Grass Valley NV5128 User Manual

NV5128

Multi-Format Router

User’s Guide

Miranda Technologies Inc.

3499 Douglas B. Floreani

Montreal, Quebec

Canada H4S 2C6

NV5128 Multi-Format Router — User’s Guide

• Revision: 2.5

• Software Version: N/A

• Part Number: UG5128-05

• Copyright: © 2009 Miranda Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

• No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by photocopy, microfilm, xerography or
any other means, or incorporated into any information retrieval system, electronic or mechani­cal, without the written permission of Miranda Technologies, Inc.

• The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.

• All title and copyrights as well as trade secret, patent and other proprietary rights in and to the
Software Product (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video,
audio, music, test, and “applets” incorporated into the Software Product), the accompanying
printed materials, and any copies of the Software Product, are owned by Miranda Technologies,
Inc. The Software Product is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions.
Customer shall not copy the printed materials accompanying the software product.

Notice

The software contains proprietary information of Miranda Technologies, Inc. It is provided under a
license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright
law. Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited.

Due to continued product development, the accuracy of the information in this document may
change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential
between Miranda and the client and remains the exclusive property of Miranda. If you find any
problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. Miranda does not warrant that
this document is error-free.

FCC Statement

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.

Declaration of Conformance (CE)

All of the equipment described in this manual has been designed to conform with the required
safety and emissions standards of the European Community. Products tested and verified to meet
these standards are marked as required by law with the CE mark. (See Symbols and Their Mean-

ings on page v.)

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When shipped into member countries of the European Community, this equipment is accompanied
by authentic copies of original Declarations of Conformance on file in Miranda USA offices in
Grass Valley, California USA.

Trademarks

Miranda is a registered trademark of Miranda Technologies, Inc.

Brand and product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks, registered trademarks or
copyrights of their respective holders. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual serve
as comments or examples and are not to be understood as advertising for the products or their man­ufactures.

Software License Agreement and Warranty Information

Contact Miranda for details on the software license agreement and product warranty.

Technical Support Contact Information

Miranda has made every effort to ensure that the equipment you receive is in perfect working order
and that the equipment fits your needs. In the event that problems arise that you cannot resolve, or
if there are any questions regarding this equipment or information about other products manufac­tured by Miranda, please contact your local representative or contact Miranda directly through one
of the appropriate means listed here.

• Main telephone: [phone] (9 am to 9 pm PST)
Fax: [phone]

In the Americas, call toll-free: [phone] (9 am to 9 pm EST)
In Europe, the Middle East, African or the UK, call [phone] (9 am to 6 pm, GMT)
In France, call [phone] (9 am to 5 pm, GMT + 1)
In Asia, call [phone] (9 am to 5 pm, GMT + 8)
In China, call [phone]

• Emergency after hours: toll-free: [phone]
Tel: [phone]

•E-Mail:

In the Americas, [e-mail]
In Europe, the Middle East, African or the UK, [e-mail]
In France, [e-mail]
In Asia, [e-mail]
In China, [e-mail]

• Website: http://www.miranda.com

• Mail Shipping

Miranda USA Miranda USA
P.O. Box 1658 125 Crown Point Court
Nevada City, CA 95959, USA Grass Valley, CA 95945, USA

Note Return Material Authorization (RMA) required for all returns.

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Change History

The table below lists the changes to the Multi-Format Router User’s Guide.

• User’s Guide Part # UG5128-05

• Software version: N/A

Rev # Date ECO # Description Approved By

1.0 01 Feb 03 — Initial Release. —

2.0——— —

2.1 24 Sep 07 13619 Document corrected and brought up to date. Many

2.2 22 Jan 08 14014 AES 3-pin reference pinout added (p. 59).

2.3 22 Oct 08 14426 BP-PORT-64’s DE9 connectors are female. Updated

2.4 31 Mar 09 15703 Format change. DEM/D. Cox

2.5 10 Oct 09 16114 Corrected contact information DEM

DEM

modifications.

D. Cox

Jumpers and switches for analog audio cards now
described and depicted correctly (pp. 72, 73).

DEM/D. Cox

formats.

Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

Miranda is in compliance with EU Directive RoHS 2002/95/EC governing the restricted use of cer­tain hazardous substances and materials in products and in our manufacturing processes.

Miranda has a substantial program in place for RoHS compliance that includes significant invest­ment in our manufacturing process, and a migration of Miranda product electronic components and
structural materials to RoHS compliance.

It is our objective at NV to maintain compliance with all relevant environmental and product regu­latory requirements. Detailed information on specific products or on the RoHS program at Miranda
is available from Miranda Customer Support at

1-800-719-1900 (toll-free) or
1-530-265-1000 (outside the U.S.).

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Important Safeguards and Notices

This section provides important safety guidelines for operators and service personnel. Specific
warnings and cautions appear throughout the manual where they apply. Please read and follow this
important information, especially those instructions related to the risk of electric shock or injury to
persons.

Warning

Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or
enclosure are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not perform any service other than that contained in the operat­ing instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

Symbols and Their Meanings

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the pres­ence of dangerous voltages within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance/service instructions.

The Ground symbol represents a protective grounding terminal. Such a terminal must be connected
to earth ground prior to making any other connections to the equipment.

The fuse symbol indicates that the fuse referenced in the text must be replaced with one having the
ratings indicated.

The presence of this symbol in or on Miranda equipment means that it has been designed, tested
and certified as complying with applicable Underwriter’s Laboratory (USA) regulations and rec­ommendations.

The presence of this symbol in or on Miranda equipment means that it has been designed, tested
and certified as essentially complying with all applicable European Union (CE) regulations and
recommendations.

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General Warnings

A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel which may cause injury or death. Observe the
following general warnings when using or working on this equipment:

• Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.

• Do not use this equipment in or near water.

• This equipment is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid elec­trical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting the equip­ment inputs or outputs.

• Route power cords and other cables so they are not likely to be damaged.

• Disconnect power before cleaning the equipment. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners; use
only a damp cloth.

• Dangerous voltages may exist at several points in this equipment. To avoid injury, do not touch
exposed connections and components while power is on.

• Do not wear rings or wristwatches when troubleshooting high current circuits such as the power
supplies.

• To avoid fire hazard, use only the specified fuse(s) with the correct type number, voltage and
current ratings as referenced in the appropriate locations in the service instructions or on the
equipment. Always refer fuse replacements to qualified service personnel.

• To avoid explosion, do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere.

• Have qualified service personnel perform safety checks after any service.

General Cautions

A caution indicates a possible hazard to equipment that could result in equipment damage. Observe
the following cautions when operating or working on this equipment:

• When installing this equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces.

• To prevent damage to equipment when replacing fuses, locate and correct the problem that
caused the fuse to blow before re-applying power.

• Use only the specified replacement parts.

• Follow static precautions at all times when handling this equipment.

• This product should only be powered as described in the manual. To prevent equipment dam­age, select the proper line voltage on the power supply(ies) as described in the installation doc­umentation.

• To prevent damage to the equipment, read the instructions in the equipment manual for proper
input voltage range selection.

• Some products include a backup battery. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by
a battery of an incorrect type. Dispose of batteries according to instructions.

• Products that have (1) no on/off switch and (2) use an external power supply must be installed
in proximity to a main power output that is easily accessible.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chapter Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

The PDF Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Terms, Conventions and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 2 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Product Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Signals Types and Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Signal Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using Video and Audio References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Mixing Analog and Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Mono Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Switching Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Classic SWB Switching Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Standard SWB Switching Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Module Slots and Rear Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Rear Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Backplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Video Backplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Machine Control Breakout Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Backplane Types and Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

System Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Router Control System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Diagnostic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

AES Reference Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Video Reference Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Alarm Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Time Code Reference Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Active Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Control Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Systems Clock Generator Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Audio I/O Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Card Power and Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Status Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

AES Synchronous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

AES Asynchronous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

AES Sample Rate Converter (Input Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Analog Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Table of Contents

Video I/O Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Status Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Standard Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Classic SWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Standard SWB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Analog Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Analog Video Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Machine Control Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Time Code Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Input Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Output Card (EM0409) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Rack Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Connecting the Router to Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Power Supply Monitor and Alarms Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Power Cords and Branch Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Making Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Installing Backplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Installing Classic SWB Backplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installing Machine Control Backplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Machine Control Breakout Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Installing Other Video, Audio and Time-Code Backplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Installing Active Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Systems Clock Generator Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Cards Already Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Card Installation Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Rules for Partitions and Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Rules for Standard SWB Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Rules for Classic SWB Card Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Rules for Machine Control Card Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Limitations on Combining Classic SWB and Machine Control Card Sets . . . . . . . . . . 47

Configuration Tasks to Perform Before Installing Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Typical Card Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Installing Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Making Signal Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

AES Synchronous Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

About Phoenix Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Analog Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Mono Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Gain, Mute Detection and Operating Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Video Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Time Code Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Machine Control Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

RJ-45 Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

DE9 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Making Reference Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

AES Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Video Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Time Code Reference Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Making Router Control System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Serial Router Control Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Ethernet Router Control Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

GSC Node Bus Router Control Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Making Diagnostic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Temporarily Connecting to UniConfig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Permanently Connecting to UniConfig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Making Alarm Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Alarm Indicator Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Chapter 4 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Setting Jumpers and Switches on Cards and Card Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Control Card Jumper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Classic SWB Card Set Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Standard SWB Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Machine Control Card Set Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Analog Audio Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Individual Channel Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Mute Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Operating Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Analog Video Conversion (AVC) Card Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Chapter 5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

NV9000 Router Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Third-Party Router Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Chapter 6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Periodic Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Indicator LEDs on Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Indicator LEDs on Control Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Indicator LEDs on Input and Output Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Test Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Air Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Fan Cleaning and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Intake Filter Screen Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Replacing Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Active Cards and Power Supply Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Backplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

SWB Input/Output and SD Input Backplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Obtaining Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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Chapter 7 Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Power Specifications (Internal, PS6000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Audio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Video Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Time Code Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Machine Control Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Chapter 8 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Appendix A Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Cards, Card Sets, and Backplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Analog and Digital Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Analog Video and Standard Definition (SD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

SWB (High Definition and Standard Definition Combined). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Machine Control and Time Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Control Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Power Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

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1. Preface

Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the NV5128 Multi-Format Router User’s Guide. The follow­ing topics are discussed:

• Chapter Structure

• The PDF Document

• Terms, Conventions and Abbreviations

Chapter Structure

The following chapters provide detailed instructions for all aspects of Multi-Format Router:

• Chapter 1, Preface
and conventions.

• Chapter 2, Introduction

• Chapter 3, Installation

• Chapter 4, Configuration

• Chapter 5, Operation

• Chapter 6, Maintenance

• Chapter 7, Technical Details
specifications.

• Chapter 8, Glossary

, (this chapter) outlines easy ways to use this guide, provides a list of terms

, provides a functional description of the product.

, provides installation and connection instructions.

, provides configuration instructions.

, provides operating instructions.

, provides maintenance and trouble-shooting instructions.

, provides electrical, video, audio, mechanical, and environmental

, presents a glossary.

• Appendix A, Part Numbers

•An Index

is also provided for your reference.

, presents a list of Miranda part numbers related to this router.

The PDF Document

This guide is provided in PDF format, allowing you to use Acrobat’s “bookmarks” to navigate to
any desired location. You can also easily print a hardcopy. Please note:

• Use the Table of Contents or the bookmarks page to jump to any desired section.

• Many hyperlinks are provided within the chapters.

• Use the Index to jump to specific topics within a chapter. Each page number in the index is a
hyperlink.

• Use Acrobat’s ‘Go to Previous View’ and ‘Go to Next View’ buttons to retrace your complete
navigational path.

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1. Preface

Terms, Conventions and Abbreviations

• Use the ‘First Page’, ‘Previous Page’, and ‘Next Page’, and ‘Last Page’ buttons to go to the
first, previous, next, or last page within a PDF file.

Note To display the navigation buttons, right-click the Tool Bar area, and check

‘Navigation’.

• Use Acrobat’s extensive search capabilities, such as the ‘Find’ tool and ‘Search’ tool to perform
comprehensive searches as required.

Terms, Conventions and Abbreviations

The following conventions are used throughout this guide:

• The symbol

• Notes, Cautions and Important messages are presented in note boxes.

• Entries written in bold-face or capital letters denote physical control panel buttons or GUI but­tons.

•Click

• Press the

• Entries in single quotes denote a field name, tab name, or label.

• The AES reference connection is labeled ‘AES REF 1’.

S denotes either an example or a special message.

Apply to ...

SRC 12 button.

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2. Introduction

Chapter 2 provides a functional description of the product. It presents these topics:

• Product Summary

• Power Supply

• Signals Types and Rates

• Switching Configurations

• Module Slots and Rear Connectors

• Active Cards

Product Summary

The NV5128 Multi-Format Router is a highly flexible router supporting audio and video signals,
both analog and digital, in a variety of combinations. (See Signals Types and Rates
router can support up to 128 inputs and 128 outputs (256 inputs and 256 outputs mono), typically
organized in a block of 16 inputs and 16 outputs, expandable in increments of 16. A fully non­blocking matrix architecture, allows for one-to-one and one-to-many routing.

For audio signals, the NV5128 routes stereo signals internally as mono channels, enabling the
recombination of channels to create new stereo signals. Analog audio signals are routed internally
as digital signals. Converters housed on I/O cards convert incoming analog signals to digital and
outgoing digital signals to analog as needed.

For video signals, the router can manage Standard Definition (SD) separately, or SD and High Def­inition (HD) signals combined, referred to as Super Wide Band (SWB). Analog video signals are
routed internally without being converted to digital. However, an Analog Video Converter (AVC)
card is available for the conversion of analog to digital and digital to analog.

on page 5.) The

Additionally, longitudinal time code signals and machine control signals can also be routed within
the same frame enabling you to meet unique switching needs.

Active input cards, output cards, and control cards are “hot swappable” and installed through the
front of the frame for easy access. The rear of the router features a back plate into which backplanes
housing different types of connectors for receiving and distributing signals are installed. Each back­plane receives or distributes signals for a single active card allowing for maximum switching con­figuration flexibility: backplanes are not pre-installed in pre-selected router slots. The back plate
also contains connections to system functions, such as a router control system, alarms or reference
signals.

Mounting

The NV5128 is designed to mount in a standard EIA rack with minimum dimensions of 8RUs
(13.97 inches, 354.8

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mm) high, 19 inches (482.6 mm) wide, and approximately 18 inches (457 mm)

2. Introduction

Power Supply

deep. Because of the router’s compact size, multiple routers can be mounted in a single rack, saving
facility space. For installation instructions, see Rack Mount

Fuses

Active cards feature a “fast blow” or resettable fuse. If the card requires a large amount of power,
the fuse is “fast blow” and must be replaced if blown. If the fuses are resettable, the fuses either
reset automatically or can be reset manually by removing the card from the frame. For more infor­mation on fuses, see Fuse Replacement

Cooling

The NV5128 frame has a single fan tray containing three fans with variable fan speed control. The
fans draw cooling air from the front of the router, through the door, and exhaust it through the rear
of the frame. The router must have the door installed and closed for proper airflow through the
chassis.

Caution If airflow is impeded, overheating can occur.

on page 37.

on page 76.

Each fan features speed control which spins the fan at the optimal rate required to ensure that a con­stant temperature is maintained within the router. Temperature sensors on the fans sense the exiting
temperature and speed up or slow down the spinning of the fan as required. By spinning only as
needed to meet cooling needs, fan noise is significantly reduced in partially loaded frames or in
environments with lower ambient temperatures. In addition, by maintaining a constant temperature,
circuitry life span is increased.

Each fan features two LEDs that indicate if the fan is receiving power and if there is a failure. For
more information, see Indicator LEDs

Filters

There is a removable air filter located on the inside of the door assembly. It is recommended that
maintenance of the fan tray and filters be performed on a regular basis. For more information, see

Air Flow

Power Supply

The NV5128 uses the PS6000 power supply module, housing one primary module and one optional
module (for redundancy). The PS6000 power supply module accepts a wide range of AC input
voltages and produces five +48
voltage (90–130 and 180–250
voltage selection is required.

on page 76.

on page 78.

VDC outputs. The power supply automatically senses the AC input

VAC) and adjusts to maintain a relatively constant DC output; no

The five regulated outputs are directed to modules in the router where on-board regulators produce
the DC voltages required by the local circuits. Each +48
LEDs and output test points located on the front of each PS6000 power supply module. Under nor­mal operation, all five LEDs are lit. For more information, see Indicator LEDs

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VDC output powers one of the five green

on page 76.

Figure 2-1 shows the power supply architecture.

Power Sense

and Limiting

2. Introduction

Signals Types and Rates

90130 VAC or

180250VAC In

Figure 2-1. PS6000 Power Supply Module Diagram

AC Input, Fuse,

Rectifiers, and Filter

Fuses

A fuse for the AC power inputs is located on the PS6000 power supply modules. When a NV5128
is ordered, fuses appropriate for the line voltage in use at the country of destination are installed on
the PS6000 power supply modules. Be sure to check the fuse ratings for compliance with specific
requirements in your area. An 8A fuse (part number HB0145-00) is required for 90–130
cations. For 180–250

The fuses are “slow blow” and designed to blow if there is an ongoing power issue, but not if there
is a single, minor spike in the power flow. For information on replacing fuses, see Fuse Replace-

ment on page 76.

Cooling

There are four low-speed fans located along the front edge of each PS6000 power supply module.
Each fan pulls a small quantity of air across internal heat sinks.

Signals Types and Rates

Power Factor

Correction

VAC operation, a 6.3A fuse (part number HB0031-00) is required.

+48VDC

Regulators (×5)

+48VDC
Out (×5)

VA C ap pl i -

The NV5128 supports several signals within a single router. Supported audio signals are analog,
AES synchronous and AES asynchronous. Supported video signals are analog, SD, and SWB (SD
and HD combined). Also supported are SMPTE longitudinal time code and machine control sig­nals.

Incoming audio analog signals are converted to digital with a sample rate of 48kHz for internal
routing and can be distributed externally as digital audio outputs. Conversely, incoming digital
audio signals can be converted and distributed externally as analog audio outputs. In addition, all
stereo signals are separated into left and right channels for switching as mono signals. Mono chan­nels can be recombined to create new stereo signals. This unique architecture allows for cross-con­version between analog and synchronous AES signals within the same frame.

Analog and digital video signals can be intermixed with any other supported video format (analog,
SD or SWB) while maintaining a high level of analog video performance, effectively replacing
many single format routers already in use.

Signal Rates

The following table lists the sample rates and how many signals at each rate an input card or output
card can support. Each signal type requires a specific input card or output card. For a description of
each card and corresponding card part numbers, see Active Cards

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Signals Types and Rates

The router can manage several types of signals in virtually any combination. Supported signals
include:

One Input Card

Signal Type Rates Supported

Audio AES

Sample rate 48

kHz 16 stereo inputs or

synchronous (balanced

or unbalanced)

Audio AES
a

synchronous

(balanced or unbalanced)

Audio Analog Sample rate 48kHz; 24 bits 16 stereo inputs or

Video Standard
Definition (SD)

Sample rates 32 to 96

kHz (passed

through)

SMPTE 259M.
Reclock to 143, 177, and 270

Mb/s.

Supports

32 mono inputs

16 stereo inputs 16 stereo outputs

32 mono inputs.
Converts analog to
internal digital
format.

16 inputs 16 outputs

One Output Card
Supports

16 stereo outputs or
32 mono outputs

16 stereo outputs or
32 mono outputs.
Converts internal
digital format to
analog.

Auto bypass at 10 Mb/s to 270 Mb/s

Video High Definition
(SWB)

Video Analog PAL 625/50: or NTSC 525/59.94:

Video Analog/Digital
and Video Digital/
Analog Conversion

Time Code 1/30th to 100 times normal 16 inputs 16 outputs

Machine Control up to 115.2

SMPTE 292M.
Reclock to 143, 177, 360, 540

1.483 and 1.485
at 10

Mb/s to 1.5 Gb/s

analog composite

PAL or NTSC analog composite
decoded and encoded to SMPTE
259M-C, (4:2:2),

Gb/s. Auto bypass

270 Mb/s

kb/s 16 inputs/outputs. Cards are bidirectional

Mb/s,

16 inputs 16 outputs

16 inputs 16 outputs

16 analog
composite video
inputs converted to
SMPTE 259M-C

(both inputs and outputs)

16 SMPTE

259M-C outputs
converted to analog
composite video

Using Video and Audio References

References are required for proper switching. The following lists input signal formats and if a video
or AES reference is required

Input Signal Format Video Ref. AES Ref.

Analog Audio (Stereo) ** *

Analog Audio (Mono) ** *

Synchronous AES Digital Audio (Stereo) ** Yes

Synchronous AES Digital Audio (Mono) ** Yes

Mixed Analog and Synchronous AES Digital Audio ** Yes

Asynchronous AES Digital Audio (Stereo) ** No

Analog Video (PAL or NTSC) Yes No

SD Video Yes No

SWB Video Yes No

Time Code (Linear) Yes No

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Input Signal Format Video Ref. AES Ref.

Machine Control (RS-422)** Yes No

* If possible, connect an external AES 48kHz reference signal.
** Video reference is not required for operation, but ensures proper video switching.

Mixing Analog and Digital

The NV5128 frame can mix analog and digital signals within a single routing system. For example,
a digital audio input can be routed to an analog audio output. To perform this action the router uses
analog-to-digital (A/D) converters and digital-to-analog (D/A) convertors.

There are two types of A/D and D/A converter cards: one set for audio and one set for video. Ana­log audio converter cards cannot be mixed with analog video converter cards. The input signals
type

— audio or video — must match the output signal type. For more information on converter

cards, see Active Cards

The following is a list of audio and video inter-mix options and related delay times.

Input and Output Options Delay

Analog audio input and analog audio output < 1.2 mS

Analog audio input and AES synchronous output ~ 658 µS

AES synchronous input and analog audio output ~ 539 µS

AES synchronous input and AES synchronous output 83.2 µs (4 samples)

AES asynchronous input and AES asynchronous output < 1 µS

Analog video input and analog video output < 20ns

Analog video input and SD output 1 video line

SD input and Analog video output 3 µS

SD input and SD output < 20 ns

on page 21.

Mono Channels

AES signals are composed of several parts, including a preamble, left channel, right channel, user
bits, and channel status bits. When received as an AES signal, the signal is retained as an AES sig­nal for internal routing to the output card. The crosspoint array on the output card breaks apart the
signal, separating out the left and right channels to create two mono channels. The mono channels
are then switched as separate signals, recombining left and right channels into new stereo signals.
The channel status bit and user bits are passed through. When the signal is distributed as an AES
output, the preamble, channel status bit and user bits are added back to the left and right channels to
create a stereo signal.

Individual left or right channels can be combined with other individual channels and distributed as
a new channel-pair combination (stereo signal). For example, a live news report may capture the
news reporter’s voice on the left channel and the background noises on the right channel. By split­ting the AES signal into its left channel and right channel, the news reporter’s voice (left channel)
can be paired with a different background noise (right channel). If only one channel is present, the
other channel is silent.

To perform mono switching, an external AES reference signal must be connected to maintain syn­chronization (see Making Reference Connections

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on page 57). How mono signals are recombined

2. Introduction

Switching Configurations

and routed to outputs is determined by the router control system. For more information on mono
signal switching, see Setting Jumpers and Switches on Cards and Card Sets

Switching Configurations

Switching is performed by the output card. Each output card receives signals from the input card
via the motherboard and routing commands from the control card. The inputs are then sent to a
crosspoint array on the output card that performs the switching.

Figure 2-2 shows the basic architecture of the NV5128 switching configuration and the relationship
between the backplanes and the input cards and output cards. Backplanes house connections that
receive and distribute signals to and from the router. For more information, see Backplanes
page 13.

Each “X” (crosspoint symbol) represents a 16 input x 16 output crosspoint array. Taken together,
eight crosspoints create a 128 input x 16 output crosspoint array. This unique architecture creates a
fully non-blocking matrix such that an input can be switched to any output, and one input to one
output, or one input to many outputs.

116 173 2 3348 4964 6580 8196 97112 113128

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

on page 67.

on

Inputs

Slot 5 Slot 12Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 Slot 9 Slot 10 Slot 11

Slot 5

Slot 1 Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 13

Slot 14

Slot 15

Slot 16

Output Matrix Modules

Slot 12Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 Slot 9 Slot 10 Slot 11

Input Backplanes

Modules

Motherboard

Input Matrix Modules

16

16

Slot 2

16

Slot 3

16

Slot 4

16

Slot 13

16

Slot 14

16

Slot 15

16

Slot 16

Output Backplanes

Outputs

Figure 2-2. NV5128 Crosspoint Architecture

In general, input cards and output cards follow the 16 inputs x 16 outputs architecture, with one
router card slot per card. There are three exceptions: Classic SWB card sets, Standard SWB cards
and machine control card sets. Each card set switching configuration is discussed in the proceeding
sections.

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Classic SWB Switching Configurations

The Classic SWB card set is composed of two cards connected together that occupy two card slots.
The card set has a 16 input x 16 output crosspoint array. A single Classic SWB card set can be used
to create a 16 input x 16 output switching matrix, or a pair of card sets can be coupled together to
create a 32 input x 32 output matrix. The 32 input x 32 output configuration feeds the 16 inputs
from one Classic SWB card set to the second Classic SWB card set and vice versa.

When creating a 32 input x 32 output matrix, the Classic SWB cards must be installed in specific
router slots. For installation instructions, see Installing Classic SWB Backplanes
more information about the card architecture, see Classic SWB

on page 28.

on page 41. For

Standard SWB Switching Configurations

There are two types of Standard SWB output cards: a main card with a “wing” and optional expan­sion cards that mate with the wing on the main card. The output cards occupy four contiguous slots.
By installing the main card and up to three expansion cards, different crosspoint matrices can be
created. Because the main output card receives all 128 SWB inputs, switching configurations can
start at 16 inputs x 16 outputs, increasing in increments of 16 up to 128 inputs by 64 outputs. A sec­ond set of Standard SWB main output cards and expansion output cards can be installed, increasing
the switching configuration to 128 inputs x 128 outputs.

The Standard SWB cards must be installed in specific router slots. For installation instructions, see

Installing Other Video, Audio and Time-Code Backplanes

card architecture, see Standard SWB

Machine Control Switching Configurations

The machine control card set is composed of two cards connected together that occupy two card
slots. The machine control card set is bidirectional; it carries signals in both directions (input and
output).

A single machine control card set can support 32 ports. If a second machine control card set is
installed and combined with the first card set, the configuration can be doubled to 64 ports.

The Machine Control cards must be installed in specific router slots. For installation instructions,
see Installing Machine Control Backplanes
tecture, see Machine Control Signals

on page 28.

on page 31.

Module Slots and Rear Connectors

The NV5128 has slots for input cards, output cards, and control cards. Cards are installed through
the front of the frame for easy access and are “hot swappable”. The rear of the router is a back plate
into which backplanes housing connectors for receiving and distributing signals are installed. The
back plate also contains connections to system functions, such as a router control system, alarms or
reference signals.

on page 43. For more information about

on page 42. For more information about the card archi-

Active circuitry is contained mainly on the input cards, output cards, control cards, power supply
modules, and fan tray installed through the router’s front. However, some active circuitry for SD
and HD signals are located on the associated backplanes, which are installed through the router’s
rear. All cards and backplanes are “hot-swappable.”

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Module Slots and Rear Connectors

An internal motherboard spans the frame and interconnects front and rear modules, and distributes
control signals, timing information, and power. Cards, power supply modules, and the fan tray plug
into the motherboard from the front of the router and backplanes plug into the same motherboard
from the rear. Each input card and output card has a corresponding backplane. For more informa­tion on each type of card, see Active Cards

Backplanes

on page 13.

Front Slots

Figure 2-3, next page, shows the front of the NV5128 with the door removed. In the center of the
router are eight slots designated for input cards. To the right and left of the input slots are four slots
designated for output cards. On the far right, two slots house the primary and secondary control
cards. A fan tray is located at the top of the router chassis.

Viewing the frame from the front, slots are numbered 1 through 16, from left to right. (See
Figure 2-3.)

Each slot supports 16 channels, as follows:

• Slots 1 through 4 (for outputs): Slot 1 switches output channels 1 to 16, slot 2 switches output
channels 17-32, and so on.

on page 21. For more information on backplanes, see

• Slots 5 through 12 (for inputs) receives and process inputs 1to 128 respectively, in groups of 16
channels per slot, in ascending order, left to right, viewed from the front of the frame.

• Slots 13 through 16 (for outputs) are similar in function to slots 1 to 4, except that the output
channels are in reverse order. That is, slot 13 switches output channels 113 to 128, slot 14
switches 97 to 112, slot 15 switches 81 to 96 and slot 16 switches 65 to 80. The reverse order of
the output channels in the right-hand side of the frame is intentional; it makes it easier to obtain
equal path lengths on the frame’s motherboard, facilitates analog video timing, and facilitates
the use of Classic SWB card sets and machine control card sets installed in slots 11 to 14 (see

Installing Active Cards

on page 44).

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S

Pullout

Fan Tray

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Module Slots and Rear Connectors

Figure 2-3 shows the location of the input card, output cards, and control card slots, as viewed from
the front.

econdary

Slots 1–4

(Outputs 1–64)

Slots 5–12

(Inputs 1–128)

Slots 13–16

(Outputs 128–65)

Control Card

Primary
Control Card

Main PS6000 Power Supply Redundant PS6000 Power Supply

Figure 2-3. NV5128 Frame with Modules (Front View)

Rear Connections

The rear of the NV5128 (Figure 2-4) features a back plate containing backplanes for receiving and
distributing signals. Backplanes plug into connectors located on the motherboard, which runs the
width of the frame. In the left-hand region are connections for system functions, as shown in
Figure 2-7 on page 16. Two AC power connections are located in the right-hand region.

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Module Slots and Rear Connectors

Figure 2-4 shows the router with backplanes installed on the rear of the NV5128 frame.

Secondary

Control

Primary

Control

AES Ref.

Ethernet

AUX.

Bus

Video Ref.

Backplanes

Output 65–128 Input 128–1 Output 64–1

Power
Connections

System

Alarm

Time Code Ref.

Ground Lug

Figure 2-4. NV5128 Frame with Backplanes (Rear View)

Power Supply
Alarm

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Backplanes

The NV5128 features rear backplanes that can be inter-mixed in a single router frame, as shown in
Figure 2-4 on page 12.

DB25
Connectors

ANALOG

AUDIO

INPUT

1-4

STEREO

5-8

STEREO

9-12

STEREO

13-16

STEREO

ANALOG

AUDIO INPUT

Phoenix
Connectors

AES / TC

16 INPUT

+

S

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

AES/ TC

INPUT

RJ_45
Connectors

PORT 16

1-4

5-8

9-12

13-16

PORT 16

BNC
Connectors

SDI

OUTPUT

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

SDI

OUTPUT

Each backplane contains connectors for
receiving or distributing signals. The
number of connectors on a backplane
and the type of connector is determined
by the type of signal. Figure 2-5 shows
the four types of connectors available on
backplanes.

There are five types of backplanes. All
backplanes are passive unless otherwise
noted:

• DB25 connectors

— Used for analog

audio signals.

• Phoenix connectors

— Used for AES

balanced signals and SMPTE longi­tudinal time code signals.

• RJ45 connectors

— Used for machine

control signals.

• BNC connectors

— Used for analog

video and AES unbalanced audio sig­nals.

• BNC connectors (active)

— Used for

incoming and outgoing SWB signals
and for incoming SD signals.

Figure 2-5. Backplanes

Important The two backplanes containing BNC connectors are not interchangeable. The

BNC backplane for SD and SWB signals are active and can not be used for ana­log video or AES audio signals.

The type of signal being received or distributed determines the backplane used (see Backplane

Types and Signals on page 14). For each backplane installed a corresponding input card or output

card must also be installed. For example, if a backplane is installed to receive AES unbalanced sig­nals, then the input card capable of routing AES unbalanced signals must be installed in the corre­sponding card slot (see Active Cards

on page 21).

Video Backplanes

Unlike other backplanes, the backplanes for incoming and outgoing SWB signals and incoming SD
signals have active components. These backplanes cannot be used with analog video cards.

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Module Slots and Rear Connectors

Machine Control Breakout Panel

The backplane module for machine control signals has 16 RJ-45 connectors. Miranda offers an
optional machine control breakout panel (BP2-PORT-64) that can be used with up four machine
control backplane modules. The panel has 64 RJ-45 connectors on one side and 64 DE9 (female)
connectors on the other, as shown in Figure 2-6. The DE9 connector wiring follows SMPTE­defined pin assignment standards. For installation instructions, see Installing Machine Control

Backplanes on page 42.

2345678910111213

MACHINE CONTROL

BREAKOUT PANEL

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61

BP-PORT-64

14 15 16

30 31 32

46 47 48

62 63 64

Front View

Rear View

Figure 2-6. Optional Machine Control Breakout Panel

Backplane Types and Signals

The following is a list of each backplane type, associated connectors, signal types managed, and the
number of signals each backplane can receive or distribute. For the part number for each backplane
list, see Cards, Card Sets, and Backplanes

on page 93.

Signal Types

Backplane
Name

Connector
Type

Connectors per
Backplane

Signals
Managed

AES unbalanced, synchronous AES BNC 16 16 stereo or

32 mono

AES balanced, synchronous AES/TC Phoenix 16 16 stereo or

32 mono

AES unbalanced, asynchronous AES BNC 16 16 stereo

AES balanced, asynchronous AES/TC Phoenix 16 16 stereo

Analog audio Analog audio DB25 4 16 stereo or

32 mono

Digital Video, SD SDI BNC 16 16

Digital Video, SWB SWB BNC 16 16

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Backplane

Signal Types

Analog Video Analog video BNC 16 16

Time Code AES/TC Phoenix 16 16

Machine Control PORT 16 RJ-45 16 16

Name

Connector
Type

Connectors per
Backplane

Signals
Managed

The BP2-Port-64 panel has 64 RJ-45 connectors on one side and DE9 (female) connectors on the
other side. It allows you to use DE9 cables to connect machine control ports to devices.

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Module Slots and Rear Connectors

System Connections

The NV5128 features connections for managing system functions. System connections are located
on the left side of the frame when facing the rear of the router.

AES

REF1

PRI CTRL

10/100 B T

PRI CTRL

CTRL 1

CTRL 2

DIAG

10 B 2

SEC CTRL

SEC CTRL

NODE

BUS

CTRL 1

CTRL 2

DIAG

10 B 2

10/100 B T

AES

REF2

LOOP
THRU

Serial Connections
to Control System

Diagnostic
Connections

AES
Reference

Frame Expansion
(Not supported)

Ethernet
Connections
to Control
System

AUX Bus
Connection
to Control System

These connections are used to connect to:

• A router control system using either
serial, Ethernet or GSC Node Bus con­nectors.

• A stable source of audio and/or video
signal for reference purposes.

• The UniConfig application, installed
on a configuration PC.

• A system alarm that sends notification
of a system failure, such as a fan mal­function.

• A power supply alarm that sends notifi­cation of a power supply failure.

Figure 2-7 shows the system connections
located on the rear of the router. Each sys­tem connection and function is described
in the proceeding sections.

VIDEO
REF 1

Figure 2-7. System Connections (Rear View)

LOOP
THRU

(2)

ALARMS

VIDEO

REF 2

TIME CODE

Video Ref
Connections

System Alarm
Connection

Time Code
Reference
(Not supported)

Router Control System Connections

A router control system is used to manage routing configurations in the router. The router control
system sends instructions to the control card, which in turn sends commands directing signal
switching within in the router. (See Control Cards
rate external unit, which is connected to the router. The NV5128 provides three types of a router

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Module Slots and Rear Connectors

control system connections: serial, Ethernet or GSC Node Bus. The router control system deter­mines which connection is used. For example, to connect to the NV9000 router control system an
Ethernet connection is preferred.

Serial Connections

The NV5128 has four serial router control system connections, as shown in Figure 2-8. The con­nections are divided into two sets, one primary (‘PRI CTRL’) and one secondary (‘SEC CTRL’).
Primary control connects to the primary control card. Secondary control connects to the secondary
(optional for redundancy) control card (see Control Cards
into connections that correspond to router control systems: ‘CTRL 1’ corresponds to the primary
control system and ‘CTRL 2’ corresponds to a redundant router control system. Using ‘CTRL 2’
connections, you can connect to an alternate control system (i.e., backup system) or set up dual
control, if desired. For installation instructions, see Serial Router Control Connections

PRI CTRL

SEC CTRL

on page 21). Each set is further divided

on page 59.

CTRL 1

CTRL 2

DIAG

Figure 2-8. Serial Connections to Router Control System (Rear View)

CTRL 1

CTRL 2

DIAG

Serial Connections
to Control System

Ethernet Connections

The NV5128 has two Ethernet router control system connections, labeled ‘10/100 BASE T’, as
shown in Figure 2-9. Both connections are shared by both the primary control card and the second­ary control card. (See Control Cards

on page 21.) Because Ethernet network connections can be
used to connect to alternate control systems, there are no separate connections provided. For instal­lation instructions, see Ethernet Router Control Connections

on page 61.

In order for the router to communicate with the router control system through an Ethernet connec­tion, an IP address for the router needs to be set in the control card. The IP address is set using Uni­Config. For more information, see the UniConfig User’s Guide.

COMMON

TO

PRI & SEC

10 BASE 2

10/100 BASE T

Figure 2-9. Ethernet Connections to Router Control System (Rear View)

10 BASE 2

10/100 BASE T

Ethernet
Connections
to Control
System

GSC Node Bus Connections

Some third-party router control systems require a GSC Node Bus connection. The NV5128 has one
GSC Node Bus connection, labeled ‘NODE BUS’, as shown in Figure 2-10, next page. The con­nection is shared by both the primary control card and the secondary control card. (See Control

Cards on page 21.) To use the GSC Node Bus connection, an optional module must be installed on

each control card being used. For details, contact Miranda. For installation instructions, see GSC

Node Bus Router Control Connections on page 61.

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Module Slots and Rear Connectors

NODE

BUS

Figure 2-10. GSC Node Bus Connections to Router Control System (Rear View)

LOOP
THRU

GSC Node Bus
Connection
to Control System

Control System Expansion Connections

The NV5128 has two connections for the router control system when connecting multiple router
frames together, labeled ‘10 B 2’, as shown in Figure 2-11. However, frame expansion is not sup­ported in the NV5128 and these connections are inactive.

Control System
Expansion

10 B 2

10/100 B T

Figure 2-11. Control System Expansion Connection (Rear View)

10 B 2

10/100 B T

Connection

Diagnostic Connections

The diagnostic connections enable the NV5128 to communicate with the UniConfig application.
UniConfig runs on external hardware (e.g., PC) separate from the router and is used to perform sys­tem setup tasks, and configure and monitor the router. (See Configuration
information on UniConfig, see the UniConfig User’s Guide.

There are two types of diagnostic connections: temporary and permanent. A temporary diagnostic
serial connection is located on the front of each control card. (See Control Cards
manent diagnostic connections are located on the rear of the router, labeled ‘DIAG’, as shown in
Figure 2-12 on page 18. Miranda recommends using the temporary diagnostic connection when
reconfiguring the router because the port has fixed communications parameters. The permanent
diagnostic connections are used for upgrading firmware or control card protocols when there is no
Ethernet connection to the router. For instructions on making temporary or permanent diagnostic
connections, see Permanently Connecting to UniConfig

on page 63.

on page 67.) For more

on page 21.) Per-

There are two permanent ‘DIAG’ ports, one primary (‘PRI CTRL’) and one secondary (‘SEC
CTRL’). The primary control connects to the primary control card. The secondary control connects
to the secondary (optional for redundancy) control card.

PRI CTRL

CTRL 1

CTRL 2

DIAG

Figure 2-12. Permanent Diagnostic Connections (Rear View)

SEC CTRL

CTRL 1

CTRL 2

DIAG

Diagnostic
Connections

AES Reference Connections

The AES reference is used for clock generation, which provides a timing reference for AES syn­chronous signals and for timing circuits on the control card. Certain signals require an AES refer-

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Module Slots and Rear Connectors

ence. (See Using Video and Audio References on page 6.) For optimum audio output, signals must
be clock-locked to the same reference. Input impedance is selected by setting jumpers on the con­trol card. (See Control Card Jumper Settings

The NV5128 has two AES reference connections labeled ‘AES REF1’ and ‘AES REF2’, as shown
in Figure 2-13. Both connections are shared by the primary control card and the secondary control
card. (See Control Cards

on page 21.) The AES reference connections are “redundant” and use the
same reference type. When both reference connections are connected, if one reference fails, the
control card automatically fails-over to the redundant reference.

Synchronous AES input cards can work with inputs that are not locked to a common AES refer­ence. These inputs are treated as non-synchronous AES signals. Although possible, this is not rec­ommended for high-quality program audio feeds because the audible effects may be unpredictable,
depending on the program content and the degree of offset in the incoming data rate.

on page 68.)

An AES reference is required when using synchronous AES output cards. (See AES Synchronous
on page 23.) While it is possible to let the clock generator on the control card free-run, the synchro­nous AES outputs may contain ticks and pops, the severity of which depends on the difference in
clock rate.

The AES reference connection requires a stable signal source of AES with a sample rate of 48kHz.
For instructions on making AES reference connections, see AES Reference

AES

REF1

Figure 2-13. Connections to AES References (Rear View)

AES

REF 2

AES
Reference

on page 57.

Video Reference Connections

The NV5128 provides timing reference connections for video signals, labeled ‘VIDEO REF 1’ and
‘VIDEO REF 2’, as shown in Figure 2-14 on page 20. These connections provide a reference input
for determining the router’s video frame switch point and are required for certain signals. (See

Using Video and Audio References

tions or a different reference used for each connection. For more information, see Redundant and

Dual References on page 19.

If a video reference is present, signals switch at the defined frame and line switch points. If a video
reference is not present, the router still switches the signal, but to an internal reference. When the
video reference is not connected the control card red LEDs remain lit. (See Indicator LEDs
page 76.)

on page 6.) The same reference can be used for both connec-

on

The video reference connections require a stable source of PAL, NTSC or Tri-level sync. For
instructions on making video reference connections, see Video Reference

on page 58.

Redundant and Dual References

There are two video reference connections. The same reference can be used for both connections or
a different reference for each connection. When using the same, or “redundant,” references for both
connections, if one reference fails, the control card automatically fails-over to the redundant refer­ence. When using different references, or “dual” references, routing switch takes can be configured

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Module Slots and Rear Connectors

to occur based on one or the other reference. For example, ‘VIDEO REF 1’ uses NTSC as a refer­ence and ‘VIDEO REF 2’ uses PAL as a reference.

“Redundant” or “dual” mode is selected using UniConfig. If “dual” is selected, each output can be
configured individually to use ‘VIDEO REF 1’ or ‘VIDEO REF 2’ as the reference. For more
information, see the UniConfig User’s Guide.

VIDEO

REF 1

Figure 2-14. Connections to Video References (Rear View)

LOOP
THRU

VIDEO

REF 2

Video Ref
Connections

Alarm Connections

The NV5128 provides a system alarm that notifies you of a malfunction, such as when a fan or
power supply is not functioning properly. The alarm connection can be connected to external equip­ment that display visual signals when an alarm is activated. Creation of external monitoring equip­ment is outside the scope of this manual. However, basic instructions on wiring the alarm
connections for external monitoring is provided. See Making Alarm Connections

In addition to an alarm connection, the router control system receives status information from the
router’s control card(s). The control cards read the status of the router’s power supply and fans
through the ‘Power Supply Alarm’ connection. The information is then communicated to the router
control system and is viewable using UniConfig. For more information, see the UniConfig User’s
Guide.

A SNMP agent can be installed on the router control system (i.e., NV9000) to communicate power
supply information to a SNMP manager. Installation of SNMP agents and use of SNMP managers
is outside the scope of this User’s Guide.

on page 64.

The router alarm connection is labeled ‘ALARM’, as shown in Figure 2-15
making alarm connections, see Making Alarm Connections

System Alarm

ALARMS

Figure 2-15. Alarms Connection (Rear View)

Connection

on page 64.

. For instructions on

Time Code Reference Connections

The NV5128 has connections for a reference source for Time Code signals labeled ‘TIME CODE’,
as shown in Figure 2-16. However, time code references are not support at this time.

TIME CODE

Figure 2-16. Time Code Reference Connection (Rear View)

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Time Code
Reference
Connection