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Sapphire-RXD3 Setup Guide 

 

 

Copyright © 2022 Domo Tactical Communications (DTC) Limited. All rights reserved. 

Commercial in Confidence

 

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6.3  SDI Video 

The SDI video outputs on the rear panel can be configured for 12G/6G/3G-SDI signals. 
Go to the 

Config>Video

 page to configure the 

Decoder

The 

Pattern

 

Generator

 can be used to test the video through to the output stage of the system prior 

to receiving a live transmission. 
Click 

Apply

 to activate a running config and 

Save

 to retain. 

 

 
Go to the 

Config>SDI

 page and configure the SDI output, these settings will depend on how the 

outputs will be viewed. If using the SFP port, an SFP adaptor must be fitted. 
Set the 

Source

 to 

Pattern

 if testing the received video, or 

Decoder

 to view live video. 

Click 

Apply

 to activate a running config and 

Save

 to retain. 

 

Summary of Contents for Sapphire RXD3

Page 1: ...Resource Identifier 100123 Revision 1 0 Sapphire RXD3 Setup Guide Commercial in Confidence...

Page 2: ...ile every attempt is made to maintain the accuracy of the information in this product manual it is subject to change without notice Performance specifications are included for guidance All particulars...

Page 3: ...mited trading as Domo Broadcast Systems DBS Any copying or reproduction in any form whatsoever is prohibited without the written permission of DTC 2022 Copyright Domo Tactical Communications DTC Limit...

Page 4: ...2 2 2 Variants 2 2 2 3 Parts List 2 2 2 4 Licensing 2 3 3 Connections Controls and Indicators 3 4 3 1 Introduction 3 4 3 2 Front Panel 3 4 3 3 Rear Panel 3 5 3 4 Pinout 3 6 4 Front Panel Touchscreen C...

Page 5: ...fter Sales Support 8 34 8 1 Documentation and Software 8 34 8 2 Contact Technical Support 8 34 8 3 Using the DTC RMA Service 8 34 9 Appendix C Safety and Maintenance 9 36 9 1 Cautions and Warnings 9 3...

Page 6: ...e provided on SFP which can be down sampled to HD in the case of a 4K signal Sapphire RXD3 will decode up to eight stereo audio pairs and output them embedded on SDI one pair of analogue audio outputs...

Page 7: ...tify the product it is also on the label Part Number Description SAPPH RXD3 2 Sapphire RX HEVC decoder 2 way diversity SAPPH RXD3 4 Sapphire RX HEVC decoder 4 way diversity SAPPH RXD3 6 Sapphire RX HE...

Page 8: ...mmercial in Confidence Page 2 3 2 4 Licensing Some product functions are enabled by licenses The license for your product can be viewed in the control software Description Included Optional M50 Decode...

Page 9: ...tall control and monitor the device 3 2 Front Panel No Item Notes 1 Power LED The power LED will illuminate when power is on 2 Power on off switch It is recommended to use the power switch to power th...

Page 10: ...cket SDI output 1 Supports 12G SDI 6G SDI or 3G SDI video formats 4 HD BNC socket SDI output 2 Supports 12G SDI 6G SDI or 3G SDI video formats 5 HD BNC socket SDI output 3 Supports 3G SDI video format...

Page 11: ...coverage in a different area but will act like a single receiver 13 XLR 3 way jack pins Audio stereo line level audio output left See Section 3 4 3 for pinout 14 XLR 3 way jack pins Audio stereo line...

Page 12: ...Off the unit When the unit has been switched on it will take approximately 90s to boot up 4 2 Introduction The Sapphire RXD3 has a front panel touchscreen which can be used to monitor and control the...

Page 13: ...l in Confidence Page 4 8 4 3 Touchscreen Left Zone The left zone holds key information about the RF and genlock settings and can be navigated by swiping up down Parameters which are detailed with the...

Page 14: ...isplays the SNRs and levels for the received signals with a colour coded bar graph Further information can be viewed by swiping up down to view video audio and network information The bottom page will...

Page 15: ...ing the IP address of the Sapphire so an Ethernet connection from the CTRL or STREAM port to a PC device is required Our devices are shipped to you with the IP DHCP setting enabled This means that if...

Page 16: ...der application can be used to identify DBS product IP addresses on a network Device Finder comes as a simple executable file which can be downloaded from DTC s WatchDox facility see Section 8 1 This...

Page 17: ...of the PC and the IP address settings need to be changed The IP address can be discovered by swiping up on the touchscreen right zone to find the Network Information page If the Ethernet cable is atta...

Page 18: ...anged The IPv6 address of the Sapphire RXD can be discovered from the front panel touchscreen see Section 5 3 2 above Alternatively the IPv6 address can be discovered from a Windows Powershell command...

Page 19: ...nt the unit to try and get an IP Address Gateway or DNS from a DHCP server The IP Address Netmask parameter is written in CIDR notation This is a compact representation where the IP address is followe...

Page 20: ...ire RXD3 in the address bar Alternatively if running Device Finder click Open on the line of the device address DBS devices have a pre installed self signed HTTPS certificate the first time web commun...

Page 21: ...pphire RXD3 Setup Guide Copyright 2022 Domo Tactical Communications DTC Limited All rights reserved Commercial in Confidence Page 5 16 The browser will indicate that the site is connected by HTTPS but...

Page 22: ...ng to currently active configurations There are shortcuts to Config pages red circle or Status pages orange circle 5 5 2 Status Pages The Status pages are provided giving detailed information for the...

Page 23: ...ameter Note It may be useful to open the Help menu for descriptions of settings Changes to settings can be applied or saved It is important to understand the differences Apply applies the setting to t...

Page 24: ...4 Command Pages The Command pages are used to send commands to the device or upgrades via external servers Select the category you want to send commands to from the list on the left panel Menus can be...

Page 25: ...5 5 5 Manage Pages The Manage pages are used for maintenance of the Sapphire RXD3 internal software and settings Select the category you want to manage from the list on the left panel Menus can be exp...

Page 26: ...guration Currently only limited RF setup can be achieved via the front panel touchscreen therefore only web interface configuration is covered Only settings for the Sapphire RXD3 are explained it is a...

Page 27: ...rs If a different manufacturer is used then manual settings can be applied Click Apply to activate a running config and Save to retain RF Input can be verified on the front panel touchscreen and on th...

Page 28: ...level is raised significantly it could indicate that noise will adversely affect the SNR signal to noise level when a RF signal is received which will need to be investigated The RF noise floor can al...

Page 29: ...Pattern Generator can be used to test the video through to the output stage of the system prior to receiving a live transmission Click Apply to activate a running config and Save to retain Go to the...

Page 30: ...RXD3 Setup Guide Copyright 2022 Domo Tactical Communications DTC Limited All rights reserved Commercial in Confidence Page 6 25 SDI Output can be verified on the front panel touchscreen and on the WUI...

Page 31: ...works see Section 6 4 4 Once settings have been entered click Apply to activate a running config and Save to retain Note Streaming status can be monitored in the Status IP Streaming page see Section 6...

Page 32: ...input output or both Item Notes Protocol UDP RTP or SRT Note When using SRT the SRT settings will need to be configured see Section 6 4 3 Address When configuring an Input it is not necessary to enter...

Page 33: ...t address range is 224 0 0 0 to 239 255 255 255 For more guidance on multicast addressing see Table 6 1 Port Port numbers are used to identify IP address connections TTL The time to live value limits...

Page 34: ...ller can be an input receiver or output sender The Listener waits for an inbound connection from the Caller The Listener can be an input receiver or output sender Note In a one to one setup it is arbi...

Page 35: ...nt routes to the destination If a packet was lost at the receiver on path 1 the packet is taken from path 2 and vice versa To be able to switch between path 1 and path 2 packets seamlessly some buffer...

Page 36: ...ghts reserved Commercial in Confidence Page 6 31 6 4 5 IP Streaming Status The streaming input and output status can be monitored in the Status IP Streaming page Jitter and error count measurements ar...

Page 37: ...igure a PC IP Address The following guide will tell you how to configure a PC or laptop IP address so that it matches the IP address range of the unit you are connected to This is important because if...

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Page 39: ...tc rma domotactical com US or solent customerhub domotactical com UK ROW to request a Return Material Authorisation RMA form Note Alternatively use the online form at https www domotactical com suppor...

Page 40: ...Sapphire RXD3 Setup Guide Copyright 2022 Domo Tactical Communications DTC Limited All rights reserved Commercial in Confidence Page 8 35 8 3 5 Send the Box to DTC Send the box using your normal shipp...

Page 41: ...orrosive atmospheres Users are reminded of the necessity of complying with restrictions regarding the use of radio devices in fuel depots chemical plants and locations where explosives are stored and...

Page 42: ...erature 22 C before charging Do not charge units and or battery packs on wet or unstable surfaces Do not leave units and or batteries in chargers for excessive periods 9 5 Working with Lithium Batteri...

Page 43: ...to an approved re cycling facility 9 6 Cleaning Turn off the unit and remove batteries if applicable before maintenance Use a clean soft damp cloth to clean the unit A microfiber cloth is recommended...

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