Sierra Video Systems 88HDS, 88HDE, 1616HDS, 1616HDE, 1616HDEE Users Manual

SIERRA VIDEO

Lassen XL Series 8, 16 & 32 HD/SDI Routing Switchers

Models 88HDS, 88HDE, 1616HDS, 1616HDE, 1616HDEE,

1616HD, 1608 HDS, 1608HDE, 1608HDEE, 1608HD, 3232HDS,

3232HDE, 3232HDEE, 3232HD, 3216HDS, 3216HDE,

3216HDEE, 3216HD

User’s Manual

LASSEN XL SERIES 8, 16 & 32 HD/SDI ROUTING SWITCHERS

User’s Manual

 Sierra Video

P.O. Box 2462 Grass Valley, CA 95945

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Version 6.0

Publication Date: March 2012

The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Sierra Video

© Sierra Video

Table of
Contents

Introduction 1

Before You Begin 1
Regulatory Warnings & Safety Information 2

FCC Notice 3
Warning 3
CE Notice 4
Warning 4
ICAN Class A Digital Equipment 4
Power Supply Cords 6
EMC Regulatory Notices 6
Delivery Damage Inspection 7

HD/SDI Series Overview 8

Introduction 8
Video Standards 8
Model Suffix Designations 9

HD/SDI Series System Components 9
Model 88 HD/SDI 10
Model 1616 HD/SDI 11
Model 3232 HD/SDI 12

Factors Affecting Quality of Results 13

Installation 15

Introduction 15
Rack Mounting 15

Dimensions 16
Connecting To Video Devices 17
Connecting To Audio Devices 17
Connecting Peripherals 19

Sync Connector 20

J1 Connector 20
AC Power Connections 20
Control Processor Dip Switch Settings 20

Ethernet Setup 21

Ethernet Control 23
Names 25
Salvos 25

Operation 27

Introduction 27
Power Up 27
Local Control Panel Operation 27

Switcher Operation 28

Button and Display Definitions 28
Menu 28
Switching the Router 32

Control via 9-pin Connectors 33

Control via Ethernet 33

Communication Protocol 35

Introduction 35
Generic Protocol 35

Leader and Trailer 37
Commonly Used Switching Commands 56

Troubleshooting 57

Introduction 57

Specifications 61

Warranty 63

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Introduction

Before You Begin

There are several terms and acronyms that you should become familiar with before reading this
manual. They are shown below.

Chapter

1

Term/Acronym Definition

Crosspoint The electronic switch that assigns one of the inputs to an

output.

Destination The output of a routing switcher connected to a device that

receives signals from the output of the switcher.

Output Connects the signal to the destination device.

Source The signal that is connected to the input of the routing

switcher.

Input Connected to the source that provides the signal to the

switcher.

Matrix An array of the switch modules that connects an input to an

output.

Protocol The command structure used to affect a switch or multiple

switches on the routing switcher or to control other
functions.

Routing Switcher Consists of one or more crosspoint modules that switch

together, or sometimes independently, to connect the
desired signals through the switcher.

Serial Port The 9-pin RS232 connector that allow you to control the

switcher using a standard personal computer or other
external device. Sends control protocol commands in
ASCII.

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Regulator y Warnings & Safety Information

The information in the following section provides important warnings and safety guidelines for
both the operator and service personnel. Specific warnings and cautions may be found
throughout this manual. Please read and follow the important safety precautions noting especially
those instructions relating to risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.

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

Warnings

 Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.
 Disconnect AC power before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
 Do not use this product in or near water.
 This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To

avoid electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before
connecting inputs or outputs.

Cautions

 Route power cords and other cables so that they are not likely to be damaged, or

create a hazard.

 Dangerous voltages exist at several points in this product. To avoid personal injury,

do not touch unsafe connections and components when th e power is on.

 To avoid fire hazard, use only the specified type, correct voltage, and current rating

of fuse. Always refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.

 Have qualified personnel perform safety checks after any comp leted service.
 To reduce risk of electrical shock, be certain to plug each power supply cord into a

separate branch circuit employing a separate service ground.

 If equipped with redundant power, this unit has two power cords. To reduce the risk

of electrical shock, disconnect both power cords before servicing.

 Operate only with covers and enclosure panels in place – Do Not operate this

product when covers or enclosure panels are removed.

 This is an FCC class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause

radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take necessary
measures.

 Use the proper AC voltage to supply power to the switcher. When installing

equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces.

 To prevent damage to equipment when replacing fuses, locate and correct trouble

that caused the fuse to blow before applying power.

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Cautions (continued)

 Use only the recommended interconnect cables to connect the switcher to other

frames.

 Follow static precautions at all times when handling the equipment.
 Power this product only as described in the installation section of this manual.
 Leave the side, top, and bottom of the frame clear for air convection cooling and to

allow room for cabling. Slot and openings in the frame are provided for ventilation
and should not be blocked.

 Only an authorized Sierra Video technician should service the switchers. Any user

who makes changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of
Sierra Video will void the warranty.

 If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient

temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the room ambient
temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in
an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (TMRA).

 Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow

required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.

 Use a shielded data cable connection between the parallel data ports and peripherals

of this equipment.

 Other connections between peripherals of this equipment may be made with low

voltage non-sheilded computer data cables.

 Network connections may consist of non-sheilded CAT 5 cable.
 Do not cover chassis ventilation slots or block enclosure openings.

FCC Notice

The user may find the following publication prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:

Available exclusively from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402 (telephone [phone]).

Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the expense of
the user.

“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems” (Stock number 004-000­00345-4).

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to Part
15 of the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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CE Notice

The user may find the following publication prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems” (Stock number 004-000-00345-4).
Available exclusively from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402 (telephone [phone]).

Warning

INFORMATION FOR THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A or Class 1 digital
device, pursuant to EN 550022 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the expense of
the user.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to EN
55022 Rules could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

ICAN Class A Digital Equipment

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.

Cet apparel numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigencies due Réglement sur le
materiel brouiller du Canada.

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Pulver Laboratories Inc.

Testing and Certification Laboratories

Sierra Video Systems

Name of Manufacturer or Importer

Pulver Laboratories Inc. and Sierra Video Systems Inc. hereby certify that the Lassen Series 16 &
32 HD/SDI Routing Switchers are in compliance with VFG 523/1969, DIN 57871 / VDE 0871 /

09.84, and DIN 5785 Part 1 A2 / 10.90 (product standards) and is RFI suppressed.

The marketing and sale of this equipment in Germany has been reported to the German Postal
service. They have also been given the right to retest this equipment to verify compliance with
product regulations.

Compliance with applicable regulations depends on the use of shielded cables. The user is
responsible for procuring the appropriate cables.

This equipment has been tested concerning compliance with the relevant RFI protection
requirements both individually and on a system level (to simulate normal operation conditions).
However, it is possible that these RFI requirements are not met under certain unfavorable
conditions in other installations. The user is responsible for compliance of his particular
installation.

Bescheinigung des Pulver Laboratories Inc. und Sierra Video Systems hiermit wird bescheinigt,
dass die (equipment model number) in Űbereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der VFG
523/1969, DIN 57871 / VDE 0871 / 09.84, und DIN 57875 Part 1 A2 / 10.90 (Amtsblattvertugung)
funk-entstőrt ist.

Pulver Laboratories Inc.

Testing and Certification Laboratories

Sierra Video Systems

Name des Herstellers / Importeurs

Der deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Geräts angezeigt und die
Berechtigungen zur Űberprűfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.

Einhaltung mit betreffenden Bestimmungen kommt darauf an, dass geschirmte Ausfűhrungen
gerbraucht warden. Fűr die Beschaffung richtiger Ausfűhrungen ist der Betreiber Verantwortlich.

Dieses Gerät wurde sowohl einzeln als auch in einer Anlage, die einen normalen Anwendungsfall
nachbildet, auf die Einhaltung der Funk-entstőrbestimmungen unter Ungűnstigen Umständen bei
anderen Gerätekombinationen nicht Eingehalten warden. Der Betreiber ist fűr die Einhaltung der
funk-eutstőrungsbestimmungen seiner gesamten Anlage verantwortlich, in der dieses Gerät
betrieben wird.

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Pow er Supply Cords

Use only power cord(s) supplied with the unit.

If power cord(s) were not supplied with the unit, select as follows:

 For units installed in the USA and Canada: select a flexible, three-conductor power cord

that is UL listed and CSA certified, with individual conductor wire size of #18 AWG, and a
maximum length of 4.5 meters. The power cord terminations should be NEMA Type 5­15P (three-prong earthing) at one end and IEC appliance inlet coupler at the other end.
Any of the following types of power cords are acceptable; SV, SVE, SVO, SVT, SVTO,
SVTOO, S, SE, SO, SOO, ST, STO, STOO, SJ, SJE, SJO, SJOO, SJT, SJTOO, SP-3,
G, W.

 For units installed in all other countries; select only a flexible, three-conductor power

cord, approved by the cognizant safety organization of your country. The power cord
must be Type HAR (Harmonized), with individual conductor wire size of 0.75 mm². The
power cord terminations should be a suitably rated earthing-type plug at one end and IEC
appliance inlet coupler at the other end. Both of the power cord terminations must carry
the certification label (mark) of the cognizant safety organization of your country.

 A non-shielded power cord may be used to connect AC power to every component and

peripheral of the system.

 Connect an external 16 AWG wire from earth ground to the chassis of the system as

designated by the earth ground symbol.

North American Power Supply Cords

This equipment is supplied with North American power cords with molded grounded plug (NEMA­15P) at one end and molded grounding connector (IEC 320-C13) at the other end. Conductors
are CEE color coded, light blue(neutral), brown(line), and green/yellow(ground). Operation of the
equipment at voltages exceeding 130VAC will require power supply cords that comply with NEMA
configurations.

International Power Supply Cords

If shipped outside North America, this equipment is supplied with molded ground connector (IEC
320-C13) at one end and stripped connectors (50/5mm) at the other end. Connections are CEE
color coded, light blue (neutral), brown(line), and green/yellow(ground). Other IEC 320-C13 type
power cords can be used if they comply with safety regulations of the country in which they are
installed.

EMC Regulatory Notices

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 Information: This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC standard rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference

This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesirable operations.

LASSEN XL SERIES HD/SDI

Delivery Damage Inspection

Carefully inspect the frame and exterior components to be sure that there has been no shipping
damage. Make sure all modules are seated correctly and have not detached during shipment.

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HD/SDI Series Overview

Introduction

The Lassen XL HD/SDI series is designed for forward-looking broadcast and post-production
facilities that want to prepare for transition to HD. The 1616HD/SDI and the
3232 HD/SDI are compact units offering digital video boards that work with
both HD video (SMPTE 292) at 1.485 Gbps and SDI video (SMPTE 259)
at a data rates from 19Mbps to 1.485Gbps. These unique routers can also
route DVB-ASI signals.

The Lassen XL HD/SDI series offer adjustable analog audio input and
output gain/ attenuation on a per channel basis or AES/EBU digital audio.
Analog audio gain can be adjusted via a front panel menu or Sierra Video
System’s serial Host port protocol. The Lassen XL series accommodates
balanced or un-balanced audio.

Frames also come with a standard front local control panel. Remote control is
also available using an RS-232/422 serial interface, and an RJ-45 Ethernet
interface (with up to five simultaneous users) that are supported by SVS software
and by all major third-party control systems. An extensive line of existing RS-485
XY, single-bus, and programmable remote control panels are also available.

This manual covers the HD/SDI Series of routing switchers. These robust routers offer Video and
Audio in the same, compact frame. The HD/SDI series system accommodates, AFV (audio follow
video), or breakaway (split) routing.

Video Standards

The Lassen HD/SDI will pass any serial digital video bit stream within the specified bit rates of
19Mbps to 1.485Gbps including the standards listed below;

HD Video Standards

Including

1080/59.94i or 1035/59.94i

1080/29.97p

720/59.94p

1080/50i

1080/25p

1080/59.94i or 1035/59.94i

1080/29.97p

720/59.94p

1080/60i or 1035/60i

1080/30p

720/60p

720/59.94p

720/60p

1080/24p

1080/24sf

1080/24p

1080/24sf

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Model Suffix Designations

Model Suffix Designations

1616-3232… Matrix size

HD/SDI Digital video (19Mbs to 1.485Gbs)

D Digital video 19Mbps to 360Mbps

S Stereo analog audio

E Digital audio (AES)

HD/SDI Series System Components

This User's Manual provides installation and operation information for the HD/SDI Series Matrix
Switcher. Front and Rear panel illustrations are provided in the following subsections. Take time
to familiarize yourself with the location of your switcher model features

Component

Video Frame

Accessory Kit  User’s Manual

 HD/SDI, S, D, or E  HD/SDI, D
 Video and Audio contained in one

frame

 Power Supply
 Video Module(s)
 Audio Module(s)
 Local Control Panel

 5-pin Audio Connectors (analog or

balanced digital audio)

 Fuses
 Power Cord
 Software Disk

Sierra Video Sys XL HD/SDI Series Matrix Switcher

 Video Only contained in one

frame

 Power Supply
 Video Module(s)
 Local Control Panel

 User’s Manual
 Fuses
 Power Cord
 Software Disk

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Model 88 HD/SDI

Front Panel

Back Panel

Note

The Sierra Video models shown here and in the

subsequent sections are video and audio

matrices. In some cases, these frames may be

configured with no audio or less outputs. Consult

the rear panel serial number and model number to

verify your order and product.

The system you receive is customized for the size

& type requested at time of purchase from Sierra

Video

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Model 1616 HD/SDI

Front Panel

Back Panel

Note

The Sierra Video models shown here and in the

subsequent sections are video and audio

matrices. In some cases, these frames may be
configured with no audio or less outputs. Consult
the rear panel serial number and model number to

verify your order and product.

The system you receive is customized for the size

& type requested at time of purchase from Sierra

Video

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Model 3232 HD/SDI

Front Panel

Back Panel

Note

The Sierra Video models shown here and in the

subsequent sections are video and audio

matrices. In some cases, these frames may be

configured with no audio or less outputs. Consult

the rear panel serial number and model number to

verify your order and product.

The system you receive is customized for the size

& type requested at time of purchase from Sierra

Video

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Factors Affecting Quality of Results

There are many factors affecting the quality of results when signals are transmitted from a
source to a destination.

 Signal cables — Use only the best quality cables to avoid interference and

degraded signal quality and elevated noise levels.

 Sockets and connectors of the sources and destinations — Use only the highest

quality, since "zero ohm" connection resistance is the target. Connectors should
also match the required impedance (75 ohm in video) to minimize return loss.

 Amplifying circuitry — Must have quality performance when the desired end

result is high linearity, low distortion, and low noise.

 Distance between sources and destinations — Plays a major role in the final

result. For long distances (over 15 meters) between sources and destinations,
special measures should be taken to avoid high frequency cable losses. These
measures include using higher quality cables and/or adding line cable equalizing
amplifiers.

 Interference from neighboring electrical appliances — These can have an

adverse affect on signal quality. Balanced audio lines are less prone to
interference, but unbalanced audio should be installed away from any main
power lines, electric motors, transmitters, etc. even when the cables are shielded.

CAUTION!

Only an authorized Sierra Video technician can service the switchers. Any user who makes
changes or modifications to the unit without the expressed approval of the manufacturer will void
the warranty

Use the proper AC voltage to supply power to the switcher.
Use only the recommended interconnect cables to connect the switcher to other frames.

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Installation

Introduction

Installation procedures are similar for all frames covered under this manual. Exceptions, if any,
have been noted in each of the following paragraphs.

Chapter

2

Rack Mounting

Carefully inspect the frame to ensure that there has been no shipping damage. Make sure all
shipping material is removed from the router frame.

Important; Rear-mounting brackets must be installed prior to installation of the router into a

rack. The rear mounting brackets are contained in the accessory kit supplied with your router.

Each of the routing switchers described in this manual can be rack mounted in a standard 19"
(RU) EIA rack assembly and includes rack "ears" at the ends of the front of the frames. None of
the switcher models require spacing above or below the unit for ventilation. If ample space exists,
a 1RU spacing gap is recommended.

To rack mount any of the routing switchers, simply place the unit's rack ears against the rack rails
of the rack, and insert proper rack screws through each of the holes in the rack ears. Connect the
rear mounting brackets to the rear rack rail of the rack. Always rack mount the routing switcher
prior to plugging the unit into a power receptacle or attaching any cables.

CAUTION!

The operating temperature range of this product is 0 to 40ºC. Do not exceed the maximum (40ºC) or
minimum (0ºC) operating temperature.

If installed in a closed or multi-rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment
may be greater than the room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing
the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (YMRA).

Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe
operation of the equipment is not compromised.

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