Lynx P MX 3214 B, P MX 3214 D Reference Manual

Series 3000

© LYNX Technik AG

Brunnenweg 3

64331 Weiterstadt

Germany

www.lynx-technik.com

Reference Manual

P MX 3214 B; P MX 3214 D

Dual AES Audio Multiplexer

MiniModule

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V 3.1

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Warranty

LYNX Technik AG warrants that the product will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2)
years from the date of shipment. If this product proves defective
during the warranty period, LYNX Technik AG at its option will
either repair the defective product without charge for parts and
labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the
defective product.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, customer must
notify LYNX Technik of the defect before expiration of the
warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the
performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service
center designated by LYNX Technik, with shipping charges
prepaid. LYNX Technik shall pay for the return of the product to
the customer if the shipment is within the country which the LYNX
Technik service center is located. Customer shall be responsible
for payment of all shipping charges, duties, taxes and any other
charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage
caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. LYNX Technik shall not be obligated to
furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting
from attempts by personnel other than LYNX Technik
representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to
repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to
incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or
malfunction caused by the use of non LYNX Technik supplies; or
d) to service a product which has been modified or integrated
with other products when the effect of such modification or
integration increases the time or difficulty servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY LYNX TECHNIK WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED. LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. LYNX TECHNIK`S RESPONISIBILITY TO REPAIR AND
REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER LYNX TECHNIK OR THE
VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.

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Regulatory information

Europe

Declaration of Conformity

USA

FCC 47 Part 15

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to the 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

We LYNX Technik AG
Brunnenweg 3
D-64331 Weiterstadt
Germany
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product

TYPE: P MX 3214 -2 B, P MX 3214 -2 D

To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following
standards (environments E1-E3):
EN 55103-1 /1996

EN 55103-2 /1996
EN 60950 /2001
Following the provisions of 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC directives.

Winfried Deckelmann

Weiterstadt, November 2006

Place and date of issue Legal Signature

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Contents

Warranty ...................................................................................3

Regulatory information............................................................4

Europe ......................................................................................4

Declaration of Conformity ...........................................................4

USA............................................................................................4

FCC 47 Part 15 ............................................................................4

Contents ...................................................................................5

Getting Started......................................................................... 7

Packaging ...............................................................................7

Product Description ...............................................................7

Functional Diagram ...............................................................9

Module Layout........................................................................9

Connections...........................................................................11

Video Connections ..............................................................11

Balanced Audio Connections (P MX 3212 D)..................11

Power Connections..............................................................12

DC Power Connector ................................................................. 12

Installation ..............................................................................13

Mechanical ...........................................................................13

Stand Alone Operation...............................................................13

Multiple Units............................................................................14

Electrical Installation. ...........................................................15

Stand Alone Operation...............................................................15

Multiple Units............................................................................16

Settings and Control ..............................................................16

Switch Settings ......................................................................17

Service Adapter..........................................................................17

Switch Function Detail ..............................................................18

Auto Store..................................................................................19

Factory Preset Condition............................................................20

Alarm/LED Status Indicators.................................................. 21

LED Indicators...........................................................................21

Front Panel Alarm Indicator ......................................................22

Locate Function .........................................................................23

Specifications (P MX 3212) ...................................................24

Available Options..................................................................25

Parts List ..................................................................................26

Contact Information ..............................................................28

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Getting Started

Packaging

The shipping carton and packaging materials
provide protection for the module during transit.
Please retain the shipping cartons in case
subsequent shipping of the product becomes
necessary.

Product Description

The P MX 3214 is a high quality digital AES Audio
multiplexer (Audio Embedder) designed primarily
for broadcast and professional applications.

The Module accepts 4 external AES3 inputs
(combined into two audio groups) and multiplexes
this into the incoming SDI video input. Group
insertion per embedder is selectable (1 through 4).
Four separate SDI outputs of the video, with
embedded audio are provided. Existing audio
groups can be overwritten, deleted or passed
transparently. Four separate SDI outputs of the
embedded signal is provided which could be used
to cascade several modules for additional audio
group insertion.
In case no SDI input is attached the module
generates it own SDI signals and continues to
embed the AES input signals.
The Module uses Sub D connections (P MX 3214 D)
or 75 Ohm BNC connections (P MX 3214 B) for
audio and standard 75-Ohm (BNC)
interconnections for video.

The P MX 3214 has a variety of features, which include:

• User selectable audio groups (1…4)

• 525 and 625 line standard. (auto detect)

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• Supports 4:3 / 16:9 aspect ratios

• Supports 8 and 10 bit video

• Selectable bypass of audio sample rate

conversion

• Video to green if SDI input lost, with own SDI
signal generated

• Supports asynchronous and synchronous
audio inputs. (Asynchronous audio between
30KHz and 48KHz)

• local DIP switches and LED's for control and
status monitoring.

• Microprocessor controlled.

• Remote control interface.

All settings stored in non-volatile flash ram.
The module has a built in micro-controller with local
controls, status and alarm indicators and well as
internal flash ram for storing setups. Any operational
parameters configured and stored into the module
are recalled when powered up. Remote control,
status monitoring and error reporting is possible
when used with the R FR 3010 rack frame option
and host controller. For stand alone control, the
R CT 3002 Service Adapter option is available.

The P MX 3214 is part of the 3000 series of
MiniModules, which offer high quality, modularity
and flexibility in a very small form factor ideal for
applications where space is at a premium.

The modules can be used either stand alone using
the optional power supply brick, or as part of a
tightly integrated space saving system where up to
10 MiniModules can be mounted utilizing the
optional LYNX R FR 3005 / 3010 rack housing. This
includes integrated power supply and optional
remote control interfaces.

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Functional Diagram

Figure 1 below is the basic functional diagram for
the P MX 3214 MiniModule.

Figure 1- P MX 3214 Functional Diagram

Module Layout

Figure 2 shows the physical layout of the P MX 3214
MiniModule. Video I/O is made through standard
75 Ohm BNC video connections and the balanced
audio inputs are made on the Sub D connector (P
MX 3214 D) or the unbalanced audio inputs on BNC
connectors (P MX 3214 B). Module configuration is
set via a small dip-switches located behind access
holes in the bottom of the module.

If the module is being used in a stand alone
application then the optional power supply (R PS
3001 E, R PS 3001 U or R PS 3001-3) is required to
power the module (not shown)