Ross Video AMX-8952 Users Guide

AMX-8952 Series User Guide

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AMX-8952 Series · User Guide

• Ross Part Number: 8952DR-004-05

• Software Version: 1.2

• Release Date: October 21, 2022.

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

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Patents

Patent numbers US 7,034,886; US 7,508,455; US 7,602,446; US 7,802,802 B2; US 7,834,886; US
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Safety Notices

Refer to the “Important Regulatory and Safety Notices” document that accompanied your
product.

Statement of Compliance

This product has been determined to be compliant with the applicable standards, regulations, and
directives for the countries where the product is marketed.

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EMC Notices

US FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

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This equipment is Industrial (Class A)

electromagnetic wave suitability equipment and

seller or user should take notice of it, and this
equipment is to be used in the places except for home.

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.

Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Ross Video Ltd. could

void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canada

This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe “A” est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

European Union

This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
established under regulation (EC) No 765/2008 and Decision No 768/2008/EC referred to as the
“New Legislative Framework”.

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equipment may cause radio interference.

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International

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found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device.

Notice — This is a Class A product. In domestic environments, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may have to take adequate measures.

Maintenance/User Serviceable Parts

Routine maintenance to this openGear product is not required. This product contains no user
serviceable parts. If the module does not appear to be working properly, please contact Technical
Support using the numbers listed under the “Contact Us” section of this manual. All openGear
products are covered by a generous 5-year warranty and will be repaired without charge for
materials or labor within this period. See “Warranty and Repair Policy” in this manual for details.

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disclosures to customers and regulators. Ross Video continuously strives to improve security and
privacy throughout the product life-cycle using practices such as:

• Privacy and Security by Design

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Contents

Introduction 11

Related Publications ................................................................................................................................ 11

Documentation Conventions .................................................................................................................. 12

Interface Elements ................................................................................................................................. 12

User Entered Text .................................................................................................................................. 12

Referenced Guides ................................................................................................................................ 12

Menu Sequences ................................................................................................................................... 12

Important Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 12

Contacting Technical Support ................................................................................................................. 12

Before You Begin 13

AMX-8952-A and AMX-8952-B Overview ............................................................................................... 13

AMX-8952-C Overview ............................................................................................................................. 14

Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

User Interfaces ......................................................................................................................................... 15

DashBoard Control System .................................................................................................................. 15

SNMP Monitoring and Control ............................................................................................................. 15

Hardware Overview 17

Marketing Codes Overview ..................................................................................................................... 17

Main PCB Overview .................................................................................................................................. 17

RESET Button .......................................................................................................................................... 17

Monitoring via the Card-edge .............................................................................................................. 18

Supported Rear Modules ........................................................................................................................ 19

AMX-8952-A ............................................................................................................................................ 19

AMX-8952-B ............................................................................................................................................ 20

AMX-8952-C ............................................................................................................................................ 21

Physical Installation 23

Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Removing the Blank Plates from the Rear Panel .................................................................................. 23

Installing the Rear Module into the openGear Frame ......................................................................... 24

Installing the AMX-8952 Card into an openGear Frame ...................................................................... 24

Cabling the Ethernet Port on the openGear Frame ............................................................................. 25

Reference Cabling .................................................................................................................................... 25

Video Cabling ............................................................................................................................................ 25

Loss of Input Failover Mode ................................................................................................................. 25

Audio Cabling ............................................................................................................................................ 25

Getting Started 27

Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 27

Launching DashBoard ............................................................................................................................. 27

Accessing the AMX-8952 Interfaces in DashBoard .............................................................................. 27

Configuring the Network Settings 29

Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 29

Changing the Network Settings of the AMX-8952 ................................................................................ 29

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Licensed Features 31

License Keys Overview ............................................................................................................................. 31

Installing a License Key ............................................................................................................................ 31

Removing a License Key .......................................................................................................................... 32

Reference Setup 33

Frame Rate Compatibility ........................................................................................................................ 33

Specifying a Global Analog Reference Source ...................................................................................... 34

Monitoring the Reference Signal via DashBoard ................................................................................. 35

Video Configuration 37

Configure the SDI BI-DIR Port ................................................................................................................. 37

Specifying the Output Format and Video Source ................................................................................. 37

Enabling the Loss of Input Failover Mode ............................................................................................. 39

Specifying the Output During a Loss of Input .................................................................................... 40

Specifying the Matte Color ...................................................................................................................... 41

Configuring the Bouncing Box Test Feature ......................................................................................... 41

Frame Sync Configuration 43

Before You Begin ...................................................................................................................................... 43

Enabling Frame Sync Mode ..................................................................................................................... 43

Adjusting the Output Timing ................................................................................................................... 44

Embedded Audio Setup 47

Sample Rate Conversion ......................................................................................................................... 47

Mapping the Embedded Audio Channels ........................................................................................... 47

Proc Amps for Embedded Audio ............................................................................................................ 48

Processing the Embedded Audio Input .............................................................................................. 48

AES Setup 51

Mapping the AES Inputs and Outputs ................................................................................................... 51

Mapping the AES Signals ...................................................................................................................... 51

Mapping the AES Channels ..................................................................................................................... 51

Using the Audio Proc ............................................................................................................................... 52

Analog Audio Setup 55

Mapping the Analog Inputs and Outputs .............................................................................................. 55

Mapping the Analog Signals ................................................................................................................. 55

Mapping the Analog Channels ................................................................................................................ 55

Using the Audio Proc ............................................................................................................................... 56

Ancillary Data 59

Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 59

HANC and VANC Status ......................................................................................................................... 59

CEA-708/CEA-608 Closed Captioning ..................................................................................................... 59

CEA-608 and CEA-708 Captioning Priority .......................................................................................... 59

Other Data Types ................................................................................................................................... 60

Passing or Deleting ANC Data ................................................................................................................. 60

Configuring the GPI/Tallies 63

GPI Communication Setup ...................................................................................................................... 63

Configuring a Port as a GPI ................................................................................................................... 63

Tally Communication Setup .................................................................................................................... 64

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Upgrading the Software 65

DashBoard Menus 67

Global Interface ........................................................................................................................................ 67

Signal Tab ............................................................................................................................................... 67

Product Tab ............................................................................................................................................ 68

Hardware Tab ........................................................................................................................................ 69

Licensing State Tab ................................................................................................................................ 70

Setup Tab ................................................................................................................................................ 70

Network Tab ........................................................................................................................................... 72

Global Alarm Enables Tab .................................................................................................................... 73

Security Tab ............................................................................................................................................ 74

Configure Licenses Tab ......................................................................................................................... 74

AMX-8952 Interfaces ................................................................................................................................ 75

AMX-8952 Status Tab ............................................................................................................................ 75

Input Status Tab ..................................................................................................................................... 77

Config Tab ............................................................................................................................................... 80

Audio Tab ................................................................................................................................................ 82

ANC Tab .................................................................................................................................................. 85

GPI/Tally Tab .......................................................................................................................................... 86

Technical Specifications 89

Supported Video Formats ....................................................................................................................... 89

SDI Inputs Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 90

SDI Outputs Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 90

AES Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 91

AMX-8952-A ............................................................................................................................................ 91

AMX-8952-B ............................................................................................................................................ 92

Analog Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 92

AMX-8952-C ............................................................................................................................................ 92

GPIO ........................................................................................................................................................... 93

Environment ............................................................................................................................................. 93

Power ......................................................................................................................................................... 94

Software Licenses 95

BSD ............................................................................................................................................................. 95

Dual GPL .................................................................................................................................................... 95

GPL ............................................................................................................................................................. 95

LGPL ......................................................................................................................................................... 100

MIT ........................................................................................................................................................... 101

zlib ............................................................................................................................................................ 101

Service Information 103

Troubleshooting Checklist ..................................................................................................................... 103

Bootload Button .................................................................................................................................. 103

Warranty and Repair Policy ................................................................................................................... 103

Glossary 105

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Introduction

This guide covers the installation, configuration, and use of the AMX-8952 series. The following
chapters are included:

• “Introduction” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.

• “Before You Begin” provides general information to keep in mind before installing and
configuring your card.

• “Hardware Overview” provides a basic introduction to the hardware features including the
cabling and monitoring features of the rear module.

• “Physical Installation” provides instructions for the physical installation of the card and its rear
module, and provides information on connecting to your facility network.

• “Getting Started” provides a general overview of the user controls available on the AMX-8952.

• “Configuring the Network Settings” outlines how to update the network settings assigned to
the AMX-8952.

• “Licensed Features” outlines the available software licensed features, and how to install a
software key for a licensed feature.

• “Reference Setup” outlines how to specify a global analog reference source for your card.

• “Video Configuration” outlines how specify the output format and video source for your card,
and adjust the output timing. An overview of how to enable the Frame Sync, and the ACO
features is also provided.

• “Embedded Audio Setup” outlines how to map the embedded audio channels, insert test tones,
and set up processing of the embedded audio input.

• “AES Setup” outlines how to assign an AES port as an input or output, map the AES channels, and
apply proc amps to individual AES channels.

• “Analog Audio Setup” outlines how to assign an ANLG port as an input or output, map the
analog audio channels, and apply proc amps to individual audio channels.

• “Ancillary Data” provides an overview of the ANC processing features for your card.

• “Upgrading the Software” provides instructions for upgrading the software for your AMX-8952
using DashBoard.

• “DashBoard Menus” summarizes the AMX-8952 menus, items, and parameters in DashBoard.

• “Technical Specifications” provides technical specification details on the AMX-8952.

• “Software Licenses” provides third-party software license information for your card.

• “Technical Specifications” provides information on the warranty and repair policy for your card.

• “Glossary” provides a list of terms used throughout this guide.

Related Publications

It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring
your AMX-8952 series card:

• DashBoard User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004

1

• MFC-OG3-N and MFC-8322-S User Guide

• OG3-FR Series User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8322DR-005

• OGX-FR Series User Guide, Ross Part Number: 8322DR-204

1. The AMX-8952 series requires the MFC-OG3-N Network Controller card to be installed in the openGear frame. The

MFC-8322-S does not support the AMX-8952 series cards.

AMX-8952 Series User Guide (v5.0) Introduction • 11

, Ross Part Number: 8322DR-004

Documentation Conventions

Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user
must enter, or a sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular
command.

Interface Elements

Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For
example:

In the Network tab, click Apply.

User Entered Text

Courier text is used to identify text that a user must enter. For example:

In the Language box, enter English.

Referenced Guides

Text set in bold and italic represent the titles of referenced guides, manuals, or documents. For
example:

For more information, refer to the DashBoard User Manual.

Menu Sequences

Menu arrows are used in procedures to identify a sequence of menu items that you must follow.
For example, if a step reads “File > Save As,” you would click the File menu and then click Save As.

Important Instructions

Star icons are used to identify important instructions or features. For example:

 Contact your IT department before connecting to your facility network to ensure that there are

no conflicts. They will provide you with an appropriate value for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway for your device.

Contacting Technical Support

At Ross Video, we take pride in the quality of our products, but if problems occur, help is as close as
the nearest telephone.

Our 24-hour Hot Line service ensures you have access to technical expertise around the clock.
After-sales service and technical support is provided directly by Ross Video personnel. During
business hours (Eastern Time), technical support personnel are available by telephone. After hours
and on weekends, a direct emergency technical support phone line is available. If the technical
support person who is on call does not answer this line immediately, a voice message can be left
and the call will be returned shortly. This team of highly trained staff is available to react to any
problem and to do whatever is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Technical Support: ([phone]

• After Hours Emergency: ([phone]

• E-mail: [email protected]

• Website: http://www.rossvideo.com

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Before You Begin

If you have questions pertaining to the operation of your card, contact us at the numbers listed in
the section “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for
consultation, training, or service.

Each AMX-8952 card is a high quality program multiplexer that is extremely flexible in handling
channel assignments and channel re-mapping as well as fully reconfigure, append, and overwrite
capability for existing channels. Table 1 summarizes the available card types of the AMX-8952
series.

Table 1 Available Models

Marketing Code Product Description

AMX-8952-A HD/3G/12G-SDI Embedder/De-embedder, Unbalanced AES

AMX-8952-B HD/3G/12G-SDI Embedder/De-embedder, Balanced AES

AMX-8952-C HD/3G/12G-SDI Embedder/De-embedder, Analog Audio

a. Support for 12G formats requires the AMX-8952-UHD-LICENSE. Refer to “Installing a License

Key” for details.

AMX-8952-A and AMX-8952-B Overview

The AMX-8952-A (Figure 1) and AMX-8952-B (Figure 2) are capable of embedding or de-embedding
up to eight AES/EBU pairs (16 audio channels) into one HD/3G/12G-SDI signal. Audio proc control on
each input allows for audio processing with independent channel Sample Rate Conversion (SRC),
gain of +/-20dB, audio delay up to 1 second and channel phase invert and summing capability. If the
input is a synchronous 48kHz signal, the audio can be embedded into the SDI signal unaltered. If
the input is not a synchronous 48kHz signal, it may be converted using SRC before it is embedded
on the SDI output.

a

 The AMX-8952-A offers eight 75ohm unbalanced AES connections while the AMX-8952-B offers

eight 110ohm balanced AES connections.

GPIO

(1,2)

SDI IN

(BNC 1)

SDI

BI-DIR

(BNC 3)

AES BI-DIR*

*The input is for embedding discrete audio into the SDI signal.
The output is for monitoring/feeding to external devices

SDI RX

SDI RX

INPUT

SELECT /

SWITCHOVER

AUDIO

DMX

AUDIO PROC

SRC, GAIN, DELAY,

CROSSPOINT

ANC RX

Figure 1 AMX-8952-A — Simplified Block Diagram

BYPASS

*Uses active SDI input.

FRAME SYNC /

VIDEO DELAY

ANC TX

AUDIO

ENCODE

SDI TX

SDI TX

SDI OUT
(BNC 2)

SDI
BI-DIR
(BNC 3)

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GPIO

(1,2)

SDI IN

(BNC 1)

SDI

BI-DIR

(BNC 3)

AES BI-DIR*

*The input is for embedding discrete audio into the SDI signal.
The output is for monitoring/feeding to external devices

SDI RX

SDI RX

INPUT

SELECT /

SWITCHOVER

AUDIO

DMX

AUDIO PROC

SRC, GAIN, DELAY,

CROSSPOINT

ANC RX

BYPASS

*Uses active SDI input.

FRAME SYNC /

VIDEO DELAY

ANC TX

AUDIO

ENCODE

SDI TX

SDI TX

Figure 2 AMX-8952-B — Simplified Block Diagram

AMX-8952-C Overview

The AMX-8952-C includes one multi-rate SDI input which supports up to 16 channels of embedded
audio and 4 (pairs) of analog audio I/O. (Figure 3) The AMX-8952-C is capable of embedding or
de-embedding up to four analog audio pairs into an HD/3G/12G-SDI signal. Audio proc controls on
each input allows for gain control of +/- 10dB, audio delay up to 1 second, and channel phase invert
and summing capability.

SDI OUT
(BNC 2)

SDI
BI-DIR
(BNC 3)

SDI IN

(BNC 1)

SDI

BI-DIR

(BNC 3)

ANLG BI-DIR*

*The input is for embedding discrete audio into the SDI signal.
The output is for monitoring/feeding to external devices

SDI RX

SDI RX

INPUT

SELECT /

SWITCHOVER

BYPASS

AUDIO

DMX

AUDIO PROC

SRC, GAIN, DELAY,

CROSSPOINT

ANC RX

*Uses active SDI input.

FRAME SYNC /

VIDEO DELAY

Figure 3 AMX-8952-C — Simplified Block Diagram

GPIO

(1,2)

ANC TX

AUDIO

ENCODE

SDI TX

SDI TX

SDI OUT
(BNC 2)

SDI
BI-DIR
(BNC 3)

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Features

The following features are standard for the AMX-8952 series:

• Supports embedding of non-PCM data such as Dolby® Digital and Dolby® E

• Two SDI processed outputs

• Audio embedding for all popular formats

• Full control over channel assignments, primary and backup sources

• Audio proc controls such as gain, invert, delay, and sum

• Internally generated test patterns and test tones

• Programmable video output on SDI input loss

• Automatic input video format detection

• Backup audio insertion on audio input loss

• Programmable silence detection and timeout thresholds

• Ability to strip VANC data from specific or all lines of a video output

• Reports status and configuration remotely via the DashBoard Control System

• Fits openGear frames

• 5-year transferable warranty

User Interfaces

The AMX-8952 includes two interfaces for control and monitoring for your card.

DashBoard Control System

The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards
from a computer. DashBoard communicates with other cards in the openGear frame through the
Network Controller Card. The DashBoard Control System software and manual are available for
download from our website.

For More Information on...

• on the AMX-8952 menus in DashBoard, refer to “DashBoard Menus”.

• on using DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual available from our website.

SNMP Monitoring and Control

The Network Controller Card in the openGear frame can provide optional support for remote
monitoring of your frame and using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which is
compatible with many third-party monitoring and control tools.

For More Information on...

• on enabling SNMP Monitoring and Control for your frame, refer to the MFC-8300 Series User
Manual.

• on SNMP controls for the AMX-8952, refer to your AMX-8952 Management Information Base
(MIB).

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Hardware Overview

This chapter presents information on the AMX-8952 hardware components and features.

Marketing Codes Overview

The AMX-8952 is an openGear modular system composed of two sub-systems.

• a main PCB which connects to a rear module and the openGear frame midplane

• a rear module that provides physical connectors

Table 2 outlines which rear module mates with specific main PCB version and openGear frames.

Table 2 Rear Modules — Supported openGear Frames

Main PCB

Marketing Code

AMX-8952-A 8952AR-001A R3A-8952 8322AR-329 OG3-FR, OGX-FR

AMX-8952-B 8952AR-001B R3B-8952 8322AR-330 OG3-FR, OGX-FR

AMX-8952-C 8952AR-002A R3C-8952 8322AR-330 OG3-FR, OGX-FR

PCB Part

Number

Marketing Code

Rear Module

Rear Module

Part Number

Supported

openGear Frame

Notice — Installing the AMX-8952 in a frame other than the OG3-FR or OGX-FR could damage the

card, the rear module, or both.

Main PCB Overview

The main PCB is a typical openGear card. An ejector on one end secures the module to the slot
inside the openGear frame, and the other end inserts into a connector on the back of the rear
module.

Figure 4 AMX-8952 — Base Card Components

RESET Button

Pressing this button resets the microprocessor and re-initializes the card. This is a hard reset of the
card. This action should only be before as advised by Ross Video Technical Support.

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Monitoring via the Card-edge

The front-edge of the main PCB has LED indicators for indicating alarms, and communication
activity. (Figure 5)

REF Jumper (J1)

PWR

INPUT 1
INPUT 2

REF

Reset Button

Card Ejector

Figure 5 Card-edge Features

Table 3 provides information on the LED displays.

Table 3 AMX-8952 LED Descriptions

LED Color Description

PWR Green The card is powered on and is operating correctly

Flashing The card software is updating

Red When lit red, this LED indicates:

• the card is booting, or

• a major alarm condition is occurring on the card

Off The card is not powered on

INPUT 1 Green A valid SDI input signal is detected on the SDI IN BNC

Flashing
Green/Red

A valid SDI input signal is detected on the SDI IN BNC, but the card
is not locked to a reference signal

Red The SDI input signal connected to the SDI IN BNC is not valid

INPUT 2 Green A valid SDI input signal is detected on the SDI BI-DIR BNC

Flashing
Green/Red

A valid SDI input signal is detected on the SDI BI-DIR BNC, but the
card is not locked to a reference signal

Red The SDI input signal connected to the SDI BI-DIR BNC is not valid

Off The SDI BI-DIR BNC is configured as an output in DashBoard

REF Green A valid reference signal is detected on the REF IN BNC

Red An unsupported reference signal is detected on the REF IN BNC

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Supported Rear Modules

This section summarizes the connections and cabling designations for each AMX-8952 series card.
Each rear module occupies two slots in the openGear frame and accommodates one card.

AMX-8952-A

The AMX-8952-A includes the following connections:

• 1 SDI input BNC

• 1 SDI output BNC

• 1 bi-directional SDI BNC

• 8 AES unbalanced connections on BNCs

• 2 GPIO connections

BP

1

SDI IN

2

SDI OUT

3

SDI BI-DIR

1

AES 1

3

AES 3

5

AES 5

7

AES 7

AES 2

AES 4

AES 6

AES 8

2

4

AMX-8952-A

6

GPIO 1

8

GPIO 2

Figure 6 Cabling Designations — AMX-8952-A

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AMX-8952-B

The AMX-8952-B includes the following connections:

• 1 SDI input BNC

• 1 SDI output BNC

• 1 bi-directional SDI BNC

• 8 embedded audio balanced connections on 3-pin connectors

• 2 GPIO connections

BQ

1

SDI IN

2

SDI OUT

3

SDI BI-DIR

1

3

5

7

2

4

AMX-8952-B

6

GPIO 1

8

GPIO 2

Figure 7 Cabling Designations — AMX-8952-B

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AMX-8952-C

The AMX-8952-C includes the following connections:

• 1 SDI input BNC

• 1 SDI output BNC

• 1 bi-directional SDI BNC

• 8 analog balanced analog connections on 3-pin connectors

• 2 GPIO connections

BQ

1

SDI IN

2

SDI OUT

3

SDI BI-DIR

1A

2A

3A

4A

1B

2B

3B

4B

AMX-8952-C

GPIO 1

GPIO 2

Figure 8 Cabling Designations — AMX-8952-C

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Physical Installation

Installing an AMX-8952 series card into the openGear frame requires you to remove the blank
plates in the designation frame slots, install the required rear module into the frame rear panel,
and then install the AMX-8952 series card into the required frame slot.

If you have questions pertaining to the installation of your card, contact us at the numbers listed in
the section “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for
consultation, training, or service.

 The AMX-8952 series requires the MFC-OG3-N Network Controller card to be installed in the

openGear frame. The MFC-8322-S does not support the AMX-8952 series cards.

Before You Begin

These installation guidelines assume the following:

• Ensure the openGear frame frame is properly installed. Refer to the User Guide for your frame.

• A valid IP addresses is available for the AMX-8952.

• If the rear module is already installed in the openGear frame, proceed to “Installing the
AMX-8952 Card into an openGear Frame”.

Static Discharge

Throughout this chapter, please heed the following cautionary note:

ESD Susceptibility — Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor

devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when
synthetic fiber clothing is worn. Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit
boards and related equipment.

Removing the Blank Plates from the Rear Panel

When a frame slot is not populated with an openGear card, a blank plate must be installed to
ensure proper frame cooling and ventilation.

Notice — Installing the rear modules in a frame other than an OG3-FR or OGX-FR series frame could

damage the card, the rear module, or both.

To remove a blank plate from the openGear frame

1. Locate the slots in the openGear frame you wish to install the AMX-8952 into. It is

recommended to use the following slot combinations:

• Slots 1, 2 • Slots 7, 8 • Slots 13, 14 • Slots 19, 20

• Slots 3, 4 • Slots 9, 10 • Slots 15, 16

• Slots 5, 6 • Slots 11, 12 • Slots 17, 18

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unfasten each blank plate from the openGear frame backplane.

3. Remove each blank plate from the chassis and set aside.

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Installing the Rear Module into the openGear Frame

If the rear module is already installed in the openGear frame, proceed to the section “Installing the
AMX-8952 Card into an openGear Frame”.

To install a rear module into the openGear frame

1. For each retaining screw on the rear module, push the o-ring to the end of the screw (but not
off the screw). This will help to align the rear module to the frame backplane in step 3.

2. Seat the bottom of the rear module in the seating slots at the base of the openGear frame’s
backplane.

3. Align the top holes of the rear module with the screw holes on the top-edge of the frame
backplane.

4. Using a Phillips screwdriver and the provided screw, fasten the rear module to the backplane.

 Do not fully tighten the screws until after installing the card and you have verified that the

AMX-8952 card aligns with the rear module.

Installing the AMX-8952 Card into an openGear Frame

The slot that the AMX-8952 installs into depends on the slot combination you installed the rear
module in. This allows adequate spacing to avoid damaging the card, the cards installed in the
neighboring slots, or both.

To install the AMX-8952 into the openGear frame

1. Locate the slot the AMX-8952 card will slide into. Refer to Table 4 for valid slot combinations.

Table 4 Card Slot Combinations

Rear Module is Installed in Card Installs into Slot

Slots 1, 2 1

Slots 3, 4 3

Slots 5, 6 5

Slots 7, 8 7

Slots 9, 10 9

Slots 11, 12 11

Slots 13, 14 13

Slots 15, 16 15

Slots 17, 18 17

Slots 19, 20 19

2. Verify that the AMX-8952 card aligns with the rear module.

3. Using a Phillips screwdriver fasten the rear module to the backplane using the provided screws.

 Do not over tighten the screws.

4. Hold the card by the edges and carefully align the card edges with the slot rails in the frame.

5. Fully insert the card into the frame until the card is properly seated in the rear module.

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Cabling the Ethernet Port on the openGear Frame

You must provide an Ethernet connection to the openGear frame that houses the AMX-8952.

The AMX-8952 is connected to your network via the MFC-OG3-N in the openGear frame. This
enables the AMX-8952 to interface with other cards in the frame, and the computer running the
DashBoard client. After a physical connection is established, DashBoard is used to configure the
network settings for the AMX-8952.

Contact your IT department before connecting to your facility network to ensure that there are no
conflicts. They will provide you with an appropriate value for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway for your AMX-8952.

 Contact your network administrator if problems are experienced when connecting to a network

hub.

For More Information on...

• cabling the Ethernet port on the openGear frame, refer to the user guide for your frame.

• configuring the Ethernet port on the openGear frame, refer to the user guide for your frame.

Reference Cabling

This section provide information on cabling the reference signal for your card.

To cable the reference source for your card

1. If you wish to use the frame reference input, connect the reference input to the
input on the openGear frame.

2. If you wish to use a local reference input, connect the reference input source to the
connector on your rear module.

REF1 or REF2

SDI IN

Video Cabling

Each rear module provides one SDI input, one SDI output, and one SDI bi-directional connection.

Loss of Input Failover Mode

Refer to “Enabling the Loss of Input Failover Mode” for details.

Audio Cabling

The 8322AR-329 rear module provides eight unbalanced audio connections for AES sources via
HD-BNC ports. Connect your destination devices to the AUDIO ports on the 8322AR-329 rear
module as required.

The 8322AR-330 rear module provides eight balanced audio connections on 3-pin connectors. This
rear module is required for the AMX-8952-B and AMX-8952-C. Cable your rear module using the
following procedure.

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To wire the audio for the 8322AR-330

1. Insert an audio wire to the designated polarity slot on the connector of the rear module.

2. Use a tweaker screwdriver to tighten the corresponding capture screw.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each wire on each connector.

4. Once the cables are wired to the connectors, install the connectors on the terminal blocks for
the rear module.

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Getting Started

This chapter provides instructions for launching DashBoard, and accessing the AMX-8952 interfaces
in DashBoard.

If you have questions pertaining to the operation of AMX-8952, contact us at the numbers listed in
the section “Contacting Technical Support”. Our technical staff is always available for
consultation, training, or service.

Before You Begin

Ensure that:

• An MFC-OG3-N or MFC-OGX-N Network Controller Card is installed in your openGear frame.

• The openGear frame that houses the AMX-8952 displays in the Basic Tree View of DashBoard.

• The AMX-8952 displays as a sub-node in the openGear frame tree.

• Your facility IT Department provided the required network settings to be assigned to the
AMX-8952.

Launching DashBoard

DashBoard must run on a computer that has a physical wired Ethernet connection. Wireless
connections do not allow device discovery.

For More Information on...

• downloading and installing the DashBoard client software, refer to the DashBoard User Manual.

• the AMX-8952 interfaces in DashBoard, refer to the chapter “DashBoard Menus”.

To launch DashBoard

1. Ensure that you are running DashBoard software version 9.2.0 or higher.

2. Launch DashBoard by double-clicking its icon on your computer desktop.

Accessing the AMX-8952 Interfaces in DashBoard

The interfaces are accessed by double-clicking the AMX-8952 node in the DashBoard Tree View.

To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in DashBoard

1. Launch DashBoard.

2. In the Basic Tree View of DashBoard, locate the openGear frame the AMX-8952 is installed in.

3. Expand the openGear frame node to display a list of sub-nodes that represent an openGear

card installed in a specific frame slot.

4. Locate the AMX-8952 node in the openGear frame tree.

5. Expand the AMX-8952 node to display a list of sub-nodes for the card.

The first sub-node provides access to the Global settings for the card. The second sub-node
provides an interface for configuring the inputs and outputs of the AMX-8952.

6. Double-click the Global sub-node to display that interface in the right pane of the DashBoard

window.

The Signal and Setup tabs are automatically selected in the left and right panes respectively.

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7. Double-click the AMX-8952 sub-node to display the interface for that feature in the right pane
of the DashBoard window.

The AMX-8952 Status and Input Status tabs are automatically selected in the left and right
panes respectively.

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Configuring the Network Settings

This chapter outlines how to update the network settings assigned to the AMX-8952.

 If difficulties or problems are experienced when assigning IP addresses, contact your network

administrator.

Before You Begin

Ensure that:

• The OGX-FR frame that houses the AMX-8952 displays in the Basic Tree View of DashBoard

• The AMX-8952 displays as a sub-node in the OGX-FR frame tree

• Your facility IT Department has provided you with the settings to be assigned to the AMX-8952

Changing the Network Settings of the AMX-8952

Once you have establish connection to the card, you may want to change the IP Address from the
default setting to one that was provided by your IT Department.

 Ross Video recommends using a static IP Address.

To change the network settings for the AMX-8952

1. Display the Global interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in DashBoard”.

2. Select the Network tab.

3. If you are manually configuring the Ethernet settings for the AMX-8952:

a. Use the Mode menu to select Static.

b. Use the Static IP Address field to specify the new static IP Address for the AMX-8952. This is

the address the card will use within the openGear frame.

c. Use the Subnet field to specify the subnet mask for your network.

d. Use the Static Gateway field to specify the gateway for communications outside of the local

area network (LAN) the card will use.

4. If you want the network settings to be automatically obtained, select DHCP from the Mode
menu.

5. Click Apply to save the new settings.

 The AMX-8952 card reboots automatically.

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Licensed Features

The AMX-8952 has software licenses for enabling functions and features of the card. This chapter
outlines the available software licensed features, and how to install a software key for a licensed
feature.

License Keys Overview

Table 5 provides a brief summary on the types of licensed features available for the AMX-8952.

Table 5 List of AMX-8952 Licensed Features

License Description

AMX-8952-FS-LICENSE Frame sync license

AMX-8952-UHD-LICENSE UHD license

Installing a License Key

Ross Video uses license keys to control user access to specific AMX-8952 features. You can obtain a
key for a AMX-8952 licensed feature from Ross Video Technical Support.

To install a license key

1. Display the Global interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in DashBoard”.

2. Select the Configure Licenses tab.

3. Make a note of the character string in the Request Code field for the feature you wish to
enable.

4. Contact Ross Video using the information found in the section “Contacting Technical
Support”.

a. When you speak to your Technical Support representative, tell them your name, your facility

name, and the Request Code from the Configure Licenses tab.

b. You will be given a License Key that must be entered in the applicable field in the Licenses

table.

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5. Enter the provided License Key in the applicable Key field in the Configure Licenses tab.

6. Click Apply in the row for the License Key you entered in step 5.

Removing a License Key

Disabling a License Key removes user access to the AMX-8952 features associated with that License
Key.

 To re-enable the features, you will need to contact Ross Technical Support and request a new

License Key.

To remove a AMX-8952 license key

1. Display the Global interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in DashBoard”.

2. Select the Configure Licenses tab.

3. Click in the Key field for the licensed feature you want to remove.

4. Type

5. Click Apply to remove the license.

remove.

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Reference Setup

The procedures in this chapter assume that the AMX-8952 interface displays in the right-pane of the
DashBoard window.

Frame Rate Compatibility

The card supports a number of reference modes for both internal and external reference signals.
The card allows you to use any interlaced video format to operate the card in any format of the
same frequency; however, the use of 480i or 576i (Composite Sync) reference signals for High
Definition (720p, 1080i, or 1080p) video modes is not recommended.

 When using a progressive format reference signal to lock an interlaced format video signal, the

lock will be Frame Locked but Field indeterminate.

Table 6 outlines the AMX-8952 frame rate compatibility.

Table 6 Output/Reference Compatibility

Card Format Required Reference

HD-SDI Formats

720p 50Hz 576i

720p 50Hz

1080i 50Hz

720p 59.94Hz 480i

720p 59.94Hz

1080i 59.94Hz

1080i 50Hz 576i

1080i 50Hz

1080i 59.94Hz 480i

1080i 59.94Hz

1080pSF 23.98Hz 1080pSF 23.98Hz

1080pSF 24Hz 1080pSF 24Hz

1080p 23.98Hz 1080p 23.98Hz

1080p 24Hz 1080p 24Hz

1080p 25Hz 576i

1080i 50Hz

1080p 29.97Hz 480i

1080i 59.94Hz

1080p 30Hz 1080p 30Hz

1080p 50Hz 576i

1080i 50Hz

720p 50Hz

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Table 6 Output/Reference Compatibility

Card Format Required Reference

1080p 59.94Hz 480i

720p 59.94Hz

1080i 59.94Hz

1080p 60Hz 720p 60Hz

1080i 60Hz

6G-SDI Formats

a

2160p 23.98Hz 1080p 23.98Hz

2160p 24Hz 1080p 24Hz

2160p 25Hz 576i

720p 50Hz

1080i 50Hz

2160p 29.97Hz 480i

1080i 59.94Hz

2160p 30Hz 1080p 30Hz

12G-SDI Formats

a

2160p 50Hz 576i

720p 50Hz

1080i 50Hz

2160p 59.94Hz 480i

720p 59.94Hz

1080i 59.94Hz

a.Requires the AMX-8952-UHD-LICENSE. Refer to

“Installing a License Key” for details.

Specifying a Global Analog Reference Source

 The output video frame rate must match this reference frame rate.

To specify a global analog reference source for the AMX-8952

1. Display the Global interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the Setup tab.

3. Use the Reference Source options to specify the source for the reference input signal. Choose
from the following:

• Frame 1 — uses the source connected to the REF 1 port on the openGear frame.

• Frame 2 — uses the source connected to the REF 2 port on the openGear frame.

• Input SDI — uses the SDI IN signal (as defined in the Video Input area) as the reference

source.

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Monitoring the Reference Signal via DashBoard

The status of the AMX-8952 may be monitored via its fields in the DashBoard client software or the
LEDs located on the front panel of the chassis.

To configure the reference alarm for the AMX-8952

1. Display the Global interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in DashBoard”.

2. Select the Global Alarm Enables tab.

3. Select the Reference Format box to enable the following fields to report when a reference is
not detected:

• Global > Card state (located in the top left corner of the Global interface)

• Global > Signal > Analog Reference Status

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Video Configuration

This chapter outlines how to specify the output format and video source, and define the card
behavior during a loss of the input signal.

Configure the SDI BI-DIR Port

Each rear module includes a BNC that is an SDI bi-directional (BI-DIR) port. This provides the
opportunity to assign the port as an input or output depending on your system needs.

• When this port is assigned as an input, it can be used as a backup video source (see “To define

the primary SDI signal for the Loss of Input Failover mode”).

• When this port is assigned as an output, it can be used as a second SDI output for the card. In

output mode:

› The Input Status tab does not report the status of the SDI BI-DIR signal.

› The Loss of Input Failover feature is disabled.

› The Primary Video Source menu is locked to Input From SDI IN.

› The Backup Video Source menu is disabled and reports N/A.

› The switch between audio sources is ramped over 1 frame.

To assign a function to the SDI BI-DIR port

1. Display the Global interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the Setup tab.

3. Locate the SDI Configuration area of the tab.

4. Perform one of the following:

• Click Input to configure the SDI BI-DIR port as an input.

• Click Output to configure the SDI BI-DIR port as an output.

Specifying the Output Format and Video Source

You need to specify the video format for the card output and the source for the signal. Keep the
following in mind:

• If you select Matte or Test Pattern for the Video Output — The output will follow the format of the

last valid input signal. You can still override the format by selecting a different format from the
Output Format menu.

• If you select Video In for the Video Output and the Loss-of-Input is set to Matte/Test pattern —

Should the input fail, the output will be in the format of the last valid SDI input and displayed in
the Output Format menu. You cannot override the output format.

To specify the output format and video source for your card

1. Display the Global interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in DashBoard”.

2. Select the Config tab.

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3. Locate the Video Output area of the tab.

4. Use the Output Video Source to specify the video signal the AMX-8952 will output. Choose
from the following:

• Video in — The output uses the active SDI input signal. Note that the Output Format menu is

now read-only. The output will apply the last valid video input video format.

• Test Pattern — A SMPTE bars test pattern will replace all of the output picture (but not the

HANC and VANC).

• Matte Pattern — A solid (single) color pattern will replace all of the output picture (but not

the HANC and VANC). Refer to “Specifying the Matte Color” to set the color for the matte
pattern.

5. If you chose Test Pattern or Matte Pattern in step 4, use the Output Format menu to select the
video format. Ensure that the output format is compatible with the selected reference format.

 The Output Format setting overrides the Loss of Input video format.

6. Click Configure Output.

The Output dialog opens.

7. Enable the Clip White or Clip Black feature as outlined in Table 24.

8. Close the Output dialog.

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Enabling the Loss of Input Failover Mode

By default, the AMX-8952 card provides a Loss of Input Failover feature where user can manually
switch from the primary SDI input signal to a secondary (backup) SDI input signal. The card stays on
the secondary SDI input signal until the user manually switches the card back to the primary signal.

 On manual failover, the card will perform a clean/quiet switch if both SDI inputs are stable and

the same video format.

The user defines which SDI video signal (BNC 1 or BNC 3) is the primary and secondary using the
options in the AMX-8952 > Config tab. This tab also displays the button used to manually switch the
signals from primary to secondary (and vice versa).

To define the primary SDI signal for the Loss of Input Failover mode

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the Config tab.

3. Locate the Video Input area of the tab.

4. Use the Primary Video Source menu to assign an SDI input signal as the primary signal for the
Loss of Input Failover mode. Choose from the following:

• Input from SDI IN — Assigns SDI IN (BNC 1) as the primary input signal when ACO is enabled.

• Input from SDI BI-DIR — Assigns SDI BI-DIR (BNC 3) as the primary input signal when ACO is

enabled.

 You cannot assign the same SDI signal as the Primary Video Source and the Backup Video

Source.

To enable Failover mode and switch the SDI input signals

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the Config tab.

3. Click Configure Loss of Input.

The Loss of Input dialog opens.

4. In the Loss of Input Failover area, click ON.

The ON button automatically is lit (active) and the card switches from one signal to the other as
defined in “To define the primary SDI signal for the Loss of Input Failover mode”.

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5. Use the Force Failover options to determine when the failover occurs. Choose from the
following:

 When forcing a switchover, the AMX-8952 performs a clean/quiet switch between inputs if the

signals are both valid and the same format. The Frame Sync must be enabled to perform a clean
switch between mis-timed sources.

• Normal — When a loss of input occurs, the card automatically switches to the other video

source.

• Forced — The user manually switches to the other video source by clicking the Loss of Input

Failover buttons.

6. Close the Loss of Input dialog.

To verify the current active SDI input signal

1. Display the AMX-8952 > Input Status tab in DashBoard.

2. Locate the Loss of Input Failover Status area of the tab.

3. Use the Primary Input field to determine which SDI input signal is assigned as the Primary
Input Video Source.

4. Use the Backup Input field to determine which SDI input signal is assigned as the Backup Video
Source.

5. Use the Active Input field to determine which SDI input signal is currently active and in use.

Specifying the Output During a Loss of Input

The card enables you to specify the output during a loss of input, or during a change of input
format. The embedded audio will also go silent if passing from input to output (when another audio
source is not selected).

To specify the output if the video input is lost

1. Display the Config interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Click Configure Loss of Input.

The Loss of Input dialog opens.

3. Use the Output Video on Loss of Input menu to specify what to output when the card
experiences a loss of input. Choose from the following:

• Matte Pattern — A solid (single) color pattern will replace all of the output picture (but not

the HANC and VANC). Refer to “Specifying the Matte Color” to specify the color for the matte
pattern.

• Test Pattern — A SMPTE bars test pattern will replace all of the output picture (but not the

HANC and VANC).

• Freeze — Enables the card to freeze and output the last good frame of video before the loss

of input.

4. Close the Loss of Input dialog.

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Specifying the Matte Color

Color selection is done by selecting a desired color from a list of options. The matte is a full raster
signal.

To specify the matte color

1. Display the Config interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Click Configure Output.

The Output dialog opens.

3. Use the Matte Color box to specify the color the Matte Pattern will display.

4. Close the Output dialog.

Configuring the Bouncing Box Test Feature

The Bouncing Box feature enables an overlay in the shape of a box that moves across the screen in
a pre-determined pattern.

 If Freeze is selected for the Loss of Input Video setting and the input video signal is lost, the

Bouncing Box test feature remains active (the box continues to move across the screen.)

To configure the bouncing box test feature

1. Display the Config interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Click Configure Output.

The Output dialog opens.

3. Select the Enable Bouncing Box box to enable this feature.

4. Close the Output dialog.

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Frame Sync Configuration

This chapter outlines how to enable the Frame Sync feature, and adjust the output timing.

Before You Begin

This feature requires that a license key for the AMX-8952-FS-LICENSE is installed for your card. Refer
to “Installing a License Key” for details.

Enabling Frame Sync Mode

The AMX-8952 provides a frame sync mode to address asynchronous feeds and adjust timing by
using the analog reference signal. This feature supports alignment of HD and UHD sources with
adjustable timing offset, and enables you to align incoming remote feeds and venue cameras,
utilize non-genlocked and asynchronous sources, and solve timing challenges within your facility.

 If a valid reference is selected, and then removed, the card will remain in Frame Sync mode but

will flywheel. This means that the card will be dropping or repeating the display of some video
input frames as necessary to keep the input to output delay within the specified range of F to F+1
frames delay. The frame drop/repeat occurs whenever the video input frame start point crosses
over the video output frame start point. The card has built-in hysteresis to avoid visible artifacts if
the input and output timing alignment oscillates around the drop/repeat cross-over point.

To enable frame sync mode

1. Ensure the following criteria are met before enabling Frame Sync mode:

• cable your reference source as outlined in the user guide for your openGear frame.

• the reference source for the AMX-8952 is set to Frame 1 or Frame 2. Refer to “Specifying a

Global Analog Reference Source”.

• the reference signal is detected and valid. Refer to “Monitoring the Reference Signal via

DashBoard”.

2. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

3. Select the Config tab.

4. Locate the Frame Sync and Output Timing area of the tab.

 If the options in the Frame Sync and Output Timing area are read-only and the Frame Sync Status

field reports “
License Key” for details on installing a licensed feature.

5. In the Mode area, click Frame Sync ON.

Unlicensed” the AMX-8952-FS-LICENSE is not installed. Refer to “Installing a

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Adjusting the Output Timing

The card is suited to solve system timing problems where the difference in delay is constant
between two paths. An example of this would be a situation where a downstream switcher needs to
have clean switches between the output of a production switcher and some of the same input
sources fed to the production switcher. By default, 1 frame of delay is added to help correct badly
missed switches, signal drops, or similar issues. Note that the Input Timing field of the Status tab
reports the input video timing with respect to the selected analog reference signal.

 The audio delay will track with the video delay. Refer to “Proc Amps for Embedded Audio” and

“Using the Audio Proc” for details.

The available delay values depends on the video format. Refer to Table 7 for the range of available
video delay values.

Table 7 Video Delay Ranges

Horizontal Delay

Card Format

HD Formats

720p 50Hz 0-1979 0-749 1-220

720p 59.94Hz 0-1649 0-749 1-269

1080i 50Hz 0-2639 0-1124 1-114

1080i 59.94Hz 0-2199 0-1124 1-139

1080pSF 23.98Hz 0-2749 0-1124 1-110

1080pSF 24Hz 0-2749 0-1124 1-110

1080p 23.98Hz 0-2749 0-1124 1-110

1080p 24Hz 0-2749 0-1124 1-110

1080p 25Hz 0-2639 0-1124 1-114

1080p 29.97Hz 0-2199 0-1124 1-139

1080p 30Hz 0-2199 0-1124 1-139

1080p 50Hz 0-2639 0-1124 1-114

1080p 59.94Hz 0-2199 0-1124 1-139

1080p 60Hz 0-2199 0-1124 1-139

UHD Formats

a

(pixels)

Vertical Delay

(lines)

Frame Delay

(frames)

2160p 23.98Hz 0-5499 0-2249 1-26

2160p 24Hz 0-5499 0-2249 1-26

2160p 25Hz 0-5279 0-2249 1-27

2160p 29.97Hz 0-4399 0-2249 1-33

2160p 30Hz 0-4399 0-2249 1-33

2160p 50Hz 0-5279 0-2249 1-27

2160p 59.94Hz 0-4399 0-2249 1-33

a.Requires the AMX-8952-UHD-LICENSE. Refer to “Installing a License Key” for details.

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To adjust the timing

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the Config tab.

 The Delay sliders affect all outputs.

3. Locate the Frame Sync and Output Timing area of the tab.

4. Click Configure Output Delay.

The Output Delay dialog opens.

5. Use the Horizontal Delay field to specify the horizontal delay, relative to the selected
reference. Adjustments are made in pixel increments.

6. Use the Vertical Delay field to specify the vertical delay, relative to the selected reference.
Adjustments are made in line increments.

7. Use the Frame Delay field to specify the delay in number of frames. Frame delay adjustments
are made in full frame increments.

8. Close the Output Delay dialog.

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Embedded Audio Setup

The AMX-8952 includes Processing Amplifiers (Proc Amps) for the audio inputs on the card.

Sample Rate Conversion

Integrated sample rate converters can convert audio sample rates of up to 192kHz on the SDI IN
BNC. The sample rate converters will convert the audio to the video reference rate.

To enable sample rate conversion on the AMX-8952

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the Audio tab.

The Embedded sub-tab is automatically selected.

3. Select the Sample Rate Conversion box.

Mapping the Embedded Audio Channels

The embedded output channels are configured per processed input to allow different audio
mapping that will track the currently processed input.

To map a channel

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the Audio tab.

The Embedded sub-tab is automatically selected.

3. From the associated Audio Source menu, select an audio source.

In the example below, the user is assigning the source for Channel 1 on an AMX-8952-B.

 If the selected source is not present on the input video, silence is embedded.

 Channel status bits are only passed when a left/right pair are not separated. Otherwise, a

standard channel status will be inserted. When channel status is passed, it may not reflect a
change between 20bit and 24bit.

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To insert test tones

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the Audio tab.

The Embedded sub-tab is automatically selected.

3. From the associated Audio Source menu, select a test tone.

In the example below, the user is assigning a 1kHz test tone to Channel 4 on a AMX-8952-B.

To mute a specific channel

• Click Mute.

Proc Amps for Embedded Audio

Proc Amp adjustments are applied in the following order:

1. Sum — This option enables both channels to carry the average of the two input channels
((A+B)/2). When the input is summed, the original signals are no longer available for output. This
option only operates with AES input pairs.

2. Delay — This option enables you to adjust the delay of the audio channel. If you have enabled
the Delay Lock feature, changing the delay value for one channel automatically changes the
value for the other channel.

3. Gain — This option provides a +/- 20dB gain range in 1dB increments. If you have enabled the
Gain Lock feature, changing the gain value for one channel automatically changes the value for
the other channel.

4. Invert — This option enables you to invert the polarity of the audio signal for the selected
channel.

Processing the Embedded Audio Input

When passing non-PCM data (e.g. Dolby E®), ensure that input and output are synchronous and



all audio modifying settings (such as SRC, gain, and invert) are disabled or set to zero (0).

To set up processing of the embedded audio input

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the Audio tab.

The Embedded Audio sub-tab is automatically selected.

3. To enable the SRC of the embedded audio, select the Sample Rate Conversion box.

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4. To apply a gain to a channel, use the associated Ch # slider to select a value between -20dB and
20dB. Repeat for each channel you wish to configure.

5. To invert a channel, select the associated Ch # Invert box.

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AES Setup

The AMX-8952 includes Processing Amplifiers (Proc Amps) for the audio inputs on the card.

Mapping the AES Inputs and Outputs

Before proceeding, ensure that you have made a note of the AES connections on your rear module.
This information is required when assigning a function to each AES signal.

For More Information on...

• the cabling designations for your rear module, refer to “Supported Rear Modules”.

Mapping the AES Signals

The AMX-8952 enables you to configure the AES signals independently as inputs, or outputs.

To specify the AES configuration

1. Display the Global interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the Setup tab.

3. Locate the AES IO Mapping area of the tab.

4. Locate the row for the AES signal you wish to configure.

5. Select one of the following:

• Input — assigns the AES signal as an input. The associated AES connector on the rear module

will receive discrete audio from an upstream source. This is the default for all AES signals.

• Output — assigns the AES signal as an output. The associated AES connector on the rear

module will transmit discrete audio to the connected external device.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each AES signal you wish to map.

Mapping the AES Channels

This section briefly summarizes how to map the AES channels. You can choose to use the default
audio channel map or assign the channels as required by your system.

To configure the AES pairs

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces
in DashBoard”.

2. Select Audio > AES.

3. Locate the column for the AES (Group) pair you wish to configure.

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4. In the Audio Source row, select the channel of the AES pair to configure.

The Select Audio Source for AES Channel dialog opens. In the example below, the user
selected Channel 2 of AES (Group) 1.

5. Select a signal to assign it to the channel. Choose from the following:

• AES# Ch # — Assigns the specified channel of the specified AES signal.

• SDI Ch # — Assigns the specified channel from the SDI IN signal.

• #Hz Tone — Assigns the specified test tone.

In the example above, the user assigns Channel 2 from AES 2 to the channel selected in step 4.

6. Close the Select Audio Source for AES Channel dialog.

7. Repeat the procedure for each channel you wish to configure.

Using the Audio Proc

Audio Proc Amp adjustments are applied in the following order:

1. Sum — This option enables both channels to carry the average of the two input channels
((A+B)/2). When the input is summed, the original signals are no longer available for output. This
option only operates with AES input pairs.

2. Delay — This option enables you to adjust the delay of the audio channel. If you have enabled
the Delay Lock feature, changing the delay value for one channel automatically changes the
value for the other channel.

3. Gain — This option provides a +/- 20dB gain range in 1dB increments. If you have enabled the
Gain Lock feature, changing the gain value for one channel automatically changes the value for
the other channel.

4. Invert — This option enables you to invert the polarity of the audio signal for the selected
channel.

To set up processing of the AES audio input

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select Audio > AES.

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3. To mute a channel, click the associated Mute button.

4. To apply a gain to a channel, use the associated Gain Ch # slider to select a value between

-20dB and 20dB. Repeat for each channel you wish to configure.

 Click Gain Lock to change the gain value for one channel and automatically change the value for

the other channel of the AES pair.

5. To sum the input ((A+B)/2) of the AES pair, click the associated Sum button.

6. To invert a channel, select the associated Ch # Invert box.

7. To set the delay for a channel of an AES pair, use the associated Delay Offset slider to specify a
value between 0ms and 500ms.

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Analog Audio Setup

The AMX-8952-C includes Processing Amplifiers (Proc Amps) for the audio inputs on the card.

Mapping the Analog Inputs and Outputs

Before proceeding, ensure that you have made a note of the analog connections on your rear
module. This information is required when assigning a function to each analog signal.

For More Information on...

• the cabling designations for your rear module, refer to “Supported Rear Modules”.

Mapping the Analog Signals

The AMX-8952-C enables you to configure the analog signals independently as inputs, or outputs.

To specify the analog configuration

1. Display the Global interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the Setup tab.

3. Locate the Analog IO Mapping area of the tab.

4. Locate the row for the analog signal you wish to configure.

5. Select one of the following:

• Input — assigns the analog signal as an input. The associated ANLG connector on the rear

module will receive audio from an upstream source. This is the default for all analog signals.

• Output — assigns the analog signal as an output. The associated ANLG connector on the rear

module will transmit audio to the connected external device.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each analog signal you wish to map.

Mapping the Analog Channels

This section briefly summarizes how to map the analog channels. You can choose to use the default
audio channel map or assign the channels as required by your system.

To configure the analog pairs

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces
in DashBoard”.

2. Select Audio > Analog.

3. Locate the column for the analog (Group) pair you wish to configure.

4. In the Audio Source row, select the channel of the analog pair to configure.

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The Select Audio Source for Analog Channel dialog opens. In the example below, the user
selected Analog 2 Ch A.

5. Select a signal to assign it to the channel. Choose from the following:

• Analog # Ch # — Assigns the specified channel of the specified analog signal.

• SDI Ch # — Assigns the specified channel from the SDI IN signal.

• #Hz Tone — Assigns the specified test tone.

In the example above, the user assigns SDI Ch 15 to the channel selected in step 4.

6. Close the Select Audio Source for Analog Channel dialog.

7. Repeat the procedure for each channel you wish to configure.

Using the Audio Proc

Audio Proc Amp adjustments are applied in the following order:

1. Sum — This option enables both channels to carry the average of the two input channels
((A+B)/2). When the input is summed, the original signals are no longer available for output. This
option only operates with analog input pairs.

2. Delay — This option enables you to adjust the delay of the audio channel. If you have enabled
the Delay Lock feature, changing the delay value for one channel automatically changes the
value for the other channel.

3. Gain — This option provides a +/- 20dB gain range in 1dB increments. If you have enabled the
Gain Lock feature, changing the gain value for one channel automatically changes the value for
the other channel.

4. Invert — This option enables you to invert the polarity of the audio signal for the selected
channel.

To set up processing of the analog audio input

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select Audio > Analog.

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3. To mute a channel, click the associated Mute button.

4. To apply a gain to a channel, use the associated Gain Ch # slider to select a value between

-20dB and 20dB. Repeat for each channel you wish to configure.

 Click Gain Lock to change the gain value for one channel and automatically change the value for

the other channel of the analog pair.

5. To sum the input ((A+B)/2) of the analog pair, click the associated Sum button.

6. To invert a channel, select the associated Ch # Invert box.

7. To set the delay for a channel of an analog pair, use the associated Delay Offset slider to
specify a value between 0ms and 500ms.

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Ancillary Data

Ancillary Data (ANC) is the non-video data that can be embedded within the SDI signal, such as
audio, audio metadata, timecode, closed caption data, AFD, and payload identification. This chapter
provides an overview of how the AMX-8952 manages ANC data.

Overview

There are two areas in which ancillary data may be found:

• HANC — ANC packets that are found in the horizontal blanking region.

• VANC — ANC packets that are found in the vertical blanking region.

This section outlines how to view incoming status in the Input Status tab and configure the
AMX-8952 to manage HANC and VANC data using the options in the ANC tab of DashBoard.

HANC and VANC Status

The Input Status tab in DashBoard provides HANC and VANC status details:

• Embedded Audio — These fields indicate the information extracted from the channel status,

such as PCM/Non-PCM, 20bit or 24bit. When this field is blank, the packet for the specified group
is absent.

• ST 352 Upstream — This read-only field reports whether the 352M data is detected on the input,

and displays the four bytes.

• AFD, Closed Captioning, Timecode, Compressed Audio Metadata, SCTE-104, Other — These

fields indicate the status of the specified packet, such as whether it is detected or not on the
input. Each message includes the following information:

› Field # — indicates which field the timecode was detected in (e.g. Field 1 (Odd))

› Type — indicates the type of timecode (e.g. ATC-VITC1)

› Line # — indicates the specific line the timecode data was detected in (e.g. 16)

› Location — indicates timecode is in the HANC (H), or VANC (<blank>)

› Channel — indicates timecode is in the luma (L), or chroma (C) channel

CEA-708/CEA-608 Closed Captioning

The AMX-8952 series card:

• ensures continuity of CEA-608 data and/or DTVCC data during frame drop or repeat.

• receives the packet, and passes it through on the specific line or deletes it as specified in the

Action menu.

• monitors the CDP sequence number of incoming CEA-708 data to detect discontinuities in the

DTVCC transport stream, and propagates any sequence-number discontinuity to the outgoing
DTVCC data, to alert downstream equipment of the change.

 When disabled, closed captioning (packet and line 21) is not inserted.

CEA-608 and CEA-708 Captioning Priority

There are two supported types of closed captioning data: native CEA-708, and CEA-608 embedded
in CEA-708. The order of preference for output CEA-708 data is as follows:

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1. CEA-708

2. CEA-608 embedded in CEA-708

The order of preference for output CEA-608 data is as follows:

1. CEA-608 embedded in CEA-708

2. Null content

 CEA-708 is not down-converted to CEA-608.

Other Data Types

This section provides additional information on other data types that the AMX-8952 series
manages.

Compressed Audio Metadata

Compressed Audio Metadata can be passed or deleted.

Timecode

The user can specify whether timecode is passed or deleted. When pass is enabled, the timecode
will be inserted in the HANC (RP196) for all formats.

Other Packets

All remaining packets can be passed or deleted. When pass is enabled, the packets will be inserted
in VANC on the specified line in the same order as they were received. If they do not fit on the
specified line, they will continue on the next line. Approximately up to 250 packets, or 1500 bytes of
data, can be passed this way.

Passing or Deleting ANC Data

For each packet type, the user can specify whether ancillary data is inserted or deleted in the
output, and the insertion position.

To configure the card for specific ANC types

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the ANC tab.

3. For each packet, use the Action options to specify whether the card passes the ANC data
unmodified or deletes the ANC data.

In the following example, the user selected to pass all types of ANC data (each Pass button is lit
blue on the interface).

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4. Use the Insertion Line menu to select a line to insert the specified ANC packet on. The default
is 9 for each packet. Note that all packets are inserted in VANC, except for timecode in non-SD
formats which are inserted in the HANC.

 If more than one packet is to be inserted in the same line, the packet with the lowest insertion

order number will be inserted first.

5. Use the Insertion Order menu to define the hierarchy of the packets insertion.

 The lower the number, the higher priority the packet is given. For example, if the AFD packet is to

be inserted before the Compressed Audio Metadata, set the AFD Insertion Order to 1, and the
Compressed Audio Metadata to 2.

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Configuring the GPI/Tallies

This chapter outlines how to configure each General Purpose Interface (GPI) independently on the
AMX-8952.

GPI Communication Setup

When configured as a GPI, a port behaves as an input, and can be used to trigger actions. An
example of a commonly used GPI input is the small, hand-held, trigger a weather forecaster uses to
advance though the different backgrounds in the weather forecast. A push-button switch, or an
ON-OFF switch, may be directly connected between the port and the adjacent ground pin.
Alternatively, an external device may drive a low level. Minimum pulse duration is 1ms, anything
shorter will be filtered out.

Typically, users will configure the GPI for Edge trigger. This means that the action is carried out
either on the falling edge (button is pushed), or rising edge (button is released), depending on which
Polarity is selected. Alternatively, users may configure the GPI for Level trigger. In this mode, the
action is carried out on both the rising and falling edges, so there are effectively two states. The
Polarity control can be used to invert the behavior. Regardless of the trigger type, GPI commands
may be overridden by other command inputs such as serial protocols.

The Edge option enables the GPI to act as a latching trigger. Edge triggers are used when you want
to toggle between settings. This option enables the GPI to execute a specific function.

• If configured for Falling Edge, the selected function is executed when the GPI input signal

transitions from High to Low.

• If configured for Rising Edge, the selected function is executed when the GPI input signal

transitions from Low to High.

• Edge triggered GPI signals are sampled once per frame and the associated function is executed

only once per frame. The minimum pulse width is 1 millisecond.

• Typically, the edge triggered GPI is driven by external equipment that generates one pulse per

event.

Level triggers are used when you want to assert a particular state for a setting.

• If configured for Active Low, the selected function is executed when the GPI input signal is driven

Low.

• If configured for Active High, the selected function is executed when the GPI input signal is driven

High.

Configuring a Port as a GPI

Each port can be configured independently from the others, allowing you to customize the function
of each connection.

To configure a port as a GPI

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the GPI/Tally tab.

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3. Use the Function menu to assign a transition event to a specific GPI port.

4. Use the Trigger/Tally Type menu to select a trigger and polarity for the GPI.

5. Use the Manual Override and Level options in conjunction to override a GPI.

a. Select the Manual Override box for a GPI/Tally.

b. Toggle the Level button.

Tally Communication Setup

When configured as a Tally, a port becomes an output, providing a status indicator. Typically this is
used to indicate which input(s) are on-air at any given moment. Each tally output on the card can be
configured to be active when an input is on air. They can be configured as Active High or Active Low.
Edge triggered tallies generate a pulse to the configure polarity (high or low) for a duration of 30
frames or the duration of the event (whichever is shorter). The tally outputs defaults to a logical
high level when inactive. When the tally becomes active, for example the signal is on-air, then the
output is driven low.

To configure a port as a tally

1. Display the AMX-8952 interface as outlined in “To access the AMX-8952 interfaces in
DashBoard”.

2. Select the GPI/Tally tab.

3. Use the Function menu to specify what will drive the tally output when the input is on-air.

4. Use the Trigger/Tally Type menu to select the polarity of the tally.

5. Use the Manual Override and Level options in conjunction to override a tally.

a. Select the Manual Override box for a GPI/Tally.

b. Toggle the Level button.

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Upgrading the Software

The AMX-8952 can be upgraded in the field via DashBoard.

To upgrade the software on a card

1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file.

2. Ensure the Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet port on the openGear frame.

3. From the Tree View, expand the node for the AMX-8952 you want to access.

4. Double-click the Global sub-node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.

5. Select Upload, located near the bottom of the interface, to display the Select file Upload
dialog.

6. Navigate to the *.bin file you want to upload.

7. Click Open.

8. If you are upgrading a single card:

a. Click Finish to start the upgrade.

b. Proceed to step 10.

9. If you are upgrading multiple cards:

a. Click Next > to display the Select Destination menu. This menu provides a list of the

compatible cards.

b. Specify the card(s) to upload the file to by selecting the check box(es) for the cards you want

to upload the file to.

c. Verify the card(s) you want to upload the file to. The Error/Warning fields indicate any

errors, such as incompatible software or card type mismatch.

d. Click Finish.

10. Monitor the upgrade.

• An Upload Status dialog enables you to monitor the upgrade process.

• Notice that each card is listed in the dialog with a button. This button is replaced with a

Reboot button once the software file is loaded to that card.

 Avoid clicking the individual Reboot buttons until all cards have successfully completed the file

upload process and the OK button, located in the bottom right corner of the dialog, is enabled.

• Click OK to reboot all the cards listed in the Uploading to Selected Devices dialog.

• The Reboot Confirm dialog displays, indicating the number of cards that will reboot. Click

Yes to continue the upgrade process. Note that clicking Cancel or No returns you to the
Uploading to Selected Devices dialog without rebooting the card(s).

• The card(s) are temporarily taken off-line during the reboot process. The process is complete

once the status indicators for the Card State and Connection return to their previous status.

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DashBoard Menus

This chapter briefly summarize the menus, items, and parameters available from the DashBoard
Control System for the AMX-8952. Parameters marked with an asterisk (*) are the factory default
values.

 Wait 30 seconds after the last setting change to ensure all changes are saved to the non-volatile

memory of the card.

Global Interface

The Global interface is accessed by double-clicking the Global sub-node in the AMX-8952 tree. There
are two distinct areas in the Global interface: Status (on the left), and Configuration (on the right).

Figure 1 Example of the Global Interface — AMX-8952-A

Signal Tab

Table 1 summarizes the read-only fields displayed in the Signal tab.

Table 1 Signal Tab

Item Parameters Description

Analog Reference
Status

Analog Reference
Format

SDI IN

OK (Green) A valid signal is detected from the reference

source device

Alarm suppressed
(Green)

Unsupported An unsupported signal is detected from the

Unlocked (Red) A valid or present reference signal is not

# Reports the video format detected on the

There are reference errors detected but the
Global Alarm Enables > Reference Error
option is disabled (box is not selected)

reference source device

detected by the card

input reference signal as defined by the
Setup > Analog Reference Source menu.

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Table 1 Signal Tab

Item Parameters Description

Input Format # A valid signal is detected on the active SDI

input, the format is supported, and the
selected reference signal is supported and
compatible

N/A An invalid SDI signal is detected on the

active SDI input

SDI BI-DIR

Input Format # A valid SDI signal is detected on the SDI

BI-DIR BNC, the format is supported, and
the selected reference signal is supported
and compatible

Input bitrate: 12G A 12G signal is detected on the SDI BI-DIR

BNC

N/A An invalid SDI signal is detected on the SDI

BI-DIR BNC

Product Tab

Table 2 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Product area.

Table 2 Product Tab

Item Parameters Description

Product AMX-8952-#

Supplier Ross Video Ltd.

Board Rev # Indicates the hardware version

Serial Number # Indicates the serial number of the card

Rear Module # Indicates the rear module the card is

installed in

Rear Module Status OK (Green) A supported rear module is installed with

the card

Alarm suppressed
(Green)

Incomp I/O Module (Red) Card is connected to an unsupported rear

Software Rev #.#-# Indicates the software version running on

Firmware Rev #.# Indicates the firmware version running on

An unsupported rear module is installed by
the Global Alarm Enables > Incompat Rear
Module option is disabled (box is not
selected)

module

the card

the card

CPLD Rev #.# Indicates the complex programmable logic

device version of the AMX-8952

Daughter Card

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Table 2 Product Tab

Item Parameters Description

Type # Indicates the daughter card model installed

Variant #

Issue # Indicates the hardware version of the

on the card

daughter card

Hardware Tab

Table 3 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Hardware tab.

Table 3 Hardware Tab

Item Parameters Description

Hardware Status OK (Green) Fans are operating correctly; no errors are

detected

Alarm suppressed
(Green)

Critical Temperature
(Red)

Fan Off/Stalled (Red) The fan installed on the AMX-8952 is not

Voltage (mV) # Measured input millivolts

Current (mA) # Current consumption in milliamperes

Power (W) # Power consumption in watts

FPGA Temp (C) #C Indicates the FPGA Core temperature

There are fan errors detected but the
Global Alarm Enables > Stalled Fan option is
disabled (box is not selected)

The FPGA temperature is 100°C (212°F) or
above

operating correctly

where:

• A green indicator displays when the
temperature is less than 95°C.

• A yellow indicator displays when the
temperature is greater than or equal to
95°C.

• A red indicator displays when the
temperature is greater than or equal to
100°C (212°F).

If the temperature is greater than

100°C (212°F), the user must manually
power down the card.

AXI Bridge # The Advanced extensible interface bridge is

running correctly on the AMX-8952. This
information is for Ross Technical Support.

Fan Speed # Reports the speed (rpm) of the fan on the

board

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Table 3 Hardware Tab

Item Parameters Description

CPU Usage x.xx / y.yy / z.zz Displays the CPU Load average where:

• x.xx represents in the last minute

• y.yy represents the last five minutes

• z.zz represents the last fifteen minutes

RAM Available # / # MB CPU Memory Used / Total CPU Memory

SD Card Status # of #GB used Reports the amount of memory used on the

Micro SD card

Licensing State Tab

Table 4 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Licensing State tab.

Table 4 Licensing State Tab

Item Parameters Description

Base Product Type AMX-8952

Feature AMX-8952-FS-LICENSE Lists the available licensed features for this

AMX-8952-UHD-LICENSE

License State Unlicensed The license key for the feature is not

base product type

installed. Navigate to the Configure License
tab to enable this feature

Licensed The license key for the AMX-8952+FRC

feature was correctly enabled in the
Configure License tab

Setup Tab

The Setup tab is the first tab in the Configuration pane of the Global interface.

Figure 2 Global — Setup Tab for the AMX-8952-A

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Table 5 summarizes the options displayed in the Setup tab.

Table 5 Setup Tab

Item Parameters Description

Reference

Reference Source Frame 1 Uses the reference signal connected to the

REF 1 BNC on the openGear frame

Frame 2 Uses the reference signal connected to the

REF 2 BNC on the openGear frame

Input SDI Uses the video signal connected to the SDI

IN port on the rear module

AES IO Mapping

a

AES # Input Assigns the AES port as an input

Output Assigns the AES port as an output

Analog IO Mapping

b

Analog # Input Assigns the ANLG port as an input

Output Assigns the ANLG port as an output

SDI Configuration

SDI BI-DIR Input Assigns the SDI BI-DIR port (BNC 3) on the

rear module as an input

Output* Assigns the SDI BI-DIR port (BNC 3) on the

rear module as an output

Factory Defaults

Load Factory
Defaults

All editable parameters in DashBoard, except those in the Network tab,
are reset to the factory default values

Card Lock

Unlocked* All editable parameters in DashBoard can be modified by a user

Locked The DashBoard interface is locked. The editable parameters in

DashBoard can no longer be modified by the user.
To unlock the interface, select the box again.

Generate and Download MIBs File

Download MIBs Downloads the Management Information Base (MIB) file that provides

the SNMP controls for your card

a. This area is only available when using the AMX-8952-A or AMX-8952-B.
b. This area is only available when using the AMX-8952-C.

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Network Tab

Table 6 summarizes the menus and read-only fields displayed in the Network tab.

Table 6 Network

Item Parameters Description

Remote Logging

Remote Logging #.#.#.# Specifies the IP Address for the external

device that is logging the communication
activity for the AMX-8952

Default Gateway

Current (read-only) #.#.#.# Indicates the gateway for communications

outside of the local area network (LAN)

Static Gateway #.#.#.# The Gateway for the AMX-8952 that the

user manually assigned

openGear Chassis RJ-45

Link Status
(read-only)

Current IP Address
(read-only)

Current Subnet
Mask (read-only)

MAC Address
(read-only)

Mode Static The user manually supplies the network

OK (Green) The AMX-8952 is communicating on the

network via the Network Controller Card

Invalid Subnet Mask
(Yellow)

Apply/Cancel Changes
(Yellow)

Link Down (Red) The link for the Network Controller Card is

#.#.#.# Indicates the IP Address currently assigned

#.#.#.# Indicates the subnet mask for the

# Indicates the MAC Address currently

DHCP* Automates the assignment of network

The Current Subnet Mask value is set
incorrectly or is invalid within your network

One or more setting on this tab was
changed but the Apply button was not
selected

invalid

to the AMX-8952 via the Network Controller
Card

AMX-8952

assigned to the AMX-8952

settings for the AMX-8952

settings for the AMX-8952

Static IP Address # The IP Address for the AMX-8952 that the

user manually assigned

Subnet Mask # The Subnet Mask for the AMX-8952 that the

user manually assigned

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Global Alarm Enables Tab

Table 7 summarizes the options displayed in the Global Alarm Enables tab.

Table 7 Global Alarm Enables Tab

Item Parameters Description

Rear Module Alarm

Status (read-only) OK (Green) The rear module installed with the

AMX-8952 is a supported model

Alarm Suppressed
(Green)

Incompat Rear Module
(Red)

Alarm Enable Selected* The Global > Product > Rear Module Status

Cleared Disables this alarm

Fan Alarm

Fan Speed
(read-only)

Alarm Enable Selected* The AMX-8952 reports the detected speed

Analog Reference Alarm

Reference Format
(read-only)

# Reports the speed (rpm) of the fan on the

Cleared Disables this alarm

OK (Green) Indicates the detected reference format is

Alarm Suppressed
(Green)

The Alarm Enable box is cleared. The status
of the rear module will not be reported.

The rear module installed with the
AMX-8952 is not supported. Refer to
“Supported Rear Modules”.

field reports when a rear module is not
compatible with the card

board

of the fan installed on the board

supported

The Alarm Enable box is cleared. The status
of the reference signal will not be reported.

Unlocked (Red) A reference signal is detected, but the card

is not locked to it

Unsupported (Red) A reference signal is detected, but the

format is not supported by the AMX-8952

Incompatible (Red) A reference signal is detected but the

format is incompatible with the current
output mode of the card

Alarm Enable Selected* The Global > Signal > Analog Reference

Status field reports when there is a loss of
reference signal

Cleared Disables this alarm

SDI Input Alarms

Input # Status
(read-only)

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This field duplicates the information reported in the Input Status field
as outlined in Table 10.

Table 7 Global Alarm Enables Tab

Item Parameters Description

Alarm Enable Selected* AMX-8952 reports a loss of the specified

input or if the format is incompatible for the
specified input

Cleared Disables this alarm

Security Tab

Table 8 summarizes the options displayed in the Security tab.

Table 8 Security Tab

Item Parameters Description

Security Configuration

SSH Login Disable* Disables the ability for a user to log onto

the AMX-8952 via a SSH server

Enable The AMX-8952 can be accessed via a secure

channel by an SSH server. This should only
be selected if directed to do so by Ross
Video Technical Support.

Configure Licenses Tab

Table 9 summarizes the read-only information displayed in the Configure Licenses tab.

Table 9 Configure Licenses Tab

Item Parameters Description

Base Product Type AMX-8952

Feature <text> Specifies the license(s) available for your

card

Request Code # This character string is used to obtain a

license key

Key # Specifies the license key that was provided

for the specified feature

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AMX-8952 Interfaces

Each AMX-8952 interface provides options for configuring and monitoring the video and audio
signals for your AMX-8952 card. The menus and tabs that are available depend on the specific card
model you are using.

Figure 3 Example of an AMX-8952-B Interface in DashBoard

AMX-8952 Status Tab

Table 10 summarizes the read-only fields displayed in the Status tab.

Table 10 AMX-8952-# — Status

Item Parameters Description

Primary Input
Source

Backup Input
Source

Active Input Source Primary Input Source Indicates that the Primary Input Source is

# Indicates the video format detected on the

active SDI input signal

# Indicates the video format (or bitrate)

detected on the backup SDI input signal

the active input signal for the card. The
signal is assigned via the Config > Primary
Video Source menu.

Backup Input Source Indicates that the Backup Input Source is

the active input signal for the card. The
signal is assigned via the Config > Backup
Video Source menu.

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Table 10 AMX-8952-# — Status

Item Parameters Description

Input Status OK (Green) No errors are detected on the video signal

of the specific SDI IN BNC

Alarm suppressed
(Green)

Unsupported Format
(Yellow)

The AMX-8952 is not monitoring the input
signal(s)

An input signal is detected on the specific
SDI IN BNC but the video is not supported
by the card

Incompatible Video
(Yellow)

An input signal is detected on the specific
SDI IN BNC but its format is not compatible
with the output video format

Not time to Ref (Yellow) An input signal is detected on the specific

SDI IN BNC but the detected reference
signal is incompatible with this input signal

No Signal (Red) Indicates one of the following issues is

occurring:

• the SDI input signal is not detected

• the system frame rate does not match the
input frame rate

Input Timing Lines: #, Pixels: # Indicates the timing offset between the

video input signal and the reference signal.
The unit of measure is lines and pixels with
respect to the input video format.

Input Audio Status #a #x #s #s Indicates the input audio status where:

• # represents the audio group (e.g. 1, 2)

• a represents an async audio group

• x represents a missing audio group

• s represents a sync audio

Output Status OK (Green) Indicates that no errors are detected on the

video signal of the SDI OUT BNC

Alarm Suppressed
(Green)

Test Pattern: Color
(Green)

The card is not monitoring the output
signal(s)

The current output of the card is a SMPTE
test pattern

Matte Pattern (Green) The current output of the card is set to a

solid color as defined by the Matte Pattern

No Lock (Red) A reference signal is detected, but the card

output is not locked to it

Output Format # Indicates the output video format

Invalid Selection The output video format is not supported

or does not match the reference format

Output Timing # lines (to x) Indicates the timing offset between the

video output signal and the reference signal
where x represents the reference signal
specified in the Config > Reference Source
menu

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Table 10 AMX-8952-# — Status

Item Parameters Description

Reference Status OK (Green) A valid signal is detected from the reference

source device

Alarm suppressed
(Green)

There are reference errors detected but the
Global Alarm Enables > Reference Error
option is disabled (box is not selected)

Incompatible (Red) The reference signal is not compatible to

the detected input signal. Refer to Table 6
for a list of compatible signals.

Unsupported (Red) An unsupported signal is detected from the

reference source device

Unlocked (Red) A valid or present reference signal is not

detected by the card

Reference Format # Reports the video format detected on the

input reference signal as defined by the
Setup > Analog Reference Source menu

Input Status Tab

The Input Status tab provides a sub-tab to monitor each type of signal the AMX-8952 is currently
ingesting.

Video Status

Table 11 summarizes the read-only fields displayed in the Video Status tab.

Table 11 Input Status — Video Status

Item Parameters Description

SDI IN, SDI BI-DIR

a

Video Format # Indicates the detected input format/bitrate

Status (read-only) Duplicates the information reported in Table 10

Alarm Enable Selected* An alarm is reported during a loss of the

specified input or the format is
incompatible for the specified input

Cleared Disables the alarm

CRC Errors # Displays the count of the CRC errors on the

video input. This counter is reset on loss of
video, or by user request. The counter is
non-latching, and the count can roll over
the counter

Reset Resets the CRC Errors field

ST-352 Details

Active Input # 352M data is detected and the 4 bytes are

displayed

Loss of Input Failover Status

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Table 11 Input Status — Video Status

Item Parameters Description

Primary Input Input from SDI # Reports the SDI signal assigned as the

primary SDI input. This is set in the Config
tab.

Backup Input Input from SDI # Reports the SDI signal assigned as the

backup SDI input. This is set in the Config
tab.

Active Input # Reports which SDI signal (Primary or

Backup) is the currently active input signal

Input ANC

Status (read-only) ANC: Present (Green) Expected incoming ANC data: present

ANC: Exceeded
Bandwidth

Captured VANC services exceeded
bandwidth

ANC: Missing Expected incoming ANC data: not present

ANC: Present in Luma
and Chroma

Incoming data was found on both LUMA
and CHROMA channels

ANC: Unexpected: Field # Receiving ANC data from wrong field

ANC: Unexpected: LUMA Receiving ANC data from wrong channel

ANC: Unexpected:
CHROMA

Receiving ANC data from wrong channel

ANC: Line Out of Range Receiving data from wrong line

ANC: Too Many Packets
in Frame

ANC: Not Assigned The required output port has not been

assigned

ANC: Not Connected The output has been assigned, but is not

connected

ANC: Overflow Exceeded output bandwidth. Lost data.

ANC: CRC Error CRC error found in incoming ANC data:

some protocols only

ANC: Parse Error Incoming data does not match expected

protocol

Status (read-only) ANC: Invalid Length The length of incoming ANC packet is

incorrect for service

Data Rate
(Bytes/Sec)

# Reports the upstream data transfer rate;

the number of bytes received in the last
field

Line # VL, VC Reports the upstream data insertion

N/A

location

Alarm Enable Selected* The AMX-8952 monitors the Input ANC

status and updates the Status field
accordingly

Cleared Disables this alarm

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Field #

Table 11 Input Status — Video Status

Item Parameters Description

Bandwidth Used
(Percent)

# The overall bandwidth percentile including

buffer overflow state, of all incoming ANC
services on the SDI input

a. The SDI BI-DIR fields display when the SDI BI-DIR is set to Input on the Global > Setup tab.

Audio Status

Table 12 summarizes the read-only fields displayed in the Audio Status tab.

Table 12 Input Status — Audio Status

Item Parameters Description

Embedded Audio Status - Group #

Channel #
(read-only)

Async Alarm Selected* An alarm is reported when the embedded

Presence Alarm Selected* An alarm is reported when the embedded

PCM The channel is PCM audio

Non-PCM The channel is non-PCM audio

Absent The audio channel is not detected or invalid

audio is incompatible

Cleared Disables the alarm

audio is not present

Cleared Disables the alarm

AES Status

Table 13 summarizes the options, and read-only fields displayed in the AES Status tab. This tab
displays when using an AMX-8952-A or AMX-8952-B.

AES signal

AES signal. Select this option when using
non-PCM audio data.

input

Item Parameters Description

AES # Input

Sample Rate
Conversion

Ch # Status
(read-only)

Table 13 Input Status — AES Status

a

Selected SRC is used on the input of the specified

Cleared SRC is not used on the input of the specified

PCM (Green) Displays the status of the specified channel

PCM-silent (Green)

Non-PCM (Green)

No Input (Red)

b

Async

(Red)

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Item Parameters Description

Word Length
(read-only)

Table 13 Input Status — AES Status

#bit Reports the number of bits of audio

Sample Rate

#kHz Reports the sample rate of the AES input

(read-only)

Emphasis
(read-only)

Yes The incoming AES signal is indicating 50/15

or CCiTT J.17 emphasis

No The incoming AES signal is indicating no

emphasis or the emphasis is not indicated

Presence Alarm

c

Selected* The Input Status > AES Status tab reports

when the specified AES input is not
detected

Cleared Disables the alarm.

Async Alarm

c

Selected The AES source is either asynchronous to

the input video, or is not a 48kHz rate

Cleared Disables the alarm. The AES input is not

monitored.

a. The fields on this tab are disabled if the AES signal is configured as an output.
b. If the Sample Rate Conversion is enabled, an Async AES signal is processed to be PCM and indicated as such.
c. This option is disabled if the AES signal is configured for loopback.

Analog Status

Table 13 summarizes the read-only fields displayed in the Analog Status tab. This tab displays when
using an AMX-8952-C.

Table 14 Input Status — Analog Status

Item Parameters Description

Analog # Input

Channel # (dB)
(read-only)

a. The fields on this tab are disabled if the analog signal is configured as an output.

a

# Reports the audio gain applied to the

channel

Config Tab

Table 15 summarizes the menus displayed in the Config tab.

Table 15 Config Tab

Item Parameters Description

Video Input

Primary Video
Source

Input from SDI IN* Assigns SDI IN (BNC 1) as the primary input

signal when the Loss of Input Failover mode
is enabled

Input from SDI BI-DIR Assigns SDI BI-DIR (BNC 3) as the primary

input signal when Loss of Input Failover
mode is enabled

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Item Parameters Description

Backup Video

Input from SDI Assigns SDI IN (BNC 1) as the backup input

Source

Input from SDI Bi-DIR* Assigns SDI BI-DIR (BNC 3) as the backup

Configure Loss of Input

Table 15 Config Tab

signal when the Loss of Input Failover mode
is enabled

input signal when the Loss of Input Failover
mode is enabled

Loss of Input
Failover

ON • Enables the feature where the SDI IN 1

video signal (as defined by the Input Video
Source menu) is the primary source and
the SDI BI-DIR source is defined as the
Backup Video Source (by default).

• If the primary source is lost, the card
automatically switches to the backup
source; the card stays on the backup
source until the user manually switches
the signal back to the primary source.

OFF* Disables this feature

Force Failover Normal* The card automatically switches input video

sources when a loss of input signal is
detected

Forced The user has manually switched between

the input video sources by clicking this
button

Output Video on
Loss of Input

Matte A solid (single) color pattern will replace all

of the output picture (but not the HANC and
VANC) during a loss of input video. The
color is specified by the Matte Color menu.

Test Pattern A SMPTE bars test pattern will replace all of

the output picture (but not the HANC and
VANC) during a loss of input video

Freeze Sets the output to freeze the last valid

frame of video if there is a loss of input

Video Output

Output Video
Source

Video In The video output of the card is a copy of the

SDI input signal. The Output Format menu
is now read-only.

Test Pattern Specifies that a SMPTE bars test pattern will

replace all of the output picture (but not the
HANC and VANC)

Matte The video output of the card is a matte

pattern as determined by the Matte Color
menu value

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Table 15 Config Tab

Item Parameters Description

Output Format # Specifies the video format for the output

signal

# (read-only) The Output Video Source is set to Video In.

The output format is automatically set to
match the last detected video input signal.

Configure Outputs

Clip at Black Selected Enables the card to clip to SMPTE black on

all outputs

Cleared Super Black is passed

Clip at White Selected Enables the card to clip to SMPTE white on

all outputs

Cleared Super White is passed

Enable Bouncing
Box

Matte Color # Specifies the color the Matte Pattern will

Frame Sync and Output Timing

Frame Sync Status Licensed (Green) The AMX-8952-FS-LICENSE is installed.

Mode Frame sync ON* Enables this feature. Refer to “Frame Sync

Configure Output Delay

Horizontal Delay
(percent of line)

Selected An overlay in the shape of a box, filled with

the specified custom color, moves across
the screen in a pre-determined pattern

Cleared Disables this feature

display. A matte pattern can be assigned to
the Output Video on Loss of Input and/or to
as the default Output Video signal. The
default is White.

Unlicensed (Gray) The AMX-8952-FS-LICENSE is not installed.

Refer to “Installing a License Key”.

Off (Gray) The Mode is set to Frame sync OFF

Configuration” for details.

Frame sync OFF Disables this feature

# Adjusts the horizontal delay with respect to

the reference. This slider is read-only if the
Mode is set to Frame sync OFF.

Vertical Delay (lines) # Specifies the vertical delay with respect to

the reference. This slider is read-only if the
Mode is set to Frame sync OFF.

Frame Delay
(frames)

# Specifies the number of frames of delay

with respect to the reference. The default is
1 frame. This slider is read-only if the Mode
is set to Frame sync OFF.

Audio Tab

The Audio tab provides options for configuring the audio signals for the AMX-8952.

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Embedded Tab

Table 16 summarizes the options displayed in the Embedded sub-tab. This tab displays for all
AMX-8952 series cards.

Table 16 AMX-8952 # Interface — Audio > Embedded Tab

Item Parameters Description

Sample Rate
Conversion

Ch #

Audio Source Group # Ch # Specifies the input for the specified channel

Mute Selected Mutes the input source for the specified

Selected Applies the SRC on the audio channels in

the video input before processed by the
Frame Sync

Cleared SRC is not applied to any of the audio

channels in the SDI input
Select this option when using non-PCM

audio data

that is inserted into the embedded pair (if
present)

#kHz Tone Embeds the selected test tone

channel that is inserted into the embedded
pair (if present)

Cleared The input source for the specified channel

is not muted

Gain (dB) # Adjusts the gain of the specified channel of

audio. Select 0 when using non-PCM audio.

Gain Lock Selected Locks the Ch Gain slider for the specified

channel pair

Cleared Unlocks the Ch Gain slider

Sum Selected Both channels will carry the average of the

two input channels ((A+B)/2)

Cleared Disables this feature

Invert Selected Inverts the audio signal of the specified pair

Cleared • Audio signal of the specified pair is not

inverted

• Use for non-PCM audio data

Total Delay (ms)
(read-only)

Delay Offset (ms) Adjusts the delay of the specified channel

Delay Lock Locks the Ch Delay slider for the specified channel pair

Reset Resets all Audio Output settings for the applicable audio pair to the

# Reports the total delay applied to the

specified channel

factory default values

AES Tab

Table 16 summarizes the options displayed in the AES sub-tab.

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 This tab only displays when using an AMX-8952-A or AMX-8952-B.

Table 17 AMX-8952 # Interface — Audio > AES Tab

Item Parameters Description

AES # - Channel #

Audio Source AES# Ch # Assigns the specified channel of the

specified AES signal

SDI Ch # Assigns the specified channel from the SDI

IN signal

#Hz Tone Assigns the specified test tone

Mute Selected Mutes the input source for the specified

channel

Cleared The input source for the specified channel

is not muted

Gain (dB) # • Adjusts the gain of the specified channel

of audio

• Select 0 when using non-PCM audio

Gain Lock Selected Locks the Ch Gain slider for the specified

pair

Cleared Unlocks the Ch Gain slider

Sum Selected Both channels will carry the average of the

two input channels ((A+B)/2)

Cleared Disables this feature

Invert Selected Inverts the audio signal of the specified AES

pair

Cleared • Audio signal of the specified AES pair is

not inverted

• Use for non-PCM audio data

Total Delay (ms)
(read-only)

Delay Offset (ms) # Adjusts the delay of the specified AES

Delay Lock Locks the Ch Delay slider for the specified AES channel pair

Reset Resets all settings for the applicable AES pair to the factory defaults

# Reports the total delay applied to the

specified AES channel

channel

Analog Tab

Table 16 summarizes the options displayed in the Analog sub-tab.

 This tab only displays when using an AMX-8952-C.

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Table 18 AMX-8952 # Interface — Audio > Analog Tab

Item Parameters Description

Analog # - Channel #

Audio Source Analog # Ch # Assigns the specified channel of the

specified analog signal

SDI Ch # Assigns the specified channel from the SDI

IN signal

#Hz Tone Assigns the specified test tone

Mute Selected Mutes the input source for the specified

channel

Cleared The input source for the specified channel

is not muted

Gain (dB) # • Adjusts the gain of the specified channel

of audio

• Select 0 when using non-PCM audio

Gain Lock Selected Locks the Ch Gain slider for the specified

pair

Cleared Unlocks the Ch Gain slider

Sum Selected Both channels will carry the average of the

two input channels ((A+B)/2)

Cleared Disables this feature

Invert Selected Inverts the audio signal of the specified

analog channel pair

Cleared • Audio signal of the specified pair is not

inverted

• Use for non-PCM audio data

Delay Offset (ms) # Adjusts the delay of the specified channel

Delay Lock Locks the Ch Delay slider for the specified channel pair

Reset Resets all settings for the applicable pair to the factory defaults

ANC Tab

Table 19 summarizes the ANC options available in DashBoard.

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Item Parameters Description

ANC Frame Delay
(read-only)

Table 19 ANC Tab

# • The frame delay is always relative to the

next output frame.

• The ANC frame sync may operate with
different input and output frame rates.

• The output is at a fixed rate as defined by
the Output Video mode.

• When the output rate is lower than the
input rate, then there is the potential for
multiple inputs fields to be copied into the
same output field.

• When the output rate is higher than the
input rate, then there will be some output
fields with no ANC data.

Packet Name
(read-only)

Action Delete Card deletes the packet from the output

Insertion Line Switch Line + # Selects a line to insert the specified ANC

# Indicates the ancillary data type

Pass • The card receives and re-inserts the

specified packet type into the specified
line without modifying the packet
contents

• This option is only applicable to packets
that the card is not currently able to
process

Process Card receives the ANC packet, processes it,

and re-inserts it

packet on.
Note that if more than one packet is to be

inserted in the same line, the packet with
the lowest insertion order number will be
inserted first.

Process Card receives the Closed Captioning CC-708

packet, processes it, and inserts a new
packet into the specific line

Insertion Order # Defines the hierarchy of the packets

insertion.
Note that the lower the number, the higher

priority the packet is given.

GPI/Tally Tab

Table 20 summarizes the options displayed in the GPI/Tally tab.

Table 20 GPI/Tally Tab

Item Parameters Description

GPI/Tally #

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Table 20 GPI/Tally Tab

Item Parameters Description

Function None* The specified GPIO port is not configured

and the port state has no effect. The
Trigger/Tally Type setting is ignored.

Tally Failover Active The port will trigger a switch between the

input video sources

General Output The port will trigger events on an external

GPI I/O device from the card

GPI Force Failover The port will trigger a switch between the

input video sources

General Input When the card receives a trigger on the

selected GPI input, it runs the events that
have been assigned to the GPI input.

Trigger/Tally Type Falling* If configured for Falling Edge, the selected

function is executed when the GPI input
signal transitions from High to Low

Rising If configured for Rising Edge, the selected

function is executed when the GPI input
signal transitions from Low to High

High If configured for Active High, the selected

function is executed when the GPI input
signal is driven High

Low If configured for Active Low, the selected

function is executed when the GPI input
signal is driven Low

Current State
(read-only)

Output Pulse Width
(frames)

High Reports the state of the specified GPIO port

Low

# Specifies the number of frames between

the rising and falling edges of the output

Manual Override Selected The user will trigger a switch in states

Cleared The port will trigger a switch in states

Level High The output toggles from the base low level

to the high level. The output signal remains
at this level until reset.

Low The output level toggles from the base high

level to the low level. The output signal
remains at this level until reset.

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Technical Specifications

This chapter provides technical information for AMX-8952.

 Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Supported Video Formats

Table 21 Technical Specifications — Supported Video Formats

Video Format

HD Formats

720p 50Hz

720p 59.94Hz

1080i 50Hz

1080i 59.94Hz

1080pSF 23.98Hz

1080pSF 24Hz

1080p 23.98Hz

1080p 24Hz

1080p 25Hz

1080p 29.97Hz

1080p 30Hz

1080p 50Hz

1080p 59.94Hz

1080p 60Hz

UHD Formats

2160p 23.98Hz

2160p 24Hz

2160p 25Hz

2160p 29.97Hz

2160p 30Hz

2160p 50Hz

2160p 59.94Hz

a.Supported on the input only.
b.Requires the AMX-8952-UHD-LICENSE.

a

b

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SDI Inputs Specifications

Table 22 Technical Specifications — SDI Inputs

Item Specifications

Number of Inputs 1 dedicated

Connector Type HD-BNC

Standards Accommodated 1.485Gbps Component, SMPTE 292M

Impedance 75ohm

Return Loss >15dB to 1.5GHz

1 bi-directional

2.97Gbps Component, SMPTE 424M

5.94Gbps Component, SMPTE ST-2081

11.88Gbps Component, SMPTE ST-2082

>10dB to 3GHz

>7dB to 6GHz

>4dB to 12GHz

Equalization (Belden 1694A
cable)

SDI Outputs Specifications

Table 23 Technical Specifications — SDI Outputs

Item Specifications

Number of Outputs 1 dedicated

Connector Type HD-BNC

Impedance 75ohm

Return Loss >15dB to 1.5GHz

>150m (492ft) @ 1.485Gbps

>120m (394ft) @ 2.97Gbps

@ 5.94Gbps

>50m (190ft) @ 11.88Gbps

1 bi-directional

>10dB to 3GHz

>7dB to 6GHz

>4dB to 12GHz

Signal Level 800mV ±10%

DC Offset 0V ±50mV

Rise and Fall Time (20-80%) 1.485Gbps: <270ps, <100ps difference

2.97Gbps: <135ps, <50ps difference

5.94Gbps:

11.88Gbps: <45ps, <18ps difference

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Table 23 Technical Specifications — SDI Outputs

Item Specifications

Jitter 1.485Gbps: <1.0UI 10Hz-100kHz,

Overshoot <10% (11.88Gpbs: <15%)

AES Specifications

AMX-8952-A

Standards Accommodated AES-3id-2001, AES3

<0.2UI above 100kHz

2.97Gbps: <1.0UI 10Hz-100kHz,
<0.3UI above 100kHz

5.94Gbps:

11.88Gbps: <2.0UI 10Hz-100kHz,
<0.3UI above 100kHz,
band limit @1188MHz

Table 24 AES Specifications — AMX-8952-A

Item Specifications

Connector Type HD-BNC

Inputs

Impedance 75ohm

Minimum Input 50mV p-p

Maximum Input 2.5V p-p @ 48kHz

1.5V p-p @ 96kHz

Minimum Audio Delay SRC enabled: 1.35mS

SRC disabled: 0.37mS

Sampling Rate 48kHz compliant with AES-3id or any

rate from 32kHz to 96kHz with SRC on

Equalization up to 800m (2,400ft) @ 48kHz

up to 500m (1,500ft) @ 96kHz

Output Amplitude 4Vp-p

Rise and Fall Times 30ns

Jitter 4.5mUI

Outputs

Impedance 75ohm

Output Level 1V p-p

Sampling Rate 48kHz

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AMX-8952-B

Standards Accommodated AES-3id-2001, AES3

Connector Type 3-pin WECO™

Inputs

Impedance 110ohm

Minimum Input 100mV

Maximum Input 10Vp-p

Minimum Audio Delay 2.3ms (SRC enabled)

Sampling Rate SRC enabled: up to 96KHz

Equalization >450m of Belden 1492 cable

Return Loss >26dB 100KHz to 6MHz

Output Amplitude 4Vp-p

Rise and Fall Times 30ns

Jitter 4.5mUI

Table 25 AES Specifications — AMX-8952-B

Item Specifications

SRC disabled: 1.0ms

Outputs

Impedance 110ohm

Minimum Audio Delay 2.3ms (SRC enabled)

Sampling Rate up to 96KHz

Equalization >450m of Belden 1492 cable

Return Loss >26dB 100KHz to 6MHz

Output Amplitude 4Vp-p

Rise and Fall Times 30ns

Jitter 4.5mUI

Analog Specifications

AMX-8952-C

Table 26 Analog Specifications — AMX-8952-C

Item Specifications

Connector Type 3-pin WECO™

Inputs

Impedance >12kohm

Maximum Input Level +24dBu

Input Level Adjustment ±20dBu

Frequency Response ±0.10dB 20Hz to 20kHz @ Fs = 48kHz

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Table 26 Analog Specifications — AMX-8952-C

Item Specifications

Signal to Noise Ratio

THD < -90dB (0.003%) @ 1kHz

Amplitude Linearity < 0.6dB @ -100dBFS

Crosstalk -95dB

Outputs

Maximum Output Level +24dBu

Frequency Response ±0.10dB 20Hz to 20kHz @ Fs = 48kHz

-100dB

-104dB ‘A’ weighted

-101dB CCIR-2K

Signal to Noise Ratio

THD < -90dB (0.003%) @ 1kHz

Amplitude Linearity < 0.5dB @ -100dBFS

Crosstalk <-98dB (20Hz to 20kHz)

-103dB

-108dB ‘A’ weighted

-105dB CCIR-2K

GPIO

Table 27 Technical Specifications — GPIO

Item Specifications

Absolute Maximum Voltage at
Connector Pins

GPI

Input • 4.7K ohm resistor pull-up to 5V for High

Tally

1.0V to +6.0V to prevent damage

• GND contact closure (or external logic) for Low

• High In is >= 2.5V

• Low In is <= 0.5V

Output • Pulled to 5V with 4k7 ohm resistor for High

• Driven to ground or Low through 30ohms

• Maximum sink current 50mA to drive an external
relay

• To drive a logic gate input, sink current needs to
be below 10mA (0.3V at pin)

Environment

Table 28 Technical Specifications — Environment

Item Specifications

Maximum Ambient Temperature 40°C (104°F)

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Power

Maximum Power Consumption AMX-8952-A,

Table 29 Technical Specifications — Power

Item Specifications

20W

AMX-8952-B

AMX-8952-C 25W

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