........................................................................................... viiAudience ........................................................................................ viiRevision History ............................................................................ viiWriting Conventions ..................................................................... viiiObtaining Leitch Documents ........................................................ viii

Unpacking/Shipping Information .......................................................... ixSafety Standards and Compliances ..........................................................x

Safety Terms and Symbols ...............................................................x

Chapter 1: IntroductionOverview ..................................................................................................1Product Description ..................................................................................2

General Description ..........................................................................2Main Features ...................................................................................3

Module Descriptions ................................................................................4Front Module ....................................................................................4Back Connectors ...............................................................................6Signal Flow .....................................................................................10

Chapter 2: InstallationOverview ................................................................................................11Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings ................................................12Unpacking the Module ...........................................................................13

Preparing the Product for Installation .............................................13Checking the Packing List ..............................................................13

Setting Jumpers ......................................................................................14

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Installing 6800+ Modules ..................................................................... 15Installing HMX6800+ Modules ..................................................... 15Removing HMX6800+ Modules ................................................... 15Making Connections ...................................................................... 15

Upgrading HMX6800+ Firmware ........................................................ 16Correcting a Failed Upgrade Procedure ......................................... 20

Chapter 3: OperationOverview ............................................................................................... 21Operating Notes ..................................................................................... 22Audio Processing Information .............................................................. 23

Audio Embedding Modes .............................................................. 23Audio Embedding Errors ............................................................... 28Audio Output Channel Status (OutxxStat) ..................................... 28Input Channel V-Bit Feedback (InxxVbitFb) ................................ 29Audio Embedding Channel Source Selection ................................ 29Input Audio Rate ............................................................................ 30Channel Summing (PCM Processing only) ................................... 30

Non-PCM Processing ............................................................................ 32Cross-Functional Parameter Changes ............................................ 33Channel Dithering .......................................................................... 37Channel Word Length .................................................................... 37Channel Fade Rate ......................................................................... 37

Changing Parameter Settings ................................................................ 38Recalling Default Parameter Settings ............................................ 39Reading Software and Hardware Versions .................................... 39

Setting HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 Control Parameters 40LEDs and Alarms .................................................................................. 70

Monitoring LEDs ........................................................................... 70Module Status LEDs ...................................................................... 72Alarms ............................................................................................ 73

Chapter 4: SpecificationsOverview ............................................................................................... 75Inputs ..................................................................................................... 76

HD-SDI Video Input ...................................................................... 76AES Balanced Input (HMX6800+B2/B4 Only) ............................ 76AES Unbalanced Input (HMX6800+C2/C4 Only) ....................... 77DARS Input (HMX6800+B2/C2 Only) ........................................ 77

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Outputs ...................................................................................................78HD-SDI Video Output ....................................................................78AES Balanced Output (HMX6800+B2 Only) ................................79AES Unbalanced Output (HMX6800+C2 Only) ...........................79

Propagation Delay ..................................................................................80Power Consumption ...............................................................................80Operating Temperature ..........................................................................80

Appendix A: Audio Bit ManipulationOverview ................................................................................................81Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit) .............................................82Manipulating Validity and User Bits (V-Bit and U-Bit) ........................85Identifying Audio Characteristics (Audio Sampling Frequency and Word Length) ...................................................................................................86

Appendix B: Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips

Overview ................................................................................................87General Troubleshooting Steps ..............................................................88Software Communication and Control Issues ........................................89

+ Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules ...........89+ Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame ........................91+ Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding ..........91+ Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing in the Control Window ...................................................................91+ Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports ‘Not Ready’ ..................................91CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not Communicate with Module ............................................................92Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots ...................................92

Hardware Communication and Control Issues ......................................93Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure ...93Module Does Not Seem to Work ....................................................93

Contacting Leitch Customer Service .....................................................93Index of Markers ....................................................................................95

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Preface

Manual Information

PurposeThis manual details the features, installation procedures, operational procedures, and specifications of the HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 HDTV Two-Channel and Four-Channel AES Multiplexers.

AudienceThis manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the installation, setup, and/or operation of HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 HDTV Two-Channel and Four-Channel AES Multiplexers.

Revision History

Table P-1. Document Revision History

Edition Date Revision HistoryA October 2004 Initial release

B April 2006 Addition of support for SMPTE 296M, firmware upgrade tool and index

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Writing ConventionsTo enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following text conventions.

Obtaining Leitch DocumentsLeitch documents can be viewed or downloaded from the Leitch Web site at www.leitch.com (go to Support>Documentation). Alternatively, contact your Leitch customer service representative to request a document. (See “Contacting Leitch Customer Service” on page 94 for more information).

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.

Italics Indicates email addresses, the names of books or publications, and the first instances of new terms and specialized words that need emphasis.

CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard, such as ENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT, or DELETE.

Code Indicates variables or command-line entries, such as a DOS entry or something you type into a field.

> Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy of menus and windows.

hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within the electronic document or elsewhere

Internet address Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL

NoteIndicates important information that helps to avoid and troubleshoot problems.

http://www.leitch.com

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Unpacking/Shipping InformationLeitch has carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated this product before shipment to ensure years of stable and troublefree 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 Leitch 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 Leitch packaging, in the event that you need to return a product for servicing. If the original packaging is not available, you can purchase replacement packaging from Leitch at a modest cost or supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria:• Withstands the weight of the product• Holds the product rigid within the packaging• Leaves at least 2 in. (50.8 mm) of space between the product and

the container• Protects the corners of the product

Ship products back to Leitch for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, Leitch will return the product prepaid after servicing.

See the following documents for further installation information:• “Chapter 2: Installation” for more information about installing this

product• FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for

information on installing an FR6802+ frame

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Safety Standards and CompliancesSee the 6800+ Safety Instructions and Standards Manual to find the safety standards and compliances for this 6800+ series product. A safety manual is shipped with every FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual and can be downloaded from the Leitch Web site at www.leitch.com. Alternatively, contact your Leitch customer service representative for a copy of this safety manual. (See “Contacting Leitch Customer Service” on page 94 for more information).

Safety Terms and SymbolsThis product manual uses the following safety terms and symbols to identify certain conditions or practices. See the 6800+ Safety Instructions and Standards Manual for more information.

Table P-3. Safety Terms and Symbols

WARNING: Identifies conditions or practices that can result in personal injury or loss of life—high voltage is present. Uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: Identifies conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property. Important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions are included in the literature accompanying the product.


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Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive

Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly 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)In accordance with this EU Directive, all Leitch Technology products sold in the European Union will be fully RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See the Leitch Web site, www.leitch.com, 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. Leitch equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant symbol, as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. RoHS Compliance Symbol


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Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

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 must 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, Leitch Technology International, Inc. and other companies selling electric or electronic devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such products must properly recycled. (See the Leitch Web site, www.leitch.com, for more information on dates and deadlines for compliance.) Contact your local Leitch sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Leitch equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant symbol, as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2. WEEE Compliance Symbol


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Chapter 1

Introduction

OverviewThe HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 are two-channel and four-channel high-definition audio multiplexers, respectively. The HMX6800+B2 and HMX6800+C2 modules can embed two AES audio signals into four groups within the HD-SDI output signal, while the HMX6800+B4 and HMX6800+C4 can embed four AES audio signals into four groups. “B2/B4” versions of the modules embed balanced signals, while “C2/C4” versions embed unbalanced signals.

The following topics are described in this chapter:• “Product Description” on page 2, including main features• “Module Descriptions” on page 4, including front module, back

connector, and signal flow diagrams

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Product Description

General DescriptionThe HMX6800+B2/C2 two-channel and HMX6800+B4/C4 four-channel HD AES Multiplexers can (respectively) embed two and four AES audio signals into a single 1.5 Gb/s HD video signal in both balanced and unbalanced formats.Following SMPTE 299M specifications, these multiplexers are able to embed up to four AES audio signals into four groups in the horizontal ancillary region of the HD-SDI output signal. The sample rate conversion on these modules can be disabled for Dolby E™/compressed audio compliancy.These modules can be controlled and monitored in the following ways: • Locally, via card edge

• Remotely, with CCS software applications such as +Pilot Lite™, CCS Pilot™, and CCS Navigator™, or with CCS-compliant control panels and other products

Four module types are available:• HMX6800+B2 has one balanced DARS input, one unbalanced

DARS input, two balanced AES input channels, and two balanced AES output channels

• HMX6800+B4 has four balanced AES input channels and a third HD-SDI video output

• HMX6800+C2 has one unbalanced DARS input, two unbalanced AES input channels, and two unbalanced AES output channels

• HMX6800+C4 has four unbalanced AES input channels and a third HD-SDI video output

The back connectors for both module types require two frame slots within an FR6802+XF frame (there is no backward-compatibility provided for use with 6800/7000 series frames).

NoteAll product versions provide one HD-SDI video input and a minimum of two HD-SDI video outputs.



Main FeaturesHMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 features include the following:• Inputs:

• One SMPTE 292M HD-SDI input (all HMX6800+ versions)• One balanced DARS reference input (HMX6800+B2 only)• One unbalanced DARS reference input (HMX6800+B2/C2

only)• Two/four balanced AES digital audio input (HMX6800+B2/B4

only)• Two/four unbalanced AES digital audio input

(HMX6800+C2/C4 only)• Outputs:

• Two (HMX6800+B2/C2 versions) or three (HMX6800+B4/C4 versions) SMPTE 292M HD-SDI video outputs; output 1 can be configured as either processed or reclocked

• Two balanced AES digital audio outputs with user-selectable source (HMX6800+B2 only)

• Two unbalanced AES digital audio outputs (HMX6800+C2 only) with user-selectable source

• Automatic detection of all SMPTE 292M HDTV video standards• Audio processing amplification with controls for delay, gain, invert,

channel multiplexing, dithering, and averaging• 16-bit, 20-bit, or 24-bit audio processing (selectable word length in

channel pairs)• Audio test tone generation• Individual audio group assignment for each group• Phase relationship maintenance between groups for Dolby 5.1

audio applications (Group Lock mode)• Sample rate conversion disabling on AES inputs for

Dolby/compressed audio embedding• Programmable audio delays (up to 1.3 sec)• Optional ancillary data space cleaning before embedding• Card-edge LEDs to indicate audio and video signal presence and

module failure• Serial and Ethernet remote control and monitoring• Support for SMPTE 296M (50, 59.94, and 60 Hz rates)



Module Descriptions

Front ModuleFigure 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.

Figure 1-1. Typical 6800+ Module

Table 1-1 on page 5 briefly describes generic 6800+ LEDs, switches, and jumpers. See “Chapter 2: Installation” for more information on specific HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 module controls, LEDs, and jumpers.

Module status LEDs

Mode select rotary switch

Navigation toggle switch

Monitoring LEDs

Remote/local control jumper

Extractor handle

Control LEDs



Table 1-1. Generic 6800+ Module Features

Feature DescriptionModule status LEDs

Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs indicate the module state. See “Monitoring LEDs” on page 70 in Chapter 3 for more information.

Mode select rotary switch

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 3-6 "Selected Bank as Indicated by Control LEDs"for more information.

Monitoring LEDs

Each 6800+ module has a number of LEDs assigned to indicate varying states/functions. See “Monitoring LEDs” on page 70 in Chapter 3 for a description of these LEDs.

Local/remote control jumper

• Local: Locks out external control panels and allows card-edge control only; limits the functionality of remote software applications to alarm monitoring

• Remote: Allows remote or local (card-edge) configuration, operation, and monitoring of the HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4



Back ConnectorsHMX6800+B2

Figure 1-2 shows the double-slot back connector used by the HMX6800+B2 module when installed in an FR6802+XF frame.

Figure 1-2. HMX6800+B2 Back Connector

HD IN

DATA I/O

1

2

HDOUT

AUX IN

DARSIN BAL

DARS IN

1

2

AESOUT

1

2

AESIN

+

+

+

+

+

Reserved forfuture use

Balanced AESinput channels

Balanced AESoutput channels

HD-SDI video outputs

HD-SDI video input

BalancedDARS input

Unbalanced DARS input

Reserved for future use



HMX6800+B4Figure 1-3 shows the double-slot back connector used by the HMX6800+B4 module when installed in an FR6802+XF frame.

Figure 1-3. HMX6800+B4 Back Connector

3

4

HD IN

DATA I/O

1

2

HDOUT

AUX IN

1

2

AESIN

3

+

+

+

+

+


Balanced AESinput channels


HD-SDI video input




HMX6800+C2Figure 1-4 shows the double-slot back connector used by the HMX6800+C2 module when installed in an FR6802+XF frame.

Figure 1-4. HMX6800+C2 Back Connector

HD IN

DATA I/O

1

2

HDOUT

AUX IN

AESIN

1

2

2

1

AESOUT

DARS IN


Unbalanced AESinput channels

Unbalanced AESoutput channels


HD-SDI video input

DARS input




HMX6800+C4Figure 1-5 shows the double-slot back connector used by the HMX6800+C4 module when installed in an FR6802+XF frame.

Figure 1-5. HMX6800+C4 Back Connector

HD IN

DATA I/O

1

2

HDOUT

AUX IN

AESIN

3

4

2

1

3


Unbalanced AESinput channels


HD-SDI video input




Signal FlowFigure 1-6 shows the basic signal flow of the HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 modules.

Figure 1-6. HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 Signal Flow Diagram

Equalizer Deserializerinput/output Embedder

Audio processingamplifier

HD-SDI input

HD-SDI outputs

AES

1

AES

2

AES

3

AES

4

Serializerinput/output

Serializerinput/output

Driver 1

Driver 2

SDRAM

Clockcontrol

Clock

VCXOs

(B2/C2 options only) AESoutputs

CCS control/monitor port

(B4/C4options only)

Processed/reclocked

Processed only

AES inputSRC

SRC

SRC

SRC(B4/C4 options only)

DARS input(B2/C2 options only)

Processed only


Chapter 2

Installation

OverviewThis chapter describes the HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 installation process, including the following topics:• “Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings” on page 12• “Unpacking the Module” on page 13 module• “Setting Jumpers” on page 14• “Installing 6800+ Modules” on page 15• “Making Connections” on page 15• “Upgrading HMX6800+ Firmware” on page 16

See the FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating FR6802+ series frames and their components.

CautionBefore installing this product, read the 6800+ Series Safety Instructions and Standards Manual shipped with every FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual or downloadable from the Leitch Web site at www.leitch.com. This safety manual contains important information about the safe installation and operation of 6800+ series products.



Chapter 2: Installation

Maximum 6800+ Frame Power RatingsThe power consumption for HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 modules is 7 W from the positive supply and 0.2 W from the negative supply. Table 2-1 states the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800+ frames. Note the given maximums before installing any 6800+ modules in your frame.

NoteHMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 modules can only be installed in FR6802+XF frames.

Table 2-1. Maximum Power Settings for 6800+ FramesWhen Using an AC Power Supply

6800+ Frame TypeMax. Frame Power Dissipation

Number of Usable Slots

Max Power Dissipation per Slot

FR6802+DM(frame without fans, fixed back panel)

50 W 10 5 W

FR6802+DMF(frame with fans, fixed back panel)

120 W 10 12 W

FR6802+X(frame without fans)

50 W 20 2.5 W

FR6802+XF(frame with fans)

120 W 20 6 W

Table 2-2. Maximum Power Ratings for 6800+ Frames When Using a DC Power Supply

6800+ Frame Type

Max. Frame Power Dissipation

Number of Usable Slots

Max. Power Dissipation Per Slot

FR6802+DM48(frame without fans)

50 W 10 5.0 W

FR6802+DMF48(frame with fans)

105 W 10 10.5 W

FR6802+X48(frame without fans)

50 W 20 2.5 W

FR6802+XF48(frame with fans)

105 W 20 5.25 W



Unpacking the Module

Preparing the Product for InstallationBefore you install the HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4, 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” 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.

See “Unpacking/Shipping Information” on page v for information about returning a product for servicing.

Checking the Packing List

NoteContact your Leitch customer service representative if parts are missing or damaged.

Table 2-3. Available Product Packages

Ordered Product Content DescriptionHMX6800+B2, HMX6800+B4, HMX6800+C2, or HMX6800+C4

• One front module• One HMX6800+B2/C2 and

HMX6800+B4/C4 Two- and Four-Channel HD AES Multiplexers Installation and Operation Manual

HMX6800+B2D, HMX6800+B4D, HMX6800+C2D, or HMX6800+C4D

• One front module• One back connector• One HMX6800+B2/C2 and

HMX6800+B4/C4 Two- and Four-Channel HD AES Multiplexers Installation and Operation Manual

HMX6800+B2DR, HMX6800+B4DR, HMX6800+C2DR, or HMX6800+C4DR

One back connector



Setting JumpersThe HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 modules have one jumper for remote or local control. Figure 2-1 shows the location of the REM/LOC jumper.

Figure 2-1. Location of the REM/LOC Jumper

Follow this procedure to set the REM/LOC jumper for either remote or local control:1. Locate the REM/LOC control jumper on the module (beside the

extractor handle).Figure 2-1 shows the standard location of the REM/LOC jumper.

2. Place a jumper on pins 1 and 2 to set the module for Remote control or pins 2 and 3 to set the module for Local control. See Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2. REM/LOC Settings for Remote and Local Control

See Table 1-1 "Generic 6800+ Module Features" for more information on local/remote control jumper functionality.

REM/LOC jumperRemote/local

NoteYou must 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.

1 2 3 1 2 3

Remote control setting Local control setting



Installing 6800+ ModulesThere are different module and connector types that require installation:• Double-slot back connectors• Front modulesBack connectors for this module come in double-slot size, and are installed in an FR6802+XF frame. The 6800+ front modules connect to the double-slot back connectors.Up to ten front modules can fit in an FR6802+XF if they are connected to double-slot back connectors (two spaces are required to accommodate the extra width of the back connector).You can install most 6800+ modules in any unused slot without interfering with other frame functions.

Installing HMX6800+ ModulesThese modules require no specialized installation procedures. However, if installing both front and rear modules, ensure that the back module is installed first before plugging in the front module. • See the FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for

information about installing and operating an FR6802+ frame and its components.

• See the 6800+ Safety Instructions and Standards Manual for important information about safely installing your module.

Removing HMX6800+ ModulesThese modules require no specialized removal procedures. However, if removing both the front and rear modules, ensure that the front module is unplugged from the frame first, before removing the rear module. See the FR6802+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about removing components in an FR6802+ frame.

Making ConnectionsOnce you have installed your HMX6800+ modules, you can connect them to the appropriate input and outputs.

CautionBefore installing your modules, see the Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings chart at the beginning of this chapter.



Upgrading HMX6800+ FirmwareFirmware upgrading is a routine procedure that you must perform to install newer versions of software on a HMX6800+ module. The HMX6800+ module can be upgraded in Boot Loader mode only. CCS Pilot, Co-Pilot, or Navigator software version 3.1.1 or later is required for this procedure. The HMX6800+ must be installed in a frame that contains or is 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 HMX6800+ module. 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 20. Follow these steps to upgrade a HMX6800+ module’s firmware:1. Download the most recent appropriate upgrade package from the

Leitch Web site or from your CD-ROM.2. Remove the HMX6800+ module from the 6800+ frame.3. Set the Hex switch to F.

Figure 3. Buttons on a Typical Card Edge

4. While pressing the Navigation toggle switch down, reinsert the HMX6800+ module into the frame and then release the Navigation toggle switch.

Mode select rotary (hex) switch




5. Perform a Discovery operation to discover the HMX6800+ module, as described in your CCS software application manual or online help. (If you cannot discover the HMX6800+ module using the Discovery tool, see “Discovering Devices Using the Drag-and-Drop Method” on page 19.)

6. From the Tools menu, select Software Upgrade. The Software Upgrade window opens or is brought to the foreground.

Figure 2-3. Typical Software Upgrade Tool New Transfer Tab

7. On the New Transfer tab, click Add.The Device Selection dialog opens.

8. Select one or more HMX6800+ devices, and then click OK to close the Add Device dialog box. When adding modules to the list, keep in mind the following points: • You can only add one module per IP address. All modules in up

to nine frames that are connected to the same ICE6800+ module have the same IP address.

Click Device Options to enter Telnet and FTP user name and password or create automatic backups.

Click Package Info to view a list of the components contained in the ZIP file.



• You can only upgrade one device type: e.g., you can add a series of HMX6800+ modules that all reside at different IP addresses.

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 upgrade package.You can click on an individual item in the list to view module-specific information: • To highlight the position of a module in the Navigation

window, click Find Device. • To check the module’s software revision numbers, etc., click

Version Info. • To create an automatic backup of the selected module’s

firmware, click Device Options.... (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 file’s 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 submitted—one 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 HMX6800+ module by manually pulling it out and then pushing it back into its slot in the frame. You cannot click Reboot Device to reboot HMX6800+ modules.

NoteClosing 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.



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 20.

Discovering Devices Using the Drag-and-Drop MethodIf you cannot discover your HMX6800+ module using the Discovery tool, use this method to discover it:1. With your CCS software in Build mode, drag or copy and paste the

module’s device icon from the Catalog folder into the Network or Discovery folder.

2. Right-click the device icon and then select Properties. 3. On the Device tab of the Navigation Properties box, enter the IP

address of the frame that holds the module. (See Figure 3.)

Figure 3. Navigation Properties Box

4. In the third field, enter the slot number of the HMX6800+ module, and then close the window.

You can now continue upgrading your HMX6800+ module’s firmware, starting with step 3 in “Upgrading HMX6800+ Firmware” on page 16.

CautionDo not make changes in the last Device ID field (located above and to the right of the Set Default button.)

Do not make changes in this field

Enter frame IP number here



Correcting a Failed Upgrade ProcedureFirmware 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 while in Boot Loader mode, 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 HMX6800+ module.Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware in Boot Loader mode: 1. Download the most recent appropriate upgrade package from the

Leitch Web site or from your CD-ROM, and then unzip the upgrade package.

2. If the HMX6800+ module has not been discovered by your CCS software application, enter Build mode, and then discover your module using the drag-and-drop method. See “Discovering Devices Using the Drag-and-Drop Method” on page 19 for more information.

3. Double-click the device icon for the HMX6800+ module. The Configuration... box opens. On the File Transfer tab, the /frameX/slotY (where X is the frame number and Y is the slot number) directory appears in the Select the device directory to transfer to: field.

4. Click Add, and in the Add Upgrade Files box, browse, select the HMX6800+ module’s upgrade package and then click OK.

5. On the File Transfer tab, choose the file you wish to upgrade and then click OK.

6. Click Perform Transfer and then click Yes.This may take several minutes.

7. When the message File transfer to device succeeded appears in the status bar, reboot the HMX6800+ module by manually pullling it out and then pushing it back into its slot in the frame. You cannot click Reboot Device to reboot HMX6800+ modules.

Your upgrade procedure is complete.

NoteTo successfully upgrade the firmware, you must follow these steps in the exact sequence described.

NoteYou must delete unwanted files in the Add upgrade files for transfer to device: field before transferring the files. Otherwise, the upgrading procedure will fail.


Chapter 3

Operation

OverviewThis chapter describes how to operate the HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 using card-edge controls only. The following topics are discussed in this chapter:• “Operating Notes” on page 22• “Audio Processing Information” on page 23• “Non-PCM Processing” on page 32• “Changing Parameter Settings” on page 38• “Setting HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 Control

Parameters” on page 40• “LEDs and Alarms” on page 70See the following Leitch documents for information on how to operate this product remotely:• +Pilot Lite User Manual for serial interface• CCS Pilot, CoPilot, Navigator, or LCP-3901-1U/RCP-CCS-1U

Local and Remote Control Panel manuals for Ethernet interface


Chapter 3: Operation

Operating NotesWhen setting the control parameters on the HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4, observe the following:• If you make changes to certain parameters, other related parameters

may also be affected. See the section “Cross-Functional Parameter Changes” on page 33 in this chapter for more information.

• 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.

• When you set the Factory Recall parameter to Yes, the module takes several seconds to reset all of the parameters to their default settings.

• Leitch recommends that you terminate any unused coaxial output connectors with a 75Ω terminator.

See the following topics for more operational information:• “Audio Embedding Modes” on page 23• “Audio Embedding Errors” on page 28• “Audio Output Channel Status (OutxxStat)” on page 28• “Input Channel V-Bit Feedback (InxxVbitFb)” on page 29• “Audio Embedding Channel Source Selection” on page 29• “Input Audio Rate” on page 30• “Channel Summing (PCM Processing only)” on page 30• “Non-PCM Processing” on page 32



Audio Processing Information

Audio Embedding ModesThe audio embedder component in the HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 is composed of several smaller subcomponent blocks:• One ancillary data stripper (ADS)• Four audio embedding subcomponentsThe first subcomponent is an ancillary data stripper (ADS). This block removes all ancillary data packets in the input HD-SDI stream, prior to embedding.Following the ADS block are four separate audio-embedding subcomponents. Each subcomponent has the ability to operate on only one audio group, either appending or overwriting a predetermined group onto the HD-SDI stream.The audio embedding modes are G1EmbMode, G2EmbMode, G3EmbMode and G4EmbMode. Table 3-1 briefly describes the Off, Append, OverWrt and Auto options available from each of the embedding modes.

Table 3-1. Embedding Mode Options

Options DescriptionOff Disables embedding of the selected audio group

Append Attempts to insert the audio data and control packets immediately following the last existing audio data/control packet in the horizontal ancillary region(This setting is valid only if the audio group to be embedded does not already exist.

See Figure 3-1 on page 25 and Figure 3-2 on page 26 for more information on Append embedding mode.



OverWrt Attempts to overwrite existing audio data and control packets of the same group number with the new audio data(This setting is valid only if the audio group to be embedded already exists.)In this setting, if the new sample distribution does not exactly match the existing audio data packet sample distribution, the embedder will mark some audio data packets for deletion (DID word will be set to 180h).To avoid sample distribution issues, enable the ADS Clean feature.

See Figure 3-3 on page 27 for more information on OverWrt embedding mode.

Auto Attempts first to overwrite existing audio data and control packets of the same audio group number; failing that, appends the new audio data and control packets immediately following the last existing audio data/control packetRefer to the G1Exists, G2Exists, G3Exists and G4Exists parameters to determine what audio groups are already present in the incoming HD signal.

Table 3-1. Embedding Mode Options (Continued)

Options Description



Append Embedding

Figure 3-1. Append Embedding Mode, Part 1

EAVADS before embedding

EAVADS after embedding group

Group 1

ADS before embeddingOther

auxilliary dataA

EAV Otherauxilliary data

B

ADS after embedding groupGroup 1EAV Other

auxilliary dataA

Otherauxilliary data

B

ADS before embeddingPre-existing

Group 1EAV

EAV Pre-existingGroup 1

Result: Error is returned



Figure 3-2. Append Embedding Mode, Part 2

ADS after embedding group 2

ADS before embeddingEAV Other

auxillarydata

Otherauxillary

dataOther

auxillarydata

ADS before embeddingEAV Group 2

EAV Group 1 Group 2


Group 1

ADS after attempting to embed group 1EAV


Otherauxillary

dataOther

auxillarydata

Otherauxillary

data

ADS after embedding group 1Group 1EAV Group 2



Overwrite Embedding

Figure 3-3. OverWrt Embedding Mode

ADS before embeddingEAV


otherauxilliary data

Aother

auxilliary dataB

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

ADS before embeddingPre-existing Group 1EAV

ADS after attempting to embed group 1EAV

otherauxilliary data

Aother

auxilliary dataB


EAVADS after attempting to embed group 1




Audio Embedding ErrorsTable 3-2 describes G1-4AppErr and G1-4OvrWtErr audio embedding errors.

To avoid audio embedding errors, enable the ADS Clean feature.

Audio Output Channel Status (OutxxStat)Table 3-3 describes the three parameter options for audio output channel level status.

Table 3-2. Audio Embedding Error Descriptions

Error DescriptionG1-4AppErr Occurs if the embedder is set to Append mode for a

particular audio group, but that audio group already exists in the incoming HD signalIn this case, the embedder will not embed another audio data and control packet of the same audio group, as this will result in incorrect audio sample distribution.

G1-4OvrWtErr Occurs if the embedder is set to Overwrite mode for a particular audio group, but that audio group does not already exist in the incoming HD signal

Table 3-3. Audio Output Channel Level Status Options

Options DescriptionPeak Audio output level has reached a level of 0 dBFS.

Silence Audio output level is lower than -96 dBFS.

Normal Audio output level is between the Peak and Silence threshold levels.



Input Channel V-Bit Feedback (InxxVbitFb)Table 3-4 describes the two parameter options for input channel V-bit (Validity bit) status.

Audio Embedding Channel Source SelectionOn the HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 modules, the following audio source selections are available for each OutxSrc parameter:• AES 1A• AES 1B• AES 2A• AES 2B• AES 3A*• AES 3B*• AES 4A*• AES 4B*• AES 1 Sum• AES 2 Sum• AES 3 Sum*• AES 4 Sum*• Test Tone 1 (750 Hz, -20 dBFS)• Test Tone 2 (1.5 kHz, -20 dBFS)• Test Tone 3 (3 kHz, -20 dBFS)• Test Tone 4 (6 kHz, -20 dBFS)

Table 3-4. Input Channel V-Bit (Validity-Bit) Status Options

Option DescriptionOn V-bit of the incoming audio channel set to 1; indicates that

the audio sample word data is invalid (or possibly compressed audio) and is not suitable for D/A conversion

Off V-bit of the incoming audio channel set to 0; indicates that the audio sample word data is valid and is suitable for D/A conversion

NoteItems marked with an “*” apply to HMX6800+B4/C4 options only.



If any of the AES input channels are of a Non-PCM format, then a channel summation (AES x Sum) of the channel for any OutxSrc is not a valid selection. For example, if AES 1A or AES 1B (or both) are Non-PCM, then AES 1 SUM is not a valid selection for any OutxSrc parameter. See “Non-PCM Processing” on page 32 for the handling of Non-PCM input channels.

Input Audio RateWhen embedding audio in PCM mode (OutxxFrmt = PCM or OutxxFrmt = Auto and OutxxFrmFb = PCM), the input audio rate may be from 32 kHz to 96 kHz. This input audio will be sample rate converted to 48 kHz prior to embedding in the HD video signal; as well, the embedder will indicate 48 kHz in the “Rate” word of the audio control packet for each embedded audio group.When embedding audio in Non-PCM mode (OutxxFrmt = Non-PCM or OutxxFrmt = Auto and OutxxFrmFb = Non-PCM), the input audio rate must be 48 kHz and frequency locked to the source video. In this scenario, the sample rate conversion function is bypassed and the embedder will indicate 48 kHz in the “Rate” word of the audio control packet for each embedded audio group.

Channel Summing (PCM Processing only)If you select AES 1 Sum, AES 2 Sum, AES 3 Sum, or AES 4 Sum as the source, the result is the sum of the two parts of the channel divided by two (the mean average).For example, AES 1 Sum = (AES 1A + AES 1B) ÷ 2Therefore, the stereo signal is averaged, creating a monaural signal. See Figure 3-4 on page 31 for an illustration of this process.



Figure 3-4. PCM Processing of the Audio Mux Signal

750 Hz

1.5 kHz

3 kHz

AES4Sum

(A+B)/2

AES3Sum

(A+B)/2

AES2Sum

(A+B)/2

AES1Sum

(A+B)/2

. . .

. . .

AES1

AES2

AES3

AES4

AES1

AES2

AES3

AES4

6 kHz

Test Tone 1

Test Tone 3Test Tone 2

Test Tone 4

Out01

Out16

Out03Out02

AES 1A

AES 1A

AES 1B

AES 2A

AES 2B

AES 3A

AES 3B

AES 4A

AES 4B

AES 1B

AES 2A

AES 2B

AES 3A

AES 3B

AES 4A

AES 4B



Non-PCM ProcessingCompressed non-PCM audio signals cannot be summed and averaged out. Therefore, if you select one of these options, the sources that appear in the Out01Src to Out16Src parameters are arbitrarily matched odd/even to left/right.Example:AES 1A and AES 1B inputs are of a Non-PCM format, and AES 1 Sum is selected for the Out01Src and Out02Src parameters. Since the Non-PCM channels cannot be summed and averaged, then the output channel assignments are as follows:• Out01Src is assigned AES 1A (matched Odd number to Left

channel)• Out02Src is assigned AES 1B (matched Even number to Right

channel)When channels are operating in Non-PCM mode (for example, compressed audio such as Dolby-E mode), the following parameters are disabled for the associated channel:• Gain (forced to 0 dB)• Invert (forced to No)• Dithering (forced to None)• Word Length (forced to 24-bits)See “Cross-Functional Parameter Changes” on page 33 for full parameter descriptions.When operating an output channel in Non-PCM mode, the sample rate conversion function of the associated input AES channel is bypassed.

NoteThese parameters are enabled for channels operating in PCM mode.



Cross-Functional Parameter ChangesWhen you configure certain parameters, you force a change in other associated parameters. Table 3-5 describes those parameters affected by other option selections. Note that the forced setting (center column) takes effect before the identified parameter (right column) becomes enabled/disabled.

Table 3-5. Cross-Functional Parameters

Condition Forced Setting Enabled/Disabled ParametersOutput Ch01 Format = Non-PCM orOutput Ch01 Format = Auto and Out Ch01 Format Fb = Non-PCM

• Output Ch01 Gain = 0 dB• Output Ch01 Invert = No

• Output Ch01 Gain = Disabled• Output Ch01 Invert = Disabled

Output Ch01 Format = PCM orOutput Ch01 Format = Auto and Out Ch01 Format Fb = PCM

• Output Ch01 Gain = Enabled• Output Ch01 Invert = Enabled

Output Ch02 Format = Non-PCM orOutput Ch02 Format = Auto and Out Ch02 Format Fb = Non-PCM





































Table 3-5. Cross-Functional Parameters (Continued)

Condition Forced Setting Enabled/Disabled Parameters









































• Output Ch15 Gain = Enabled• Out15Invrt = Enabled










Channel DitheringWhen any audio output channel is of a Non-PCM format (Output Chxx Format=Non-PCM or Output Chxx Format=Auto and Out Chxx Format Fb=Non-PCM), the Dithering feature for that channel pair (1-2, 3-4, etc.) is disabled, even if only one channel of the pair is Non-PCM. Both channels in the pair must be of a PCM format for the Dithering feature for that channel pair to be re-enabled.For example, if Output Ch01 Format is set to Non-PCM (or Output Ch01 Format=Auto and Out Ch01 Format Fb=Non-PCM), then output channel pair 01-02 has dithering disabled (Out 01-02 Dithr Mode is set to None and the parameter is disabled), even if Output Ch02 Format is PCM. If both Output Ch01 Format and Output Ch02 Format are changed to PCM, then the Out 01-02 Dithr Mode parameter is re-enabled.

Channel Word LengthWhen any audio output channel is of a Non-PCM format, the Word Length feature for that channel pair is forced to 24-bits and the parameter is disabled, even if only one channel of the pair is Non-PCM. Both channels in the pair must be of a PCM format for the Word Length feature for that channel pair to be re-enabled.For example, if Output Ch01 Format is set to Non-PCM, then the Out Ch01-02 Word Len parameter is set to 24 bits and that parameter is disabled, even if Output Ch02 Format is PCM. If both Output Ch01 Format and Output Ch02 Format are changed to PCM (or Auto, and the associated feedback parameters are PCM), then the Out Ch01-02 Word Len parameter is re-enabled.

Channel Fade RateThe channel fade rate is a single control for all output channels. This feature is only applied to output channels operating in PCM format. It is automatically disabled for individual output channels operating in Non-PCM format.



Changing Parameter SettingsFollow these steps to change the HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 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.

See Table 3-7 on page 41 and Table 3-9 on page 54 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.

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.orRotate the hex switch to “0” again to select a different bank, and then repeat steps 3 and 4.

Table 3-6. Selected Bank as Indicated by Control LEDs

Bank Select LED 1(first top LED)

Bank Select LED 2(second top LED)

Bank Select LED 3(third top LED)

Bank Number

Off Off Off 0

On Off Off 1

Off On Off 2

On On Off 3

Off Off On 4

On Off On 5

Off On On 6

On On On 7

NoteLeitch recommends that you use the available 6800+ software control options (serial/local or Ethernet/remote) to aid in viewing, setting, and confirming parameter values.



Recalling Default Parameter SettingsTable 3-7 "Parameter Options—HMX6800+B2/C2 Module Versions" and Table 3-9 "Parameter Options—HMX6800+B4/C4 Module Versions" describe all of the parameter settings for the HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 modules, 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 VersionsThe current software and hardware version of your HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 module can only be viewed using a CCS-enabled control panel or a CCS software application, such as Pilot or +Pilot Lite. See your LCP-3901-1U and RCP-CCS-1U Local and Remote Control Panel Installation and Operation Manual, CCS software application user manual, or CCS software application online help for information on viewing software and hardware version numbers.



Setting HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 Control Parameters

The following table lists all of the available parameters and options for the HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4. All parameters clip unless otherwise indicated.The On/Off combinations of the control LEDs on the card-edge indicate the active bank number. See “Changing Parameter Settings” on page 38 for more information.

LegendBold 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 controlsSuperscript number(1) = Indicates that a footnote follows the table* = Indicates that this parameter/option is only available on the HMX6800+B2 module version

NoteThe 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.

NoteParameters designated as read-only [RO] are only available from a remote CCS software control application such as Pilot or Navigator.



Table 3-7. Parameter Options—HMX6800+B2/C2 Module Versions

Bank, Rotary Switch

Parameter Name Function Options

Bank 0

0, 1 SDI IP Video Std Set Selects the HDTV SDI input video signal standard

• Auto • 1035I30 • 1035I29.97 • 1080I25 (295M) • 1080I30 • 1080I29.97 • 1080I25 • 1080P30 • 1080P29.97 • 1080P25 • 1080P24 • 1080P23.98 • 720P60 • 720P59.94• 720P50

0, 2 Y CRC Err Cnt Clear Clears the luminance CRC error counter • No • Yes

0, 3 C CRC Err Cnt Clear Clears the chrominance CRC error counter

• No • Yes

0, 4 DARS Input Type* Selects the type of DARS input (balanced/unbalanced)

• Balanced • Unbalanced

0, 5 ADS Clean Cleans the Ancillary Data Space prior to audio embedding

• No • Yes

0, 6 Group1 Embedder Mode Selects the embedding option for group 1 embedder

• Off • Append • OverWrt • Auto









0, A Input Ch1A Delay Adjusts delay for input channel AES 1A 0.0 to 1320.0 msec

0, B Input Ch1B Delay Adjusts delay for input channel AES 1B 0.0 to 1320.0 msec

0, C Input Ch2A Delay Adjusts delay for input channel AES 2A 0.0 to 1320.0 msec

0, D Input Ch2B Delay Adjusts delay for input channel AES 2B 0.0 to 1320.0 msec

0, E V-Bit Mute Enable Enables audio channel muting upon detection of an incoming set V-bit

• No • Yes

0, F Factory Recall Recalls the factory settings • Off • On

Bank 1

1, 1 Out 01 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 01 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4

Table 3-7. Parameter Options—HMX6800+B2/C2 Module Versions (Continued)

Bank, Rotary Switch








Bank, Rotary Switch








Bank, Rotary Switch






1, A Out 10 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 10 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4


Bank, Rotary Switch




1, B Out 11 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 11 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4

1, C Out 12 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 12 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4

1, D Out 13 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 13 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4


Bank, Rotary Switch




1, E Out 14 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 14 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4

1, F Out 15 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 15 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4

Bank 2



Bank, Rotary Switch




2, 2 AES 1 Out Source Sel Selects the source for AES output 1 • Grp1 AES1 • Grp1 AES2 • Grp2 AES1 • Grp2 AES2 • Grp3 AES1 • Grp3 AES2 • Grp4 AES1 • Grp4 AES2

2, 3 AES 2 Out Source Sel Selects the source for AES output 2 • Grp1 AES1 • Grp1 AES2 • Grp2 AES1 • Grp2 AES2 • Grp3 AES1 • Grp3 AES2 • Grp4 AES1 • Grp4 AES2

2, 4 to 2, F

Output Ch01 Format to Output Ch12 Format

Selects the AES format for output channels 01 to 12

• PCM

• Non-PCM1

• Auto

Bank 3

3, 1to3, 4

Output Ch13 Format toOutput Ch16 Format


• PCM

• Non-PCM1

• Auto

3, 5to3, F

Output Ch01 Gain toOutput Ch11 Gain

Adjusts gain for output channels 01 to 11 -18.0 to 18.0 dB (0.0)

Bank 4

4, 1to4, 5

Output Ch12 Gainto Output Ch16 Gain



Bank, Rotary Switch




4, 6to4, F

Output Ch01 Invert toOutput Ch10 Invert

Inverts control for output channels 01 to 10

• No • Yes

Bank 5

5, 1to5, 6



• No • Yes

5, 7to5, F

Output Ch01 Mute toOutput Ch09 Mute

Enables muting for output channels 01 to 09

• Off • On

Bank 6

6, 1to6, 7



• Off • On

6, 8 Out 01-02 Dithr Mode Enables dithering for output channel pair 01-02

• None • On


• None • On

6, A Out 05-06 Dithr Mode Enables dithering for output channel pair 05-06

• None • On

6, B Out 07-08 Dithr Mode Enables dithering for output channel pair 07-08

• None • On

6, C Out 09-10 Dithr Mode Enables dithering for output channel pair 09-10

• None • On

6, D Out 11-12 Dithr Mode Enables dithering for output channel pair 11-12

• None • On

6, E Out 13-14 Dithr Mode Enables dithering for output channel pair 13-14

• None • On

6, F Out 15-16 Dithr Mode Enables dithering for output channel pair 15-16

• None • On


Bank, Rotary Switch




Bank 7

7, 1 Out Ch01-02 Word Len Selects the word length for output audio channel pair 01-02

• 24 bits • 20 bits • 16 bits
















Bank, Rotary Switch




7, 9 Fade Rate Controls the rate of fading when channels are swapped or muted

0.0 to 10.0 sec (1.0)

7, A Audio LOV Mode Selects the output audio mode when the input video is disrupted

• Pass • Mute

7, B Out 1Type Select Selects HD Output 1 type • Processed • Reclocked

1 Use Non-PCM channel format when passing compressed audio such as Dolby-E.


Bank, Rotary Switch


Table 3-8. HMX6800+B2/C2 Read-Only Parameters—Remote Control Only

Bank, Rotary Switch


[RO]1 SDI IP Video Std Fb Reports the detected HDTV SDI input video signal standard

• Unknown • 1080P25 • 1035I29.97 • 1035I30 • 1080I25 (295M) • 1080I29.97 • 1080I30 • 720P59.94 • 720P60 • 1080P23.98 • 1080P24 • 1080P29.97 • 1080P30 • 1080I25• 720P50

[RO] SDI IP Video Present Reports the presence of the HDTV SDI input video signal

• No • Yes

[RO] Y CRC Error Counter Reports the number of occurred luminance CRC errors

0 to 16777215



[RO] C CRC Error Counter Reports the number of occurred chrominance CRC errors

0 to 16777215

[RO] DARS Input Present Reports the presence of the DARS input signal

• No • Yes

[RO] DARS Locked to Video Reports the locked status of the DARS input signal

• No • Yes

[RO] Group 1 Exists Reports the presence of audio group 1 in the SDI stream

• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes

[RO] Grp. 1 Append Error Reports if an append error has occurred in the group 1 embedder

• No • Yes

[RO] Grp. 1 OverWrt Error Reports if an overwrite error has occurred in the group 1 embedder

• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes

Table 3-8. HMX6800+B2/C2 Read-Only Parameters—Remote Control Only (Continued)

Bank, Rotary Switch




[RO] AES 1 Input Present Reports the presence of the AES 1 input signal

• No • Yes


• No • Yes

[RO] Input Ch1A Vbit Fb Reports the validity bit status of input channel 1A

• Off • On

[RO] Input Ch1B Vbit Fb Reports the validity bit status of input channel 1B

• Off • On


• Off • On


• Off • On

[RO] Out Ch01 Format Fb toOut Ch16 Format Fb

Reports the AES format of output channels 01 to 16

• PCM • Non-PCM

[RO] Output 01 Status toOutput 16 Status

Reports the status (peak/silence/normal) of output channels 01 to 16

• Peak • Silence • Normal

1 Parameters designated as read-only [RO] are only available from a remote CCS software control ap-plication such as Pilot or Navigator


Bank, Rotary Switch




Table 3-9. Parameter Options—HMX6800+B4/C4 Module Versions

Bank, Rotary Switch


Bank 0

0, 1 SDI IP Video Std Set Selects the HDTV SDI input video signal standard

• Auto • 1035I30 • 1035I29.97 • 1080I25 (295M) • 1080I30 • 1080I29.97 • 1080I25 • 1080P30 • 1080P29.97 • 1080P25 • 1080P24 • 1080P23.98 • 720P60 • 720P59.94

0, 2 Y CRC Err Cnt Clear Clears the luminance CRC error counter • No • Yes

0, 3 C CRC Err Cnt Clear Clears the chrominance CRC error counter

• No • Yes

0, 4 ADS Clean Cleans the Ancillary Data Space prior to audio embedding

• No • Yes











0, 9 Input Ch1A Delay Adjusts delay for input channel AES 1A 0.0 to 1320.0 msec

0, A Input Ch1B Delay Adjusts delay for input channel AES 1B 0.0 to 1320.0 msec

0, B Input Ch2A Delay Adjusts delay for input channel AES 2A 0.0 to 1320.0 msec

0, C Input Ch2B Delay Adjusts delay for input channel AES 2B 0.0 to 1320.0 msec

0, D Input Ch3A Delay Adjusts delay for input channel AES 3A 0.0 to 1320.0 msec

0, E Input Ch3B Delay Adjusts delay for input channel AES 3B 0.0 to 1320.0 msec

0, F Factory Recall Recalls the factory settings • Off • On

Bank 1

1, 1 Input Ch4A Delay Adjusts delay for input channel AES 4A 0.0 to 1320.0 msec

1, 2 Input Ch4B Delay Adjusts delay for input channel AES 4B 0.0 to 1320.0 msec

1, 3 V-Bit Mute Enable Enables audio channel muting upon detection of an incoming set V-bit

• No • Yes


Bank, Rotary Switch




1, 4 Out 01 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 01 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 3A • AES 3B • AES 4A • AES 4B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • AES 3 Sum • AES 4 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4



Bank, Rotary Switch







Bank, Rotary Switch







Bank, Rotary Switch




1, A Out 07 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 07 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 3A • AES 3B • AES 4A • AES 4B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • AES 3 Sum • AES 4 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4

1, B Out 08 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 08 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 3A • AES 3B • AES 4A • AES 4B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • AES 3 Sum • AES 4 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4


Bank, Rotary Switch




1, C Out 09 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 09 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 3A • AES 3B • AES 4A • AES 4B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • AES 3 Sum • AES 4 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4

1, D Out 10 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 10 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 3A • AES 3B • AES 4A • AES 4B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • AES 3 Sum • AES 4 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4


Bank, Rotary Switch




1, E Out 11 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 11 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 3A • AES 3B • AES 4A • AES 4B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • AES 3 Sum • AES 4 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4

1, F Out 12 Source Select Selects the source for output channel 12 • AES 1A • AES 1B • AES 2A • AES 2B • AES 3A • AES 3B • AES 4A • AES 4B • AES 1 Sum • AES 2 Sum • AES 3 Sum • AES 4 Sum • TstTone 1 • TstTone 2 • TstTone 3 • TstTone 4


Bank, Rotary Switch




Bank 2




Bank, Rotary Switch







Bank, Rotary Switch




2, 5to2,F



• PCM

• Non-PCM1

• Auto

Bank 3

3, 1to3, 5



• PCM

• Non-PCM1

• Auto

3, 6to3, F



Bank 4

4, 1to4, 6



4, 7to4, F



• No • Yes

Bank 5

5, 1to5, 7



• No • Yes

5, 8to5, F



• Off • On

Bank 6

6, 1to6, 8



• Off • On


• None • On

6, A Out 03-04 Dithr Mode Enables dithering for output channel pair 03-04

• None • On


Bank, Rotary Switch




6, B Out 05-06 Dithr Mode Enables dithering for output channel pair 05-06

• None • On

6, C Out 07-08 Dithr Mode Enables dithering for output channel pair 07-08

• None • On

6, D Out 09-10 Dithr Mode Enables dithering for output channel pair 09-10

• None • On

6, E Out 11-12 Dithr Mode Enables dithering for output channel pair 11-12

• None • On

6, F Out 13-14 Dithr Mode Enables dithering for output channel pair 13-14

• None • On

Bank 7


• None • On












Bank, Rotary Switch










7, A Fade Rate Controls the rate of fading when channels are swapped or muted

0.0 to 10.0 sec (1.0)

7, B Audio LOV Mode Selects the output audio mode when the input video is disrupted

• Pass • Mute

7, C Out 1 Type Select Selects HD Output 1 type • Processed • Reclocked

1 Use Non-PCM channel format when passing compressed audio such as Dolby-E.


Bank, Rotary Switch




Table 3-10. HMX6800+B4/C4 Read-Only Parameters—Remote Control Only

Bank, Rotary Switch


[RO]1 SDI IP Video Std Fb Reports the detected HDTV SDI input video signal standard

• Unknown • 1080P25 • 1035I29.97 • 1035I30 • 1080I25 (295M) • 1080I29.97 • 1080I30 • 720P59.94 • 720P60 • 1080P23.98 • 1080P24 • 1080P29.97 • 1080P30 • 1080I25

[RO] SDI IP Video Present Reports the presence of the HDTV SDI input video signal

• No • Yes

[RO] Y CRC Error Counter Reports the number of occurred luminance CRC errors

0 to 16777215

[RO] C CRC Error Counter Reports the number of occurred chrominance CRC errors

0 to 16777215


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes




• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• No • Yes


• Off • On


• Off • On


• Off • On


• Off • On


• Off • On


Bank, Rotary Switch





• Off • On


• Off • On


• Off • On

[RO] Out Ch01 Format Fb toOut Ch16 Format Fb

Reports the AES format of output channels 01 to 16

• PCM • Non-PCM

[RO] Output 01 Status toOutput 16 Status

Reports the status (peak/silence/normal) of output channels 01 to 16

• Peak • Silence • Normal

1 Parameters designated as read-only [RO] are only available from a remote CCS software control ap-plication such as Pilot or Navigator


Bank, Rotary Switch




LEDs and Alarms

Monitoring LEDsThe HMX6800+B2/C2 has eight monitoring LEDs and the HMX6800+B4/C4 has nine monitoring LEDs that serve as a quick monitoring reference. Figure 3-5 shows the location of the monitoring LEDs. The table that follows, “Monitoring LEDs”, describes each LED in more detail.

Figure 3-5. Location of Card-Edge LEDs

The monitoring LEDs on the card-edge of HMX6800+ modules are identified in Figure 3-5 (left to right).

Table 3-11. Monitoring LEDs

LED Function Color Indication when Lit (Green)

Auto Indicates the auto detection of the input video signal is activated

Auto detect enabled

720P Indicates a 720P video source is present

720P video present

Monitoring LEDsModule status LEDs



1080I Indicates a 1080I video source is present

1080I video present

1035I Indicates a 1035I video source is present

1035I video present

1080P/sF Indicates a 1080P/sF video source is present

1080P/sF video present

Reference Present N/A N/A

Freeze N/A N/A

DARS Present (HMX6800+B2/C2 options only)

Indicates if the DARS signal is present

DARS is present

AUDIO1 Reports the presence of AES input 1

AES input 1 is present

AUDIO2 Reports the presence of AES input 2


AUDIO3(HMX6800+B4/C4 options only)

Reports the presence of AES input 3


AUDIO4(HMX6800+B4/C4 options only)

Reports the presence of AES input 4


Table 3-11. Monitoring LEDs (Continued)

LED Function Color Indication when Lit (Green)



Module Status LEDsThe HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 modules do not have dedicated card-edge alarms. Instead, module status LEDs on the corner of the module light up if an error is detected. See Figure 3-5 on page 70 for the location of these LEDs, and Table 3-12 below 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.

NoteIf the LED is flashing red, please contact your Leitch customer service representative.

Table 3-12. Module Status LED Descriptions

LED Color Sequence MeaningOff There is no power to the module; the module

is not operational.

Green There is power to the module; the module is operating properly.

Red There is an alarm condition.

Flashing red The module has detected a hardware/firmware fault.

Amber The module is undergoing configuration.



AlarmsThe table below describes the specific alarms for HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 modules. You can only identify specific alarms using a software control application.

Table 3-13. Alarm Descriptions

Alarm Name Alarm Description Alarm Level

SDI IP Video Present Loss of SDI Major

DARS Input Present(HMX6800+B2/C2 options only)

Loss of DARS Minor

DARS Locked to Video (HMX6800+B4/C4 options only)

Loss of DARS locked Minor

Grp. 1 Append Error Group1 embed error Major

Grp. 1 OverWrt Error Group1 embed error Major







AESLossAlarm Loss of AES Major




Chapter 4

Specifications

OverviewThe following specification tables appear in this chapter:• “HD-SDI Video Input” on page 76• “AES Balanced Input (HMX6800+B2/B4 Only)” on page 76• “AES Unbalanced Input (HMX6800+C2/C4 Only)” on page 77• “DARS Input (HMX6800+B2/C2 Only)” on page 77• “HD-SDI Video Output” on page 78• “AES Balanced Output (HMX6800+B2 Only)” on page 79• “AES Unbalanced Output (HMX6800+C2 Only)” on page 79• “Propagation Delay” on page 80• “Power Consumption” on page 80• “Operating Temperature” on page 80

Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.


Chapter 4: Specifications

Inputs

HD-SDI Video Input

AES Balanced Input (HMX6800+B2/B4 Only)

Table 4-1. HD-SDI Video Input Specifications

Item SpecificationNumber 1

Standard SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 296M (50, 59.94, and 60 Hz rates) HD-SDI over coaxial cable

Connector BNC (IEC169-8)

Impedance 75Ω

Return loss > 18 dB (typical) from 5 MHz to 1485 MHz

Equalization Adaptive cable equalization for up to 393 ft (120 m) (typical) of Belden 1694A coaxial cable

Table 4-2. AES Balanced Input Specifications

Item SpecificationStandard AES 3

Type Balanced, transformer coupled

Connector 3-pin WECO

Sensitivity <200 mV

Impedance 110Ω ±20% (0.1 to 6 MHz)

Common mode rejection 0 V to 7 V (0 to 20 kHz)

Input audio rate • PCM input: 32 to 96 kHz• Non-PCM input: 48 kHz

Bits 16, 20, or 24

Channel status and user bits Maintained, but professional mode, 48 kHz (see “Appendix A: Audio Bit Manipulation” for more information)



AES Unbalanced Input (HMX6800+C2/C4 Only)

DARS Input (HMX6800+B2/C2 Only)

Table 4-3. AES Unbalanced Input Specifications

Item SpecificationStandards AES 3, SMPTE 276M

Type Unbalanced, AC coupled


Sensitivity <100 mV

Impedance 75Ω

Return loss >25 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz

Input audio rate • PCM input: 32 to 96 kHz• Non-PCM input: 48 kHz

Bits 16, 20, or 24


Table 4-4. DARS Input Specifications

Item SpecificationType • HMX6800+B2 Unbalanced,

AC coupled and balanced, transformer coupled (parameter selectable)

• HMX6800+C2: Unbalanced, AC coupled

Connector • HMX6800+B2: BNC (IEC169-8) or 3-pin WECO

• HMX6800+C2: BNC (IEC169-8)

Impedance 75Ω (unbalanced)/110 Ω (balanced)

Return loss >25 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz (applies to coax input only)



Outputs

HD-SDI Video Output

Table 4-5. HD-SDI Video Output Specifications

Item SpecificationNumber • HMX6800+B2/C2: 2

• HMX6800+B4/C4: 3Configure the HD-SDI output 1 for either Processed or Reclocked output for all HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 options, according to the Out 1 Type Select parameter setting.

Standard SMPTE 292M and SMPTE 296M (50, 59.94, and 60 Hz rates) HD-SDIwith SMPTE 299M embedded audio


Impedance 75Ω

Return loss >18 dB (typical) from 5 to 1485 MHz

Signal level 800 mV ±10%

D.C. offset 0.0 V ±0.5 V

Rise/fall time <270 ps, within 100 ps of each other

Overshoot <10% of amplitude

Jitter • >100 kHz: <135 ps• 10 Hz to 100 kHz: <675 ps



AES Balanced Output (HMX6800+B2 Only)

AES Unbalanced Output (HMX6800+C2 Only)

Table 4-6. AES Balanced Output Specifications

Item SpecificationType Balanced, transformer coupled

Connector 3-pin WECO

Impedance 110Ω, ±20% (0.1 to 6 MHz)

Signal amplitude 2 to 7 V pk-to-pk into 110Ω load

Audio rate 48 kHz

Jitter ±20 ns

Rise/fall time 5 ns to 30 ns (10% to 90%)

Bits 16, 20, or 24


Table 4-7. AES Unbalanced Output Specifications

Item SpecificationStandard AES 3, SMPTE276M

Type Unbalanced, AC coupled


Impedance 75Ω

Return loss >25 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz

Signal amplitude 1.0 V pk-to-pk ±10% into 75Ω load

Audio rate 48 kHz

Rise/fall time 30 to 44 ns (10% to 90%)

Bits 16, 20, or 24




Propagation Delay

Power ConsumptionThe total power consumption for the HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 is approximately 7 W from the positive supply and 0.2 W from the negative supply.

Operating TemperatureThe operating temperature for HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 modules is 41° to 113°F (5° to 45°C).

NoteApplicable to combinations of HMX6800+ and HDX6800+ modules.

Table 4-8. Propagation Delay Specifications

Item SpecificationVideo • Processed: 980 nsec

• Reclocked: 540 nsec

Audio(minimum delay setting; combined embedding and de-embedding)

• PCM mode: 3.9 msec• Non-PCM mode: 900 µsec


Appendix A

Audio Bit Manipulation

OverviewThe tables in this appendix contain information on the manipulation of bits that occur when using HMX6800+B2/C2 and HMX6800+B4/C4 modules.The following items are documented:• “Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit)” on page 82• “Manipulating Validity and User Bits (V-Bit and U-Bit)” on

page 85• “Identifying Audio Characteristics (Audio Sampling Frequency

and Word Length)” on page 86

Table A-1. Description of Short Forms in the Appendix

RX Key TX KeyN=Not recognized N=Not transmitted

Y=Recognized Y=Transmitted

S=Recognized and stored, passed-through, or both


Appendix A: Audio Bit Manipulation

Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit)

Table A-2. Channel Status (C-Bits) Data Description

Byte Bit Function RX TX Remarks

0 0 [0] Consumer Use [1] Professional Use

N Y

NY

• RX ignores bit• TX sets bit to 1

0 1 [0] Audio [1] Non-Audio

SS

YY

• RX sets up audio channel to pass data (Gain=0 dB, Invert=off)

• TX bit passed unmodified or forced, according to Output Chxx Format and Out Chxx Format Fb parameters

0 2 to 4 [000] Not Indicated [100] No Emphasis [110] 50/15 µs [111] CCITTJ17

SSSS

YYYY

• RX ignores bits• TX passed bits

unmodified

0 5 [0] Locked [1] Unlocked

N N

Y N

• RX ignores bits• TX sets bit to 0

0 6 to 7 [00] Not indicated [01] 48 kHz [10] 44.1 kHz [11] 32 kHz

YYYY

N YNN

• RX ignores bits • TX sets bits to [01]

1 0 to 3 [0000] Not indicated [0001] Two channel [0010] Mono [0011] Prim/sec [0100] Stereo [0101] to [1111] Undefined

NNNNNN

YNNNNN

• RX ignores bits • TX sets bits to [0000]



1 4 to 7 [0000] Not indicated [0001] 192 bit block [0010] AES18 (HDLC) [0011] User defined [0100] to [1111] Undefined

SSSSS

Y YYYY

• RX ignores bits• TX passes bits

unmodified

2 0 to 2 [000] Aux. bit use is not indicated[001] Aux. bit use is audio data[010] Aux. bit use is co-ordination signal[011] to [111] Undefined

N N N N

YYNN

• RX ignores bits• TX sets bits according to

transmitted word length

2 3 to 5 [000] Not indicated [001] Max Length - 1 [010] Max Length - 2 [011] Max Length - 3 [100] Max Length - 4 [101] Max Length [110] to [111] Undefined

N N N N N N N

NNN NY YN

• RX ignores bits• TX sets bits according to

transmitted word length

2 6 to 7 [00] Alignment level not indicated[01] Alignment to SMPTE RP155[10] Alignment to EBU R6811] Reserved

N Y • RX ignores bits• TX sets bits to [00]

3 0 to 6 bit 7 = 0: Channel numberbit 7 = 1: [0,1,2,3] Channel number[4,5,6] Multi-channel mode


3 7 [0] Undefined multi-channel mode[1] Defined multi-channel mode


4 0 to 1 [00] Not a reference [01] Grade 1 reference [10] Grade 2 reference [11] Undefined

N N N N

Y N NN

• RX ignores bits• TX sets bits to [00]

4 2 Reserved N Y • RX ignores bits• TX sets bits to [0]

Table A-2. Channel Status (C-Bits) Data Description (Continued)




4 3 to 6 [0000] Not indicated[1000] 24 kHz[0100] 96 kHz[1100] 192 kHz[1001] 22.05 kHz[0101] 88.2 kHz[1101] 176.4 Hz[1111] User defined


4 7 [0] Sample frequency not scaled[1] Sample frequency scaled by 1/1.001


5 0 to 7 Reserved N Y • RX ignores bits• TX sets bits to

[00000000]

6 to 9 0 to 7 Alphanumeric channel origin data S Y • RX ignores bits• TX passed bits

unmodified

10 to 13 0 to 7 Alphanumeric channel destination data S Y • RX ignores bits• TX passed bits

unmodified

14 to 17 0 to 7 Local sample address code S Y • RX ignores bits• TX passed bits

unmodified

18 to 21 0 to 7 Time-of-day sample address code S Y • RX ignores bits• TX passed bits

unmodified

22 0 to 3 Reserved N Y • RX ignores bits• TX passed bits

unmodified

22 4 Bytes 0 to 5 reliability flag N Y • RX ignores bits• TX passed bits

unmodified





Manipulating Validity and User Bits (V-Bit and U-Bit)

22 5 Bytes 6 to 13 reliability flag S Y • RX ignores bits• TX passed bits

unmodified


unmodified


unmodified

23 0 to 7 CRC Y Y • RX ignores bits• TX calculates CRC on

output



Table A-3. V-Bit and U-Bit Data Descriptions

Item RX TX Remarks

Validity (V) bit S Y • RX optionally mutes data if enabled

• TX passes bit unmodified

User (U) bit S Y • RX ignores bits• TX passed bits unmodified



Identifying Audio Characteristics (Audio Sampling Frequency and Word Length)

Table A-4. Audio Sampling Frequency and Word Length

Item Remarks

Audio sampling frequency • RX: 32 to 96 kHz• TX: 48 kHz

Audio word length • RX: 16 to 24 bits• TX: 16 to 24 bits

Appendix B

Communication and ControlTroubleshooting Tips

OverviewFind the following troubleshooting information in this appendix:• “General Troubleshooting Steps” on page 88• “Software Communication and Control Issues” on page 89• “Hardware Communication and Control Issues” on page 93• “Contacting Leitch Customer Service” on page 93



General Troubleshooting StepsFollow these steps in troubleshooting 6800+ product problems:1. Review the “Software Communication and Control Issues” on

page 89 outlined in this chapter.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 the Leitch Web site at www.leitch.com (Support section), along with technical support information, training information, product downloads, and the Leitch product knowledge base.

3. Contact your Leitch Customer Service representative if, after following these initial steps, you cannot resolve the issue.To contact Leitch Customer Service, see “Contacting Leitch Customer Service” on page 93.

NoteAssociated 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.




Software Communication and Control Issues• “+ Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed Modules” on

page 89• “+ Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in Frame” on page 91• “+ Pilot Lite or CCS Software Application Not Responding” on

page 91• “+ Pilot Lite Cannot Control a Module Showing

in the Control Window” on page 91• “+ Pilot Lite Status Bar Reports ‘Not Ready’” on page 91• “CCS Software Application or Remote Control Panel Does Not

Communicate with Module” on page 92• “Alarm Query Fails When a Device Reboots” on page 92

+ Pilot Lite Fails to Communicate with Installed ModulesConfirm that the following items are not the reason for the communication failure:• The 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.

• The 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).

• The actual frame ID does not match 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.

• A 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.

• An 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).



• A legacy 6800 series product is in the frame. To communicate with + Pilot Lite, modules must be from the 6800+ product family.+ Pilot Lite cannot communicate with legacy 6800 series products. Although they can be installed in a FR6802+ frame and work using card edge controls, 6800 series cards cannot be discovered or controlled by + Pilot Lite.

• The back module has bent pins. To determine if the module has bent pins, follow this procedure:a. Unplug the front module. b. Unscrew and remove the back module.c. View the 20-pin spring connector at the bottom of the back

module. See Figure B-1.

Figure B-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, then a back module can be exchanged from Leitch.

20-Pin Connector



+ Pilot Lite Does Not Find All Modules in FrameIf 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 before discovery.If a module is plugged into the frame after a discovery, + Pilot Lite will 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. Although they can be installed in the FR6802+ frame and work using card edge controls, they will not be discovered or controlled by + Pilot Lite. 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 a CCS application 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

There are three possible causes for this problem: • 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 device’s connection status in the status bar. If the connection status message reads “Not Ready,” check the following:



• The position of the module -- it may not be properly seated in the frame.

• The frame’s network connection.If the status bar still reports no status or “Not Ready” for the frame or device, try restarting + Pilot Lite.

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 RebootsWhen 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.



Hardware Communication and Control Issues• “Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure”

on page 93• “Module Does Not Seem to Work” on page 93

Frames Fail to Communicate with the PC after a Power Failure

You must exit the software and restart after the frame recovers 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 WorkAlthough 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 Leitch Customer ServiceLeitch Technology is committed to providing round-the-clock, 24-hour service to our customers around the world. Visit our Web site athttp://www.leitch.com/supports.nsf/wp/technicalSupport for information on how to contact the Leitch Customer Service team in your geographical region.


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Index
Index of MarkersAAdd Upgrade Files box 20ADS clean 41alarm query failed 92alarms 73ancillary data space 54ancillary data stripper (ADS) 23append error 67application not responding 91application notes 88audience viiaudio bit manipulation 81audio channel muting 42audio embedding 23
channel source selection 29audio format 48audio input channel feedback 29audio input delay, input channel delay 42audio output channel 37

status 28audio processing 23audio rate, input 30audio sampling frequency 86

Bback connectors 6back module 90

balanced inputs 76balanced outputs 79bent pins 90bit manipulation 81

Ccard edge controls 21c-bit 82CCS software 16, 21, 89, 91, 92channel dithering 37channel status bit 82channel status, audio output 28channel summing 30channel word length 37chrominance errors 41, 67compliance xcompressed audio signals 32connections 15connectors

HMX6800+B2 6HMX6800+B4 7HMX6800+C2 8HMX6800+C4 9

contacting Leitch customer service 93control LEDs 4control panels 21control problems 91control window 91


Index

CoPilot 16, 21, 92copyrights iicorrecting a failed upgrade 20cross-functional parameter changes 33

DDARS inputs 41, 77default parameter settings 39delay 55diagram, signal flow 10DIP switch settings on frame 89discovery 19, 91discovery failure 91dither audio 37, 49, 64documents, obtaining viiidrag-and-drop method of upgrading 19

Eembedder modes 41embedder, audio 23embedding channel source selection 29embedding options 54errata 88errors, embedding 28Extractor handle 4

Ffactory settings, recall 42fade rate 51failure to communicate 93features 2file transfer 16, 20firmware upgrade 16

correcting failed 20FR6802+ frames 88frame ID 89front module 4

Ggain 33gain, audio 64general description 2

Hhardware version 39

IICE6800+ 16, 89, 92input audio rate 30input channel V-bit feedback 29input video signal standard 41input video signal standard detect 67inputs 7

balanced AES 76DARS 77unbalanced AES 77video 76

insert audio data 23installation 15

troubleshooting 91invert audio 33, 49, 64

Jjumper 14

Kknowledge base 88

LLCP/RCP control panels 21LEDs

locations 4module status 70, 72monitoring 70


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legacy 6800 products 90Leitch customer service, contacting 93local control 14, 91luminance errors 41, 67

Mmaximum power rating 12mode select rotaty switch 4module not found 91module operation 21module status LEDs 4, 70, 72module types 2monaural signal 30monitoring LEDs 4, 70mute audio 42, 49, 55, 64

NNavigation Properties box 19navigation toggle switch 4Navigator 16, 21, 92network connection 92non-PCM output format 33non-PCM processing 32not ready status 91null modem cable 89

Oobtaining Leitch documents viiionline help 88operating notes 22operating temperature 80operation 21output audio format 48output audio source select 57output channel source select 42output channel status 28output format 33

outputs 7balanced AES 79unbalanced AES 79video 78

overwrite audio data 24overwrite error 67

Ppackaging ixpacking list 13parameter changes, cross-functional 33parameter list 41parameter settings, changing 38parameters 22PCM processing 30Pilot 16, 21, 92Pilot Lite 21, 89power consumption 80power dissipation 12power failure 93power ratings 12power supply 12product downloads 88product release notes 88propagation delay 80

RRCP control panel 21reboot device 20, 92recall defaults 39refresh 91release notes 88REM/LOC jumper 14remote control 14, 91removing modules from frame 15Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) xi


Index

SSafety Instructions and Standards manual 88safety standards xserial communication 89shipping ixsignal flow 10signal presence 51software upgrade 16

correcting failed 20software version 39source selection, audio embedding channel 29standards, safety xstandards, supported 3status not ready 91summing, channel 30supported standards 3symbols, safety x

Ttechnical support 88termination 22terms, safety xtrademarks iitraining information 88troubleshooting 87–93

communication and control 89general 88

Uu-bit 85unbalanced inputs 77unbalanced outputs 79unpacking ix, 13upgrading firmware 16

correcting failed 20user bits 85

Vvalidity bit 85v-bit 85

feedback 29versions, software and hardware 39video inputs 76video outputs 78video signal presence 67video signal standard, input 41video standard 51

Wwarranty information iiWaste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE) xiiword length 50, 65, 86writing conventions viii


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