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AS-3901-B and -C Installation and Operation Manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The NEO AS-3901-B and -C Audio Synchronizers are designed for use
in NEO FR-3901 and FR-3903 rack-mounted frames.
This chapter covers the following topics:
•

“Product Description” on page 2

•

“Front and Back Modules” on page 3

•

“Signal Flow” on page 6

See the

FR-3901, FR-3903, and FR-3923 Installation and Operation

Manual

for information about NEO frames. The frame manual includes

information about these items:
•

General information about module unpacking, installation,

removal, navigation, configuration, and setup

•

Card-edge screen savers

•

State recovery parameters

•

Fan modules

•

Resource modules

•

Alarm interconnect modules

•

Power supplies

•

Servicing instructions

Note

Installation, navigation, config-
uration, and setup information is
now included in the

NEO

FR-3901, FR-3903, and
FR-3923 Mounting Frames
Installation and Operation
Manual

. If your current NEO

frame manual is Edition A, B,
C, or D, you will need to down-
load an updated version from
the Leitch Web site
(

www.leitch.com

) to access this

information.

Summary of Contents for Neo AS-3901-B

Page 1: ...Delivering the Moment Installation and Operation Manual Neo AS 3901 B and C Audio Synchronizers Edition C 175 000084 00 ...

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Page 4: ...Edition C May 2005 AS 3901 B and C Audio Synchronizers Installation and Operation Manual ...

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Page 6: ...e x Safety Standards and Compliances xi Safety Terms and Symbols xi Chapter 1 Introduction Overview 1 Product Description 2 Main Features 2 Front and Back Modules 3 Front Module 3 Back Modules 4 Plug In Adapter 5 Signal Flow 6 Chapter 2 Installation and Removal Overview 7 Packing List 8 Installing AS 3901 B and C Modules 8 Removing AS 3901 B and C Modules 8 Setting Jumpers 9 Upgrading AS 3901 B an...

Page 7: ...e Operator and All Lists 23 Operator and All List Parameters 24 Setup Parameters 26 Alarms 27 Alarm Synchronization 27 Identifying the Cause of an Alarm 27 Enabling or Disabling an Alarm Parameter 28 Restoring Default Settings 28 State Recovery Parameter Availability 28 LEDs and Indicators 29 General Information 29 Card Edge LED Locations 30 LED Descriptions 31 Module Indicator Descriptions 32 Cha...

Page 8: ...p Time 37 Appendix A Tree View Navigation Overview 39 Navigating the Tree View 40 Tree View Parameters 41 Appendix B Audio Bit Manipulation Overview 43 Channel Status Bits 44 Validity and User Bits 46 Miscellaneous Data 46 Appendix C Audio Embedding Overview 47 Embedding Errors 48 Preventing Embedding Errors 48 Index Keywords 49 ...

Page 9: ...vi AS 3901 B and C Installation and Operation Manual Contents ...

Page 10: ...ynchronizers Audience This manual is written for engineers technicians and operators responsible for the installation setup maintenance and operation of the NEO AS 3901 B and C Audio Synchronizers Revision History Table P 1 Revision History Edition Date Revision History A February 2003 Initial release B May 2004 Information updates C May 2005 Revision of product codes jumper modifications and temp...

Page 11: ...nd publications and first instances of new terms and specialized words that need emphasis CAPS Indicates a specific key on the keyboard such as ENTER TAB CTRL ALT DELETE Code Indicates variables or command line entries such as a DOS entry or something you type into a field Indicates the direction of navigation through a hierarchy of menus and windows hyperlink Indicates a jump to another location ...

Page 12: ...Mounting Frames Installation and Operation Manual If your current NEO frame manual is Edition A B C or D you will need to download an updated version from the Leitch Web site to access this information Leitch documents can be viewed or downloaded from the Leitch Web site at www leitch com go to Support Documentation Alternatively contact your Leitch customer service representative to request a doc...

Page 13: ...e missing or damaged Keep at least one set of original packaging in the event that a product needs to be returned for service If the original package is not available you can purchase replacement packaging from Leitch Technology Otherwise you can supply your own packaging as long as it meets the following criteria The packaging must be able to withstand the product s weight The product must be hel...

Page 14: ...y manual Safety Terms and Symbols This manual uses the following safety terms and symbols See your NEO Safety Instructions and Precautions Guide for more information Table P 3 Safety Terms and Symbols Used in Manual WARNING Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in personal injury or loss of life High voltage is present Uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enc...

Page 15: ...xii AS 3901 B and C Installation and Operation Manual Preface ...

Page 16: ...rame manual includes information about these items General information about module unpacking installation removal navigation configuration and setup Card edge screen savers State recovery parameters Fan modules Resource modules Alarm interconnect modules Power supplies Servicing instructions Note Installation navigation config uration and setup information is now included in the NEO FR 3901 FR 39...

Page 17: ...nal balanced input on the AS 3901 B version jumper selectable Internal audio processing amplifier Audio delay Audio tracking capability Selectable silence for all audio channels Selectable 16 20 and 24 bit audio processing Audio re sampling for 32 to 108 kHz AES outputs with bypass for data over AES operation C bit U bit and V bit transparency Compressed data pass Capability for control via card e...

Page 18: ...es Front Module Figure 1 1 illustrates the position of the LEDs on the front modules of the AS 3901 B and C modules Front modules are designated by the suffix FM For example the front module of the AS 3901 B is the AS 3901 B FM Figure 1 1 Card Edge Controls of AS 3901 B FM and C FM Front Modules ...

Page 19: ...he AS 3901 B BM The AS 3901 B BM Figure 1 2 and the AS 3901 C BM Figure 1 3 back modules are shown below Figure 1 2 AS 3901 B BM Back Module Figure 1 3 AS 3901 C BM Back Module Back Module Pinouts Figure 1 4 shows the pinouts for the Balanced AES In Out DARS Input connector on the AS 3901 B BM back module Figure 1 4 Pinouts on the AS 3901 B BM Back Module INPUT DARS AS 3901 B BALANCED AES IN OUT D...

Page 20: ... adapter AIB 25 3901MF for connecting twisted pair audio cables directly to the back module Figure 1 5 illustrates the pinouts and screw terminals for the plug in adapter module and the back module Figure 1 5 Balanced Input Output Connections Note The AIB 25 3901MF is a universal adapter Some terminals on this adapter are not used with the AS 3901 B BM back module ...

Page 21: ... and C Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Signal Flow Figure 1 6 illustrates the signal flow for the AS 3901 B and C modules Figure 1 6 Functional Block Diagram of the AS 3901 B and C Modules ...

Page 22: ... from the Leitch Web site www leitch com to access this information In this chapter you can find information on the following topics Packing List on page 8 Installing AS 3901 B and C Modules on page 8 Removing AS 3901 B and C Modules on page 8 Setting Jumpers on page 9 Upgrading AS 3901 B and C Firmware on page 10 Correcting a Failed Upgrading Procedure on page 14 Caution Before installation pleas...

Page 23: ...l per order Installing AS 3901 B and C Modules This module requires no specialized installation procedures For general information about installing NEO modules see your NEO FR 3901 FR 3903 and FR 3923 Mounting Frames Installation and Operation Manual For information on audio tracking pairs and installing cooperative modules together see on page 16 Removing AS 3901 B and C Modules This module requi...

Page 24: ...M front modules A triangle symbol beside the jumpers indicates Pin 1 See Table 2 1 for the position of the jumpers on the module Figure 2 1 illustrates the position of the jumpers on the module Figure 2 1 Position of Jumpers J8 and J9 Table 2 1 J8 and J9 Jumper Positions Balanced DARS input Both jumpers set to Pins 1 and 2 Unbalanced DARS input Both jumpers set to Pins 2 and 3 J8 and J9 Jumpers ...

Page 25: ...ed Upgrading Procedure on page 14 Upgrading the Firmware Discovery Method Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware using the Discovery method 1 Download the most recent appropriate upgrade package from the Leitch Web site or from your CD ROM and then unzip the upgrade package 2 If the affected module has not been discovered perform the Discovery operation as described in your CCS software applic...

Page 26: ...Files box browse and select the fl0 folder in the module s upgrade package 3 Click OK 4 Select the files shown in the Add Upgrade Files box and then click OK 5 Select and delete unwanted files for example vxWorks lzs in the Add upgrade files for transfer to device field by clicking Remove 6 Click Perform Transfer and then click Yes 7 Wait for the message File transfer to device succeeded This may ...

Page 27: ...click the device icon and then select Properties 4 On the NRO or Device tab of the Navigation Properties box enter the IP address of the frame that holds the module See Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Navigation Properties Box 5 In the last field enter the slot number of the module and then close the window 6 Double click the device icon The Configuration window opens On the Software Upgrade tab the slotx b...

Page 28: ...he slot number directory in the Select the device directory to transfer to field 2 Click Add and in the Add Upgrade Files box browse and select the fl0 folder in the module s upgrade package 3 Click OK 4 Select the files shown in the Add Upgrade Files box and then click OK 5 Select and delete unwanted files for example vxWorks lzs in the Add upgrade files for transfer to device field by clicking R...

Page 29: ...you are performing this procedure check the appropriate readme file to confirm which files are needed Use care to ensure that you upload the correct files to the intended module Setting the Module to Fail Safe Loader Mode Follow these steps to set a NEO module to the fail safe loader mode 1 Remove the affected module from the NEO frame 2 Press the Nav switch down while simultaneously pressing both...

Page 30: ...e last field enter the slot number of the module and then close the window 6 Double click the device icon The Configuration box opens On the Software Upgrade tab the slotx boot where x is the slot number directory appears in the Select the device directory to transfer to field 7 Click Add and in the Add Upgrade Files box browse and select the boot folder in the module s upgrade 8 Click OK 9 Select...

Page 31: ...ck OK 7 Select and delete unwanted files for example vxWorks lzs in the Add upgrade files for transfer to device field by clicking Remove 8 Click Perform Transfer and then click Yes 9 Wait for the message File transfer to device succeeded This may take a moment 10 Click Reboot Device and then click Yes 11 Wait 30 seconds and then close the Configuration box The module name appears at the card edge...

Page 32: ...ard edge controls The following topics are found in this chapter Operation Notes on page 18 Cross Functional Parameter Changes on page 22 Navigating the Operator and All Lists on page 23 Operator and All List Parameters on page 24 Setup Parameters on page 26 Alarms on page 27 State Recovery Parameter Availability on page 28 LEDs and Indicators on page 29r ...

Page 33: ...not be saved until 20 seconds after the second parameter change There is no limit to the number of changes that can be made within 20 seconds of each other However none of these changes will be saved until 20 seconds after the last parameter change When you set the FctryRcl factory recall parameter to Yes the module takes several seconds to reset all of the parameters Setup parameters are not affe...

Page 34: ...as input formats When PCM is selected the following input sources are available selections for each OutxSrc parameter AES1a AES1b AES2a AES2b Mute AES1 Sum AES2 Sum However if Non PCM is selected for one of the AESxFormat parameters its summation AESxSum is not a valid selection For example if AES2Format is set to Non PCM AES2Sum is not a valid selection The handling of this selection is described...

Page 35: ...arts of the AES channel divided by two For example AES1 Sum AES1a AES1b 2 Thus a stereo pair is averaged out creating a mono signal See Figure 3 1 for an illustration of this process Figure 3 1 PCM Processing of the Audio Signal AES2sum A B 2 AES1sum AES1a A B 2 AES1b AES2a PCM Operation AES1 AES2 AES2b AES1a AES1b AES2a AES2b Mute AES04out AES01out AES02out AES03out AES1 AES2 AES1 AES2 ...

Page 36: ...ht In the non PCM mode of operation audio sample rate conversion cannot be performed Therefore in this mode the audio synchronizer is forced to operate as an audio delay line only See Figure 3 2 for an example of non PCM processing Figure 3 2 Non PCM Processing of the Audio Mux Signal AES1a AES1b AES2a AES2b Mute AES04out Non PCM Operation AES2sum AES2a AES2b AES2sum AES2sum AES2sum AES2a AES2b AE...

Page 37: ...rs The following table describes forced settings and disabled parameters that result when certain audio parameters changes are made Table 3 1 Cross Functional Parameters Condition Forced Setting Disabled Parameters AES1Format Non PCM Gain_1A 0 Gain_1B 0 Invert1A No Invert1B No Gain_1A Gain_1B Invert1A Invert1B AES2Format Non PCM Gain_2A 0 Gain_2B 0 Invert2A No Invert2B No Gain_2A Gain_2B Invert2A ...

Page 38: ... first parameter option in the list appears 4 Push the Enter button again to access the options for the parameter displayed on the VFD screen OR Press the Nav Nav switch down repeatedly to view other parameters and then press Enter to access an item s parameter options 5 Press the Nav Nav switch up or down to scroll through the different selectable parameter options and then press Enter to select ...

Page 39: ...ed only from within the All List are shaded in gray See Navigating the Operator and All Lists on page 23 for instructions on navigating this list using card edge controls Note You can reset the default values for all of the parameters automatically via the FctryRcl parameter found in this table Table 3 2 Operator and All List Parameters Card Edge ID Parameter Name Function User Range AES_Prsnt RO ...

Page 40: ...of fading when channels are swapped or muted 0 to 10 sec 0 010 s DnBusEn Down bus enable Allows passing of signals to downstream card for concatenated function No Yes DARSPrsnt RO DARS signal present Returns the presence of input DARS signal No Yes DARSLock RO DARS lock to reference Returns the locking status of DARS Input with respect to external reference video signal No Lock Locked FctryRcl Fac...

Page 41: ...modes Adjustment modes Browse modes Scroll modes Display intensity Parameter descriptions Name FrameIP Sync full About mode The structure of the Setup menu is located at the end of Appendix A Tree View Navigation See your NEO FR 3901 FR 3903 and FR 3923 Mounting Frames Installation and Operation Manual for more information on Setup items including descriptions and operation notes Note Setup parame...

Page 42: ...l panels are consistent If the AS 3901 B and C modules are set for local control the alarm settings will appear the same at both the card edge and via CCS but the settings can only be changed using the card edge controls If the module is set for remote control the alarm settings can be changed via both the card edge and CCS control software and control panels Alarm configuration settings undergo D...

Page 43: ...to activate the selection The following table lists the default alarms for the AS 3901 B and C modules You can enable or disable these settings but you cannot change the level of the alarm State Recovery Parameter Availability The parameter settings for this module are automatically saved onto the 3901RES E resource module installed in your NEO frame every five minutes If a module should fail and ...

Page 44: ...es These alarm signals can be found in the following locations As red or yellow LEDs on the front module card edge As red or yellow LEDs on the 3901AIC Alarm Interconnect module or the 3901RES E Resource module visible via light pipes through the frame s front panel As part of a list of activated alarms found in the Setup menu In external systems connected to the alarm contact closures at the back...

Page 45: ...by the AS 3901 B or AS 3901 C modules and by other modules and components in the NEO frame For details on these alarms refer to the relevant frame or module manuals Figure 3 3 illustrates the locations of the LEDs and standard module indicators of the AS 3901 B or AS 3901 C Figure 3 3 Card edge LEDs and Module Indicators Top View ...

Page 46: ...01 C 525 None Not available in the AS 3901 B or AS 3901 C 625 None Not available in the AS 3901 B or AS 3901 C Freeze None Not available in the AS 3901 B or AS 3901 C Reference Present None Not available in the AS 3901 B or AS 3901 C Reference Locked None Not available in the AS 3901 B or AS 3901 C blank None Blank Embed Error None Not available in the AS 3901 B or AS 3901 C De embed Error None No...

Page 47: ...cation of the module indicators described in Table 3 5 Table 3 5 Module Indicators Color and Meaning Indicator Color Meaning When Lit Major Alarm Red No major alarms in the AS 3901 B and C modules Minor Alarm Yellow Loss of DARS lock Power Green Power is provided to the module Module Status Green Module is configured loaded and operational ...

Page 48: ...3 Chapter 4 Specifications Overview The tables in this chapter list the following specifications for the AS 3901 B and C modules Input on page 34 Output on page 36 Miscellaneous on page 37 Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice ...

Page 49: ...ns Item Specification Connector DB 25 female Sensitivity 200 mV Impedance 110Ω 20 0 1 to 6 MHz Maximum input signal 10 V pk to pk Common mode rejection 0 to 7 V 0 to 20 kHz Input audio rate 32 kHz to 108 kHz Table 4 2 Unbalanced AES Input Specifications Item Specification Connector BNC IEC169 8 Sensitivity 100 mV Impedance 75Ω Return loss 25 dB 0 1 to 6 0 MHz Input audio rate 32 kHz to 108 kHz ...

Page 50: ... Balanced DARS Input Specifications Item Specification Connector DB 25 female Sensitivity 200 mV Impedance 110Ω 20 0 1 to 6 MHz Maximum input signal 10 V pk to pk Common mode rejection 0 to 7 V 0 to 20 kHz Table 4 4 Unbalanced DARS Input Specifications Item Specification Connector BNC IEC169 8 Sensitivity 100 mV Impedance 75Ω Return loss 25 dB 0 1 to 6 0 MHz ...

Page 51: ...5 female Output level 4 0 V pk to pk Jitter 40 ns pk to pk Rise and fall time 30 to 44 ns 10 to 90 Impedance 110Ω 20 0 1 to 6 MHz Common mode component 30 dB below output signal 0 to 6 MHz DC offset 0 50 mV Table 4 6 Unbalanced AES Audio Output Specifications Item Specification Connector BNC IEC 169 8 Output level 1 0 V 10 pk to pk DC offset 0 0 V 50 mV Rise and fall time 30 to 44 ns 10 to 90 Impe...

Page 52: ...Delays Power Consumption Start Up Time Table 4 7 Propagation Delay Specifications Item Specification Audio minimum delay setting 2 1 msec Table 4 8 Power Consumption Specifications Item Specification Power consumption 24 V 13 W Table 4 9 Start Up Time Specifications Item Specification Start up time 8 sec ...

Page 53: ...38 AS 3901 B and C Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Specifications ...

Page 54: ...ation modes the Tree View is a multi level list of parameters arranged in the following main groups Input on page 41 Other on page 41 Output on page 41 Processing on page 42 Setup on page 42 See page 26 for more information on the Setup parameters which govern the operation of the card edge controls This appendix consists of instructions for navigating the lists see page 40 and the Tree View Param...

Page 55: ...els Two Three and Four 7 If the parameter is selectable slide the bar to the desired parameter using the Nav Nav switch OR Select the desired item in the Level Four list and then press Enter Once the Level Four parameter is set or viewed you can leave the parameter in its current state or return to the banner To return to the AS 3901 B and C banner repeatedly press the Escape button Close the fron...

Page 56: ...iew Input AudioProc Gain_1A Gain_1B Gain_2A and Gain_2B Range 18 0 to 18 0 dB 0 dB Invert1A Invert1B Invert2A and Invert2B Options No Yes Genlock DARSPrsnt RO Options No Yes DARSLock RO Options No Lock Locked Other AES_Prsnt RO Options 1 2 12 AES1Format and AES2Format Options PCM Non PCM Other FctryRcl Options No Yes Output Other Out01Src Options AES1a AES1b AES2a AES2b Mute AES1 Sum AES2 Sum Out0...

Page 57: ...Nav Mode Navigation Mode Options Oper List All List Tree View SelPar Adj Mode Selectable Parameter Adjust Mode Options Immediate Delayed Brws Mode Browse Mode Options Param List Param Val Scrl Mode Scroll Mode Options Wrap Don t Wrap Disp Inten Display Intensity Options 100 50 25 12 Param Desc Parameter Description Options Enabled Disabled Name AS 3901 B and C Frame IP see note for default setting...

Page 58: ...n Overview The following tables contains information on manipulating audio bits The receiver is a B3 implementation the transmitter is a standard implementation RX Key N not recognized Y recognized S recognized and stored or passed through or both TX Key N not transmitted Y transmitted ...

Page 59: ...Locked 1 Unlocked N N Y N Set to 0 if DARS locked Set to 1 if DARS unlocked 0 6 to 7 00 Not Indicated 01 48 khz 10 44 1 khz 11 32 khz Y Y Y Y N Y N N Set to 01 1 0 to 3 0000 Not Indicated 0001 Two Channel 0010 Mono 0011 Prim sec 0100 Stereo 0101 To 1111 Undefined N N N N N N Y N N N N N Set to 0 1 4 to 7 0000 Not Indicated 0001 192 Bit Block 0010 AES18 Hdlc 0011 User Defined 0100 To 1111 Undefined...

Page 60: ...served N Y Set to 0 5 0 to 7 Reserved N Y Set to 0 6 to 9 0 to 7 Alphanumeric Channel Origin Data S Y Passed unmodified 10 to 13 0 to 7 Alphanumeric Channel Destination Data S Y Passed unmodified 14 to 17 0 to 7 Local Sample Address Code S Y Passed unmodified 18 to 21 0 to 7 Time of day Sample Address Code S Y Passed unmodified 22 0 to 3 Reserved N Y Set to 0 22 4 Bytes 0 To 5 Reliability Flag S Y...

Page 61: ...ellaneous Data Table B 2 V and U Bit Manipulation Bit Manipulation RX TX Remarks Validity V Bit S Y No automatic adjustment User U Bit S Y Passed unmodified Table B 3 Miscellaneous Data Item RX Specification TX Specification Audio Sampling Frequency kHz 32 to 108 48 Audio Sampling Word Length bits 16 to 24 16 to 24 ...

Page 62: ...ripper ADS Four audio embedding subcomponents The first subcomponent is an ancillary data stripper ADS This block allows the user to remove all audio groups presently in the input SDI stream prior to embedding Following the ADS block are four separate audio embedding subcomponents Each subcomponent has the ability to operate on only one audio group either appending or overwriting a predetermined g...

Page 63: ...re is an overflow or underflow of the internal buffer Preventing Embedding Errors To avoid embedding errors follow these guidelines Set the embedding mode to Auto If the group is present it will be overwritten if it is not present it will be appended The overwrite and append errors are actually warnings that the desired operation is not being performed Don t overwrite embedded groups of 20 bit aud...

Page 64: ...tification information xi Configuration window 10 16 configuring the module 17 correcting a failed upgrade 14 D DARS specifications balanced input B version 35 unbalanced input C version 35 default settings for alarms 28 DejaView 27 disabling or enabling alarms 28 Discovery method of upgrading 10 11 drag and drop method of upgrading 12 13 E enabling or disabling alarms 28 F fail safe procedure 14 ...

Page 65: ... All 24 Tree View 41 parameters FctryRcl 18 24 Setup 26 plug in adapter 5 processing Non PCM 21 PCM 20 R rebooting the module 11 16 removing and installing modules 8 restoring default settings for alarms 28 returning equipment x revision history vii S safety standards and compliances xi setting up the module 17 Setup parameters 26 shipping equipment x signal flow 6 Software Upgrade tab 11 12 softw...

Page 66: ...oducts manufactured by Leitch each a Product or of non warranty repair or other services provided by Leitch Services that each such Product and all such Services will be free from defects in materials and workmanship that adversely affect the Product s performance or the Services intended purpose for a period the Warranty Period of One year for server hardware Products Two years for non server and...

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