Harris AES-3981 Installation And Operation Manual
AES-3981
Digital Audio Distribution Amplifiers
Installation and Operation Manual
Edition D
AES-3981 MAN
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AES-3981
Digital Audio Distribution Amplifiers
Installation and Operation Manual
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Editi
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ugust 2006
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Warranty Information
The limited warranty policy provides a complete description of your
warranty coverage, limitations, and exclusions, as well as procedures
for obtaining warranty service. To view the complete warranty, visit
www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch>support>warranties
.
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Contents
Preface
Manual Information ............................................................................... vii
Purpose............................................................................................ vii
Audience ......................................................................................... vii
Revision History ............................................................................. vii
Writing Conventions...................................................................... viii
Obtaining Documents ...................................................................... ix
Unpacking the Module............................................................................ ix
Safety Standards and Compliances ...........................................................x
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive ..................x
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive ........................................................................... xi
Safety Terms and Symbols ............................................................. xii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview...................................................................................................1
Product Description ..................................................................................2
Main Features ...........................................................................................3
Applications .............................................................................................4
Major Components ...................................................................................5
Front Module ....................................................................................5
Back Connector Module ...................................................................6
Block Diagram .........................................................................................7
Chapter 2: Installation and Removal
Overview...................................................................................................9
Packing List ............................................................................................10
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Installing AES-3981 Modules................................................................ 10
Removing AES-3981 Modules .............................................................. 10
Upgrading AES-3981 Firmware ............................................................ 10
Upgrading the Firmware (Discovery Method) ............................... 11
Upgrading the Firmware (Drag-and-Drop Method) ...................... 12
Correcting a Failed Upgrading Procedure ............................................. 15
Setting the Module to Fail-Safe Loader Mode ............................... 15
Upgrading the Firmware in Fail-Safe Mode .................................. 15
Rebooting the Module .................................................................... 17
Chapter 3: Operation
Overview ................................................................................................ 19
Operation Notes ..................................................................................... 20
Navigating the Operator and All Lists .................................................. 21
Operator and All List Parameters .......................................................... 22
Setup Parameters ................................................................................... 24
Alarms ................................................................................................... 25
Alarm Synchronization .................................................................. 25
Identifying the Cause of an Alarm ................................................. 25
Enabling or Disabling an Alarm Parameter ................................... 25
Restoring Default Settings ............................................................. 26
State Recovery Parameter Availability .................................................. 26
LEDs and Module Indicators ................................................................ 27
General Information ....................................................................... 27
Card-Edge Locations ...................................................................... 28
Module Indicator Descriptions ....................................................... 29
Chapter 4: Specifications
Overview ................................................................................................ 31
Input ...................................................................................................... 32
Output .................................................................................................... 33
Miscellaneous ........................................................................................ 34
Appendix A: Tree View Navigation
Overview ................................................................................................ 37
Navigating the Tree View ..................................................................... 38
Tree View Parameters ........................................................................... 39
Index
Keywords .............................................................................................. 41
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Manual Information
Purpose
This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance,
and specifications of the NEO AES-3981 digital audio distribution
amplifiers.
Audience
This manual is written for technicians and operators responsible for the
installation, setup, maintenance, and operation of the AES-3981 digital
audio distribution amplifiers.
Revision History
Table P-1. Revision History of Manual
Edition Date Revision History
A November 2001 Initial release
B July 2002 Updated parameter lists
C May 2005 Updated parameter lists;
added index
D August 2006 Added RoHS and WEEE
compliance information
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Writing Conventions
To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have
adhered to the following text conventions:
Table P-2. Writing Conventions
Term or Convention Description
Bold Indicates dialog box, property sheet, field,
button, check box, list box, combo box,
menu, submenu, window, list, and selection
name
Italics Indicates email addresses, names of books
and publications, and first instances of new
terms and specialized words that need
emphasis
CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard,
such as ENTER, TAB, CTRL, ALT,
DELETE
Code Indicates variables or command-line
entries, such as a DOS entry or something
you type into a field
> Indicates the direction of navigation
through a hierarchy of menus and windows
hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location within
the electronic document or elsewhere
Internet address
Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL
Note
Indicates important information that helps
to avoid and troubleshoot problems
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Obtaining Documents
Installation, navigation, configuration, and setup information is now
included in the NEO FR-3901, FR-3903, and FR-3923 Mounting
Frames Installation and Operation Manual. If your current NEO frame
manual is Edition A, B, C, or D, you will need to download an updated
version from our Web site to access this information.
Technical documents can be viewed or downloaded from our Web site
at www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch
(go to Support>Documentation).
Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative to request a
document.
Unpacking the Module
Before you install and configure NEO modules, follow these steps:
1. Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have
occurred during transit.
2. Make sure that you have received all items listed on the packing
list.
3. Remove the anti-static shipping pouch, if present, and all other
packaging material.
4. Save the original packaging materials for possible reuse.
5. Contact your Sales representative if parts are missing or damaged.
Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product
needs to be returned for service. If the original package is not available,
you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following
criteria:
• The packaging must be able to withstand the product’s weight.
• The product must be held rigid within the packaging.
• There must be at least two in. (five cm) of space between the
product and the container.
• The corners of the product must be protected.
If the product is still within the warranty period, we will return it to you
by prepaid shipment after servicing.
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Safety Standards and Compliances
See the NEO Safety Instructions and Standards Manual to find the
safety standards and compliances for this NEO series product. A safety
manual is shipped with every FR-3901, FR-3903, and FR-3923
Mounting Frames Installation and Operation Manual and can be
downloaded from our Web site at www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch
.
Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative for a copy
of this safety manual.
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
Directive 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU)
Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of
certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The
intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals
that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the
environment during end-of-life recycling. The Directive takes effect on
July 1, 2006, and it refers to the following hazardous substances:
• Lead (Pb)
• Mercury (Hg)
• Cadmium (Cd)
• Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)
• Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)
• Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)
According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union
will be fully RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See our Web site,
www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch>company>environmental
compliance, for more information on dates and deadlines for
compliance.) Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of
equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation.
Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a
RoHS-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure P-1.
Figure P-1. RoHS Compliance Symbol
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Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive
The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection,
treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste
products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the
responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either
the producers or users of these products. Effective August 13, 2005,
producers or users will be required to recycle electrical and electronic
equipment at end of its useful life, and may not dispose of the
equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some
EU member states may have different deadlines.)
In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or
electronic devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such
products must be properly recycled. (See our Web site,
www.broadcast.harris.com/leitch>company>environmental
compliance, for more information on dates and deadlines for
compliance.) Contact your local sales representative for information on
returning these products for recycling. Equipment that complies with
the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant emblem, as
shown in Figure P-2.
Figure P-2. WEEE Compliance Symbol
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Safety Terms and Symbols
This manual uses the following safety terms and symbols. See your
NEO Safety Instructions and Precautions Guide for more information.
Table P-3. Safety Terms and Symbols Used in Manual
WARNING
Statements identifying conditions or practices
that can result in personal injury or loss of life:
High voltage is present. Uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure may be
sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
CAUTION
Statements identifying conditions or practices
that can result in damage to the equipment or
other property: Important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
AES-3981 modules are digital audio distribution amplifiers designed
for NEO 1RU and 3RU rack-mounted frames.
This chapter covers the following topics:
• “Applications” on page 4
• “Block Diagram” on page 7
• “Main Features” on page 3
• “Major Components” on page 5
• “Product Description” on page 2
See the FR-3901 and FR-3903 Installation and Operation Manual for
information about NEO frames. The frame manual includes information
about these items:
• General information about module unpacking, installation,
removal, navigation, configuration, and setup
• Card-edge screen savers
• State recovery parameters
•Fan modules
• Resource modules
• Alarm interconnect modules
• Power supplies
• Genesis adapters
• Servicing instructions
Note
Installation, navigation,
configuration, and setup
information is now included in
the NEO FR-3901, FR-3903,
and FR-3923 Mounting Frames
Installation and Operation
Manual. If your current NEO
frame manual is Edition A, B,
C, or D, you will need to
download an updated version
from our Web site
(www.broadcast.harris.com/
leitch) to access this
information.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Product Description
The NEO AES-3981 is a digital audio distribution amplifier for AES/
EBU audio signals for the NEO range of products. This module, as is
the case with all modules in the NEO family, can be controlled locally
via a front-edge display or from a remote location. Its remote
communications capability allows for control, monitoring, and
diagnostics using hardware control panels and/or a graphical user
interface.
The 1RU NEO control panel is uncluttered and simple to use. It has as
large a display as is practical, and a suitable number of buttons and
knobs to allow easy menu selection and parameter adjustment. The
aesthetic appearance of the panel is similar to that used for the 3RU
NEO Control panel, and matches the global Leitch/Harris styling
requirements.
The AES-3981 is a fully-featured single module product that includes a
front plug-in card module and back modules with balanced or coaxial
digital audio interfaces. Card edge and remote control of reclock mode,
EQ mode, and Alarm classification is provided. Signal presence is
provided locally and remotely.
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Main Features
These are the main features of the AES-3981:
• AES frame rates up to 96kHz
• Balanced or coaxial interface
• Automatic or manual EQ
• Reclock and non-reclock modes
• Error detection and reporting
• Frame rate detection and reporting
• Looping coaxial inputs
• Looping or terminated balanced inputs
• Eight outputs
• Card edge and remote control/status
• Signal presence detection and reporting
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Applications
The NEO platform is ideal for space-constrained operations demanding
full local and remote control capabilities in a routing solution. It is
especially useful where professional end-users require a small, flexible,
high quality (on-air quality) routing matrix with the ability to mix and
match signal formats and/or signal processing functions within the
same frame:
• Television production facilities
• Cable operators
• Production and post-production facilities
• Outside broadcast vans/trucks
• DBS satellite operations
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Major Components
The AES-3981 consists of a front module and a back connector module.
The front module is installed from the front of the frame, and is
hot-swappable. The back connector module is installed from the rear of
the frame.
The front module accepts a single input signal from the back panel, then
equalizes and conditions the signal before driving the signal to eight
separate outputs. The input signal may also be reclocked if desired.
Front Module
Figure 1-1 illustrates the LEDs on the front module of the AES-3981.
Front modules are designated by the suffix “-FM.” For example, the
front module of the AES-3981 is the AES-3981-FM.
Figure 1-1. AES-3981 Front Module
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