MUX-9258-A User Manual
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1. Disabling MUX Group 2 Table 5 MUX2 Setup DA Operates as full two Group multiplexer Turns Group 2 multiplexer off to operate as a single group multiplexer Setup and Operation Iss 01 14 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notification Table 6 MUX 9258 A Technical Specifications Category SDI Input and Output AES EBU Inputs Parameter Standards Specification SMPTE 259M SMPTE 292M SMPTE 424M Level 800mV p p 10 SDI Data Rates 270Mbps 1 485Gbps 2 97Gbps Impedance 750hm Input Cable Equalization gt 50m Belden 1694A cable to 2 97Gbps Return Loss Standards gt 10dB 2 97Gbps AES3 id Level 1V p p nominal Sampling Frequency 32kHz to 96kHz when SRC is enabled Impedance Required Voltage 750hm Power Consumption Dimensions 3 938 x 2 625 x 0 813 10cm x 6 67cm x 2 07cm Weight 15 Specifications 155 01 7 80z 221g Service Information VVarranty and Repair Policy The GearLite MUX 9258 A is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance quality reliability and workmanship for a period of THREE 3 years from the date of delivery to the customer In the event that your GearLite MUX 9258 A proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equ2. 5V universal adapter with locking DC connector e 3 year warranty 7 lt Introduction Iss 01 Installation Static Discharge Whenever handling the MUX 9258 A and other related equipment please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment 3 ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage Unpacking Unpack each MUX 9258 A you received from the shipping container and ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly Mounting and Installation The MUX 9258 A can be mounted in any convenient location However to ensure long life for this product observe the following precautions and operating requirements e Maintain an ambient temperature of 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e Allow for air circulation around the chassis for convectional cooling Many different mounting positions are possible with the included mounting hardware Some installation options are permanent and require careful consideration of the final positioning before installation Please note that in some mounting locations the power adaptor must be affixed in a similar
3. 15 aregistered trademark of Ross Video Limited Geartite is atrademark of Ross Video Limited Ross ROSS ROSS 8 and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited e VELCRO is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B V All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and any associated equipment refer to the Important Safety Instructions listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage Product may require specific equipment and or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements Symbol Meanings Protective Earth This symbol identifies a Protective Earth PE D terminal which is provided for connection of the supply system s protective earth green or green yellow conductor This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions within the Product Manual Documentation Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment Warning The symbol with the word Warning within the equi
4. MUX 9258 A AES EBU Multiplexer User Manual 4 A2 SDI v w PWR lt L gt sss 5V 2A C 1 G1 OFFIOFF 1 2 62 2 3 G3 ON OFF 3 4 G4 ON ON 4 1 MUX 9258 A I ha Fi AESIEBU MULTIPLEXER U Yea ROSS Video Production Technology MUX 9258 A User Manual e Ross Part Number 9258ADR 004 01 e Release Date June 24 2013 The information contained in this manual is subject to change vvithout notice or obligation Copyright 2013 Ross Video Limited rights reserved This work is proprietary and confidential to Ross Video Limited its subsidiaries and its other affiliated corporations and may not be copied distributed sold or otherwise used or relied upon without the express written permission of Ross Video Limited Reproduction reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited Patents This product is protected by the following US Patents 4 205 346 5 115 314 5 280 346 5 561 404 7 034 886 7 508 455 7 602 446 7 834 886 7 914 332 This product is protected by the following Canadian Patents 2039277 1237518 1127289 Other patents pending Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Trademarks ROSS
5. the environmental performances of our products Introduction Overview The MUX 9258 A provides a cost effective miniature solution to multiplex four AES EBU digital audio signals into a 3G HD SD SDI signal The MUX 9258 A accepts one SDI signal and provides one processed SDI output on BNC connectors The four DIP switch assignable AES EBU inputs are also provided on BNC connectors Five dual color LED indicators provide SDI and AES EBU signal status information The SDI LED will be illuminated green when a valid SDI signal is present at the input or illuminated red when no SDI signal is present The A2 A3 A4 LED s will be illuminated green when an AES signal is present on inputs 1 through 4 respectively and available to be multiplexed into the SDI signal These LED s will remain off if no signal is present on the respective inputs Power to the MUX 9258 A is provided by an external AC adapter with locking DC connector supplied with the module 3G HD SD gt oour Simplified Bloch Diagram AES 1 SOURCE AES 3 SOURCE SOURCE Figure 1 Simplified Block Diagram of MUX 9258 A Functions Features The MUX 9258 A includes the following features e Four BNC connectors for the AES inputs e One BNC connector for the SDI input One BNC connector for SDI output e Supports SDI Data Rates of 270Mbps 1 485Gbps 2 97Gbps Supports AES3 id Introduction Iss 01 6 Small brick form factor
6. P switches located on the front panel Figure 6 These switches are used to configure the unit for various modes of operation The following conventions are used in this section Set the DIP switch in the ON position y Set the DIP Switch in the OFF position DIP SWITCHES Figure 6 DIP Switch Location on the MUX 9258 A Setup and Operation Iss 01 12 SVV1 to SW5 are set in the ON A position by default as illustrated in Figure 7 Note that settings marked with an asterisk are the default settings EEEE Figure 7 DIP Switches Set in the ON Position Audio Group Configuration The MUX 9258 A can take in up to four AES inputs and embed them into the audio channels in an 3G HD SD SDI output Use SW4 and SVV5 in conjunction to assign the AES inputs to the audio groups Table 2 outlines how to set the DIP Switches Table 2 Audio Group Configuration 4 5 AES1and2 AES3and4 Sample Rate Conversion Setup Table 3 SRC Setup Cem Description The 48kHz SRC is enabled Disables the SRC on all four AES EBU inputs This allows for encoding of Dolby encoded signals 13 Setup and Operation 155 01 Cascade Setup Table 4 Cascade Setup Description The MUX 9258 A vvill strip all incoming audio from the signal before embedding the AES inputs The MUX 9258 A vvill embed the AES inputs as well as passing any audio in other groups
7. S CISPR 22 2009 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this GearLite product is not required This product contains no user serviceable parts If the module does not appear to be working properly please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the Contact Us section on the last page of this manual All GearLite products are covered by a generous 3 year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period See the Warranty and Repair Policy section in this manual for details Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on
8. es for DMX1 to the AES 1 and AES 2 BNCs Connect the AES output cables for DMX2 to the AES 3 and AES 4 BNCs Status LEDs The chassis faceplate of the MUX 9258 A includes five LEDs that report the SDI and signal status information and the presence of audio Refer to Figure 5 for the LED locations Figure 5 MUX 9258 A Front Edge Status Indicator LED Table 1 describes the status LED available on the MUX 9258 A Table 1 Status LED Descriptions Function When lit green this LED indicates an AES EBU signal is present on AES input 4 When unlit this LED indicates no AES EBU signal present on AES input 4 When lit green this LED indicates an AES EBU signal is present on AES input 3 When unlit this LED indicates no AES EBU signal present on AES input 3 11 Setup and Operation Iss 01 Table 1 Status LED Descriptions Function When lit green this LED indicates an AES EBU signal is present on AES input 2 When unlit this LED indicates no AES EBU signal present AES input 2 When lit green this LED indicates an AES EBU signal is present on AES input 1 When unlit this LED indicates no AES EBU signal present on AES input 1 When lit green this LED indicates the MUX 9258 A is locked to a valid SDI signal When lit red this LED indicates the MUX 9258 A is not locked to a valid SDI signal DIP Switch Configuration The MUX 9258 A provides a block of five DI
9. f the chassis 9 Installation Iss 01 Setup and Operation Power Adapter and Supply Connect the PS 9000 power adaptor to the power supply connector The PS 9000 provides regulated 5V DC 5 up to 2A The DC power cord has a locking connector that securely fastens into the power supply DC jack on the MUX 9258 A The MUX 9258 A has a standard miniature power jack center pin positive Refer to the section Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel at the front of this manual for details If using an adaptor other than the PS 9000 ensure that e he polarity is correct the voltage is 5V DC regulated to 5 e sufficient current for the MUX 9258 A is supplied Caution Use of improper adaptors may damage the MUX 9258 A and will void the warranty Cable Connections Overview There are four connections to the MUX 9258 A e Four BNC jacks for the AES inputs e An BNC jack for the SDI input e An BNC jack for the SDI output e power supply connection to the GearLite PS 9000 power adaptor Top AES IN3 AES IN 2 P L LR es L LR nes na SDI OUT SDI IN Bottom Bottom Figure 3 AES 1 3 and SDI OUT Figure 4 Power AES 4 and SDI IN Connections Connections Setup and Operation Iss 01 10 SDI Connections Connect the SDI input cable to the SDI IN BNC Connect the SDI output cable to the SDI OUT BNC AES Connections Connect the AES output cabl
10. ipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this GearLite MUX 9258 A has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product should suitable replacement components be available You the owner will bear any labor and or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond the THREE 3 year warranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including loss of profits incurred by the use of this product Implied warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This GearLite MUX 9258 A User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your GearLite Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the GearLite MUX 9258 A are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative Therefore any unauthorized attempt to repair this product by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative will automatically void the warranty Please contact Ross Video Technical Support for more information In Case of Problems Should any problem arise with your GearLite MUX 9258 A please contact the Ross Video Technical Support Department Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication A Return Material Authorization number RMA will be issued t
11. manner as the chassis Other possible options include the use of adhesive magnetic sheets not included affixed to the chassis and the power adaptor for removable mounting on metal cabinets etc Surface Mount Strips The included VELCRO brand surface mount strips allow the GearLite module and power supply to be affixed to a permanent location during use and easily removed for adjustments Carefully consider the installation location before Installation Iss 01 8 proceeding adhesive is very aggressive and is not easily removed The adhesive will cure fully in 24 hours To install the Surface Mount Strips 1 Remove the Protective Backing Film from the adhesive on the bottom of the two VELCRO brand Surface Mount Strips 2 Adhere the Surface Mount Strips to the bottom side of the chassis Figure 2 SURFACE MOUNT STRIPS PROTECTIVE BACKING FILM Figure 2 Surface Mount Installation Option 3 Remove the Protective Backing Film from the other side of the VELCRO brand Surface Mount Strips 4 Press the chassis into position on the surface you want to mount it to Strip is available to mount the power adapter Operating Tip An additional VELCRO brand Surface Mount Non Slip Pads Four non slip adhesive pads have been supplied for desktop placements Simply remove the protective backing film from the adhesive and affix one non slip pad to each of the four corners on the bottom o
12. o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture EMC Notices United States of America FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user s authority to T Notice Changes modifications to this equipment not expressly operate this equipment CANADA This Class digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appariel numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 2009 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device AUSTRALIA This equipment has been tested to AS NZ
13. o you as well as specific shipping instructions should you wish our factory to repair your GearLite MUX 9258 A If required a temporary replacement module will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred will be the responsibility of you the customer All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Ross Video Limited beyond the warranty period without charge for the life of the equipment Service Information Iss 01 16 Notes 17 Service Information Iss 01 Notes Service Information 155 01 18 A Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following e Name and address of your local dealer e Product information and pricing Technical support e Upcoming trade show information Telephone Technical After Hours Emergency Support i Email Telephone General Fax Information Email Website Visit Us Visit our website for e Company information and news 1 613 652 4886 1 613 349 0006 techsupport rossvideo com 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 4425 solutions rossvideo com http Awww rossvideo com e Related products and full product lines Online catalog Testimonials ROSS Video Production Technology
14. pment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution The symbol with the word Caution within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Warning Hazardous Voltages This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons ESD Susceptibility This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event gt FP EP B Important Safety Instructions T 1 Warning Read these instructions 2 Follow all instructions 3 Reter all servicing to qualified personnel 4 The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be provided A grounding conductor in the equipment s supply cord provides this protective earth To reduce the risk of electrical shock to the operator and service personnel this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground 5 The AC appliance inlet on the product s power supply is the means to disconnect the supply from the AC Mains It must remain readily operable for this purpose 6 Warning Indoor Use WARNING T
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