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

L A S S E N X L S E R I E S 8 , 1 6 & 3 2 H D / S D I R O U T I N G S W I T C H E R S

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

Before You Begin

Regulatory Warnings & Safety Information

FCC Notice

Warning

CE Notice

Warning

ICAN Class A Digital Equipment

Power Supply Cords

EMC Regulatory Notices

Delivery Damage Inspection

HD/SDI Series Overview

Introduction

Video Standards

Model Suffix Designations

HD/SDI Series System Components

Model 88 HD/SDI

Model 1616 HD/SDI

Model 3232 HD/SDI

Factors Affecting Quality of Results

Installation

Introduction

Rack Mounting

Dimensions

Connecting To Video Devices

Connecting To Audio Devices

Connecting Peripherals

		Sync Connector		20
		J1 Connector		20
		AC Power Connections		20
	1	Control Processor Dip Switch Settings		20
		Ethernet Setup		21
	1
		Ethernet Control		23
	2
		Names		25
	3
		Salvos		25
	3
	4	Operation		27
	4
	4	Introduction		27
	6
		Power Up		27
	6
		Local Control Panel Operation		27
	7
	8	Switcher Operation		28
		Button and Display Definitions		28
	8
		Menu		28
	8
		Switching the Router		32
	9
		Control via 9-pin Connectors		33
	9
		Control via Ethernet		33
	10
	11	Communication Protocol		35
	12
		Introduction		35
	13
		Generic Protocol		35
	15	Leader and Trailer		37
		Commonly Used Switching Commands		56
	15
	15	Troubleshooting		57
	16	Introduction		57
	17
	17	Specifications		61
	19
		Warranty		63

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Chapter1

Introduction

Before You Begin

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

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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Regulatory 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.

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 the 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 completed 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.

Cautions

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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. 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.

Pulver Laboratories Inc.

Testing and Certification Laboratories

Sierra Video Systems

Name of Manufacturer or Importer

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.

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.

Pulver Laboratories Inc.

Testing and Certification Laboratories

Sierra Video Systems

Name des Herstellers / Importeurs

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Power 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 5- 15P (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

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.

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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

	Sierra Video Sys XL HD/SDI Series Matrix Switcher
Component	 HD/SDI, S, D, or E	 HD/SDI, D
Video Frame	 Video and Audio contained in one	 Video Only contained in one
	frame	frame
	 Power Supply	 Power Supply
	 Video Module(s)	 Video Module(s)
	 Audio Module(s)	 Local Control Panel
	 Local Control Panel
Accessory Kit	 User’s Manual	 User’s Manual
	 5-pin Audio Connectors (analog or	 Fuses
	balanced digital audio)	 Power Cord
	 Fuses	 Software Disk
	 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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Chapter2

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.

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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