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IQDMX30

3G/HD/SD-SDI De-embedder for 8 AES/EBU Audio Streams

The IQDMX30 provides 16-channel digital audio de-embedding for 3G-SDI, HD-SDI or SD-SDI signals. Audio processing features include gain, invert and channel level routing, while a video proc. amp is also included in the feature set.

FEATURES

  • 16-channel 3G/HD/SD-SDI de-embedder with 8 balanced or unbalanced AES outputs
  • Handles up to 16 channels of embedded audio present on the incoming SDI stream
  • Standards supported:
    • 3G-SDI to SMPTE ST 424/425 level A & B compatible
    • HD-SDI to SMPTE ST 292/274/296
    • SD-SDI to SMPTE ST 259-C
  • Channel level (sub-frame) routing
  • Audio proc amp features including independent gain, invert, mute controls and adjustable delay for selected audio channels
  • Any group of embedded audio may be passed unchanged, processed or blanked
  • Embedded Dolby E support — pair routing, delay and Dolby E header alignment
  • Handles Dolby E and PCM audio present in the same group with detection and reporting
  • Able to pass all ancillary data without corruption incl. VANC metadata
  • Independent HANC and VANC blanking control
  • LTC timecode insertion and embedded timecode handling support, including ability to output via the caption mechanism for monitoring purposes
  • Input loss detection — default output of black/pattern/freeze
  • Up to 9 frames of video delay and 2 seconds of audio delay
  • Video controls including video gain and offset
  • Built-in test pattern generator and audio tone generator
  • 16x user memories, save/recall/rename
  • GV Orbit control and monitoring compatible

SPECIFICATIONS

Inputs and Outputs

Signal Inputs
SDI inputs: 2x

Input 1 cable length:

  • Up to 70m Belden 1694A @ 3 Gb/s
  • Up to 160m Belden 1694A @ 1.5 Gb/s
  • >350m Belden 1694A @ 270 Mb/s


Input 2 cable length:

  • Up to 60m Belden 1694A @ 3 Gb/s
  • Up to 100m Belden 1694A @ 1.5 Gb/s
  • Up to 100m Belden 1694A @ 270 Mb/s


Signal Outputs

SDI outputs: 2x (4)

Unbalanced digital audio: 8x AES/EBU, AC3, Dolby E (BNC)

Balanced digital audio: 8 x AES/EBU, AC3, Dolby E (25-way D-type)

Controls

Indicators
Power: OK (Green)

CPU running: OK (Green flashing)

FPGA running: OK (Green flashing)

Status:

  • OK (Green)
  • Warning (Yellow)
  • Error (Red)


Input 1: OK (Green)

Input 2: OK (Green)

Video Controls
Input standards:

  • 1125/1080p50 (A & B)
  • 1125/1080p59.94 (A & B)
  • 1125/1080i29.97, 1125/1080i25
  • 750/720p59.94, 750/720p50
  • 525/480i29.97, 625/576i25


Default video output Type: Pattern, Freeze, Black

Default video output standard:

  • Last Known Good
  • 1125/1080p50 (A & B)
  • 1125/1080p59.94 (A & B)
  • 1125/1080i29.97, 1125/1080i25
  • 750/720p59.94, 750/720p50
  • 525/480i29.97, 625/576i25


Input select: Input 1, Input 2

Manual freeze: On/Off

Freeze: Field/Frame

Video delay frames: 0 – 9 F

VANC data: Blank VANC

SD VANC data: Line blanking (6 controls)

Proc. amp enable: On/Off

Black level: ±100 mV in steps of 0.8 mV

Hue adjust: ±180° in steps of 1°

Master video gain: ±6 dB in steps of 0.1 dB

Y-Gain: ±6 dB in steps of 0.1 dB

Cb/Cr gain: ±6 dB in steps of 0.1 dB

Y/C timing:

  • ±8 pixels in 2 pixel steps (SD)
  • ±16 pixels in 2 pixel steps (HD/3G)


Picture position:

  • ±8 pixels in 2 pixel steps (SD)
  • ±16 pixels in 2 pixel steps (HD/3G)


Pattern on: On/Off

Pattern select: 75% Color Bars, Black

Caption on: On/Off

Edit caption: 19 characters available

Audio Controls

Embedder Assignment
Group 1 to 4 enable: On/Off

Pair 1 to 8 source L / non-PCM: Dis-embed 1_1 to 8_2, Tone, Silence

Pair 1 to 8 source R: Dis-embed 1_1 to 8_2, Tone, Silence

Pair 1 to 8 stereo: Link channel pairs

Pair 1 to 8 polarity L/R: On/Off

Pair 1 to 8 gain L/R: +12 dB to -72 dB in 0.1 dB steps

Pair 1 to 8 non-PCM: On/Off

AES Assignment
AES 1 to 8 source L / non-PCM: Dis-embed 1_1 to 8_2, Tone, Silence

AES 1 to 8 source R: Dis-embed 1_1 to 8_2, Tone, Silence

AES 1 to 8 stereo: Link channel pairs

AES 1 to 8 polarity L/R: On/Off

AES 1 to 8 gain L/R: +12 dB to -72 dB in 0.1 dB steps

AES 1 to 8 non-PCM: On/Off

Processed audio delay control

Course manual delay: Up to 1.75s in 5 ms steps

Fine manual delay: ±0.25s in 0.5 ms steps

Dolby-E
Auto alignment: On/Off

Tone
Frequency L/R: 100 Hz to 10k Hz in 100 Hz steps

Channel ident: On/Off

HANC data: Blank HANC (Removes all HANC data. Note audio removed when embedders disabled)

Audio Monitoring
Silence detect: 0 to -80 dB in steps of 1 dB

Signal overload: Detect 0 to -80 dB in steps of 1 dB

Warning timer: 1 to 20 seconds in steps of 1 second

Other Controls
User memories: 16x Save, Recall, Rename

Memory naming: User configurable naming of memories 1 – 16

RollTrack Sources: Unused, Video Delay, Input Present, Input 1 Select, Input 2 Select,

Input Loss, Output 525, Output 625, Output 720p, Output 1080i, Output 1080p, Output
Freeze, Output Unfreeze, Output Pattern on, Output pattern off, Output Caption on, Output Caption off, Disemb (Pairs 1-8) PCM, Disemb (Pairs 1-8) Data, Disemb (Pairs 1-8) Dolby E, Disemb (Pairs 1-8) V bit, Disemb (Pairs 1-8) Loss
Information window: Video Input Status, Audio Input Status

Factory default: Resets all module settings to factory specified default values and clears memories

Default settings: Resets all module settings to factory specified defaults but does not clear memories

Restart: Software restart of the module

Module information:

  • Reports following module information: Software version, Serial number, Build number, KOS version, Firmware version, PCB version
General Specifications

Electrical:

  • 3 Gb/s SDI, SMPTE ST 424
  • 1.5 Gb/s HD-SDI, SMPTE ST 292
  • 270 Mb/s SDI, SMPTE ST 259-C/DVB-ASI


Connector/format: BNC/75Ω panel jack on standard IQ connector panel

Return loss:

  • >-15 dB (270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s)
  • >-10 dB (3 Gb/s)


Output jitter:

  • SD-SDI 0.2 UI (10 Hz) / 0.2 UI (1 kHz)
  • 3G/HD-SDI 1.0 UI (10 Hz) / 0.2 UI (100 kHz)


Video standards:

  • 1125/1080p50 (A & B), 1125/1080p59.94 (A & B)
  • 750/720p50, 750/720p59.94
  • 1125/1080i25, 1125/1080i29.97
  • 625/576i25, 525/480i29.97


Typical video delay:

  • SD: 70 µs
  • HD: 38 µs
  • 3G-A: 19 µs
  • 3G-B: 40 µs


Embedded audio handling:

  • HD – 24-bit synchronous 48 kHz to SMPTE ST 299
  • SD – 20-bit synchronous 48 kHz to SMPTE ST 272-A


Embedded audio delay:

  • Minimum (PCM) 2 ms
  • Maximum (non-PCM)
  • SD: 67 µs
  • HD: 28 µs
  • 3G-A: 15 µs
  • 3G-B: 25 µs


Digital Audio Output (Balanced)
Connector/format: 25-way D-type

Level: 3 Vp-p typical into 110Ω

Standard: AES3, SMPTE ST 272-A-1994, SMPTE ST 299

Digital Audio Output (Unbalanced)
Connector/format: BNC

Level: 1 Vp-p typical into 75Ω

Standard: AES3id, SMPTE ST 272-A-1994, SMPTE ST 299

LTC Input Format
According to SMPTE ST 12 2008c

Frame rate: 23.98, 24, 25, 29,97, 30, 50, 59.94 and 60 fps

Level: 0.4V to 5V p-p for unbalanced and 0.2V to 5 Vp-p for balanced

LTC Port Unbalanced
Input connector type: BNC

Input impedance: 75Ω

Input signal range: 0.4 Vp-p to 5 Vp-p

LTC Port Balanced
Input connector type: Differential via 2 pins of 25-pin D-sub female AES AUDIO/LTC IN (and GND pin)

Input impedance: 10 kΩ

Input signal range: 0.2 Vp-p to 5 Vp-p

Power Consumption

Module power consumption: 8.5 PR (B Frames)

ORDERING INFORMATION

IQDMX3048-2B3
3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-channel AES De-embedder 4 SDI outputs, 8 unbalanced AES outputs, 1 unbalanced LTC input

IQDMX3049-1B3
3G/HD/SD-SDI 16-channel AES De-embedder
2 SDI outputs, 8 balanced AES outputs,1 balanced LTC input

For more details on enclosure types please refer to the IQ Modular Enclosures datasheet.

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IQDMX30: 3G/HD/SD-SDI De-embedder for 8 AES/EBU Audio Streams

The IQDMX30 from Grass Valley, provides 16-channel digital audio de-embedding for 3 Gb/s SDI, HD-SDI 1.5 Gb/s or SD-SDI 270 Mb/s signals. Audio processing features include gain, invert and channel level routing, while a video proc amp is also included in the feature set.

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