Harris APM6803+Manual_Ed_B

APM6803+Multichannel Audio Processing Station

Installation and Operation Manual

Edition BFebruary 2012175-100293-00

Harris CorporationBroadcast Communications Division4393 Digital WayMason, OH USA 45040

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Contents

Preface ......................................................................................................................... ix

Manual Information ...................................................................................................... ixPurpose ..................................................................................................................... ixAudience ................................................................................................................... ixRevision History ......................................................................................................... ixWriting Conventions ...................................................................................................xObtaining Documents .................................................................................................x

Unpacking/Shipping Information .................................................................................xUnpacking a Product ..................................................................................................xProduct Servicing ........................................................................................................xReturning a Product ...................................................................................................xi

Safety .............................................................................................................................xiSafety Terms and Symbols in this Manual ..................................................................xi

References .....................................................................................................................xiRestriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Compliance ....................................... xiiiWaste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Compliance .................... xiv

Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 1

Overview ....................................................................................................................... 1Product Overview ......................................................................................................... 2

Architecture .............................................................................................................. 3Virtual Stream Interface ............................................................................................. 3Intelligent Metadata Handler ..................................................................................... 3Resource Utilization ................................................................................................... 4Licensing ................................................................................................................... 4Real Time Loudness Control ....................................................................................... 4Automation Control .................................................................................................. 4Main Features ............................................................................................................ 4Monitoring and Operating ......................................................................................... 6

Components .................................................................................................................. 6Main Module ............................................................................................................. 7Sub Module ............................................................................................................... 8Riser Board ................................................................................................................ 8Standard Back Module .............................................................................................. 9Relay Back Module .................................................................................................. 10

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Breakout Cable ........................................................................................................11Pinouts for 44-pin Connector ...................................................................................12Serial Port (RS-422/232) Connector ..........................................................................14General Purpose Interface (GPI) Connectors .............................................................15Signal Flow ..............................................................................................................15

Chapter 2 Installation ..............................................................................................................19

Overview ......................................................................................................................19Unpacking the Module ...............................................................................................19

Packing List ..............................................................................................................20Selecting an External Balun ......................................................................................20

Main Module Jumpers ................................................................................................21Sub Module Jumpers ...................................................................................................22Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings ......................................................................23Installing 6800+ Modules ............................................................................................24

Required Frames and Back Connector Types ............................................................24Installing and Removing APM6803+ Modules ..........................................................24

Relay Back Module ......................................................................................................25Upgrading Module Firmware .....................................................................................26License Options ...........................................................................................................26

Chapter 3 Parameters, Alarms, and LEDs .......................................................................27

Overview ......................................................................................................................27Parameter Categories ..................................................................................................28Changing Parameter Settings using Card-Edge Controls .........................................29

Recalling Factory Default Parameter Settings ............................................................30Changing Parameter Settings Using CCS Software ..................................................30

Discovering Your Module Using CCS Software .........................................................30Reading Hardware and Software Versions ................................................................31

Changing Parameter settings using a Web browser ................................................31Recalling Factory Default Parameter Settings ............................................................31Reading Hardware and Software Versions ................................................................31

LEDs - Main Module ....................................................................................................32Card Edge LEDs .......................................................................................................32Module Status LED ...................................................................................................33

LEDs - Sub Module .....................................................................................................34Alarms ..........................................................................................................................34

Alarm Options .........................................................................................................34Alarm Definitions .....................................................................................................35

Chapter 4 Advanced Audio Processing ............................................................................37

Audio Processing .........................................................................................................37Smart Routing ..........................................................................................................37Virtual Inputs and Outputs .......................................................................................38

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Audio Configuration Examples ................................................................................ 39Resource Utilization .................................................................................................... 40

AAP Status Parameter .............................................................................................. 40Processor Utilization (DSP and AAP) ......................................................................... 41

Advanced Audio Processing Utilization and Delay .................................................. 42

Chapter 5 Dolby Processing .................................................................................................. 45

Dolby Processing Overview ........................................................................................ 45Dolby E Decoder .......................................................................................................... 45

Dolby E Decoder Type-Free Mapping ....................................................................... 46Dolby E Decoder Mapping Example ......................................................................... 46

Dolby E Encoder .......................................................................................................... 48Dolby E Start Line .................................................................................................... 48Dolby E Encoder Type-Free Mapping ........................................................................ 48Dolby Encoder Mapping Example ............................................................................ 48Dolby E (Encoder/Decoder) Mapping ........................................................................ 51

Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder ..................................................................................... 52Dolby Digital (AC3) Encoder ....................................................................................... 53

Chapter 6 DTS Processing ....................................................................................................... 55

Overview ..................................................................................................................... 55DTS Neural Surround UpMix ...................................................................................... 55DTS Neural Surround DownMix ................................................................................. 57DTS Neural Surround MultiMerge ............................................................................. 59DTS Neural Loudness Control .................................................................................... 64

How Loudness Control works .................................................................................. 69Loudness Protection ................................................................................................ 70Loudness Control Status .......................................................................................... 71Loudness Control Presets ......................................................................................... 72

Chapter 7 Key Parameters ..................................................................................................... 75

Audio Processing ......................................................................................................... 76Input Audio Rate ..................................................................................................... 76Sample Rate Convert (SRC) Control ......................................................................... 76Group (1-4) Deembedding Control .......................................................................... 77Audio Synchronization ............................................................................................. 77Audio V-Fade .......................................................................................................... 77ADS Clean Parameter .............................................................................................. 78Audio Embedding Modes ........................................................................................ 78Audio Test Tones ..................................................................................................... 83Audio Delay Ranges ................................................................................................. 83Channel Word Length ............................................................................................. 83Dialnorm Translator ................................................................................................. 84EAS Control ............................................................................................................. 85


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Stereo Mixing ..........................................................................................................87V-bit & Non-PCM Auto Correction ...........................................................................87Voice Over Functionality ...........................................................................................88

Video Processing .........................................................................................................90Video Frame Synchronization ...................................................................................90Video Delay Ranges .................................................................................................92Auto Match Audio/Video Delay ................................................................................92Audio/Video Align ....................................................................................................93AFD/WSS/VI Detection and Insertion ........................................................................94Thumbnail Display ....................................................................................................95Fast Video Switch .....................................................................................................95

GPI Configuration ........................................................................................................95GPI Input Configuration ...........................................................................................95GPI Output Configuration ........................................................................................97Custom GPI Configuration .......................................................................................97

Chapter 8 Custom Scripting ..................................................................................................99

Overview ......................................................................................................................99Common Scripting Guidelines ....................................................................................99

Statements ..............................................................................................................99IF Condition .............................................................................................................99Comparisons ..........................................................................................................100Notes .....................................................................................................................100

Error Diagnosis ..........................................................................................................100Keywords ...............................................................................................................100Error Reporting Rules .............................................................................................100Examples ...............................................................................................................101

Custom GPI Scripts ....................................................................................................101Setting up Custom GPI ...........................................................................................102Comparisons ..........................................................................................................102Assignments ..........................................................................................................102Custom GPI Example ..............................................................................................103

Parameter Control Scripts .........................................................................................105Parameter Control Example 1 .................................................................................105Parameter Control Example 2 .................................................................................106

Chapter 9 Metadata .................................................................................................................107

Incoming Metadata ...................................................................................................108Generating your own Metadata ..............................................................................109Using MetaSmart .......................................................................................................115

Using MetaSmart Example 1 - Creating Fallback Metadata .....................................116Using MetaSmart Example 2 - Agile Metadata .......................................................117Using MetaSmart Example 3 - Fixed Metadata .......................................................117



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Chapter 10 Specifications ...................................................................................................... 119

Inputs ......................................................................................................................... 119SDI Video Input .................................................................................................... 119AES/DARS Input ..................................................................................................... 120

Outputs ...................................................................................................................... 121SDI Video Output .................................................................................................. 121AES Audio Outputs ................................................................................................ 122Reference Video ................................................................................................... 122

GPI I/O ........................................................................................................................ 122Serial Ports ................................................................................................................. 123Propagation Delay .................................................................................................... 125Power Consumption ................................................................................................. 125Start-Up Time ............................................................................................................ 125Operating Temperature ............................................................................................ 125

Chapter 11 Licensing ................................................................................................................ 127

Audio Packages and Licensing ................................................................................. 127DTS Licensing ............................................................................................................ 127Dolby Licensing ......................................................................................................... 128Licensing and Utilization Parameters ...................................................................... 128

Licensing Parameters ............................................................................................. 128Utilization Parameters ............................................................................................ 129Adding a License Key ............................................................................................. 129Software Key Ordering Information ....................................................................... 130

Appendix A Audio Bit Manipulation .................................................................................. 131

Overview ................................................................................................................... 131Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit) ................................................................ 132Manipulating Validity and User Bits (V-Bit and U-Bit) ............................................ 134Identifying Audio Characteristics(Audio Sampling Frequency and Word Length) ...................................................... 134

Appendix B Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips........................... 135

Software Communication Problems ........................................................................ 135Hardware Communication Problems ....................................................................... 137


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Preface

Manual Information

Purpose This manual details the features, installation, operation, maintenance, and specifications for the APM6803+ Multichannel Audio Processing Station.

Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for installation, setup, maintenance, and/or operation of the APM6803+ Multichannel Audio Processing Station.

RevisionHistory Table 1-1 Revision History of Manual

Edition Date Comments

A April 2011 Initial release.

B February 2012 Added the following:

New relay back module option(See Relay Back Module)

Dolby E and Dolby Digital Encoder and Decoder functionality (See Dolby Processing)

Custom GPI and Parameter Scripts (See Custom Scripting)

Voiceover functionality (See Voice Over Functionality)

Surround Sound Presets(See DTS Neural UpMix Presets, DTS Neural DownMix Presets, and DTS Neural MultiMerge Presets)

Dialnorm Translator(See Dialnorm Translator)


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WritingConventions

This manual adheres to the following writing conventions.

ObtainingDocuments

Product support documents can be viewed or downloaded from our website. Alternatively, contact your Customer Service representative to request a document.

Unpacking/Shipping Information

Unpacking aProduct

This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble-free service.

1 Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.

2 Confirm that you have received all items listed on the packing list.

3 Contact your dealer if any item on the packing list is missing.

4 Contact the carrier if any item is damaged.

5 Remove all packaging material from the product and its associated components before you install the unit.

Keep at least one set of original packaging, in the event that you need to return a product for servicing.

ProductServicing

Except for firmware upgrades, APM6803+ modules are not designed for field servicing. All hardware upgrades, modifications, or repairs require you to return the modules to the Customer Service center.

Table P-2. Writing Conventions

Term or Convention Description

Bold Indicates dialog box, property sheet, field, button, check box, list box, combo box, menu, submenu, window, list, and selection names

Italics Indicates email addresses, names of books and 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 within the electronic document or elsewhere

Internet address Indicates a jump to a Web site or URL

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Returning aProduct

In the unlikely event that your product fails to operate properly, please contact Customer Service to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number, and then send the unit back for servicing.

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 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 held rigid within the packaging.

There must be at least 2 in. (5 cm) of space between the product and the container.

The corners of the product must be protected.

Ship products back to us for servicing prepaid and, if possible, in the original packaging material. If the product is still within the warranty period, we will return the product prepaid after servicing.

Safety Carefully review all safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. If this product is rack-mountable, it should be mounted in an appropriate rack using the rack-mounting positions and rear support guides provided. It is recommended that each frame be connected to a separate electrical circuit for protection against circuit overloading. If this product relies on forced air cooling, it is recommended that all obstructions to the air flow be removed prior to mounting the frame in the rack.

If this product has a provision for external earth grounding, it is recommended that the frame be grounded to earth via the protective earth ground on the rear panel.

IMPORTANT! Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.

Safety Terms and Symbols in this Manual

References AES3-2003AES Recommended Practice for Digital Audio I/O Interfacing – Serial Transmission Format for Two-Channel Linearly Represented Digital Audio Data

WARNING

Statements identifying conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of life. High voltage is present.

CAUTION

Statements identifying conditions or practices that can result in damage to the equipment or other property.


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ANSI/SMPTE 259M-2006SDTV Digital Signal/Data – Serial Digital Interface

ANSI/SMPTE 276M-1995Transmission of AES/EBU Digital Audio Signal Over Coaxial Cable

SMPTE 292M-20061.5 Gb/s Signal/Data Serial Interface

SMPTE 291M-2006Ancillary Data Packet and Space Formatting

SMPTE 337M-2000Format for Non-PCM Audio and Data in an AES3 Serial Digital Audio Interface

SMPTE 346-M 2000Time Division Multiplexing Video Signals and Generic Data over High-Definition Interface

SMPTE 352-M 2002Video Payload Identification for Digital Interfaces

SMPTE 424-M 20063Gb/s Signal/Data Serial Interface

SMPTE 425-M 20063Gb/s Signal/Data Serial Interface–Source Image Format Mapping

SMPTE 2020-1-2008Format of Audio Metadata and Description of the Async Serial Bitstream Transport.

SMPTE 2020-2-2008Vertical Ancillary Data Mapping of Audio Metadata - Method A

SMPTE 2020-3-2008Vertical Ancillary Data Mapping of Audio Metadata - Method B

SMPTE RP 184-2004Specification of Jitter in Bit-Serial Digital Systems

EIA/TIA-422-B 1994Electrical Characteristics of Balanced Voltage Digital Interface Circuits

EN55103-1EMC emission requirements applies to professional audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus

EN55103-2EMC immunity requirements applies to professional audio, video, audio-visual and entertainment lighting control apparatus

ITU-R BT.601-5Studio Encoding Parameters of Digital Television for Standard 4:3 and Wide-Screen 16:9 Aspect Ratios

ITU-R BT.709-5Parameter Values for the HDTV Standards for Production and International Programme Exchange



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RDD 06 - 2008Description and Guide to the Use of the Dolby® E Audio Metadata Serial Bitstream

RDD 19 - 2011Guidelines on the Use of Dolby® E with Video Signals at Frame Rates Greater than 30 Hz

TIA/EIA-232-E 1991Interface Between Data Terminal Equipment and Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange

47 Code of Federal RegulationsPart 15 FCC rules—Radio Frequency Devices

Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ComplianceDirective 2002/95/EC—commonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment. The intent of this legislation is to reduce the amount of hazardous chemicals that may leach out of landfill sites or otherwise contaminate the environment during end-of-life recycling. The Directive, which took effect on July 1, 2006, refers to the following hazardous substances:

Lead (Pb)

Mercury (Hg)

Cadmium (Cd)

Hexavalent Chromium (Cr-V1)

Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE)

According to this EU Directive, all products sold in the European Union will be fully RoHS-compliant and “lead-free.” (See our website for more information.) Spare parts supplied for the repair and upgrade of equipment sold before July 1, 2006 are exempt from the legislation. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a RoHS-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1 RoHS Compliance Emblem


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Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) ComplianceThe European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products. The objective of the WEEE Directive is to assign the responsibility for the disposal of associated hazardous waste to either the producers or users of these products. As of August 13, 2005, the producers or users of these products were required to recycle electrical and electronic equipment at end of its useful life, and may not dispose of the equipment in landfills or by using other unapproved methods. (Some EU member states may have different deadlines.)

In accordance with this EU Directive, companies selling electric or electronic devices in the EU will affix labels indicating that such products must be properly recycled. (See our website for more information.) Contact your local sales representative for information on returning these products for recycling. Equipment that complies with the EU directive will be marked with a WEEE-compliant emblem, as shown in Figure 1-2.

Figure 1-2 WEEE Compliance Emblem


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1 Introduction

OverviewThe following is covered in this chapter:

Product Overview on page 2

Architecture on page 3

Resource Utilization on page 4

Licensing on page 4

Main Features on page 4

Monitoring and Operating on page 6

Components on page 6

Signal Flow on page 15


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The APM6803+ is a multichannel audio processing station for managing loudness and surround sound audio streams. Featuring DTS® Neural Surround UpMix, DownMix and MultiMerge and Loudness Control, the APM6803+ combines unparalleled surround sound image placement and stability with loudness management processing to deliver a natural, open quality not found in traditional multiband compression technology. Flexible user-defined workflows and intelligent metadata handling ensure that the right processing is applied at the right time, allowing broadcasters to meet regulations while preserving the artistic integrity of the content.

The APM6803+ is an audio processing system on a card and can be configured to support a wide variety of multichannel applications. Dual Dolby® encoders and decoders can be enabled, allowing the APM6803+ to interface to virtually any type of signal. The APM6803+ also boasts a feature-rich audio/video frame synchronizer with monochannel routing for embedding and de-embedding. With eight discrete AES inputs and eight discrete AES outputs, the APM6803+ enables any combination of AES and embedded SDI audio input and output to be easily achieved.

ArchitectureAt the core of the APM6803+ lies an Audio Processing System comprising two high-end Digital Signal Processors (DSP), as well as custom-built hardware, that can process multiple channels of audio (see Figure 1-2). The Audio Processing System is a powerful and flexible signal processing engine. A virtual stream interface and flexible license management have been created to enable users to configure the system architecture dynamically and tailor the processing according to individual needs.

For more details, see Chapter 4, Advanced Audio Processing.

Virtual Stream InterfaceA virtual stream interface greatly simplifies configuration, hiding the complexity of the underlying system and making it possible to create a high-level, processing-intensive signal flow with just a few mouse clicks. Managing audio at the “stream” level, rather than having to manage individual channels, makes configuration easier, quicker and less error-prone. Virtual streams unleash the full processing power of the APM6803+ without bogging down the user with complicated routing and configuration menus.

Intelligent Metadata HandlerOne of the key topics in modern broadcast audio management is loudness. Broadcasters spend significant effort to correct the loudness of program material at ingest so that they can provide a consistent audio level to their listeners, while maintaining the full dynamic range of the signal. Metadata is often used to assist in this effort, but in practice, situations inevitably arise that require intervention, such as incorrect/missing Dialnorm, live content or content that has not yet been processed and set to the correct loudness. The APM6803+ easily supports agile, fixed and hybrid workflows, and goes one step further to include features that provide automatic assistance for handling unknown or incorrectly processed audio. The APM6803+ protects the output against incorrect loudness levels whilst maintaining the full dynamic range of the original content wherever possible.

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Resource UtilizationTo take full advantage of the processing power of the APM6803+, users are free to modify the architecture according to their needs. With this approach comes the possibility that a particular configuration may exceed the capabilities of the Audio Processing System. To assist users in implementing achievable configurations, key resources are tracked and reported.

For more details, see Resource Utilization on page 40.

LicensingThe Audio Processing System is highly configurable and can support a wide range of Dolby and DTS processing blocks. Software license keys are required to enable individual Dolby encoders and decoders. For DTS functions, a flexible token system has been designed to allow users to change the type of processing without purchasing additional licenses. All licenses are field upgradable, enabling users to start with a minimal setup and grow the system as requirements dictate. For more details, see Chapter 11, Licensing.

Real Time Loudness ControlDTS Neural Loudness Control uses patented, critical band analysis to implement a psychoacoustic model of the human ear, resulting in highly accurate perceptual loudness measurements. This technology makes it possible to implement wideband control and deliver natural, open-sounding audio with the original spectral integrity preserved. DTS Neural Loudness Control exceeds ITU-R BS.1770 requirements. The APM6803+ offers users the choice between ITU-R BS.1770 loudness measurement and DTS Neural Loudness measurement.

Automation ControlPredefined Loudness Control settings are available for instant recall by automation, allowing users to create simple, effective automation profiles. Additional user-defined presets are available for maximum flexibility. The APM6803+ has a large number of GPI ports available for automation control.

Main FeaturesThe APM6803+ includes the following features:

3G/HD/SD-SDI input and output capability

SD/HD compliant SDI bypass relay

Eight AES inputs and eight AES outputs

Virtual audio stream interface for simplified configuration and control

Multichannel audio system supporting up to 4 independent output streams

Dual Dolby encoders and decoders (Dolby Digital and Dolby E)

DTS Neural Loudness Control on each output stream

Dual Surround Sound processors for implementing DTS Neural Surround™ UpMix, DownMix and MultiMerge

Surround Field Protection using DTS Neural Surround™ MultiMerge ensures smooth, consistent Surround Sound output, while input switches between stereo and surround sound sources



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Dynamic DTS license allocation

Two individual metadata generators

Intelligent metadata processing

Dialnorm Translator

Each output individually configurable for EAS (Emergency Alert System) override

Each input individually configurable for Voice Over mixing

Full-featured Harris frame sync technology

Automatic audio/video delay alignment for consistent lip synchronization

Automation control for dynamic on-air changes to loudness control profile

Seamless sound maintains AES embedded audio on loss of SDI input

Q-SEE™-compliant thumbnails and alarms

Custom Surround Sound and Loudness Control Presets

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Monitoring and OperatingThe APM6803+ can be operated locally (using card-edge controls); or operated and monitored remotely with:

Web browserControl software applications such as CCS Navigator™

CCS-compliant remote control panels such as NUCLEUS. Third-party SNMP-based control applications

ComponentsThe APM6803+ consists of a main module, a sub module, and a riser (interconnect) board assembled together, and a back module.

Figure 1-3 APM6803+Assembly

The following are the main components:

Sub Module

Back Module

Main Module

Table 1-1 APM6803+ Components

Component Description

Main Module See Main Module on page 7

Back Module See Standard Back Module on page 9 and Relay Back Module on page 10

Riser Board See Riser Board on page 8

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Figure 1-4 Top view of main module

Breakout Cable See Breakout Cable on page 11

Serial Port Cables See Serial Port (RS-422/232) Connector on page 14

GPI Cables See General Purpose Interface (GPI) Connectors on page 15

Feature Description

LEDs Various color and lighting combinations of these LEDs indicate the module state. See LEDs - Main Module on page 32 for more information.

Mode select rotary switch This switch selects between various control and feedback parameters.

Navigation toggle switch This switch navigates up and down through the available control parameters:

Down: Moves down through the parameters

Up: Moves up through the parameters

Local/remote control jumper Local: This jumper setting locks out external control panels and allows card-edge control only; limits the functionality of remote software applications to monitoring

Remote: This jumper setting allows remote or local (card-edge) configuration, operation, and monitoring of the APM6803+ (this is the default setting)

Table 1-1 APM6803+ Components

Component Description

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Figure 1-5 Top view of Sub module

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Note: To maintain optimal output video signal integrity, terminate unused output video with 75Ω terminators.

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Breakout CableThe standard APM6803+ ships with a breakout cable that has unbalanced (coaxial) audio connectors to expand the number of available connections beyond what would fit on a standard tri-slot back connector.

Figure 1-9 APM6803+ Breakout Cable

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AES 8 In

AES 1 Out

AES 2 Out

AES 3 Out

AES 4 Out

AES 5 Out

AES 6 Out

AES 7 Out

AES 8 Out

DARS In

Data I/O

Genlock

Serial

AES1 IN

AES2 IN

AES3 IN

AES4 IN

AES5 IN

AES6 IN

AES7 IN

AES8 IN

AES1 OUT

DARS IN

DATA I/O

GENLOCK

SERIAL

AES2 OUT

AES3 OUT

AES4 OUT

AES5 OUT

AES6 OUT

AES7 OUT

AES8 OUT

Not Used

Not Used



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Pinouts for 44-pin Connector

Figure 1-10 Pin Numbers for 44-Pin Connector

Table 1-2 Pinouts for 44-pin Connector

Pin No. on DB-44M

Connection Type Description Wire LabelExternal Cable Color

BNC Color

1 BNC GENLOCK GENLOCK Black Black

2 BNC GND GENLOCK GND GENLOCK Black Black

3 BNC GND AES OUT 7 GND AES OUT 7 Blue Blue

4 BNC AES IN 4 AES IN 4 White White

5 BNC GND AES IN 4 GND AES IN 4 White White



8 BNC DATA IO (not used) DATA IO Yellow Yellow

9 BNC GND DATA IO GND DATA IO Yellow Yellow

10 BNC AES OUT 2 AES OUT 2 Blue Blue






16 Not Connected

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19 BNC DARS IN 1 DARS IN 1 Yellow Black

20 BNC GND DARS IN 1 GND DARS IN 1 Yellow Black





25 162A10019X (DB9.5) RS232_GND (DB9) SERIAL Black N/A









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31 162A10019X (DB9.3) BALANCED SERIAL IN- (DB9)

SERIAL Red N/A

32 162A10019X (DB9.8) BALANCED SERIAL IN+ (DB9)

SERIAL Yellow N/A



35 162A10019X (DB9.1) RS422_FR_GND (DB9) SERIAL Black N/A



37 162A10019X (DB9.9) RS422_FR_GND (DB9) SERIAL Black N/A



39 162A10019X (DB9.7) BALANCED SERIAL OUT- (DB9)

SERIAL Blue N/A

40 162A10019X (DB9.2) BALANCED SERIAL OUT+ (DB9)

SERIAL Green N/A





Table 1-2 Pinouts for 44-pin Connector

Pin No. on DB-44M

Connection Type Description Wire LabelExternal Cable Color

BNC Color



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Serial Port (RS-422/232) Connector

Table 1-3 Pinouts for RS-422 Format

RS-422 Pin No. Signal Description

1 S1_RX+ Received Data+

2 S1_RX- Received Data-

3 GND Ground

4 S2_RX+ Received Data+

5 S2_RX- Received Data-

6 S1_TX- Transmitted Data-

7 S1_TX+ Transmitted Data+

8 GND Ground

9 S2_TX- Transmitted Data-

10 S2_TX+ Transmitted Data+

Table 1-4 Pinouts for RS-232 Format

RS-232 Pin No. Signal Description

1 S1_RX Received Data

2 NC Not Connected

3 GND Ground

4 S2_RX Received Data

5 NC Not Connected

6 S1_TX Transmitted Data

7 NC Not Connected

8 GND Ground

9 S2_TX Transmitted Data

10 NC Not Connected

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General Purpose Interface (GPI) ConnectorsThere are 2 GPI Input/Output (I/O) connectors on the module. The tables below describe the inputs and outputs. The GPI inputs enable triggering different presets or specific parameter settings and the GPI outputs can be used to generate status. You can have a maximum of 12 GPI inputs and 6 GPI outputs.

Signal FlowVideo Path

Audio Path

Metadata Path

Table 1-5 GPI I/O 1

GPI I/O 1 Pin No. Description

1 GPI input 1

2 GPI input 2

3 GND

4 GPI input 3

5 GPI input 4

6 GPI input 5

7 GPI input 6

8 GPI output 1

9 GPI output 2

10 GPI output 3

Table 1-6 GPI I/O 2

GPI I/O 2 Pin No. Description

1 GPI input 7

2 GPI input 8

3 GND

4 GPI input 9

5 GPI input 10

6 GPI input 11

7 GPI input 12

8 GPI output 4

9 GPI output 5

10 GPI output 6

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Video Path

Figure 1-11 Video Path

Audio Path

Figure 1-12 Audio Path

Note: Blocks in yellow indicate licensable functions implemented in the DSPs.

FRAME REF

Deserialize

Audio Demux

SDI DEMUX

SDI Metadata Demux

Video Sync & Delay

Audio Mux

SDI MUX

SDI Metadata Mux

VBI Delete

Video Proc Serialize

Audio Processing

AFD/WSS/VI Mux

Genlock

Metadata Processing

2x1 Mux

AFD/WSS/VIDemux

SDI IN

EXT REF

SDI OUT 1

SDI OUT 2

SDI OUT 3

SDI OUT 4

WITH RELAY BM

SDI OUT 1Deserialize Serialize

SDI IN

SDI OUT 2

SDI OUT 3

SDI OUT 4

SRC (Sample Rate Convert)

SRC

SDI DEMUX

Input Tones

Presets Control

DARS ReferenceGenlock

16 x 1Router

Dolby Decoder 1

2x1 Mux

Audi

o In

put C

onfig

urat

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(Rou

ter)

Aud

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ync

& D

elay

Audi

o G

ain

SRC 16 x 1Router

Dolby Decoder 2


bypass

Audio Gain

bypass

Audio Gain

LC 3

bypass

Audio Gain

LC 4

bypass

Audio Gain

Output Tones


bypass bypass

Out

put C

onfig

urat

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(Rou

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Aud

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figur

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Surround Processor 1(UpMix, DownMix,

MultiMerge)

8 x 1Router

8 x 1Router

Surround Processor 2(UpMix, DownMix,

MultiMerge)

Surnd Processors (1,2)

LCs (1,2,3,4)

Surround Processors and LCs same function blocks as above .

Audio Level Monitor

GPI OUT 1...

GPI OUT 6

AES OUT 1...AES

OUT 8

AES IN 1...

AES IN 8

GPI IN 1...GPI

IN 12

DARS IN

SDI MUX



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Metadata Path

Figure 1-13 Metadata Path

Dolby Dec 1

Dolby Dec 2

Generator 1

Generator 2MetaSmart 1

MetaSmart 2

Metadata Router

Metadata Router

Dolby Enc 1

Dolby Enc 2

Monitor 1

Monitor 2

SDI Metadata Input SDI Metadata Output

Input 1

Input 2

Output 1

Output 2

SERIAL IN 1 SERIAL OUT 1SERIAL IN 2 SERIAL OUT 2



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2 Installation

OverviewThe following is covered in this chapter

Unpacking the Module on page 19

Main Module Jumpers on page 21

Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings on page 23

Installing 6800+ Modules on page 24

Upgrading Module Firmware on page 26

License Options on page 26

Unpacking the ModuleBefore you install modules, perform the following:

Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.

Confirm receipt of all items on the packing list. Contact your Customer Service representative if parts are missing or damaged.

Remove the anti-static shipping pouch, if present, and all other packaging material.

Retain the original packaging materials for possible re-use.

See Unpacking/Shipping Information on page x for information about returning a product for servicing.


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Packing List

Selecting an External BalunThe following baluns from Neutrik or equivalent are recommended for the unbalanced to balanced AES conversion:

NADITBNC-F: Female chassis XLR 110Ω input - female BNC 75Ω output

http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_309314683/NADITBNC-F_detail.aspx

NADITBNC-M: Female BNC 75Ω input - male chassis XLR 110Ω output

http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_2044239418/NADITBNC-M_detail.aspx

NADITBNC-FX: Female cable end XLR 110Ω input - female BNC 75Ω output

http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_1576769505/NADITBNC-FX_detail.aspx

NADITBNC-MX: Female BNC 75Ω input - male cable end XLR 110Ω output

http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_1923043515/NADITBNC-MX_detail.aspx

Table 2-1 Available Product Packages

Ordered Product Content Description

APM6803+T One APM6803+ front module

One sub module

One triple slot back connector (standard)

One unbalanced audio breakout cable

One riser

Three mini-mate header cables (two for GPI connectors and one for serial port)

APM6803+RLYT One APM6803+ front module

One sub module

One triple slot back connector (relay)

One unbalanced audio breakout cable

One riser

Three mini-mate header cables (two for GPI connectors and one for serial port)


http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_1923043515/NADITBNC-MX_detail.aspx

http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_309314683/NADITBNC-F_detail.aspx

http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_2044239418/NADITBNC-M_detail.aspx

http://www.neutrik.com/fl/en/audio/210_1576769505/NADITBNC-FX_detail.aspx


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Main Module Jumpers

Note: The APM6803+ main module has one jumper, CJ1, which sets the module for local or remote control. You need to configure modules for local or remote operation prior to power-up. To change the configuration, first remove power from the module, reset the jumper, and then reapply power.

Figure 2-1 Jumper Location

1 Locate jumper CJ1 on the module (behind the mode select rotary switch). Figure 2-1 shows the location of the CJ1 jumper.

2 Place the jumper on pins 1 and 2 to set the module for Remote control, or pins 2 and 3 to set the module for Local control. See Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2 CJ1 Settings for Local and Remote Control

Note: The white triangle near the jumper pins on the module indicates pin 1.

CJ1 Jumper

Remote control setting

Local control setting

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Sub Module Jumpers J4 and J6 J16A and J16B

Table 2-2 Sub Module Jumpers

Jumper Designation Settings

J16A/16BRS-422 Serial Port1/2 Termination

Unterminated (default)Pins 1 and 2 open

TerminatedPins 1 and 2 shorted

J4/J6Serial Port 1/2Duplex Mode

Full Duplex (default):Pins 1/2 and 3/4 open

Half Duplex:Pins 1/2 and 3/4 shorted

12

12

Pins open

Unterminated Terminated

12

12

Pins 1 and 2 shorted

Pins open

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34

12

Full Duplex Setting

34

12

34

12

Half Duplex Setting

Pins 1/2 and 3/4 shorted



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Note: Ensure that all factory jumpers are per the default settings.

Maximum 6800+ Frame Power RatingsThe power consumption for the APM6803+ modules is 18 W.

Table 2-3 describes the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800+ frames. Note the given maximums before installing any 6800+ modules in your frame.

APM6803+ modules operate only in fan-cooled FR6802+ and FR6822+ frames, subject to the limitations shown in Table 2-3. These modules cannot be installed in 6800/7000 series frames.

Note: To maintain proper temperatures, ensure that the front panel is closed at all times and that the fan module is fully operational.

Function Jumper Jumper Default Positions

For Factory use only J2 Pins 1 and 2 shorted

J5 Pins 2 and 3 shorted



Table 2-3 Maximum Power Ratings for 6800+ Frames

6800+ Frame TypeMax. Frame Power Dissipation

Number of Usable Slots

Max. Power Dissipation Per Slot

FR6802+XF(frame with AC power supply)

120 W 20 6 W

FR6802+XF48(frame with DC power supply)

105 W 20 5.25 W

FR6802+QXF frame (with AC or DC power supply)

120W 20 6 W

FR6822+ frame (with AC or DC power supply)

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See the 6800+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating an FR6802+QXF, FR6822+, or FR6802+ frame and its components.

CAUTIONBefore installing this product, read the 6800+ Series Safety Instructions and Standards Manual shipped with every 6800+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual or downloadable from our website. This safety manual contains important information about the safe installation and operation of 6800+ series products.

Installing 6800+ Modules

Required Frames and Back Connector TypesAPM6803+ modules have triple-width back connectors that can be installed in the following frames:

FR6802+XF (frame with AC power supply)

FR6802+XF48 (frame with DC power supply)

FR6802+QXF frame (with AC or DC power supply)

FR6822+ frame (with AC or DC power supply) - RECOMMENDED

Unsupported FramesAPM6803+ modules cannot be installed in:

FR6802+DM

FR6800+MB

6800/7000 series frames

The APM6803+ cannot be put in chained frames or old ICE frames.

See your 6800+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for installation instructions and for details on installing back connectors in a frame.

Installing and Removing APM6803+ ModulesAPM6803+ modules require no specialized installation or removal procedures. However, if installing both front and rear modules, ensure that the back module is installed first before plugging in the front module. Once you have installed your APM6803+ module, you can connect it to the appropriate input and outputs.

When removing both the front and rear modules, ensure that the front module is unplugged from the frame first, before removing the rear module.

See your 6800+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for information about installing and operating a frame and its components.

See the 6800+ Safety Instructions and Standards Manual for important information about safely installing your module.



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Relay Back ModuleThe relay back module is intended to handle power failure and ensure that there is some output in the event that the power fails. SDI IN is directly output to SDI OUT.

The relay back module functions as follows:

When the front module/card is running normally, the relay is closed and the signal is not bypassed.

If the front module/card is pulled out of the frame OR the frame loses power, the relay is opened and the signal is bypassed from SDI IN to SDI OUT 1.

When the front module/card is inserted into the frame, the signal is bypassed until the card boots up. After the card boots, the relay is closed again.

Notes

The relay functionality occurs only on power loss; it cannot be manually controlled from the GUI.

Ensure you upgrade to firmware version 1.1.82 or higher for the relay back module.

See Specifications on page 119 for more details.

AES IN

/ AES OU

T / DARS / G

ENLOCK

SDI IN

GPI 1

GPI 2

ETHERNET

APM

6803

+RLY

T


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Upgrading Module FirmwareThis module’s firmware can be updated using CCS Navigator version 4.7, or the HTTP software upgrade tool. In order to perform these upgrades, your frame must be equipped with a 6800+ETH module. See your frame manual for more information.

Because the APM6803+ consists of a main and sub module, the upgrade process is slightly different as compared to other 6800+ modules. Follow these steps to upgrade:

1 Download the upgrade package APM6803+.zip.

2 Use Navigator or a web browser to upgrade the module with the package (similar to other 6800+ modules).

3 The module will reboot only ONCE and then Navigator or the web browser will show status as Upgrade Complete. This indicates that the main module has been upgraded.

4 The sub module will now start upgrading. After a few seconds, observe the status on LEDs 7-14 on the card edge of the sub module. If the eight LEDs are flashing, it indicates the sub module is being upgraded. The eight LEDs should shut off one by one and the sub module should reboot after all eight LEDs are off.

This completes the upgrading process.

You can also verify if the sub module is being upgraded through the parameter interface. The parameter Sub Board Status under General indicates the sub module status.

If all the LEDs work normally or the parameter Sub Board Status reports Normal, the module can be operated.

Note: Ensure the ETH card is version 4.5.1 or later.When upgrading, do not remove the module from the frame.

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3 Parameters, Alarms, and LEDs

OverviewThe following sections are covered here:

Parameter Categories on page 28

Changing Parameter Settings using Card-Edge Controls on page 29

Changing Parameter Settings Using CCS Software on page 30

Changing Parameter settings using a Web browser on page 31

LEDs - Main Module on page 32

LEDs - Sub Module on page 34

Alarms on page 34


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Parameter CategoriesThe following table lists the main categories that Parameters are divided into and what you can control from those categories:

For details, see Chapter 7, Key Parameters.

See Chapter 8, Custom Scripting for details on custom parameter scripts.

For a complete list of parameters, refer the HTM Parameter list (available with the documentation).

You can access APM6803+ parameters through CCS Navigator, an HTTP web browser, or a third-party SNMP-based control application (depending on your host frame’s options).

When you change a parameter, the effect is immediate. However, the module requires up to 30 seconds to save the latest change. After 30 seconds, the new settings are saved and will be restored if the module loses power and must be restarted.

If you make changes to certain parameters, other related parameters may also be affected. For example, virtual stream selections can have an impact on routing.

General Presets (loading and saving of presets) are not currently supported.

Table 3-1

General Parameters Licensing and Utilization parameters. GPI Input/Output/Custom ParametersParameter Control ScriptAFD / VI / WSS Embedder and De-Embedder parameters

Audio Configuration Audio Input Configuration (including Dolby Decoder)Surround Processing (including UpMix, DownMix, MultiMerge)Audio Output Configuration (Including Loudness Control, Dolby Encoder)Output Router Configuration (Embedded, AES, and Output Tones)

Video Configuration SDIGenlock/DARS InputVideo DelaySynchronizationProc AmpVBI

Audio Status EmbeddedAESLoudness Control Status

Audio Metadata Serial PortMetadata InputMetadata OuputGeneratorMetaSmart

Alarms Alarm Configuration

Video Streaming Video Streaming information

Configuration Displays information on the Version and Presets.



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Changing Parameter Settings using Card-Edge Controls1 Rotate the hex switch (mode select rotary switch) to 0.

2 Once the hex switch is set to “0,” toggle the navigation switch up or down to select a bank.

View the two control LEDs next to the navigation toggle switch to see which bank is currently selected. See Table 3-2 on page 29 to view the various banks, hex switch positions, and corresponding parameter options and values.

3 Rotate the hex switch to the parameter number (1 to 9) or letter (A to F) of the option you want to set.

4 Toggle the navigation switch to select and set the value of the chosen parameter.

5 Do either of the following:

Rotate the hex switch to another parameter number/letter in the current bank, and then repeat step 4.

Rotate the hex switch to “0” again to select a different bank, and then repeat steps 3 and 4.

Use an available 6800+ software control option to aid in viewing, setting, and confirming the parameter value.

Note: Refer to the HTM Parameter list (available with the documentation) for more details on changing parameter settings using card edge controls.

.

Table 3-2 Selected Bank as Indicated by Control LEDs

Bank Number LED 3 LED 2 LED 1 LED 0

0 Off Off Off Off

1 Off Off Off On

2 Off Off On Off

3 Off Off On On

4 Off On Off Off

5 Off On Off On

6 Off On On Off

7 Off On On On

8 On Off Off Off

9 On Off Off On

A (10) On Off On Off

B (11) On Off On On

C (12) On On Off Off

D (13) On On Off On

E (14) On On On Off

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Recalling Factory Default Parameter SettingsTo return the APM6803+ module to its factory default settings, you can either reset each parameter individually or do a global recall following this procedure.

1 Rotate the hex switch to 0.

2 Toggle the navigation switch to the bank number 0.

3 Use the control LEDs to verify which bank you have selected, or use an available 6800+ software control option (serial/local or Ethernet/remote) to aid in confirming your bank selection.

4 Rotate the hex switch to the global recall parameter F.

5 Toggle the navigation switch to On.

Use an available 6800+ software control option to aid in viewing, setting, and confirming the parameter value.

Note: After doing a factory recall, wait for about 40 seconds before attempting any other operation.

Changing Parameter Settings Using CCS SoftwareYou can change the parameter settings, view read-only parameters, view alarms, and adjust alarm settings using CCS software.

Before using CCS Navigator to change your module’s parameter settings, you must discover the module. Discovery is the process by which CCS Navigator finds, and then connects to your module.

Discovering Your Module Using CCS Software To discover your module, your Navigator software must be in Build mode.

Note: Wait for the APM6803+ module to become available (the module should show as "Network Active") before you start accessing parameters through Navigator.

1 If the Discovery window is not open, click Tools > Discovery in the main menu. A Discovery window opens, most likely in the bottom left corner of the screen.

2 Click Options, and then click Add.

3 Enter the IP address of the frame that contains your module, or the frame that contains a 6800+ETH module that provides access to your module.

4 Click OK to close the Add Host dialog box, and then OK again to close the Discovery Options dialog box.

5 Click Start. This triggers Navigator to run a discovery. When the discovery finishes, Discovery Completed is displayed in the Discovery pane.

6 Click Save to save the results of your discovery to the Discovery folder of the Navigation pane.

7 Switch to Control mode by selecting Operational Mode > Control from the main menu.

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You can now switch to Control mode by selecting Operational Mode > Control from the main menu. Double-click APM6803+ in the Navigation pane. The Control dialog box opens displaying the module’s controls.

Reading Hardware and Software VersionsTo determine the hardware version number for APM6803+ modules, follow these steps:

1 Discover the frame that contains the module, and save results of your discovery.

2 In the Navigation pane, right-click the module and select Configuration.

3 In the Configuration dialog box, select the Version tab.

4 In the Item Name list, look at the Hardware menu item. If it is expandable and provides a version number, then the revised specifications apply to your module. If the Hardware menu item is non-expandable and provides no version information, then the original specifications apply.

Changing Parameter settings using a Web browser1 Access your frame using a web browser.

2 Login to the 6800 Control Interface.

3 In the Navigation pane, click the slot that contains your APM6803+ module.

4 Parameter categories will be displayed and you can drill down.

Most of the screenshots in this manual have been taken through the web browser interface for APM6803+.

Recalling Factory Default Parameter SettingsYou can set all parameter settings back to the factory defaults by going to Parameters > General and selecting Yes from the Factory Recall dropdown list. Once default settings are restored, you will see Factory Recall set to ---

Reading Hardware and Software VersionsTo determine the hardware version number for APM6803+ modules, follow these steps:

1 Enter the IP address of the frame that contains the module.

2 In the Navigation pane, click on the module to expand its menu, and then select Configuration > Version.



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If the Hardware item displays a version number, then the revised specifications apply to your module. If the Hardware menu item provides no version information, then the original specifications apply.

LEDs - Main Module

Card Edge LEDsCard Edge LEDs are located on both the main module and the sub module (see LEDs - Sub Module on page 34). These LEDs serve as quick monitoring references. The following figure shows the location of these LEDs on the main module and the following table describes each LED in more detail.

Figure 3-1 Location of APM6803+ Main Module LEDs

Card Edge LEDsModule status LED

Table 3-3 Main Module Card Edge LEDs

LED Color Indicators Description

AUTO Green Auto detection of the SDI input standard is active

720P Green Selected video standard is 720p

1035I Green Unused

1080P/SF Green Selected video standard is 1080p or 1080psf

1080I Green Selected video standard is 1080i

525 Green Selected video standard is 525

625 Green Selected video standard is 625

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Module Status LEDThe Module Status LED is located on the main board only, on the corner of the module. It lights up if an error is detected. See Figure 3-1 on page 32 for the location of this LED. The table below provides a definition of the LED colors.

Note: If the LED is flashing red, please contact your Customer Service representative.

VID PRES FIBER Green Not used

ELECT IN SEL Green Not used

FIBER IN SEL Green Not used

REF PRES Green Indicates presence of reference signal

FREEZE Yellow Indicates the output video is frozen

DARS PRES Green Indicates presence of DARS

AUDIO 1 Green Indicates presence of AES audio on AES input 1








Table 3-3 Main Module Card Edge LEDs

LED Color Indicators Description

Table 3-4 Module Status LED Descriptions

LED Color Sequence Meaning

Off There is no power to the module; the module is not operational.

Green There is power to the module; the module is operating properly.

Red There is an alarm condition.

Flashing red The module has detected a hardware/firmware fault.

Amber The module is undergoing configuration.



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LEDs - Sub Module

AlarmsIf a major or minor alarm is triggered within your APM6803+ module, the Status LED lights red. Alarms are usually logged and monitored within available software control applications (for example, CCS Navigator). You can only differentiate between major and minor alarms within a software control application. See the appropriate software control user manual or online help for more information.

Alarm OptionsThe following settings can be made for each alarm within Navigator software.

LED ID State Description Action Required

Status 1 On Working in normal mode.

Flashing Working in golden mode. Do not touch/operate the module until flashing stops.

Status 2 On Working in normal booting up mode.

Flashing Working in boot loader mode. Change jumper J5 on the sub module.

Status 3 On DSP0 running properly.

Off DSP0 not configured Contact Customer Support.

Status 4 On DSP1 running properly.

Off DSP1 not configured. Contact Customer Support.

Status 5/6 Off Unused.

Status 7-14 Off Sub module working normally.

Flashing Sub module being upgraded. Do not touch/operate the module until flashing stops.

Table 3-5 Alarm Options

Alarm Option Effect

Enable/Disable This option toggles between Enabled and Disabled. If the alarm is Enabled, an alarm condition generates an alarm; if it is Disabled, the alarm condition is ignored. By default, all alarms are disabled.

Alarm priority This setting determines whether a triggered alarm is reported as major or minor. The range is 1–10. A priority of 6 or higher is a major alarm, and a priority of 5 or lower is a minor alarm.



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Alarm Definitions

Note: Refer to the HTM Parameter list (available with the documentation) for a complete list of alarms.

Trigger (s) This option determines how long an alarm condition must exist (in seconds) before the alarm is triggered. If the alarm level is reached for less time than the Trigger duration, then the alarm will not trigger. Choose any duration from 0 to 7200 seconds (or 2 hours). If this option is set to 0 and the alarm condition exists for any period of time, the alarm is triggered.

Clear (s) Determines the amount of time the alarm condition must be in abatement in order for the alarm to be turned off. Choose any duration from 0 to 7200 seconds (or 2 hours). If this option is set to 0 and the alarm condition ceases for any period of time, the alarm is cleared.

Ack When an alarm is active, click this option to allow other users on the network to see that you have acknowledged the alarm.

Table 3-5 Alarm Options

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4 Advanced Audio Processing

Audio ProcessingThe backbone of the audio processing capability of the APM6803+ is the Audio Processing System (APS). The APS consists of two Digital Signal Processors (DSPs). Each DSP is further divided into two Advanced Audio Processors (AAPs). The AAPs are responsible for processing all of the licensable functions, namely Loudness Control, Surround Sound and Dolby Encoder/Decoders. As you enable functions, AAPs are automatically configured by the system as appropriate.

Figure 4-1 Audio Processing System (APS)

Smart RoutingAs the user configures the various input and output types, along with the required surround processing and loudness control, the system’s Smart Routing function will automatically configure each AAP and route the appropriate signals to the AAP ports as required. The user does not need to understand the inner workings of the various blocks and is free to work at the logical level. For example, when enabling Loudness Control on a Virtual Output, simply enable Loudness Control for that output. The system will then find an unused AAP and route the audio to that AAP, then configure the AAP accordingly.

Hardware Audio

Processing

DSP2

DSP1

AAP1

AAP2

AAP1

AAP2

Outgoing Audio

Incoming Audio

Router

Port 1

Port 2

Port 3

Port 4


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Virtual Inputs and OutputsThe interface to the Audio Processing System consists of 8 Virtual Input and 4 Virtual Output audio streams. They are virtual streams in the sense that the type of audio present on each stream is not pre-defined. Instead, you can individually configure each stream to be Mono, Stereo, or Surround 5.1. In addition, Virtual Input streams 1 and 2, as well as Virtual Output streams 1 and 2, can be configured to be Dolby E or Dolby Digital (AC-3).

Figure 4-2 Virtual Input and Output streams

When a Virtual Input stream is defined, you need to choose the source for each channel in the stream from the input router. For instance, if Virtual Input 1 is defined as Stereo, you will need to select the source for the L and R channels.

. . .

AES1

Virtual In3Virtual In4

Virtual In5Virtual In6Virtual In7Virtual In8

Virtual Out1

Virtual Out2

Virtual Out3

Virtual Out4

. . .

SDI Audio/Video Frame Sync

Surround Sound Processor 1

Dolby Encoder 1

Loudness Control

EmbedderDe-embedder

AES2

SDI

AES8

AES1

AES2

AES8

Virtual In2

Virtual In1

MonoChannelAudioRouter

VirtualAudio

Stream Router

Virtual Audio Streams

Virtual Audio Streams

MonoChannelAudioRouterLoudness

Control

Loudness Control

Loudness Control

Dolby Encoder 2

Dolby Decoder 1

Dolby Decoder 2

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Once a stream is defined, you can simply manipulate the stream as a single entity. Signal routing, proc amp settings and Loudness Control are then applied automatically by the APM6803+ to each sub channel within the stream as appropriate.

From that point on, you no longer need to keep track of individual channels within the stream, and can route the entire stream as a single instance when routing to the Surround Processors or to output streams. Proc Amp settings like gain and mute can now be applied to the entire stream under a single parameter.

Loudness Control simply becomes an option that can be enabled or disabled for the stream, instead of having to individually route each channel to a Loudness Control block.

Managing the audio in this way, at the "stream" level, rather than having to manage individual channels, makes it much easier, quicker and less error prone to setup the configuration. Virtual streams unleash the full processing power of the APM6803+ without bogging down the user with complicated routing and configuration menus.

Audio Configuration ExamplesRefer the APM6803+ Quick Start for examples with step by step instructions on how to configure Loudness Control, MultiMerge etc. though the parameter interface.



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Resource UtilizationAs functions are enabled, the APM6803+ keeps track of the processor utilization and reports the current total. It also reports the available licenses, and how many have been used so far. The values are available under General > Utilization.

For the majority of scenarios, the Virtual Stream interface and the automatic routing and configuration that occurs greatly simplifies system configuration. However, it is possible to exceed the capabilities of the APS. The high level limitations are as follows:

The sum of the processing power required for two AAPs in a given DSP must not exceed the full processing power of that DSP.

Each AAP has a single port for sending and receiving audio.

As such, some error messages are provided to assist in understanding what limitation is preventing the system from implementing the user’s request.

AAP Status ParameterEverywhere that you can enable an APS function, an AAP status message is provided. These messages inform you of the success or failure of your request. On selecting an audio function to apply, the AAP Status parameter reports if your selected audio processing function was available and whether it was applied. This parameter is available in the following places:

When defining Virtual In 1 and 2

When defining Surround Proc 1 and 2

When defining Virtual Out 1-4

For example, when defining input audio, if you select Virtual In 1 Type as Dolby Digital, the AAP Status parameter will change to reflect your selection - in this case, it will show as In1+Ac3 5.1.



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Similarly, when defining output audio, you select the Virtual Out 1 Type as Surround5.1+2.0 with loudness control enabled, the Out 1 AAP Status will show as Out1+LC 5.1+2.0.

The AAP Status parameter is just an indicator to confirm whether your selected function was successfully applied. If the selected function was not available or was not applied for some reason, the AAP status will reflect this.

If the request fails, one of the following messages may be displayed (Also see the Troubleshooting section in the APM6803+ Quick Start):

Processor Utilization (DSP and AAP)As you define your configuration or workflow, the utilization of the Advanced Audio Processors is reported as a percentage in Parameters > Audio Configuration. Reviewing these percentages as you configure your workflow will help you understand how much processing is utilized by your defined configuration and settings, how much is available for additional processing, and whether you have reached any limits.

There are 2 Digital Signal Processor (DSP) chips that each have 2 Advanced Audio Processing Blocks (AAPs).

Table 4-1 AAP Error messages

AAP Status Parameter Description

Router Full Indicates that all AAPs are utilized.

Failed-No License Indicates that adequate licenses are not available for processing.

Failed-MCBSP Full Indicates that the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) does not have enough resources.



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To simplify user configurations, when you configure an audio function (be it Loudness, MultiMerge, Dolby, etc.), the DSP using smart routing automatically routes audio functions to processors as required. The AAP 1-4 Configuration parameters reflect an internal allocation of audio processing functions. For example, if you configure a Virtual Input to a Dolby-E stream, you will see your DSP 1 Utilization go to about 23%. And one of the AAP blocks will report its usage as In1+E5.1.

If you opt to route this to a surround processor and use MultiMerge, you will see the MultiMerge function auto routed to the second available AAP block, and the total DSP utilization will also increase proportionately.

Free or available Processors will show status as None. The Audio DSP utilization should be 0% if you have nothing configured, and the individual AAP blocks will report their usage as None.

Although the APM6803+ attempts to combine functions into a single AAP where possible, depending on a particular configuration, it is possible to exceed available resources. If all the Processors are in use, additional handling may not be possible unless some processing is freed up.

The following table provides approximate utilization information for audio functions. The percentages are per function enabled.

Advanced Audio Processing Utilization and Delay

Table 4-2 Advanced Audio Processing Utilization

AAP Block DSP Utilization (%)

Dolby Digital Decoder 12

Dolby Digital Decoder with DownMix 24

Dolby E Decoder 23

Dolby Digital Encoder 39

Dolby E Encoder 50

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UpMix (high latency) 27

DownMix 4

MultiMerge (low latency) 40

MultiMerge (high latency) 40

Loudness Control 5.1 29

Loudness Control 2.0 9

Loudness Control 5.1 + 2.0 39

Table 4-3 Advanced Audio Processing Delay

AAP Block Latency (ms)

Dolby Digital Decoder 69.33

Dolby Digital Decoder with DownMix 69.33

Dolby Digital Encoder 149.23

UpMix (low latency) 108.60

UpMix (high latency) 129.50

DownMix 87.00

MultiMerge (low latency) 132.31

MultiMerge (high latency) 153.64

Loudness Control 5.1 137.29

Loudness Control 2.0 135.48

Loudness Control 5.1 + 2.0 137.29

Table 4-4 Advanced Audio Processing Delay for Dolby E

AAP Block Frame Rate Latency (ms)

Dolby E Decoder 29Hz/59Hz 100.77

25Hz/50Hz 120.80

30Hz/60Hz 100.67

24Hz 125.83

23Hz 125.94

Dolby E Encoder 29Hz/59Hz 108.78

25Hz/50Hz 130.40

30Hz/60Hz 108.67

24Hz 135.83

23Hz 135.95

Table 4-2 Advanced Audio Processing Utilization

AAP Block DSP Utilization (%)



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5 Dolby Processing

Dolby Processing OverviewThe APM6803+ provides a flexible Dolby processing solution. Dolby E and Dolby Digital Encoder and Decoder capabilities are supported. Two independent Dolby decoders and two Dolby encoders are supported in parallel.

Virtual In 1 and Virtual In 2 are available for Dolby Decoder

Virtual Out 1 and Virtual Out 2 are for Dolby Encoder.

For more details, see:

Dolby E Decoder

Dolby E Encoder

Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder

Dolby Digital (AC3) Encoder

Dolby E DecoderAn incoming Dolby stream is treated as a normal audio program in the path, and all you have to do is configure one of the Virtual Input groups as Dolby. For example, if the incoming audio program is Dolby E 5.1+2.0, configure Virtual In 1 as Dolby E-5.1+2.0.

When defining the Virtual In Type for a Dolby E stream, the available options are:

Dolby E-5.1Dolby E-5.1+2.0Dolby E-4x2.0

These 3 options are based on the three most common program configurations; however, free mapping of Dolby channels based on your requirements is supported.


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If the incoming audio program is PCM, it is passed out on the Left channel and Right channel. The options Virtual In 1 Surround 5.1 and Virtual In 1 Stereo in the downstream represent the decoded PCM audio of the Dolby E stream.

The Dolby E Dec X Program Config feedback parameter reports the actual program type of the incoming Dolby E stream. Metadata from a Dolby E stream is available for downstream processing and can be sourced to a serial port or MetaSmart. The Metadata Monitor can be used to check the metadata status of an incoming Dolby stream.

Dolby E Decoder Type-Free MappingWhile standard options are available for Dolby E Decoder Configuration, the Dolby E Decoder can mapped to any kind of configuration. For details, see Dolby E (Encoder/Decoder) Mapping.

Dolby E Decoder Mapping ExampleThe following example illustrates mapping for decoding a 4+4 Dolby E Stream.

Step 1 - Configure the Dolby E Decoder

Step 2 - Route the decoded PCM Audio

Step 3 - Remap the Channel Index

Step 1 - Configure the Dolby E Decoder1 Go to Audio Configuration > Input Configuration > Virtual In 1

Set Virtual In 1 Type to Dolby E-5.1+2.0

Step 2 - Route the decoded PCM Audio1 Go to Audio Configuration > Output Configuration > Virtual Out 1

Set Virtual Out 1 Type to Surround 5.1+2.0

Set Source Select > Out 1 Surround Sel to Virtual In 1 Surround 5.1

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Step 3 - Remap the Channel Index 1 Go to Audio Configuration > Output Router > AES > Audio Source Select

Set AES 1A Source to Virtual Out 1 Surround L (L1)

Set AES 1B Source to Virtual Out 1 Surround R (R1)

Set AES 2A Source to Virtual Out 1 Surround C (C1)

Set AES 2B Source to Virtual Out 1 Surround Lfe (S1)

Set AES 3A Source to Virtual Out 1 Stereo L (L2)

Set AES 3B Source to Virtual Out 1 Stereo R (R2)

Set AES 4A Source to Virtual Out 1 Surround Ls (C2)

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Dolby E EncoderConfigure a Dolby E Encoder on the virtual output side. The options Dolby E-5.1, Dolby E-5.1+2.0, and Dolby E-4x2.0 are available for flexible audio routing.

The Dolby E Encoder follows parameters in external metadata, sourced from the metadata generator, SDI input, serial port input, MetaSmart or incoming Dolby E.

Refer Dolby Metadata Dependencies for metadata dependencies.

Note: When generating metadata for the Dolby E Encoder (see Generating your own Metadata), the 7.1 or 7.1 Screen Program Configuration is not supported for the Encoder. Ensure that you do not select the 7.1/7.1 Screen Program Configuration option with the Encoder to ensure proper operation.

Dolby E Start LineWhen you embed Dolby E audio, the module automatically adjusts Dolby E header resides on the line specified by the parameter Dolby-E Start Line (Parameters > Audio Configuration > Output Router > Embedded), with a tolerance of ±1 line (±2 lines at 3G).

Dolby E Encoder Type-Free MappingWhile standard options are available for Dolby E Encoder Configuration, the Dolby E Encoder can mapped to any kind of configuration. For details, see Dolby E (Encoder/Decoder) Mapping.

Note: The actual program configuration of Dolby E is dependant on the parameter in the metadata stream rather than the Virtual Output type.

Dolby Encoder Mapping ExampleThe following example illustrates mapping for encoding a 4+4 Dolby E Stream.

Step 1 - Configure Metadata Generator

Step 2 - Configure Dolby E Encoder

Step 3 - Route the PCM audio

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Step 1 - Configure Metadata Generator1 Go to Audio Metadata > Generator > Generator 1 Configuration

2 Set Meta1 Program Type to Dolby E

3 Set Meta1 Program Config to 4+4

Step 2 - Configure Dolby E Encoder1 Go to Audio Configuration > Output Configuration > Virtual Out 1

2 Set Virtual Out 1 Type to Dolby E–5.1+2.0

3 Set Dolby Encoder > Dolby E Enc 1 Bit Depth to 20 bits

4 Set Dolby Encoder > Dolby Encoder 1 Metadata Source to Generator 1

Step 3 - Route the PCM audio1 Go to Audio Configuration > Input Configuration > Virtual In 1

Set Virtual In 1 Type to Surround – 5.1+2.0

2 Go to Audio Configuration > Input Configuration > Virtual In 1 > Source Select

Set In 1 Surround L Sel to AES 1A (L1)

Set In 1 Surround R Sel to AES 1B (R1)

Set In 1 Surround C Sel = AES 2A (C1)

Set In 1 Surround Lfe Sel to AES 2B (S1)

Set In 1 Surround Ls Sel to AES 4A (C2)

Set In 1 Surround Rs Sel = AES 4B (S2)

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Set In 1 Stereo R Sel = AES 3B (R2)

3 Go to Audio Configuration > Output Configuration > Virtual Out 1 > Source Select

Set Out 1 Dolby Enc Surround Sel to Virtual In 1 Surround 5.1

Set Out 1 Dolby Enc Stereo Sel = Virtual In 1 Stereo

Step 4 - Output the Dolby E stream1 Go to Audio Configuration > Output Router > Embedded > Audio Source Select

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Dolby E (Encoder/Decoder) MappingThe Dolby E Encoder/Decoder is type free and can be freely mapped to any program configuration. Configure the Encoder/Decoder as Dolby E-5.1+2.0 and then remap the channels as required.

Table 5-1 Free Mapping for Dolby Encoder/Decoder

Program Configuration

Surround-L

Surround-R

Surround-C

Surround-Lfe

Surround-Ls

Surround-Rs Stereo-L Stereo-R

5.1+2 L1 R1 C1 Lfe1 Ls1 Rs1 L2 R2

5.1+1+1 (5.1+2x1) L1 R1 C1 Lfe1 Ls1 Rs1 M2 M3

4+4 L1 R1 C1 S1 C2 S2 L2 R2

4+2+2 (4+2x2) L1 R1 C1 S1 L3 R3 L2 R2

4+2+1+1 (4+2+2x1) L1 R1 C1 S1 M3 M4 L2 R2

4+1+1+1+1 (4+4x1) L1 R1 C1 S1 M4 M5 M2 M3

2+2+2+2 (4x2) L1 R1 L3 R3 L4 R4 L2 R2

2+2+2+1+1 (3x2+2x1)

L1 R1 L3 R3 M4 M5 L2 R2

2+2+1+1+1+1 (2x2+4x1)

L1 R1 M3 M4 M5 M6 L2 R2

2+1+1+1+1+1+1 (2+6x1)

L1 R1 M4 M5 M6 M7 M2 M3

1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1 (8x1)

M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8

5.1 L1 R1 C1 Lfe1 Ls1 Rs1 - -

4+2 L1 R1 C1 S1 - - L2 R2

4+1+1 (4+2x1) L1 R1 C1 S1 - - M2 M3

2+2+2 (3x2) L1 R1 L3 R3 - - L2 R2

2+2+1+1 (2x2+2x1) L1 R1 M3 M4 - - L2 R2

2+1+1+1+1 (2+4x1) L1 R1 M4 M5 - - M2 M3

1+1+1+1+1+1 (6x1) M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 - -

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Dolby Digital (AC-3) DecoderDolby Digital and Dolby Digital with DownMix are the two available types for Dolby Digital.

The Dolby D Decoder applies line mode processing for dynamic range control and enables dialog normalization. Decoded audio levels are always reduced unless the dialnorm parameter is -31. For example, a program with dialnorm value -25 will be reduced by 6 dB after decoding.

It is not recommended to re-encode a Dolby D stream, and accordingly, metadata from a Dolby D stream is not available for downstream processing. You cannot output Dolby D metadata through the serial port, or as a source of MetaSmart.

The metadata status of an incoming Dolby stream can be viewed from the Metadata Monitor. If a Dolby decoder is configured, Monitor X Source displays a Decoder X option.

Control parameters for Dolby D Decoder are under: Audio Configuration -> Input Configuration -> Virtual In X -> Dolby Decoder.

2+2 L1 R1 - - - - L2 R2

2+1+1 (2+2x1) L1 R1 - - - - M2 M3

1+1+1+1 (4x1) M1 M2 M3 M4 - - - -

Table 5-1 Free Mapping for Dolby Encoder/Decoder

Program Configuration

Surround-L

Surround-R

Surround-C

Surround-Lfe

Surround-Ls

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Dolby Digital (AC3) EncoderThe Dolby D Encoder follows parameters in external metadata, sourced from the metadata generator, SDI Input, serial port input, MetaSmart or incoming Dolby E. Refer Dolby Metadata Dependencies on page 111 for metadata dependencies.

Control parameters for Dolby D Encoder are under: Audio Configuration -> Output Configuration -> Virtual Out X -> Dolby Encoder

If the metadata for Dolby D Encoder is supposed to be from "Dolby E Decoder" (Dolby E to Dolby D convertor), it is recommend to route MetaSmart for the Encoder (which provides a feature to manually setting the data rate), instead of routing from Decoder directly.



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6 DTS Processing

OverviewThe following DTS Neural® functions are available as options:

DTS Neural Surround UpMix on page 55

DTS Neural Surround DownMix on page 57

DTS Neural Surround MultiMerge on page 59

DTS Neural Loudness Control on page 64

DTS Neural Surround UpMixThe DTS Neural Surround UpMix renders any two channel audio source (stereo, matrix encoded stereo, LtRt, or DTS Neural Surround LwRw) as surround sound. The DTS Neural Surround UpMix can simultaneously position individual elements within the surround field, creating high levels of image stability and granularity.

The UpMix technology avoids taking “artistic license” with content by placing audio exactly where it would be heard in a professional LEDE (Live End Dead End) listening environment. For example, mono or pan-pot stereo will image in front of the listener, whereas stereo containing depth information will surround the listener.

You can use the DTS Neural Surround UpMix as a stand-alone unit to monitor stereo production, or you can use it in tandem with the DTS Neural Surround DownMix as a complete 5.1 transport solution. Figure 6-1 below shows an UpMix taking a two-channel audio source (stereo, matrix encoded stereo, LtRt or DTS Neural Surround LwRw) and rendering a 5.1 multi-channel mix.

Figure 6-1 Neural Audio UpMix Block Diagram

UpMix processing2.0 input 5.1 output


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DTS Neural UpMix Parameters

DTS Neural UpMix PresetsYou can create and save up to 5 presets with your custom UpMix settings.

1 Go to the UpMix Settings screen (Parameters > Surround Processing > UpMix Settings)

2 Define your preferred settings.

Table 6-1 UpMix Parameters

Audio Configuration/Surround Processing/Surround Proc x/UpMix Settings

Parameter Name Function Options Default

Sur Proc x UpMix Status Current status of the UpMix processing block.

Uninitialized

Running

Failed-function bypassed

Failed-output lost

Sur Proc x UpMix Preset Recall Select a custom preset to load. Custom 1

Custom 2

Custom 3

Custom 4

Custom 5

(select preset)

Sur Proc x UpMix Latency Specifies the latency profile of the up-mix.

Low LatencyHigh Latency

Low Latency

Sur Proc x UpMix DICE Process Level

Specifies the amount of DICE processing to perform.

0 to 100 50

Sur Proc x UpMix Depth Specifies the amount of front-to-back bias to apply to the standard soundstage.

-100 to 100 0

Sur Proc x UpMix Front Width Specifies the amount of narrowing or widening to perform on the front channels.

-100 to 100 0

Sur Proc x UpMix Surround Width

Specifies the wideness of the surround channels.

0 to 100 100

Sur Proc x UpMix LFE Cut off Specifies the low-pass cutoff frequency of the LFE channel in Hz

60 Hz to 140 Hz 80 Hz

Sur Proc x UpMix Final Limiter Ceiling

Specifies the threshold where final limiting on the up-mixed output occurs.

-12 dBFS to 0 dBFS 0 dBFS

Sur Proc x UpMix Preset Save Select a preset to save custom settings to.

Custom 1

Custom 2

Custom 3

Custom 4

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3 Save your settings to one of the available custom presets (Custom1-Custom5) by selecting it from the Sur Proc x Upmix Preset Save drop down.

4 To load settings that you saved to a custom preset, select it from the Sur Proc x Upmix Preset Recall drop down. For example, select Custom1 to load UpMix settings saved to that preset.

DTS Neural Surround DownMixThe DTS Neural Surround DownMix enables 5.1 surround sound to be transported through any stereo infrastructure. The DownMix process is based upon the principle that both natural stereo and 5.1 content are two-dimensional; both contain width and depth spatial attributes.

The DTS Neural Surround DownMix can represent six channels of discrete audio sources in a stereo downmix by transforming the sources into pure intensity and coherence encoding. By correcting overlaps of the signal sources in intensity, time, coherence, polarity, and phase before the six channels are combined, the DTS Neural Surround DownMix accounts for the problems suffered in traditional matrix encode systems—such as comb filtering, spatial location distortion, etc.

The proprietary Neural Audio “watermark process” faithfully reproduces surround information when it is rendered by the DTS Neural Surround UpMix or any LtRt system. In brief, the DTS Neural Surround DownMix produces a stereo downmix that accurately represents the original content whether monitored in mono, stereo, matrix or DTS Neural 5.1 Surround Sound.



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Figure 6-2 shows a DownMix taking a multi-channel audio source. The downmix creates two-channel audio source using the Neural Audio approach of embedding a watermark signal within the stereo audio signal patch. The watermark signal contains spatial and steering positioning information. The resulting stereo audio signal is also known as LwRw.

Figure 6-2 Neural Audio DownMix Block Diagram

DTS Neural DownMix Parameters

5. 1 input

DownMix processing

with watermarking

2.0 output

Table 6-2 DownMix parameters

Audio Configuration/Surround Processing/Surround Proc x/DownMix Settings


Sur Proc x DownMix Status Current status of the DownMix processing block.

Uninitialized

Running


Failed-output lost

Sur Proc x DownMix Preset Recall Select a custom preset to load. Custom 1

Custom 2

Custom 3

Custom 4

Custom 5

(select preset)

Sur Proc x DownMix L/R Encoding Mode

Specifies the encoding mode for the left and right channels.

Phantom CenterHard Center

Phantom Center

Sur Proc x DownMix LFE Cut off Specifies the low-pass cutoff frequency of the LFE channel in Hz.

60 Hz to 140 Hz 80 Hz

Sur Proc x DownMix Final Limiter Ceiling

Specifies the threshold where final limiting on the down-mixed output occurs.

-20 dB to 0 dB 0 dB

Sur Proc x DownMix Active Correction

Specifies correction to the downmix ICLD, ICPD, and spectrum.

NoYes

No

Sur Proc x DownMix Preset Save Select a preset to save custom settings to.

Custom 1

Custom 2

Custom 3

Custom 4

Custom 5

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DTS Neural DownMix PresetsYou can create and save upto 5 presets with your custom DownMix settings.

1 Go to the DownMix Settings screen (Parameters > Surround Processing > DownMix Settings)


3 Save your settings to one of the available custom presets (Custom1- Custom5) by selecting one from the Sur Proc x Downmix Preset Save drop down.

To load settings that you saved to a custom preset, select it from the Sur Proc x Downmix Preset Recall drop down. For example, select Custom1 to load DownMix settings saved to that preset.

DTS Neural Surround MultiMergeThe DTS Neural Surround MultiMerge enables broadcasters to transition from stereo to 5.1 surround sound, providing viewers with a 24/7 surround sound experience. With MultiMerge inline, 5.1 original content is passed unaffected to the viewer while original stereo content is upmixed to a 5.1 surround sound image. This provides the viewer with a consistent surround experience.

The transition between 5.1 and stereo occurs seamlessly without the need of operator intervention. By offering a 24/7 5.1 signal, AC3 metadata does not transition between 2/0 and 3/2 mode. This prevents audio clicks, pops, and dropouts. The process also avoids taking “artistic license” with content by placing audio exactly where it would be heard in a professional LEDE (Live End Dead End) listening environment. For example, mono or pan-pot stereo will image in front of the listener, whereas stereo containing depth information, or LtRt encoding, will surround the listener.

You can use MultiMerge in combination with the DTS Neural Surround DownMix device to pass 5.1 through stereo-only facilities and therefore eliminate the need for costly master control upgrades.



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Figure 6-3 shows how the MultiMerge takes a two-channel audio source (stereo, matrix encoded stereo, LtRt or DTS Neural Surround LwRw) and renders a 5.1 multi-channel mix; in combination with taking original multi-channel content and creating a stereo downmixed signal, depending on the input configuration and content source used.

Figure 6-3 MultiMerge Block Diagram

DTS Neural MultiMerge Parameters

5.1 output

2. 0 output

2. 0 input (L , R)

2. 0 input (L , R)

5.1 input (C , LFE, Ls, Rs)

UpMix processing or passthru

DownMix processing with watermarking or passthru

Table 6-3 MultiMerge parameters

Audio Configuration/Surround Processing/Surround Proc x/MultiMerge Settings


Sur Proc x MultiMerge Status Current status of the MultiMerge processing block.

Uninitialized

Running


Failed-output lost

Sur Proc x MultiMerge Preset Recall

Select a custom preset to load. Custom 1

Custom 2

Custom 3

Custom 4

Custom 5

(select preset)

Sur Proc x Detected Input Reports the current input(s) that are included in the output.

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Sur Proc x Input Selection Mode

Specifies how input channels are selected.

Mix mixes the auxiliary 2.0 inputs into the multichannel 5.1 inputs.

Multi always uses the multichannel 5.1 inputs.

Stereo always uses the stereo L/R pair from the multichannel inputs.

Aux always uses the auxiliary 2.0 inputs.

Multi Detect uses multichannel 5.1 inputs if they are active. If not, the auxiliary 2.0 inputs are used.

Stereo Detect uses the stereo L/R pair from the multichannel 5.1 inputs if they are active. If not, the auxiliary 2.0 inputs are used.

Aux Detect uses the auxiliary 2.0 inputs if they are active. If not, the multichannel 5.1 inputs are used.

Multi Aux Stereo uses multichannel inputs if they are active, or uses the auxiliary inputs if they are active. If neither is active, it uses the stereo L/R pair from the multichannel inputs.

Mix

Multi

Stereo

Aux

Multi Detect

Stereo Detect

Aux Detect

Multi Aux Stereo

Multi

Sur Proc x Input Noise Floor Threshold

Specifies the amount of signal required when detecting active inputs.

-80 dB to -50 dB -60 dB

Sur Proc x Input Cross Fade Time

Specifies the transition time between inputs when switching due to detected level changes.

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Sur Proc x MultiMerge Mode Current status of the MultiMerge mode.

Auto determines if content is stereo (2.0) or surround (5.1), and adapts to the correct UpMix/Passthrough mode for consistent 5.1 output.

When in Auto, the Detect Threshold parameter controls the noise floor level for the detection. Any content above this threshold on the surround channel inputs 3-6 (C, LFE, Ls, Rs) is considered surround and MultiMerge will be in passthrough mode.

Passthrough forces MultiMerge to always pass through 5.1 content to the 5.1 outputs untouched, while creating a downmix for the Aux output.

UpMix forces MultiMerge to always upmix stereo content on both of the Left/Right 5.1 inputs and the Aux 2.0 inputs.

AutoPassthroughUpmix

Auto

Sur Proc x MultiMerge Latency Specifies the latency profile of the multi-merge.

Low LatencyHigh Latency

Low Latency

Sur Proc x Noise Floor Threshold

Specifies the signal level that must be detected on any.

-80 dB to -50 dB -60 dB

Sur Proc x Cross Fade Time Specifies the transition time between up-mix and passthrough when in auto mode.

50 ms to 750 ms 200 ms

Sur Proc x MultiMerge UpMix Depth

Specifies the amount of front-to-back bias to apply to the standard soundstage.

-100 to 100 0

Sur Proc x MultiMerge UpMix Front Width

Specifies the amount of narrowing or widening to perform on the front channels.

-100 to 100 0

Sur Proc x MultiMerge UpMix Surround Width

Specifies the wideness of the surround channels.

0 to 100 100

Sur Proc x MultiMerge UpMix LFE Cut off

The cutoff frequency for the generated LFE channel.

60 Hz to 140 Hz 80 Hz

Sur Proc x MultiMerge DownMix Encoding Mode

Specifies the encoding mode for the left and right channels.

Phantom CenterHard Center

Phantom Center

Sur Proc x MultiMerge DownMix LFE Cut off

The cutoff frequency of the input LFE channel.

60 Hz to 140 Hz 80 Hz






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DTS Neural MultiMerge PresetsYou can create and save upto 5 presets with your custom MultiMerge settings.

1 Go to the MultiMerge Settings screen (Parameters > Surround Processing > MultiMerge Settings)


3 Save your settings to one of the available custom presets (Custom1- Custom5) by selecting one from the Sur Proc x MultiMerge Preset Save drop down.

To load settings that you saved to a custom preset, select it from the Sur Proc x MultiMerge Preset Recall drop down. For example, select Custom1 to load MultiMerge settings saved to that preset.

Sur Proc x Multi Final Limiter Ceiling

Specifies the threshold where final limiting on the surround (5.1) output occurs.

20 dBFS to 0 dBFS 0

Sur Proc x Stereo Final Limiter Ceiling

Specifies the threshold where final limiting on the auxiliary stereo (2.0) output occurs.

20 dBFS to 0 dBFS 0

Sur Proc x MultiMerge Preset Save

Select a preset to save custom settings to.

Custom 1

Custom 2

Custom 3

Custom 4

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DTS Neural Loudness Control APM6803+ Neural Loudness Control options manage loudness levels within a specific desired volume range. Advanced psychoacoustic and signal processing techniques detect and regulate the perceived loudness of stereo and 5.1 sources, for example to maintain audio perceived loudness between programming and commercials.

Neural Audio’s perceptual loudness measurement tool treats each audio channel (L, R, C, LFE, Ls, and/or Rs) as a separate mono channel. The tool accounts for spectral and density differences and temporal overlaps in modelling how the human ear perceives the loudness of the audio content. DTS Neural loudness measurement accommodates both stereo and multi-channel audio equally well.

After measurement, DTS Neural Loudness Control applies gain or attenuation to achieve the target loudness level (Dial Norm) while preserving the spectral balance of the original signal. It adapts the frequency response of the low and high frequencies to compensate for level differences within the original signal. You can use DTS Neural Loudness Control in the following roles:

Protection—only affecting content that falls aggressively outside the desired target

Management—tightly controlling loudness to guarantee intelligibility without the distracting side effects of traditional volume management solutions

Note: Because of the single function nature of APM6803+ modules, default settings provide an optimal configuration for the normal audio situation.

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DTS Neural Loudness Control Parameters

Table 6-4 Loudness Control Parameters

Audio Configuration/Output Configuration/Audio Out x /Loudness Control/Loudness Control Settings


LC x Preset Recall Selects a Loudness Control preset. (select preset) DTS Neural-Ultra Light DTS Neural-Light DTS Neural-Medium DTS Neural-Aggressive BS.1770-Ultra Light BS.1770-Light BS.1770-Medium BS.1770-Aggressive Bypass Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 Custom4 Custom5

(select preset)

LC x Control Indicates whether or not to bypass the loudness control algorithm and this CODEC will behave as a delay only.

Always On

Bypass

On Alarm Only

Always On

LC x Control Feedback Indicates whether or not bypass the loudness control algorithm and this CODEC will behave as a delay only.

Enabled

Bypassed

Enabled

LC x Loudness Measurement Type

Specifies the type of loudness measurement to make prior to performing loudness control.

NLM

LEQ 1770

LEQ 1770

LC x Target Loudness Level Source

Selects the source of target Loudness Level. See Using MetaSmart.

Fixed

Follow MetaSmart 1

Follow MetaSmart 2

Fixed

LC x Target Loudness Fixed Level

The target perceived loudness level in dBFS. Typically this would be set similarly to the Dial Norm/Dialog Level setting as found in an AC-3/Dolby E stream.A value of zero disables (bypasses) loudness control.

-40 dBEq to 0 dBEq -27 dBEq

LC x Target Loudness Level Feedback

Specifies the Loudness control target level.

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LC x Ratio Controls the amount of gain or attenuation that is applied when loudness differences are measured.

For example: A setting of 1.00 indicates that for every dB of loudness difference measured between the input signal and the target level, 1 dB of gain or attenuation will be applied.For example, a setting of 0.50 indicates that for every dB of loudness difference measured between the input signal and the target level, 0.5 dB of gain or attenuation will be applied.

0.00 to 1.00 0.98

LC x Upper Threshold Represents the allowable distance above the Target Level the input signal can range before attenuation. If an input signal falls between the Upper Thresh and the Lower Thresh in reference to the Target Level, no correction will be applied.

For example: A setting of +4dB indicates that audio content can range 4 dB above the Target Level before attenuation is applied. Content arriving louder than 4 dB above the Target will be appropriately attenuated. -27 dBFS (Target) + 4 dBFS (Upper Thresh) = -23 dBFS (Upper Thresh Value)For example: A setting of 0 dB indicates that attenuation will be applied to any input signal exceeding the Target Level.

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LC x Lower Threshold The Lower Threshold parameter represents the distance below the Target Level the input signal can range before gain is applied. If an input signal falls between the Upper Thresh and the Lower Thresh in reference to the Target Level, no correction will be applied.

For example: A setting of -5 dB indicates that audio content can range 5 dB below the target level before gain is applied. Content arriving quieter than 5 dB below the Target will be appropriately raised. -27 dBFS (Target) + -5 dBFS (Lower Thresh) = -31 dBFS (Lower Thresh Value) For example: A setting of 0 indicates that gain will be applied to any input signal falling below the Target Level.

-20 dB to 0 dB 0 dB

LC x Upper Alarm Threshold

Specifies the Loudness control Upper Alarm Threshold.

0 dB to 20 dB 0 dB

LC x Lower Alarm Threshold

Specifies the Loudness control Lower Alarm Threshold.

-20 dB to 0 dB 0 dB

LC x Upper Warning Threshold

Represents the allowable distance above the Target Level the input signal would not trigger a warning alarm. The value of this parameter is always no bigger than Upper Threshold.

0 to 20 dB 0 dB

LC x Lower Warning Threshold

Represents the allowable distance below the Target Level the input signal would not trigger a warning alarm. The absolute value of this parameter is always no bigger than Lower Threshold.

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LC x Freeze Window Sets the size of a window in dB where small loudness differences that fall within this window are deemed allowable. When loudness differences fall outside of this allowable window then appropriate gain or attenuation is applied to control loudness. The Freeze Window parameter can be effectively used to limit the amount of small range gain variability.

For example: A window setting of 4 dB indicates that when the loudness level is measuring within ±2 dB of the target level that no further correction is required. When the loudness level becomes further than ±2 dB from the target level then appropriate gain or attenuation is applied.

0.0 to 10.0 2.0

LC x Noise Floor Prevents increasing the noise floor level. Input signals below the threshold are considered too low and are not managed by the loudness processing to avoid bringing up the noise level. Input signals above the Noise Floor are considered valid and are managed by the loudness processing.

-80 dBEq to -20 dBEq -55 dBEq

LC x Attack Time Controls how quickly the processing will respond to sharp onsets in loudness level. Note: A compressor is present after the attack time processing to catch any short-term loudness peaks which may pass through.

5 ms to 150 ms 50 ms

LC x Release Time Controls how quickly the processing will respond to sharp drops in loudness level.

20 ms to 500 ms 150 ms

LC x Compressor Threshold

A compressor is present to catch any short-term loudness peaks which aren't fully captured by the attack time processing of Loudness Control. The compressor threshold parameter is set as the allowable short-term peak above the Target Level.

0 dB to 16 dB 5 dB

LC x Compressor Ratio Controls the amount of attenuation that is applied when short-term peaks exceed the compressor threshold. See the Ratio parameter for further detail.

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How Loudness Control worksThe APM6803+ allows you to define virtual streams and Loudness Control can be enabled or disabled for a stream when defining the virtual output. Once enabled, Loudness Control can be configured as follows:

1 Go to the relevant output channel on which you want to enable loudness controlParameters > Audio Configuration > Virtual Out 1-4 > Loudness Control

2 Set the LC Control Mode to

Always On: LC correction is always enabled (depending on the incoming audio level and “Loudness Upper Threshold” and “Loudness Lower Threshold” settings).

Bypassed: LC correction is never applied and is only used for monitoring input streams.

On Alarm Only: LC correction gets enabled when the alarm “LC Alarm Level” is triggered. Otherwise, LC correction is bypassed.

3 Set the Loudness Measurement Type to either LEQ1770 or NLM.

4 Define a Target Loudness Level Source (between -40 and 0 dBEq).

Fixed: Set a fixed target level value (-40 to 0)

Follow MetaSmart: Set the target level dynamically according the dialnorm value from MetaSmart.See Using MetaSmart for details.

5 Set the Loudness Control Ratio.

This is the amount of gain or attenuation applied when loudness differences are measured. When set to 1.00, 1 dB of gain/attenuation will be applied for every dB of loudness difference between the input signal and target level.

LC x Shaping Specifies the amount of loudness shaping desired. A value of zero is no loudness shaping.

0 to 10 0

LC x Final Limiter Ceiling

A final limiter is present to control the absolute waveform peak level for the stereo output. This parameter controls the output peak level in dBFS. A value of zero disables limiter.

-20 dBFS to 0 dBFS 0 dBFS

LC x Metering Activates real-time meter values in the status output.

Disabled

EnabledEnabled

LC x Run Final Limiters Indicates whether or not final limiters be applied according to the value of FinalLimiterCeiling_dBFS.

No

Yes

LC x Preset Save Selects to save the current LC setting. (select save)

Custom1

Custom2

Custom3

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6 Set the Loudness Upper Threshold.

This parameter represents the allowable distance the input signal can range above the Target Level before attenuation. If an input signal falls between the Upper and Lower Threshold in reference to the Target Level, no correction will be applied. For instance, if Target Level is -20 dBFS, Upper Threshold is 12 dBFS, anything over -8 dBFS will have attenuation applied.

7 Similarly, set the Loudness Lower Threshold.

8 Set the Upper Alarm Threshold

If the long-term loudness average level “In Average Loudness” falls between the Upper and Lower Alarm thresholds in reference to the Target Level, the alarm “LC Alarm Level” is not triggered. Otherwise, the alarm is triggered (also affected by the trigger time) and it automatically controls the loudness control working mode if “LC Control Mode” is set as “On Alarm Only”. (Also see Loudness Protection)

9 Similarly, set the Lower Alarm Threshold

10 Set the Upper Warning Threshold (0-20).

This is the allowable (relative) distance between the Target Level and Upper Threshold and this range will not trigger a warning alarm. For instance, if Target Level is 20 dBFS, Upper Threshold is 12 dBFS, and Upper Warning Threshold is 6 dBFS - anything over 32 dBFS will have attenuation applied; anything between 26-32 dBFS will trigger an alarm, but no correction will be applied. (Also see Loudness Protection)

11 Similarly, set the Lower Warning Threshold.

12 Set the Freeze Window

This is a window size between 0 and 10 dB where small loudness differences are allowed. Anything outside this window has gain/attenuation applied.

13 Set the Noise Floor to control the lowest input level where audio correction can still be applied.

14 Set the Attack time to control how quickly processing responds to sharp onsets in loudness levels.

15 Set the Release Time to control how quickly processing responds to sharp drops in loudness levels.

16 Set the Compressor Threshold to detect and allow short term loudness peaks.

17 Set the Compressor Ratio to control the attenuation applied to short peaks that exceed the Compressor Threshold.

18 Set the Loudness Shaping.

19 Set the Output Limiter Threshold.

20 Set the Metering.

Loudness ProtectionThe APM6803+ can provide certain warnings and alarms to indicate to the user that the incoming loudness exceeds pre-defined thresholds. This is particularly useful when using a GPI and automation to change the loudness control profile dynamically. The idea is to warn the user that the incoming loudness has been consistently low or high for an extended period, and that enabling loudness correction may be desired.



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The first step is to average the incoming loudness on any Virtual Output that has Loudness Control enabled. The user specifies an averaging window size, and the APM6803+ will use it to average the loudness of the audio going into the Loudness Control block. This average is then sent to a series of alarms that have trigger and clear times. Two sets are provided, one to act as a warning, and the other to act as an alarm condition. The alarm condition has the added benefit that it can also trigger a loudness control preset.

By setting appropriate warning and alarm upper and lower thresholds, the APM6803+ can provide additional information to help protect against excessive loudness when very light or no real time correction is being applied. In addition, it can take action automatically and turn on a more aggressive loudness correction profile. Care must be taken to ensure the clear time in this case is longer than the trigger time in order to create hysteresis in the system, such that the system does not continuously enable and disable real time loudness correction. The clear time should provide sufficient time for a user to investigate and either keep the loudness correction profile or manually revert to another profile.

Loudness Control StatusEach of the 4 available Virtual Outputs have an associated Loudness Control Status category that measures and provides status on loudness.

Each Loudness Control Status category (Loudness Control 1-4 Status) contains 4 groups (Group 1-4 LC Status) - each group displays status for one audio channel (one group for stereo, one for surround etc). The last two groups are not currently used (will be used for Dolby).

Upper Alarm Threshold

Upper Warning Threshold

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Status is displayed in groups as follows:

For example, if Virtual Out 1 is Surround 5.1+2.0 with loudness enabled, Loudness Control 1 Status provides the following:

Group 1 LC Status displays information for the 5.1 Surround audio

Group 2 LC Status displays information for the 2.0 stereo audio.

Groups 3 and 4 LC Status will be disabled.

Group Status InformationEach loudness control group provides the following status:

LC Grp Status: Current loudness control status

Uninitialized indicates that loudness has not been enabled for that virtual output

Running indicates that loudness has been enabled

Failed-function bypassed / Failed-output lost - Errors

LC Grp In Average Loudness: Average input loudness measurement. The window size is set by the LC Average Window parameter (Parameters > Audio Status > Loudness Control status).

LC Grp Input Loudness: The input loudness measurement

LC Grp Input Peak: Input peak measurement

LC Grp Output Loudness: Output loudness measurement

LC Grp Output Peak: Output peak measurement

LC1 Grp1 Correction: Correction (attenuation/gain) actively applied

LC1 Grp1 Compression: Compression actively applied

Loudness Control PresetsLoudness Control has the following presets:

Four DTS presets(DTS Neural-Ultra Light, DTS Neural-Light, DTS Neural-Medium, DTS Neural-Aggressive)

Table 6-5 Loudness Control Status Groups

Virtual Output Type Audio Channel Assigned Status Group

Surround 5.1 5.1 Group 1 LC Status

Surround 5.1+2.0 5.1 Group 1 LC Status

2.0 Group 2 LC Status

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Four 1770 presets (BS.1770-Ultra Light, BS.1770-Light, BS.1770-Medium, BS.1770-Aggressive)

Five Custom presets are also available.

The DTS and 1770 presets do not affect the target loudness level or the target loudness level source - you need to use Custom presets to change those settings.

Note that in cases where you choose to use custom presets to control general loudness control settings, target level and target level source are also changed.

The following is a list of loudness control parameters affected by DTS/1770 and custom presets.

Table 6-6 Loudness Control parameters affected by presets

LC Parameter Preset DTS/1770 Preset Used Custom Preset Used

LC Loudness Measurement Type Yes Yes

LC Target Loudness Fixed Level No Yes

LC Target Ratio Yes Yes

LC Upper Threshold Yes Yes

LC Lower Threshold Yes Yes

LC Freeze Window Yes Yes

LC Noise Floor Yes Yes

LC Attack Time Yes Yes

LC Release Time Yes Yes

LC Compressor Threshold Yes Yes

LC Compressor Ratio Yes Yes

LC Shaping Yes Yes

LC Final Limiter Ceiling Yes Yes

LC Metering Yes Yes

LC Control (Bypass) Yes Yes

Upper Alarm Threshold No Yes

Lower Alarm Threshold No Yes

Upper Warning Threshold No Yes

Lower Warning Threshold No Yes

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This chapter explains some of the key parameter settings in detail.

Note: To locate specific parameter settings referenced in this chapter, access your APM6803+ through a web browser or CCS Navigator and then go to the specified location.

Audio Processing Input Audio Rate

Sample Rate Convert (SRC) Control

Group (1-4) Deembedding Control

Audio Synchronization

Audio V-Fade

ADS Clean Parameter

Audio Embedding Modes

Audio Embedding Errors

Audio Test Tones

Audio Delay Ranges

EAS Control

Channel Word Length

Stereo Mixing

Voice Over Functionality

Video Processing Video Frame Synchronization

Video Delay Ranges

Auto Match Audio/Video Delay

Audio/Video Align

AFD/WSS/VI Detection and Insertion

Thumbnail Display

Fast Video Switch

GPI Configuration GPI Input Configuration

GPI Output Configuration


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Audio Processing

Input Audio RateWhen embedding audio in PCM mode CH1A(G1C1) to CH8B(G4C4), the input audio sample rate may be from 32 kHz to 108 kHz. This input audio is sample rate converted to 48 kHz prior to embedding in the video signal; as well, the embedder indicates 48 kHz in the “Rate” word of the audio control packet for each embedded audio group.

When embedding audio in Non-PCM mode AES 1A to 8B, the input audio sample rate must be 48 kHz, and it must be frequency locked to the source video. In this scenario, the sample rate conversion function is bypassed and the embedder indicates 48 kHz in the “Rate” word of the audio control packet for each embedded audio group.

Sample Rate Convert (SRC) Control

The APM6803+ has a set of parameters to control the SRC (Sample Rate Convert) chips. The APM6803+ employs 16 SRC for each audio pair from SDI (8 pairs) and AES input (8 pairs). In auto mode, the module monitors audio format, the v bit of each channel, as well as the nPCM bit packed in the C bit stream. If a Dolby stream is detected, or the v bit is asserted or a non-PCM stream is detected in either channel of one audio pair, the relevant SRC is automatically set to bypass mode.

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Group (1-4) Deembedding Control

The following table describes options for Group (1–4) Deembedding Control.

Audio Synchronization

By default, APM6803+ synchronizes de-embedded or AES input audio with timing information from the video frame synchronizer prior to re-embedding the audio. You can set the Audio LOV Output Mode parameter so that the audio is either passed or muted in the event of loss of video.

Audio V-Fade

To enable a smooth deembedded audio V-fade transition when switching video sources, make the following settings:

Set the Audio V-Fade parameter to Enable.

Set the Audio LOV Output Mode parameter to Mute.

Set the ADS Clean parameter to Yes.

Parameters > Audio Configuration > Input Configuration > Audio De-Embedder

Table 7-1 Deembedding Control Options

Item Description

Repeat Upon detection of a de-embedding error, the de-embedder repeats the last good AES sample.

Mute Upon detection of a de-embedding error, the de-embedder mutes the current outgoing AES sample.

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Note: For proper operation in this mode, set the user delay parameters for all audio channels to the same value.

ADS Clean Parameter

Depending on the setting of the ADS Clean parameter, the Audio Group (1–4) Embedding Mode parameters have different options.

Audio Embedding Modes

The audio embedder component in the APM6803+ is composed of several smaller subcomponent blocks:

One ancillary data stripper (ADS) - This block removes all ancillary data packets in the input SDI stream, prior to embedding.

Four audio embedding subcomponents - Each subcomponent has the ability to operate on only one audio group, either appending or overwriting a predetermined group onto the SDI stream.


Table 7-2 ADS Clean Parameter

ADS Clean State Audio Group (1–4) Embedding Mode Options

Yes OffAppend

No Off AppendOverWrtAuto

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The audio embedding modes are Append, OverWrt, and Auto available from the Audio Group (1–4) Emb Mode parameter.

Append EmbeddingWhen you select Append embedding, the APM6803+ attempts to insert the audio data and control packets immediately following the last existing data/control packet in the horizontal ancillary data space (ADS). Append embedding is only valid if the audio group to be embedded does not already exist.

Figure 7-1 shows how append embedding appears in the ancillary data space when there is no previous audio or other data.

Figure 7-1 In Append Embedding Mode, Adding Group 1 When No Other Data is Present

When auxiliary data exists in the ancillary data space, appended audio appears following that data, as shown in Figure 7-2.

Figure 7-2 In Append Embedding Mode, Adding Group 1 When Auxiliary Data is Present

Table 7-3 Embedding Mode Options

Options Description

Append Attempts to insert the audio data and control packets immediately following the last existing audio data/control packet in the horizontal ancillary region (see Append Embedding on page 79)

OverWrt Attempts to overwrite existing audio data and control packets of the same group number with the new audio data (see Overwrite Embedding on page 81)

Auto Attempts first to overwrite existing audio data and control packets of the same audio group number; failing that, it appends the new audio data and control packets immediately following the last existing audio data/control packet.

EAV

ADS before embedding

EAV

ADS after embedding group 1Group 1

ADS before embeddingOther

auxilliary dataAEAV Other

auxilliary dataB

ADS after embedding group 1Group 1EAV Other

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If you attempt to insert audio into Group 1 when Group 1 audio data already exists in the ancillary data space, an error is returned, as shown in Figure 7-3.

Figure 7-3 Append Embedding Mode When Adding Group 1 and a Group 1 Already Exists

If you insert Group 2 audio when there is pre-existing Group 1 audio in the ancillary data space and no Group 2 audio, the Group 2 audio is inserted following the Group 1 audio, as shown in Figure 7-4.

Figure 7-4 Append Embedding Mode, Adding Group 2 Following Group 1

If you insert Group 1 audio when there is pre-existing Group 2 audio in the ancillary data space and no Group 1 audio, the Group 1 audio is inserted following the Group 2 audio, as shown in Figure 7-5.

Figure 7-5 Append Embedding Mode, Adding Group 2 Following Group 1

An audio group cannot be divided. In Append embedding, the audio group is always added following the last block in the ADS. If there is not enough room to append the audio group following the last block of auxiliary data or audio in the ADS, the attempt results in an error, as shown in Figure 7-6.

ADS after attempting to embed group 1

ADS before embeddingPre-existing

Group 1EAV

EAV Pre-existing Group 1

Result: Error is returned

ADS after embedding group 2 EAV Group 1 Group 2

EAV

ADS before embeddingGroup 1

ADS before embeddingEAV Group 2

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Figure 7-6 Append Embedding Mode Returns Error When Auxiliary Data Exists in all Audio Groups

Overwrite EmbeddingWhen you select Overwrite embedding, the module attempts to overwrite any existing audio data and control packets of the same group number with the new audio data. This setting is valid only if the audio group to be embedded already exists. If the new sample distribution does not exactly match the existing audio data packet sample distribution, the embedder marks some audio data packets for deletion (DID word is set to 180h).

To avoid sample distribution issues, activate the ADS Clean feature (see Channel Word Length on page 83).

When you attempt Overwrite embedding and there is no previous audio (as in Figure 7-7), it returns an error because there is nothing to overwrite.

Figure 7-7 Overwrite Embedding Mode When There is No Pre-existing Audio

Figure 7-8 shows how overwrite embedding appears in the ancillary data space when there is auxiliary data where Group 1 should be inserted.

Figure 7-8 Overwrite Embedding Mode When There is Auxiliary Data on Group 1

ADS before embeddingEAV Other

auxillary data

Other auxillary

dataOther

auxillary data

ADS after attempting to embed group 1 EAV


Other auxillary

dataOther

auxillary data

Other auxillary

data

ADS before embeddingEAV

EAV

ADS after attempting to embed group 1


EAV

ADS before embeddingother

auxilliary dataA

other auxilliary data

B

ADS after attempting to embed group 1EAV

other auxilliary data

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Figure 7-9 shows how overwrite embedding appears in the ancillary data space when there is pre-existing Group 1 audio. This operation is successful.

Figure 7-9 Overwrite Embedding Mode When There is Group 1 Audio in the Group 1 Space

Audio Embedding ErrorsTable 7-4 describes Group (1–4) Append Embedding Error and Group (1–4) Overwrite Embed Error audio 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 operation is not being performed.

In SD-SDI mode, do not overwrite embedded groups of 20-bit audio samples with groups of 24-bit audio samples.

The required extended data packet information appended to that group may overwrite a pre-existing audio group. For 24-bit audio embedding, use the ADS Clean feature provided.

Table 7-4 Audio Embedding Error Descriptions

Error Description

Group (1–4) Append Embedding Error

This error occurs if the embedder is set to Append mode for a particular audio group, but that audio group already exists in the incoming SDI signal.

In this case, the embedder does not embed another audio data and control packet of the same audio group, as this results in incorrect audio sample distribution.

Group (1–4) Overwrite Embed Error

This error occurs if the embedder is set to Overwrite mode for a particular audio group, but that audio group does not exist in the incoming SDI signal.

ADS after embedding group 1 (with overwrite group specified as Group 1)

Group 1EAV

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Audio Test Tones

Input Tones

Table 7-5 describes the frequency and levels of each audio input test tone, available as a selection from each of the Virtual In (1–8) Source Select parameters.

Output Tones

Table 7-6 describes the frequency and levels of each audio output test tone, available as a selection from Output Tone Audio.

You can select the tone as an output audio source

Audio Delay Ranges

Each channel can be delayed from 0.000 to 1320.000 ms.

Channel Word Length

When the incoming video is 3G or 1.5G HD-SDI, the default value for all Audio Ch XX-XX Word Length parameters is 24 bits.

Parameters > Audio Configuration > Input Configuration > Virtual In 1-8 > Source Select

Table 7-5 Audio In Test Tones

Test Tone Frequency Level

Test Tone 1 400 Hz -18 dBFS (Fixed)

Test Tone 2 1 kHz -18 dBFS (Fixed)



Parameters > Audio Configuration > Output Router > Output Tone Audio Gain

Table 7-6 Audio Out Test Tones

Test Tone Frequency Level

Test Tone 1 400 Hz -36 dBFS to 0 dBFS

Test Tone 2 1 kHz -36 dBFS to 0 dBFS



Parameters > Audio Configuration > Output Router > Embedded/AES > Audio Source Select

Parameters > Audio Configuration > Input Configuration > Virtual In 1-8 > Audio Delay

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When the incoming video is SD-SDI, the default value is 20 bits. However, if at least one channel is set to 24 bits, the corresponding embedder enables 24 bit embedding.

When the output is sourced from Dolby E Encoder with bit depth 20 bits, Word Length’s 16 bits option is not available.

Dialnorm TranslatorThe APM6803+ provides a unique way to correct audio levels with dynamic DC-gain control. Parameters to control this are available under Audio Configuration > Output Configuration > Virtual Out X > Gain.

Correcting Audio Levels in a Dolby-E streamThe following example demonstrated dynamic correction of a Dolby E audio value to a fixed level (-27 dB) and how to update the dialnorm parameter at the same time.

Step 1 - Audio Path Configuration

Step 2 - MetaSmart Configuration

Step 3 - Dialnorm Translator Configuration

Step 1 - Audio Path Configuration1 Go to Audio Configuration > Input Configuration > Virtual In 1

Set Virtual In 1 Type to Dolby E–5.1+2.0

2 Go to Audio Configuration > Input Configuration > Virtual In 1 > Source Select

Set In 1 Dolby Dec Sel to AES 1A/1B

3 Go to Audio Configuration > Output Configuration > Virtual Out 1

Set Virtual Out 1 Type to Dolby E–5.1+2.0

4 Go to Audio Configuration > Output Configuration > Virtual Out 1 > Source Select

Set Out 1 Dolby Enc Surround to Virtual In 1 Surround 5.1

Set Out 1 Dolby Enc Stereo Sel to Virtual In 1 Stereo

5 Go to Audio Configuration > Output Router > AES > Audio Source Select

Set AES Set 1A Source to Dolby Enc 1

Step 2 - MetaSmart Configuration1 Go to Audio Metadata > MetaSmart > MetaSmart 1 Configuration

Set MetaSmart 1 Primary Source to Decoder 1

Set MetaSmart 1 Fixed Dialnorm Level to -27

2 Go to Audio Configuration > Output Configuration > Virtual Out 1 > Dolby Encoder

Set Dolby Encoder 1 Metadata Source to MetaSmart 1

Step 3 - Dialnorm Translator Configuration1 Go to Audio Configuration > Output Configuration > Virtual Out 1 > Gain

Set Dialnorm translator Enable to Enabled

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EAS Control

Note: EAS is an Emergency Alert System used in North America to send emergency information via a single AES stream (stereo) that replaces the audio.

EAS control is a high priority control feature that has the ability to replace any audio stream with an EAS source when both the Virtual In 8 "EAS Source Enable" and the Virtual Out "Out x Allow EAS Source Override" parameters are enabled.

The audio channels that become active when this feature is enabled are mapped according to Table 7-7. Virtual In 8 is the only available EAS input source path (Audio Configuration > Input Configuration >Virtual In 8).

A special parameter EAS Source Enable becomes visible when the Virtual In 8 type is set to either Mono or Stereo.

Note that activation of this EAS control feature does not make the APM6803+ generate an EAS protocol compliant signal (EAS Encoder) nor detect a valid EAS Input signal per FCC Part 11 (EAS). You have to manually select the EAS source signal for activation, routing, and embedding.

Once EAS is enabled, you can choose if one or all of the Virtual Outs are switched to the EAS audio stream. Each of the Virtual Outs have an Out x Allow EAS Source Override parameter. When EAS is disabled, the original sources take effect.

EAS

Out x Allow EAS Override

EAS (Virtual In 8)

Program In (Virtual In 1-4)

Program Out (Virtual Out 1-4)

GainDelay

Gain LC Dolby Encoder

bypass bypass

* Dolby Encoder available only for Out 1 & Out 2

Table 7-7 EAS mapping

Virtual Out Type Original Audio Replaced by EAS (Stereo)

Replaced by EAS (Mono)

Surround 5.1 Sur-L EAS-L mute

Sur-R EAS-R mute

Sur-C mute EAS

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Gain, Delay, and Phase Invert set for Virtual In 8 will also be effective on the EAS audio stream.

Loudness Control, Gain, and Phase Invert for Virtual Out are also effective when EAS is enabled.

In the Output router, if an audio tone or mute is selected as the source of embedded or AES audio, it is not replaced by EAS.

If Dolby is passed out, its content is not replaced by EAS.

Surround 5.1+2.0 Sur-L EAS-L mute

Sur-R EAS-R mute

Sur-C mute EAS

Sur-Lfe mute mute

Sur-Ls mute mute

Sur-Rs mute mute

Ste-L EAS-L EAS

Ste-R EAS-R EAS

Stereo Ste-L EAS-L EAS

Ste-R EAS-R EAS

Mono Mono EAS-L EAS

Dolby E 5.1 Encoder Sur-L EAS-L mute

Sur-R EAS-R mute

Sur-C mute EAS

Sur-Lfe mute mute

Sur-Ls mute mute

Sur-Rs mute mute

Dolby E 5.1+2.0 Encoder

Sur-L EAS-L mute

Sur-R EAS-R mute

Sur-C mute EAS

Sur-Lfe mute mute

Sur-Ls mute mute

Sur-Rs mute mute

Ste-L EAS-L EAS

Ste-R EAS-R EAS

Dolby E 2.0x4 Encoder

Ste1-L, Ste1-R EAS-L, EAS-R EAS, EAS




Dolby Digital Encoder

Sur-L EAS-L mute

Sur-R EAS-R mute

Sur-C mute EAS

Sur-Lfe mute mute

Sur-Ls mute mute

Sur-Rs mute mute

Table 7-7 EAS mapping

Virtual Out Type Original Audio Replaced by EAS (Stereo)

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Stereo MixingThe Stereo channel can be mixed into a single mono channel by doing the following:

1 Configure one Virtual In Type as either Stereo or Surround 5.1+2.0

2 Configure one Virtual Out Type as Mono

3 Set the source (Source Select) of the Mono to Virtual In x Stereo L+R.

4 Route the Mono channel to output (Output Router).

V-bit & Non-PCM Auto CorrectionThe APM6803+ provides a user friendly way to automatically correct V-bit & Non-PCM bit in an incoming Dolby stream. Parameters to control this are under:

Audio Configuration > Output Router > Embedded > Audio V BitAudio Configuration > Output Router > AES > Audio V BitAudio Configuration > Output Router > Embedded > Audio Non-PCM BitAudio Configuration > Output Router > AES > Audio Non-PCM Bit

Four options are available, and the functionality is described in the following table.

Note: To correctly run the Auto Correction function, the audio stream must go through s stereo-to-stereo path (as shown in Case 1).

Table 7-8

Case 1 Case 2 Case 3

Pass through Stereo Pass through Surround Generate on-board Dolby

Virtual Out 1 Type = StereoVirtual In 1 Type = Stereo

In 1 Stereo L <= AES 2A (IN)In 1 Stereo R <= AES 2B (IN)

Virtual Out 1 <= Virtual In 1

AES1a Source <=Virtual Out 1 Stereo LAES1b Source <=Virtual Out 1 Stereo R

Virtual Out 1 Type = Surround 5.1Virtual In 1 Type = Surround 5.1

In 1 Surround L <= AES 2A (IN)In 1 Surround R <= AES 2B (IN)

Virtual Out 1 <= Virtual In 1

AES1a Source <=Virtual Out 1 Surround LAES1b Source <=Virtual Out 1 Surround R

AES1a Source <= Dolby Enc 1AES1b Source <= Dolby Enc 1

Auto Bypass Bypass V-bit & Non-PCM bit of In AES2 to Out AES1

Force to clear V-bit & Non-PCM bit of Out AES1 to 0 (PCM).

Set V-bit & Non-PCM bit of Out AES1 to 1 (DATA) automatically due to Dolby type.

Auto Correction If In AES2 is Dolby, set V-bit & Non-PCM bit of Out AES1 to 1.

Otherwise, bypass V-bit & Non-PCM bit of In AES2 to Out AES1.


Set V-bit & Non-PCM bit of Out AES1 to 1 (DATA) automatically due to Dolby type.

Set Force to set V-bit & Non-PCM bit of Out AES1 to 1 (DATA).

Force to set V-bit & Non-PCM bit of Out AES1 to 1 (DATA).

Force to set V-bit & Non-PCM bit of Out AES1 to 1 (DATA).

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Voice Over FunctionalityThe APM6803+ provides Voice Over functionality and allows mixing audio programs with dedicated “Voice” channels.

Voice Over functionality takes place at the Virtual Input level, and differs from EAS which takes place at the Virtual Output level.

Virtual In 7 (Parameters > Audio Configuration > Input Configuration > Virtual In 7) is supported for configuration as the “Voice” channel, either in Stereo type (Virtual In 7 Type = Stereo) or Mono (Virtual In 7 Type = Mono) type.

Voice Over functionality is available for Virtual In 1 to Virtual In 6. When the Virtual In Type is Dolby, the decoded PCM channels are mixed with voice channels.

Voice Over ConfigurationTo configure voice over:

Go to Audio Configuration > Input Configuration > Virtual In x > Source Select

Set In X Allow VoiceOver Override to Yes to allow audio channel mixing

In case of Virtual In 7, set the Voice Over Enable to Enabled

Set the Voice Over Duck Gain which is the attenuated gain of original audio programs when Voice Over is enabled.

Duck Gain

Mixing

In x Allow VoiceOver Override

Voice (Virtual In 7)

Program In (Virtual In 1-6)

Program Out (Virtual Out 1-6)

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Table 7-9 Voice over mixing

Virtual In Type Mixed with Voice Over (Stereo) Mixed with Voice Over (Mono)

Surround 5.1 Sur-L + VO-L Sur-L

Sur-R + VO-R Sur-R

Sur-C, Sur-C + VO

Sur-Lfe Sur-Lfe

Sur-Ls Sur-Ls

Sur-Rs Sur-Rs

Surround 5.1+2.0 Sur-L + VO-L Sur-L

Sur-R + VO-R Sur-R

Sur-C Sur-C + VO

Sur-Lfe Sur-Lfe

Sur-Ls Sur-Ls

Sur-Rs Sur-Rs

Ste-L + VO-L Ste-L + VO

Ste-R + VO-R Ste-R + VO

Stereo Ste-L + VO-L Ste-L + VO


Mono Mono + VO-L Mono + VO

Dolby E 5.1 Decoder Sur-L + VO-L Sur-L

Sur-R + VO-R Sur-R

Sur-C Sur-C + VO

Sur-Lfe Sur-Lfe

Sur-Ls Sur-Ls

Sur-Rs Sur-Rs

Dolby E 5.1+2.0 Decoder

Sur-L + VO-L Sur-L

Sur-R + VO-R Sur-R

Sur-C Sur-C + VO

Sur-Lfe Sur-Lfe

Sur-Ls Sur-Ls

Sur-Rs Sur-Rs



Dolby E 2.0x4 Decoder Ste1-L + VO-L, Ste1-R + VO-R Ste1-L + VO, Ste1-R + VO

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Video Processing

Video Frame Synchronization

The frame synchronizer offers two modes of operation: Delay mode and Synchronizer (Sync) mode that can be chosen using the Frame Sync Mode parameter.

In Delay mode, the output video is synchronized to the input video.

In Sync mode, the output video is synchronized to the reference video. The reference standard you can use depends on the Output Video Standard you have set, as outlined in Table 7-10.

Dolby Digital Decoder Sur-L + VO-L Sur-L

Sur-R + VO-R Sur-R

Sur-C, Sur-C + VO

Sur-Lfe Sur-Lfe,

Sur-Ls Sur-Ls

Sur-Rs Sur-Rs

Dolby Digital Decoder with DownMix

Sur-L + VO-L Sur-L

Sur-R + VO-R Sur-R

Sur-C, Sur-C + VO

Sur-Lfe, Sur-Lfe

Sur-Ls Sur-Ls

Sur-Rs Sur-Rs



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Virtual In Type Mixed with Voice Over (Stereo) Mixed with Voice Over (Mono)

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Any other combination of reference and output standard triggers a Mismatched Output/Ref Standards alarm.

In both Sync mode and Delay mode, APM6803+ provides several controls to manipulate the output video signal:

Horizontal timing

Vertical timing

Adjustable frame delay

Options to determine the output video behavior on loss of input video, including pass, black, grey, and freeze

Manually freeze output video on first or second field (interlaced standards), or on the whole frame (all standards).

Table 7-10 Supported Reference and Output Video Standard Combinations in Sync Mode

Reference Standard Output Video Standard

525i 59.94 1080i 59.94

1080p 59.94

1080p 29.97

720p 59.94

525i 59.94

625i 50 1080i 50

1080i 50(295M)

1080p 50

1080p 25

720p 50

625i 50

720p 601080p 60

720p 60

1080p 60

720p 59.941080p 59.94

720p 59.94

1080p 59.94

720p 501080p 50

720p 50

1080p 50

1080i 601080p 30

1080i 60

1080p 60

1080p 30

720p 60

1080i 59.941080p 29.97

1080i 59.94

1080p 29.97

1080p 59.94

720p 59.94

525i 59.94

1080i 501080p 25

1080i 50

1080i 50(295M)

1080p 50

1080p 25

720p 50

625i 50

1080p 241080psf 24

1080p 24

1080psf 24

1080p 23.981080psf 23.98

1080p 23.98

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Video Delay Ranges

Auto Match Audio/Video Delay

As functions are added to a particular audio path, such as Loudness Control, Surround Processing or Dolby encoding/decoding, the audio processing delay will change. In order to simplify system configuration, an Auto Match feature is provided which can automatically delay the video to match the audio delay, and therefore preserve lip sync. The Auto Match feature will:

Calculate the audio processing delay.

If the card is in Frame Sync mode, it will add additional delay to align the audio delay to the next integer multiple of a frame of video delay. This is called the “Audio Compensation Delay”. If the card is in Delay mode, the audio compensation delay stays at 0.

The video channel will be delayed by the audio processing delay + audio compensation delay.

ExampleAssuming the audio signal path is configured as follows:

Virtual In 1 (5.1+2.0) -> Surround Proc 1 (MM) -> Virtual Out 4 (5.1+2.0, LC Enabled)

The overall delay in this path is 143.18 ms (MM) + 135.66 ms (LC5.1) = 278.84 (ms).

Make the following settings:

Auto Match A/V Delay to Enabled

Video Tracking Channel to Virtual Out 4

The audio processing delay will be added to the video path automatically such that the content of the video signal and the content of audio signal are still aligned.

In Delay mode, the compensated video delay is 278.84ms.

Parameters > Video Configuration > Video Delay

Video Standard Delay Mode (Frames) Sync Mode (Frames)

SD 95 93

1080i/1080p 23 21

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While in sync mode, to guarantee the fixed output phase related to reference signal, the compensated video delay is increased by an integer number of video frames. Therefore, if the system is working in 625i/50 standard, the compensated video delay is 280ms (7 frames). The audio compensation value of 1.16ms would be added on all the audio Virtual In groups, such that the audio processing delay (278.84ms) and audio compensation delay (1.16ms) is also an integer number of frames, and is equal to the video compensation delay (280ms).

Since there is only one video channel, but many possible audio channels, the card has to choose a single audio path from which it will determine the necessary video delay. This is set in the Video Tracking Channel. For example, if the Video Tracking Channel is Virtual Out 2, and Virtual Out 2 gets its source from Virtual In 1, the card will analyze the audio delay from Virtual In1 to Virtual Out 2.

However, the other three Virtual Out channels may be affected in this case. It is possible to manually adjust the audio delay at the input end to match the A/V delay for all audio channels.

Note: If “Virtual Out” is multi-grouped, like 5.1+2.0 or 4x2.0, the system will take the first group as the main group. The tracking is only to compensate the delay of the main group.

If EAS overwrites “Virtual Out 4”, the overall delay value will stay on and not be re-calculated.

Audio/Video Align

Audio/Video Align is used for audio to automatically track video delay. When set to enabled, any delay added on the video path (parameters such as Video Delay, Vertical Phase and Horizontal Phase) is automatically added to all audio paths. When disabled, video delay is not added to audio paths.




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Additional User DelaysYou can add additional audio and/or video delays separately. This is useful when compensating for offsets elsewhere in the chain, either before or after the APM6803+. For cases where you need to add the same delay to both audio and video, the Audio/Video Align simplifies configuration. With Audio/Video Align enabled, any delay added to the video channel will automatically be added to all Virtual Output channels.

For cases where separate audio and video delays are required, be sure to disable the Audio/Video Align parameter.

Note that with Audio/Video Align disabled, the audio delay will still track the variable frame sync delay when the card is configured in Frame Sync mode.

AFD/WSS/VI Detection and Insertion

AFD, WSS (625 only), and VI (525/625 only) embedded video metadata specify the active area to be displayed from a video input. These codes do not do any aspect ratio conversion themselves, but indicate how the video should appear to systems capable of interpreting the data.

Input parameters on APM6803+ modules indicate the presence of AFD, WSS, and VI data when you determine the lines where this data is likely to appear, if present.

The Out Aspect Ratio parameter determines the options for the AFD Select and VI Select parameters.

Fifteen output parameters (Output > AFD/VI/WSS Embedder) determine the line to embed AFD, WWS, and/or VI codes on, the code(s) to be embedded, and what happens when a code disappears from the input.

Out Aspect Ratio

When the Out Aspect Ratio parameter is set to 4:3, the AFD Select and VI Select parameters have the following options:

16:9 top14:9 top>16:9 in 4:34:3 full16:9 l14:9 l4:3 a 14:916:9 l a 14:916:9 l a 4:3

When the Out Aspect Ratio parameter is set to 16:9, the AFD Select and VI Select parameters have the following options:

16:9 full14:9 p

Parameters > General > AFD/VI/WSS De-Embedder

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>16:9 in 16:94:3 p16:9 prtctd4:3 p a 14:916:9 a 14:916:9 a 4:3

Thumbnail DisplayWhen installed in a frame that contains a 6800+ETH resource module, an extra Streaming tab is present in Navigator which displays thumbnail output from the module.

Fast Video Switch

When input video is switched between two sources while both sources are within vertical blanking, use the Fast Switch parameter to enable fast video switching between the sources. In this mode, output video is not frozen when both sources are within the vertical blanking area when the switch takes place.

GPI ConfigurationThe APM6803+ provides a flexible configuration of GPI inputs and outputs.

GPI Input Configuration

GPI Output Configuration

Custom GPI Configuration

GPI Input ConfigurationGPI inputs are controlled by the following parameters in the General > GPI > GPI Input category:

Parameters > Video Configuration > Synchronization

Table 7-11 GPI Input Configuration

GPI Input Active Status(read only)

Indicates current GPI input status.

GPI Input Level Status(read only)

Indicates current GPI level status.

GPI Input to Edit The GPI Input to be edited (Inputs 1-12)

Input Trigger Select from Rising Edge, Falling Edge, Active High, Active Low, or Off to disable the GPI Input.



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For example, to configure GPI Input 2 to turn off Loudness Control 2 (using rising edge), configure as follows:

GPI Input To Edit: Input 2.

Input Trigger: RisingEdge

Input Event: Preset

Input Event Source: LC2 Preset (LC2 must be enabled)

Input Event Mode: Bypass

Input Event Select the GPI function category.

Input Event options are dependent on the input trigger settings. For Rising Edge or Falling Edge (input trigger settings), Input Event Options are Preset and Custom. For Active High or Active Low, Input Event Options are EAS, Voice Over, and Custom. If Input Trigger is set to Off, no event options are available.

Input Event Source Applicable in case of selecting Input Event as Preset. Select from one of the following preset sources.

LC [1-4] Preset

UpMix [1-2] Preset

DownMix [1-2] Preset

MultiMerge [1-2] Preset

Input Event Mode Select the event mode. This selection is dependant on the Input Event Source selected.

When the selected Input Event Source is an LC Preset, the available options here are:

DTS Neural-Ultra Light

DTS Neural-Light

DTS Neural-Medium

DTS Neural-Aggressive

BS. 1770-Ultra Light

BS. 1770-Light

BS. 1770-Medium

BS. 1770-Aggressive

Bypass

Custom [1-5]

When the selected Input Event Source is an UpMix/DownMix/MultiMerge preset, the available options here are:

Custom [1-5]

GPI Input Source Status(read only)

Displays the input source status (Enabled or Disabled)

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GPI Output ConfigurationGPI outputs are controlled by the following parameters in the General > GPI > GPI Output category:

Custom GPI ConfigurationThe APM6803+ also supports custom GPI scripts to enable you to configure GPIs. See Custom Scripting on page 99.

Table 7-12 GPI Output configuration

GPI Output Active Status(read only)

Indicates current GPI output status.

GPI Output Level Status(read only)

Indicates current GPI level status.

GPI Output to Edit The GPI Output to be edited. (Outputs 1-6).

Output Trigger Select from Active High, Active Low, or Off to disable the GPI Output.

Output Event Select Custom GPI or Alarm.

Output Event Source Applicable when Output Event is set to Alarm.

LC [1-4]

Output Event Mode Applicable when Output Event is set to Alarm.

G [1-4] Alarm Level

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OverviewThe APM6803+ provides custom scripting functionality for finer control over certain operations.

Common Scripting Guidelines

Custom GPI Scripts

Parameter Control Scripts

Common Scripting Guidelines

These scripting guidelines are common to both GPI (input and output) scripts and Parameter scripts. Note these requirements when writing your custom scripts.

StatementsScripts are created from several statements.

Each statement consists of one condition and several assignments.

In each statement, if the condition is satisfied, the assignments will take effect.

The number of characters (including spaces) in one command line is limited to 251

IF ConditionThe number of IF command combinations is limited to 30

The number of condition combinations in each IF command is limited to 10

IF [condition] THEN [assignment] [assignment]...


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ComparisonsA condition is created from one or more comparisons.

Comparisons can be ANDed together using && and ORed together using || to form a condition.

The AND operation always has precedence over the OR operation when AND and OR both exist in a condition.

The following comparison operators can be used:

== equal

> greater than

< less than

>= greater or equal than

<= less than or equal than

!= not equal

NotesPhysical GPIs are labeled from natural number, from GPI In 1 to GPI In 16, and GPI Out 1to GPI Out 6. However, the IDs of GPIs used in scripting start from 0. For instance, GPI In 3 is called GPI2 in the script and GPI Out 6 is called GPO5.

Refer the APM6803+ parameter list for parameter IDs used in scripting.

Error DiagnosisWhenever scripting is used, ensure the status feedback (Custom Input Status/Custom Output Status/Script Status) is Active.

If Parameter scripting is in use, ensure the parameter Activate Scripting (Parameters > General > Parameter Control Script) is set to Enabled.

If GPI scripting is in use, ensure the targeted GPI ports are configured as Custom GPI.(Parameters > General > GPI Input/Output)

KeywordsKeywords for the scripting parser are limited to the following and must be in all caps:

IF, THEN, PARAM[, ], =, (, ), ==, &&, ||, >=, <=, ==, !=, >, <,0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,

The following keywords are only acceptable in GPI scripts.

GPI0, GPI1, GPI2, GPI3, GPI4, GPI5, GPI6, GPI7, GPI8, GPI9, GPI10, GPI11,GPO0, GPO1, GPO2, GPO3, GPO4, GPO5

Error Reporting RulesIn case of script errors, the index number where the error is detected is reported. The index starts from 0 for the first character of the first illegal keyword.



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ExamplesThe following is an example of correct syntax:

IF GPI1==0 THEN PARAM[1447]=0

The table below illustrates errors in syntax and how errors are reported.

Custom GPI ScriptsThe APM6803+ supports custom GPI scripts to enable you to configure GPIs. Refer Common Scripting Guidelines for more details on writing your GPI script.

GPI scripting is available by going to:Parameters > General > Custom GPI

Table 8-1 Error Reporting

Incorrect Command Status Comments

IF GPI1=0 THEN PARAM[1447]=0 Error:7 “==” must be used in comparison commands. “=” is incorrect.

IF GPI1==0 THEN PARAM[1447]==0 Error:28 “=” must be used in assignment commands. “==” is incorrect.

IF GPI1==0 THEN PARAM [1447]=0 Error:16 There must be no space between “PARAM” and “[“

IF GPI1==0 THEN pARAM[1447]=0 Error:16 PARAM must be in all caps. pARAM is incorrect.

IF GpI1==0 THEN PARRAM[1447]=0 Error:3 There are 2 errors in this command - GpI is not in all caps and PARRAM has been misspelt. However, only the index of the first error found is reported.



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Setting up Custom GPI1 In the Parameter tree, go to General > GPI Input.

2 Set GPI Input To Edit to Input x

3 Set Input Trigger to any option except Off (see Note below). For instance, set it to Active High

4 Set Input Event to Custom GPI

5 In the Parameter tree, go to General > Custom GPI

6 Enter the GPI Input script in the Custom Input Script text box. If it is not long enough, the script will be continued in Custom Input Script (continued) text box.

7 Enter the GPI Output script in the Custom Output Script text box. If it is not long enough, the script will be continued in the Custom Output Script (continued) text box.

Note: When you select a Custom GPI input or output, the Trigger control in GPI Input is disabled for that specific GPI.

Comparisons

In a GPI input script, the comparison could be either GPIx == 0 or GPIx == 1, where x is in the range of [0, (number of GPI inputs - 1)], and 0 represents low and 1 represents high.

In a GPI output script, the comparison is in the format of PARAM[x]==y, where x is the ID of a device parameter and y is a value for that parameter.

AssignmentsIn a GPI input script, an assignment is written as: PARAM[x]=ywhere x is the ID of a device parameter and y is a value for that parameter.

In a GPI output script, an assignment is written as: GPOx=0 or GPOx=1where x is the range [0, number of GPI outputs -1] and 0 represents low and 1 represents high.



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Custom GPI ExampleThe following example indicates how to use the combination of GPI In 2 and GPI In 3 to change audio output sources, and trigger GPI Outputs based on the source of Out 1 Surround Sel.

Pre-RequisitesMake the following configuration settings:

Go to Audio Configuration > Input Configuration

Set Virtual In 1 > Virtual In 1 Type to Surround-5.1+2.0

Set Virtual In 3 > Virtual In 3 Type to Stereo

Set Virtual In 4 > Virtual In 4 Type to Surround-5.1+2.0

Go to Audio Configuration > Surround Processing

Set Surround Proc 1 > Surround Proc 1 Type to MultiMerge

Set Surround Proc 2 > Surround Proc 2 Type to UpMix

Go to Audio Configuration > Output Configuration

Set Virtual Out 1 > Virtual Out 1 Type = Surround-5.1+2.0

Set Virtual Out 2 > Virtual Out 2 Type = Dolby Digital

Go to General > GPI Input

Set GPI Input to Edit to Input 2

ACTION RESULT

GPI Inputs Parameters

I2(GPI1)

I3(GPI2)

Out 1 Surround Sel(PARAM [1448])

Out 1 Stereo Sel(PARAM [1449])

Out 2 Dolby Enc Surround Sel(PARAM [1582])

0 0 Virtual In 1 Sur Virtual In 1 Stereo Virtual IN 1 Sur

0 1 Virtual In 4 Sur Virtual In 4 Stereo Virtual IN 4 Sur

1 0 Sur Proc 1 5.1 Out Sur Proc 1 Aux Out Sur Proc 1 5.1 Out

1 1 Sur Proc 2 5.1 Out Virtual In 3 Stereo Sur Proc 2 5.1 Out

ACTION RESULT

Parameters GPI Outputs

Out 1 Surround Sel(PARAM [1448])

O1(GPO0)

O2(GPO1)

O3(GPO2)

O4(GPO3)

Virtual In 1 Sur 1 0 0 0

Virtual In 4 Sur 0 1 0 0

Sur Proc 1 5.1 Out 0 0 1 0

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Set Input Trigger to Active High

Set Input Event to Custom GPI

Repeat the above steps to configure Input 3

Go to General > GPI Output

Set GPI Output to Edit to Output 1

Set Output Trigger to Active High

Set Output Event to Custom GPI

Repeat the above steps to configure Output2, Output3, and Output4

Custom GPI Input ScriptEnter the following in the Custom Input Script text box:

IF GPI1==0 && GPI2==0 THEN PARAM[1448]=0 PARAM[1449]=0 PARAM[1582]=0 IF GPI1==0 && GPI2==1 THEN PARAM[1448]=3 PARAM[1449]=11 PARAM[1582]=3

Enter the following in the Custom Input Script (continued) text box:

IF GPI1==1 && GPI2==0 THEN PARAM[1448]=8 PARAM[1449]=17 PARAM[1582]=8 IF GPI1==1 && GPI2==1 THEN PARAM[1448]=9 PARAM[1449]=10 PARAM[1582]=9

Custom GPI Output ScriptEnter the following in the Custom Output Script (continued) text box:

IF PARAM[1448]==0 THEN GPO0=1 GPO1=0 GPO2=0 GPO3=0 IF PARAM[1448]==3 THEN GPO0=0 GPO1=1 GPO2=0 GPO3=0 IF PARAM[1448]==8 THEN GPO0=0 GPO1=0 GPO2=1 GPO3=0 IF PARAM[1448]==9 THEN GPO0=0 GPO1=0 GPO2=0 GPO3=1



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Parameter Control ScriptsSmart scripting control over parameters enables you to control certain operations programmatically. Set Activate Script as Enabled whenever you want to use scripting control.

Parameter Control Example 1

DescriptionThis example detects if the Dolby Decoder 2 incoming audio stream is a valid Dolby D stream.

If if is valid, it routes Virtual In 2 (Decoded Dolby audio) to Virtual Out 1.

If it is not valid, it routes Virtual In 4 to Virtual Out 1.

Pre-requisitesSet Audio Configuration > Input Configuration > Virtual In 2 > Virtual In 2 Type to Dolby Digital

Set Audio Configuration > Input Configuration > Virtual In 4 > Virtual In 4 Type to Surround-5.1+2.0

Set Audio Configuration > Output Configuration > Virtual Out 1 > Virtual Out 1 Type to Surround-5.1+2.0

Parameter Control ScriptGo to Parameters > General > Parameter Control Script

Enter the following into the Script (Part 1) textbox:

IF PARAM[1032]==6 THEN PARAM[1448]=1 IF PARAM[1032]!=6 THEN PARAM[1448]=3



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Parameter Control Example 2

DescriptionThis example detects the incoming dialnorm of MetaSmart 1.

If it is not between -29dB and -25dB, the dialnorm translator in Virtual Out 2 is enabled.

If it is between -29dB and -25dB, the dialnorm translator is disabled.

Pre-requisitesSet Audio Configuration > Output Configuration > Gain > Dialnorm Translator Source to Follow MetaSmart 1

Parameter Control ScriptGo to Parameters > General > Parameter Control Script

Enter the following in the Script (Part 1) textbox:

IF PARAM[2218]<= -25 && PARAM[2218] >= -29 THEN PARAM[2223]=0 IF PARAM[2218]> -25 || PARAM[2218] < -29 THEN PARAM[2223]=1


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9 Metadata

The APM6803+ offers intelligent metadata processing for both agile and fixed metadata. A high degree of flexibility is provided enabling you to select the source of incoming metadata, monitor and view it, fix any incorrect incoming metadata, define your own metadata, or create fallback metadata.

Incoming Metadata on page 108

Metadata through the Serial Port on page 108

Metadata through SDI Input on page 108

Metadata in an Incoming Dolby Stream on page 108

Generating your own Metadata on page 109

Outputting generated metadata on page 110

Using MetaSmart on page 115

Using MetaSmart Example 1 - Creating Fallback Metadata on page 116

Using MetaSmart Example 2 - Agile Metadata on page 117

Using MetaSmart Example 3 - Fixed Metadata on page 117

Metadata Router

Metadata Router

Audio/Video Frame SyncSDI SDI

De-embedder Embedder

Dolby Decoder 1

Dolby Decoder 2

Generator 1

Generator 2

Serial Port 1 Rx

Serial Port 2 Rx

MetaSmart 1

MetaSmart 2

Dolby Encoder 1

Dolby Encoder 2

Monitor 1

Monitor 2

Serial Port 1 Tx

Serial Port 2 Tx

MetaSmart inserts a new

dialnorm value

SDI Metadata Input SDI Metadata Output


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Incoming MetadataIncoming Audio Metadata may be embedded in various sources including the Dolby stream, Serial Port, or SDI Input. First, identify the source of incoming metadata. There are two metadata monitors provided and once metadata is identified, you can view/monitor the details. To check for incoming metadata, you can do the following:

Metadata through the Serial PortTo check if there is incoming metadata though the Serial Port:

1 Go to Parameters > Audio Metadata > Serial port and configure the Serial Port Type.

2 Go to Parameters > Audio Metadata > Metadata Source Monitor > Monitor 1

3 Select Monitor 1 Source as the appropriate Serial Port.

If metadata is present, the Monitor 1 Metadata Present parameter indicates it.

Metadata through SDI InputTo check if there is incoming metadata though the SDI Input:


2 Select Monitor 1 Source as SDI Input


Metadata in an Incoming Dolby StreamIf you have an incoming Dolby stream (If one of your virtual inputs is configured as Dolby), you could have metadata coming in with the Dolby stream. To check, do the following:


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Generating your own MetadataA Generator is provided to enable you to generate your own metadata. There are two onboard Generators. You may want to generate your own metadata to override existing metadata, to create fallback metadata, or if you want to include metadata in an outputted Dolby stream. The following are the steps to create your own metadata.

1 Go to Parameters > Audio Metadata > Generator

2 Select Generator 1 Configuration or Generator 2 Configuration (two parallel generators are available for use)

3 Define the Meta Program Type.

Select Dolby E or Dolby Digital to generate standard Dolby E or Dolby D metadata.

Select Custom to generate “free” metadata.

Note: When the Meta Program Type is Dolby E or Dolby D, there are dependency rules for parameters per industry guidelines. Refer Dolby Metadata Dependencies for details. When the Meta Program Type is set to Customer, parameters are free and there is no dependency.

4 Define the Program Configuration. The following options are available:

2 + 22 + 2x12 + 4x12 + 6x12x2 + 2x12x2 + 4x13x23x2 + 2x144x14 + 24 + 2x14 + 44 + 2x24 + 2 + 2x14 + 4x14x25.15.1 + 25.1 + 2x16x17.17.1 Screen8x1


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Note: 5.1 + 2 refers to 1 surround channel and 1 stereo channel; 2 + 2 refers to 2 independent stereo channels; 2 + 2x1 refers to 1 stereo channel and 2 mono channels; 2x2 + 2x1 refers to 2 stereo channels and 2 mono channels and so on.

When generating metadata for the Dolby E Encoder (see Generating your own Metadata), the 7.1 or 7.1 screen program configuration is not supported for the Encoder. Ensure that you do not select the 7.1/7.1 Screen Program Configuration option with the Encoder to ensure proper operation.

5 Click Program ID Config to define your metadata.

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Then specify where the selected source should pick its metadata from.For example, if you select Output as Serial Port, select where the Serial Port should get the metadata from.

GeneratorThe metadata Generator is used to generate standardized Dolby Digital (AC3) metadata or Dolby E metadata in serial format. It can also generate custom metadata, regardless of any dependency.

Table 9-1 Dolby Metadata Dependencies

Parameter Default Value Dependencies Available Options Dolby E Dolby AC-3

Dolby E Bitstream Configuration

Frame Rate 29.97 fps None 23.98 fps 24 fps 25 fps 29.97 fps 30 fps

Always follows system output standard

NA

Bit depth

Note: The parameter "Bit depth" is configurable under Virtual Out -> Dolby Encoder

20-bit None 16 bits 20 bits

Yes NA

Program configuration

5.1+2 8 channel program configurations unavailable when bit depth is set to 16 bits

5.1+25.1+1+14+44+2+24+2+1+14+1+1+1+12+2+2+22+2+2+1+12+2+1+1+1+12+1+1+1+1+1+11+1+1+1+1+1+1+15.1 4+2 4+1+12+2+2 2+2+1+1 2+1+1+1+1 1+1+1+1+1+1 4 2+2 2+1+1 1+1+1+1

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Audio Service Configuration

Coding Mode(Audio coding mode)

3/2 None 1/0 (C) 2/0 (L, R)3/0 (L, C, R) 2/1 (L, R, S) 3/1 (L, C, R, S) 2/2 (L, R, Ls, Rs) 3/2 (L, C, R, Ls, Rs)

Yes Yes

Low Freq Effect Ch(LFE channel)

On Not 1/0 or 2/0 acmod

OnOff

Yes Yes

Data rate 448 kbps 1/0: 56–640 kbps2/0: 96–640 kbps2/1: 128–640 kbps3/0: 128–640 kbps3/1: 192–640 kbps3/2: 224–640 kbps

56 kbps64 kbps80 kbps96 kbps112 kbps128 kbps160 kbps192 kbps224 kbps256 kbps320 kbps384 kbps448 kbps512 kbps576 kbps640 kbps

N/A Yes

Bitstream mode Complete Main

Karaoke mode should only be available if the acmod is not 1/0. Otherwise, selecting 1/0 acmod should display Voiceover or Reserved.

Complete MainMusic and Effects Visually Impaired Hearing Impaired Dialogue Commentary Emergency Voiceover / Karaoke

Yes Yes

Dialog normalization

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Center mix level –3 dB Only when Center channel is used, (acmod 3/0, 3/1, 3/2); grayed out if extended BSI enabled.

–3 dB–4.5 dB–6 dB

N/A Yes

Surround mix level

–3 dB Only when surround channels are used (acmod 2/1, 2/2, 3/1, 3/2); grayed out if extended BSI enabled

–3 dB–6 dB-Inf dB

N/A Yes

Surround Mode(Dolby Surround mode)

Not indicated

Only when 2/0 mode is selected

Not indicatedNot surround encodedSurround encoded

Yes Yes

Aud. Production Info(Audio production info exists)

No None On (exists) Off Lt/Rt downmix

always enabled

Yes

AC-3 Mix Level(Mixing level)

105 dB SPL Audio production information exists is on

Range from 80 to 111 dB SPL

Yes Yes

Room type Small room

Audio production information exists is on

Not indicated Small room Large room

Yes Yes

Copyright Protected(Copyright bit)

On None OnOff

Yes Yes

Original bitstream On None On (original) Off

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Extended Bitstream Information

Ext BSI1 Present(Extended bitstream enabled)

Enable None EnableDisable

always enabled

Yes

Ext Stereo Downmix(Stereo downmix preference)

Lt/Rt downmix

Extended BSI 1 enabled; acmod set to 2/1, 3/0, 2/2, or 3/2

Not indicated Lo/Ro downmix Lt/Rt downmix

Yes Yes

Ext LtRt Ctr Mix Lvl(Lt/Rt Center mix level)

–3 dB Extended BSI 1 enabled; acmod set to 3/0, 3/1, 3/2 (three front channels in use)

3 dB 1.5 dB 0 dB –1.5 dB –3 dB –4.5 dB –6 dB 0 (-Inf dB)

Yes Yes

Ext LtRt Surr Mix Lvl(Lt/Rt surround mix level)

–3 dB Extended BSI 1 enabled; acmod set to 2/1, 2/2, 3/1, or 3/2

–1.5 dB –3 dB –4.5 dB –6 dB 0 (-Inf dB)

Yes Yes

Ext LoRo Ctr Mix Lvl(Lo/Ro Center mix level)

–3 dB Extended BSI 1 enabled; acmod set to 3/0, 3/1, 3/2 (three front channels in use)

3 dB 1.5 dB 0 dB –1.5 dB –3 dB –4.5 dB –6 dB 0 (-Inf dB)

Yes Yes

Ext LoRo Surr Mix Lvl(Lo/Ro surround mix level)

–3 dB Extended BSI 1 enabled; acmod set to 2/1, 2/2, 3/1, or 3/2

–1.5 dB –3 dB –4.5 dB –6 dB 0 (-Inf dB)

Yes Yes

Ext BSI2 Present Enable None EnableDisable

always enabled

Yes

Ext A/D Type(A/D converter type)

Standard Extended BSI 2 enabled

StandardHDCD

Yes Yes

Ext Surr EX Mode(Dolby Surround EX™ mode)

Not Dolby EX encoded

Extended BSI 2 enabled; acmod set to 2/2 or 3/2

Not indicatedDolby EX encodedNot Dolby EX encoded

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Using MetaSmartMetaSmart is an intelligent metadata mechanism that enables you to configure overrides to metadata settings, or to define a fallback metadata source. There are two MetaSmart blocks available for configuration.

To use MetaSmart, go to Parameters > Audio Metadata > MetaSmart > MetaSmart 1/2 Configuration and define the following:

1 Select Metadata SourceSelect the source of your metadata. You have the following options:

Serial Port 1 or 2 if your metadata source is the serial port

Decoder 1 or 2 if your metadata source is a Dolby E Stream

SDI Input if your metadata source is from SDI

Generator 1 or 2 if your metadata source is internally defined

Input Filtering DC Highpass Flt(DC highpass filter)

On None OnOff

Yes Yes

B/W Lowpass Flt(Bandwidth-limiting lowpass filter)

On None OnOff

Yes Yes

LFE Ch Lowpass Flt(LFE lowpass filter)

On Active only when LFE is enabled

OnOff

Yes Yes

Surround Channel Processing

Srnd Phase Shift Flt(90-degree phase shift)

On Active only when surround channel is enabled

OnOff

Yes Yes

Srnd Ch Attenuator(3 dB attenuation)

Off Active only when surround channel is enabled

OnOff

Yes Yes

Dynamic Range Control

Line Mode Profile(Dynamic range control Line mode profile)

Film Standard

None NoneFilm Standard Film Light Music Standard Music Light Speech

Yes Yes

RF Cmpr Profile(Dynamic range control RF mode profile)

Film Standard

None NoneFilm Standard Film Light Music Standard Music Light Speech

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Once you select the source, the MetaSmart x Primary Source status parameter will change to Yes if metadata is present in your selected source.

2 Select Fallback Metadata Source (Optional)Select the fallback metadata source or select Pass to not define any fallback source.

You can opt to fallback to a serial port, SDI Input, Dolby E Decoder, or Generator (internally defined metadata).

Again, once you select the fallback source, the MetaSmart x Fallback Source status parameter will change to Yes if metadata is present in your selected fallback source.

3 Edit Dialnorm SettingSelect the Dialnorm Setting Type as Fixed or bypass.

Select Fixed to specify a fixed dialnorm level.For example, -27 dB. This value will then reflect in the Dialnorm feedback textbox.

Select bypass to accept the dialnorm value from the Source. The source value will then reflect in the Dialnorm Feedback textbox. For example, if your Generator source specifies Dialnorm value as -11, it will reflect that value.

4 Edit AC3 data rateThis parameter is useful when transferring a metadata stream from Dolby E to Dolby D.

Using MetaSmart Example 1 - Creating Fallback Metadata

Note: The purpose of a Fallback metadata source is to provide alternate metadata if the primary metadata is not available or accessible for some reason. In such cases, the fallback metadata can be used and should the primary metadata become available, it is switched to automatically.

Consider a situation where you have metadata coming in from the serial port, and you want to generate your own metadata to serve as a fallback source in case the incoming metadata is lost. The metadata is question is the dialnorm.



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1 Go to Parameters > Audio Metadata > Generator > Generator 1/2 Configuration

2 Go to Program ID Config and define (fallback) metadata settings through the Generator

3 Go to Parameters > Audio Metadata > MetaSmart > MetaSmart 1/2 Configuration

4 Define the Metadata Source, in this case, Serial Port 1

5 Set the Fallback Source to a Generator

6 Set Dialnorm Setting to Fixed or bypass as required and provide the dialnorm value.

In case of the above, if the metadata stream from serial port 1 is lost (indicated by the MetaSmart Source Present parameter showing as None), the metadata source will automatically switch to the defined Generator.

Using MetaSmart Example 2 - Agile MetadataThis example demonstrates a situation where loudness control needs to be applied to decoded audio, and the dialnorm needs to match the target level. By slaving the target level, you only need to set the level in the dialnorm, and the loudness controller follows.

Presume you have incorrect dialnorm on in an incoming Dolby E stream, which you want to fix, and then route to a Dolby E Encoder.

Note: This example presumes you have a defined Dolby E virtual input.

1 In MetaSmart, select the Source as Decoder (Audio Metadata > MetaSmart > MetaSmart 1/2 Configuration)

2 Set MetaSmart Dialnorm Setting as Fixed. Enter the required Dialnorm level.

3 Go to your the Loudness control settings for your Virtual Output (Audio Configuration > Output Configuration > Virtual Out 1-4 > Loudness Control)

4 Set the Target Loudness Level Source to Follow MetaSmart

5 Go to Audio Metadata > Metadata Output > Dolby Encoder and select Encoder Source as

MetaSmart.

Using MetaSmart Example 3 - Fixed MetadataThis example demonstrates a selected dialnorm value, and the need to have audio modified to match the value. For example, the dialnorm coming from Dolby would need to be used to set the target loudness (DTS Neural) parameter.

1 Go to Audio Metadata > MetaSmart > MetaSmart 1 Configuration

2 Set MetaSmart 1 Source to Dolby Decoder 1

3 Set MetaSmart 1 Dialnorm Setting to Bypassed

4 Go to Audio Configuration > Output Configuration > Virtual Out 1 > Loudness Control

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Inputs

SDI Video Input

Table 10-1 SDI Video Input

Item

3G HD-SDSpecification

(applicable with standard back module only)

1.5G HD-SDI Specification

(applicable with standard and relay back modules)

SD-SDI Specification


Number 1 1 1

Standard 1080p (SMPTE 424M)1080p DL (SMPTE 372M)

1080i/p (SMPTE 274M)

720p (SMPTE 296M) SMPTE 259M-C, 270 Mbps, 525/625 component

Connector BNC (IEC169-8) BNC (IEC169-8) BNC (IEC169-8)

Impedance 75Ω 75Ω 75Ω

Frame rate 1080p: 50, 59.94, 60 Hz 1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 Hz

1080psf: 23.98, 24 Hz

1080i: 50, 59.94, 60 Hz

720p: 50, 59.94, 60 Hz

525: 59.94 Hz

625: 50 Hz

Return loss > 15 dB from 5 MHz to 1485 MHz

>10dB from 1485 MHz to 2970 MHz

> 15 dB from 5 MHz to 1485 MHz

> 15 dB up to 270 MHz

Equalization Adaptive cable equalization for up to 459 ft (140 m) (typical) of Belden 1694A coaxial cable

With standard back module:Adaptive cable equalization for up to 656 ft (200 m) (typical) of Belden 1694A coaxial cable

With relay back module:Adaptive cable equalization for up to 262.4 ft (80 m) (typical) of Belden 1694A coaxial cable.

With standard back module:Adaptive cable equalization for up to 984 ft (300 m) (typical) of Belden 8281 coaxial cable

With relay back module:Adaptive cable equalization for up to 820 ft (250 m) (typical) of Belden of Belden 8281 coaxial cable, 1312 ft (400 m) (typical) of Belden 1694Acoaxial cable.


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AES/DARS Input

Note: Ensure that DARS input is locked with genlock.

Table 10-2 AES/DARS Input

Item Balanced/DARS Specification Unbalanced/DARS Specification

Standard AES 3 AES 3, SMPTE 276M

Connector 44-pin connector; or 3-pin connector, female XLR with external balun

BNC (IEC 169-8)

Sensitivity <200 mV <100 mV

Impedance 110Ω ± 20% (0.1 to 6 MHz) 75Ω

Return loss N/A > 25 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz

Common mode rejection 0 V to 7 V (0 kHz to 20 kHz) N/A

Input audio rate 32 kHz to 108 kHz (DARS 48 kHz only) 32 kHz to 108 kHz (DARS 48 kHz only)

Maximum input signal 10 V pk-to-pk n/a

Bits 16, 20, or 24 16, 20, or 24

Channel status and user bit

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Outputs

SDI Video Output

Table 10-3 SDI Video Output

Item

3G HD-SDI Specification

(applicable with standard back module only)

1.5G HD-SDI Specification


SD-SDI Specification


Number 4 synchronized 4 synchronized 4 synchronized

Standard 1080p (SMPTE 424M)1080p DL (SMPTE 372M)

1080i (SMPTE 274M)

720p (SMPTE 296M)

SMPTE 292M with SMPTE 299M embedded audio

SMPTE 259M-C, 270 Mb/s, 525/625 component

Frame rate 1080p: 50, 59.94, 60 Hz 1080i: 50, 59.94, 60

1080p: 23.98 (p/psf), 24 (p/psf), 25, 29.97, 30 Hz

720p: 50, 59.94, 60 Hz

525, 625

Connector BNC (IEC169-8) BNC (IEC 169-8) BNC (IEC 169-8)

Impedance 75Ω 75Ω 75Ω

Return loss > 15 dB from 5 MHz to 1485 MHz

>10 dB from 1485 MHz to 2970 MHz

> 15 dB from 5 MHz to 1485 MHz

> 15 dB up to 270 MHz

Signal level 800 mV ± 10% 800 mV ± 10% 800 mV ± 10%

D.C. offset 0.0 V ± 0.5 V 0.0 V ± 0.5 V 0.0 V ± 0.5 V

Rise and fall time < 135 ps < 270 ps, within 100 ps of each other

0.4–1.5 ns

Overshoot < 10% of amplitude < 10% of amplitude < 10% of amplitude

Jitter >100kHz: < 0.3 UI (101 ps) pk-to-pk

>10 Hz: < 2.0 UI (675 ps) pk-to-pk

>100 kHz: < 0.2 UI (135 ps) pk-to-pk

>10 Hz: < 1 UI(675 ps) pk-to-pk

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Reference Video

GPI I/O

Table 10-4 AES Audio Outputs

Item Balanced Specification Unbalanced Specification

Standard AES 3 AES 3, SMPTE 276M

Type Balanced, transformer coupled Unbalanced, AC coupled

Connector 44-pin connector; or 3-pin male XLR with external balun

BNC (IEC169-8)

Impedance 110Ω ± 20% (0.1 to 6 MHz) 75Ω

Return loss N/A > 25 dB, 0.1 to 6 MHz

Signal amplitude 2 to 7 V pk-to-pk into 110 Ω load 1.0 V pk-to-pk ±10% into 75Ω load

Audio rate 48 kHz 48 kHz

Jitter ± 20 ns ± 20 ns

Rise/fall time 5 ns to 30 ns (10% to 90%) 30 ns to 44 ns (10% to 90%)

Bits 24, 20, or 16 24, 20, or 16

Channel status and user bits Maintained, but professional mode, 48 kHz

Table 10-5 Reference Video

Item Specification

Level 1 V pk-to-pk +6 dB/-3.5 dB

Signal type Analog composite 525/625 or tri-level sync (1080i/p/720p)

Connector BNC per IEC 169-8

Impedance 75Ω

Return loss > 40 dB up to 10 MHz (typical)

Table 10-6 GPI Inputs and Outputs

Item Specification

Inputs

Number of Inputs 12

Connector SAMTEC mini mate header

Trigger Action Low, High, Rising Edge, Falling Edge, Active High, Active Low



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Serial PortsTwo serial ports are integrated into a single SAMTEC mini-mate header and allow encoding dialnorm and other metadata.

Internal Pull-Up +5 V

Baud Rate < 10 Kbps

Outputs

Number of Outputs 6

Signal Standard TTL Active low or high

Connector SAMTEC mini mate header

Baud Rate < 10 Kbps

Table 10-6 GPI Inputs and Outputs

Item Specification

Table 10-7. Serial Port specification

Item Specification

Number of Channels 2

Standard EIA/TIA-232, EIA/TIA-422, selectable

Connector SAMTEC Mini-mate header

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EIA/TIA-232-E

EIA/TIA-422y

Table 10-8. EIA/TIA-232 Specifications

Item Specification

Maximum Output Level (unloaded) < ±25 V

Output Level (loaded) ±5 V to ±15 V

Driver Load Impedance 3kΩ to 7kΩ

Slew Rate < 30 V/ s

Max Driver Current in High-Z ±6 mA @ ±2 V

Receiver Impedance 3 kΩ to 7 kΩ

Receiver Sensitivity ±3 V

Receiver Input Voltage Range ±15 V

Table 10-9. EIA/TIA-422 Specification

Item Specification

Input Termination 120Ω, jumper selectable

Maximum Output Level (unloaded) < ±6 V

Output Level (loaded) > ±2.0 V

Driver Load Impedance 50Ω

Max Driver Current in High-Z ±100 A

Receiver Impedance 4 K Ω

Receiver Sensitivity ±200 mV

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Propagation Delay

Video Propagation Delay

Audio Propagation Delay

Power Consumption

Start-Up TimeThe start-up time for APM6803+ modules is approximately 60 seconds.

Operating TemperatureThe operating temperature for APM6803+ modules is 41° to 113°F (5° to 45°C).

Table 10-10 Video Propagation Delay

Video Standard Format Propagation Delay (µs)

525 43.9 µs

625 43.8 µs

1080i /59.94 /50 9.42 µs

720p /59.94 /50 9.42 µs

1080p/59.94 /50 4.79 µs

Table 10-11 Audio Propagation Delay

AES Sampling Rate PCM Non-PCM

32 kHz 4.2 ms 0.3 ms

48 kHz 3.7 ms 0.7 ms

96 kHz 3.1 ms 1.2 ms

Table 10-12 Power Consumption Specifications

Module Power Consumption

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11 Licensing

Audio Packages and LicensingThe APM6803+ includes options for DTS® Neural and Dolby®. Separate license keys enable functions for DTS and Dolby.

DTS LicensingDTS licenses enable a wide variety of DTS Neural audio processing options such as Loudness Control, UpMix, DownMix, and MultiMerge. These options make it possible to offer advanced audio processing for high-definition and surround sound programming using 5.1 and stereo sources (2.0).

DTS CreditsThe number of credits determine how many DTS functions are available. The following table provides the number of credits required for each DTS function.

You can have a maximum of 16 credits. For example, a combination of UpMix, MultiMerge, and Loudness Control (5.1) will require 10 credits (3+4+3).

Credits are flexible. You can use available credits for different functions at different times. For instance, if you have 10 credits, you could use an UpMix+MultiMerge+Loudness Control (5.1) combination at one time and a MultiMerge+Loudness Control (5.1)+Loudness Control (5.1) combination at another time.

For more details, see DTS Licenses on page 130.

Table 11-1 DTS Credits

Function Credits Required

UpMix 3

DownMix 3

MultiMerge 4

Loudness Control (5.1) 3

Loudness Control (2.0) 1

Loudness Control (5.1+2.0) 4


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Dolby LicensingThe following types of Dolby licenses are available:

Dolby E Encoder licenses

Dolby E Decoder licenses

Dolby Digital Encoder licenses

Dolby Digiti al Decoder licenses

A maximum of 2 x Dolby Encoder and 2 x dolby Decoder can be supported on a single APM6803+ module. For more details, see Dolby Licenses on page 130.

Licensing and Utilization ParametersLicensing and Utilization parameters can be viewed or set by accessing your module and frame through a web browser or through CCS Navigator.

The Licensing Parameters show how many DTS credits and Dolby Encoder/Decoder licenses you have available. (Parameters > General > Licensing)

The Utilization Parameters show how many of your licensed credits are used.(Parameters > General > Utilization)

Licensing Parameters

Table 11-2 Licensing Parameters

Parameter Name Function Options

Serial Number [RO] Displays the Serial Number.

License Key Allows you to input your License Key.

DTS Credits Licensed [RO] Shows number of DTS Credits licensed. 0 to 16

Dolby E Enc Licensed [RO] Shows number of Dolby E Encoders licensed. 0 to 2

Dolby E Dec Licensed [RO] Shows number of Dolby E Decoders licensed. 0 to 2

Dolby Digital Enc Licensed [RO] Shows number of Dolby Digital Encoders licensed. 0 to 2

Dolby Digital Dec Licensed [RO] Shows number of Dolby Digital Decoders licensed. 0 to 2



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Utilization Parameters

Adding a License Key

Note: For assistance with a license key, or to purchase a license key, please contact your Sales representative.

Through the HTTP Interface1 Go to Parameters > General > Licensing

2 Enter your license in the License Key textbox.

Through CCS NavigatorTo enter a license key, your CCS software must be in Control mode.

1 Select the APM6803+ module in the Navigation pane, right click, and then select Control to open the module’s Control window.

2 Select the Parameters tab.

3 In the tree view, select Parameters > General > Licensing and enter your license key in the License Key field.

Table 11-3 Utilization Parameters

Parameter Name Function Range

DTS Credit Licensed [RO] Shows number of DTS Credits licensed. 0 to 16

DTS Credit Used [RO] Shows number of DTS Credits used. 0 to 16

Dolby E Enc Licensed [RO] Shows number of Dolby E Encoders licensed. 0 to 2

Dolby E Enc Used [RO] Shows number of Dolby E Encoders used. 0 to 2

Dolby E Dec Licensed [RO] Shows number of Dolby E Decoders licensed. 0 to 2

Dolby E Dec Used [RO] Shows number of Dolby E Decoders used. 0 to 2

Dolby Digital Enc Licensed [RO] Shows number of Dolby Digital Encoders licensed. 0 to 2

Dolby Digital Enc Used [RO] Shows number of Dolby Digital Encoders used. 0 to 2

Dolby Digital Dec Licensed [RO] Shows number of Dolby Digital Decoders licensed. 0 to 2

Dolby Digital Dec Used [RO] Shows number of Dolby Digital Decoders used. 0 to 2

Audio DSP 1 Utilization Shows DSP utilization. %

Audio DSP 2 Utilization Shows DSP utilization %


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Software Key Ordering Information

DTS LicensesTo order licenses for DTS functions (UpMix, DownMix, MultiMerge, Loudness Control),

Provide your existing Serial Number and License Key.You can get this information by accessing your APM6803+ module in a web browser and going to Parameters > General > Licensing.

Quote the part number mentioned below and indicate how many credits you need. You can order a maximum of 16 credits.

Dolby LicensesTo order licenses for Dolby functions:

Provide your existing Serial Number and License Key.You can get this information by accessing your APM6803+ module in a web browser and going to Parameters > General > Licensing.

Quote the relevant part number mentioned below and indicate how many licences you need. You can order a maximum of 2 of each kind of Dolby license.

Table 11-4 DTS Software Key Info

Part Number Description

68OPT-DTS Software Key Licenses for DTS Neural Technologies.

3 required for UpMix or DownMix or 5.1 Loudness Control

4 required for MultiMerge

1 required for 2.0 Loudness Control

Table 11-5 Dolby Software Key Info

Part Number Description

68OPT-DEE Software Key License for Dolby E Encoder.

68OPT-DED Software Key License for Dolby E Decoder.

68OPT-DDE Software Key License for Dolby Digital Encoder

68OPT-DDD Software Key License for Dolby Digital Decoder


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A Audio Bit Manipulation

OverviewThe tables in this appendix contain information on the manipulation of bits that occur when using APM6803+ modules.

The following items are documented:

Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit) on page 132

Manipulating Validity and User Bits (V-Bit and U-Bit) on page 134

Identifying Audio Characteristics (Audio Sampling Frequency and Word Length) on page 134

Table A-1 Description of Short Forms in the Appendix

RX Key TX Key Sample Rate Indication Audio Word Length

N=Not recognized N=Not transmitted

Byte 0 Bits [6,7],Byte 4 Bits [3,4,5,6]

[00,0100] = 96 kHz

[01,0000] = 48 kHz

[11,0000] = 32 kHz

[00,1000] = 24 kHz

[00,0101] = 88.2 kHz

[10,0000] = 44.1 kHz

[00,1001] = 22.05 kHz

Byte 2 Bits [0,1,2]

[000] = Maximum word length 20 bits (auxiliary bit use not indicated)

[001] = Maximum word length 24 bits (auxiliary bits used for audio)

Byte 2 Bits [3,4,5]

[100] = Encoded word length =Maximum word length–4 bits

[101] = Encoded word length =Maximum word length–0 bits

Y=Recognized Y=Transmitted

S=Recognized and stored, passed-through, or both


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Manipulating Channel Status Bits (C-Bit)Table A-2 Channel Status (C-Bits) Data Description

Byte Bit Function RX TX Remarks

0 0 [0] Consumer Use [1] Professional Use

N Y

NY

RX ignores bit

TX sets bit to 1

0 1 [0] Audio [1] Non-Audio

SS

YY

RX sets up audio channel to pass data (Gain=0 dB, Invert=off)

TX bit passed unmodified or forced, according to Output Chxx Format and Out Chxx Format Fb parameters

0 2 to 4 [000] Not Indicated [100] No Emphasis [110] 50/15 µs [111] CCITTJ17

SSSS

YYYY

RX ignores bits

TX passed bits unmodified

0 5 [0] Locked [1] Unlocked

N N

Y N

RX ignores bits

TX sets bit to [0]

0 6 to 7 [00] Not indicated [01] 48 kHz [10] 44.1 kHz [11] 32 kHz

YYYY

N YNN

RX ignores bits

TX sets bits to [01]

1 0 to 3 [0000] Not indicated [0001] Two channel [0010] Mono [0011] Prim/sec [0100] Stereo [0101] to [1111] Undefined

NNNNNN

YNNNNN

RX ignores bits


1 4 to 7 [0000] Not indicated [0001] 192 bit block [0010] AES18 (HDLC) [0011] User defined [0100] to [1111] Undefined

SSSSS

Y YYYY

RX ignores bits

TX passes bits unmodified

2 0 to 2 [000] Aux. bit use is not indicated[001] Aux. bit use is audio data[010] Aux. bit use is co-ordination signal[011] to [111] Undefined

N N N N

YYNN

RX ignores bits

TX sets bits according to transmitted word length

2 3 to 5 [000] Not indicated [001] Max Length–1 [010] Max Length–2 [011] Max Length–3 [100] Max Length–4 [101] Max Length [110] to [111] Undefined

N N N N N N N

NNN NY YN

RX ignores bits

TX sets bits according to transmitted word length



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2 6 to 7 [00] Alignment level not indicated[01] Alignment to SMPTE RP155[10] Alignment to EBU R68[11] Reserved

N Y RX ignores bits


3 0 to 6 bit 7 = 0: Channel numberbit 7 = 1: [0,1,2,3] Channel number[4,5,6] Multi-channel mode

N Y RX ignores bits


3 7 [0] Undefined multi-channel mode[1] Defined multi-channel mode

N Y RX ignores bits

TX sets bits to [0]

4 0 to 1 [00] Not a reference [01] Grade 1 reference [10] Grade 2 reference [11] Undefined

N N N N

Y N NN

RX ignores bits


4 2 Reserved N Y RX ignores bits

TX sets bits to [0]

4 3 to 6 [0000] Not indicated[1000] 24 kHz[0100] 96 kHz[1100] 192 kHz[1001] 22.05 kHz[0101] 88.2 kHz[1101] 176.4 Hz[1111] User defined

N Y RX ignores bits


4 7 [0] Sample frequency not scaled[1] Sample frequency scaled by 1/1.001

N Y RX ignores bits

TX sets bits to [0]

5 0 to 7 Reserved N Y RX ignores bits


6 to 9 0 to 7 Alphanumeric channel origin data S Y RX ignores bits


10 to 13 0 to 7 Alphanumeric channel destination data

S Y RX ignores bits


14 to 17 0 to 7 Local sample address code S Y RX ignores bits


18 to 21 0 to 7 Time-of-day sample address code S Y RX ignores bits


22 0 to 3 Reserved N Y RX ignores bits


22 4 Bytes 0 to 5 reliability flag N Y RX ignores bits


Table A-2 Channel Status (C-Bits) Data Description



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Manipulating Validity and User Bits (V-Bit and U-Bit)

Identifying Audio Characteristics(Audio Sampling Frequency and Word Length)

22 5 Bytes 6 to 13 reliability flag S Y RX ignores bits






23 0 to 7 CRC Y Y RX ignores bits

TX calculates CRC on output

Table A-2 Channel Status (C-Bits) Data Description


Table A-3 V-Bit and U-Bit Data Descriptions

Item RX TX Remarks

Validity (V) bit S Y RX optionally mutes data if enabled

TX passes bit unmodified

User (U) bit S Y RX ignores bits


Table A-4 Audio Sampling Frequency and Word Length

Item Remarks

Audio sampling frequency RX: 32 to 108 kHz

TX: 48 kHz

Audio word length RX: 16 to 24 bits

TX: 16 to 24 bits


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B Communication and Control Troubleshooting Tips

Software Communication Problems

ProblemThe frame is powered up, but the module does not communicate with Navigator.

Solution

Ensure you have specified the proper module slot.

See your 6800+ Frame Installation and Operation Manual for more information about slot identification.

Verify whether there is an ICE6800+ or 6800+ETH module installed in the frame.

FR6802+ frames only use ICE6800+ modules to communicate with CCS software and hardware.

FR6802+QXF and FR6822+ frames use ICE6800+ or 6800+ETH modules to communicate with CCS software and hardware.

Remove any legacy 6800 series product that is in the frame.

CCS software cannot communicate with legacy 6800 series products, even though these modules may operate with card-edge controls in an FR6802+ or FR6822+ frame. Legacy 6800 products do not have the “+” symbol on their extractor handles.

Check for pressed pins on the back module by following this procedure:

Unplug the front module.

Unscrew and remove the back module.

Inspect the 20- or 30-pin spring connector at the bottom of the back module (Figure B-1 on page 136), and verify that the connector does not have any slightly bent or pressed pins.

Carefully reposition any bent pins. If this is not possible, contact Customer Support.


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Figure B-1 Typical Back Module Spring Connector

ProblemThe frame is powered up, but CCS Software does not communicate with the module.

Solution

Ensure you have installed the correct cables between the PC and the frame:

A null modem serial cable must be used between a PC and an FR6802+ frame (not a straight-through cable). At minimum, this requires that pins 2 and 3 are crossed, but pin 5 (ground) is straight-through to pin 5.

A USB cable must be used between a PC and an FR6802+QXF frame.

Verify whether there is an ICE6800+ or 6800+ETH module installed in the frame.

CCS Software control is disabled if an ICE6800+ or 6800+ETH control module is installed in the frame.

Set the Frame ID DIP switch settings correctly (the Frame ID DIP switch is located at the rear of the frame.)

If only one frame is connected, set the DIP switch to 00.

If multiple frames are used in a daisy-chain, set the DIP switch numbers consecutively to the following:

00 (frame 1)

01 (frame 2)

10 (frame 3

11 (frame 4)

See your Frame Installation and Operation Manual for more information about frame ID switch settings.

Check that the correct COM port is configured in CCS Software and that another application is not using that COM port.



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ProblemCCS software sees the frame, but do not find all of the modules.

Solution

Remove any legacy 6800 series products.

Plug your modules in before starting the discovery.

Start your discovery after the frame and all modules have fully powered up.

Refresh the CCS software and ensure that the installed modules are fully powered up first before discovery.

ProblemCCS Software does not respond after it is launched.

SolutionClose any CCS software that is already launched.

ProblemCCS software shows a module in the Control window, but cannot control it.

Solution

1 Set the module’s Local/Remote jumper to Remote.

2 Ensure the module name in the Control window matches the module type in the frame.

3 Gently push the module into its slot in the frame to ensure it is seated properly and powered up.

4 Verify that the Control window indicates the device is ready.

Hardware Communication Problems

ProblemAfter a power failure, the frames and PC do not communicate.

Solution

1 Wait four minutes for the frames to recover from the power failure.

2 Close the CCS software, and then restart the PC.

3 Restart the software application.


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ProblemThe module does not seem to work.

Solution

Ensure the correct frame is powered up.

Verify that all appropriate rear connections are secure.

Gently push the module into its slot in the frame to ensure it is seated properly.

Ensure the back module does not have bent pins by following this procedure:

Unplug the front module.

Unscrew and remove the back module.

Carefully reposition any bent pins. If this is not possible, contact Customer Support.Note: Pressed pins are ok and will not affect the functionality.


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Index

AADS Clean 78AFD/WSS/VI 94Alarms 34

List 35Options 34

APM6803+Block Diagram 2Features 4Frames

Supported 24Unsupported 24

Monitoring 6Operating Temperature 125Overview 2Parameters 28

Card-Edge Controls 29Factory Defaults 30, 31

CCS Software 30Discovering 30

Complete List 28Power Consumption 125Power Ratings 23Startup Time 125System Block Diagram 2Virtual Streams 38

APM6803+RLYT 20APM6803+T 20Audio Embedding

Errors 82Modes 78

Append 79Overwrite 81

Audio OptionsDownMix 57

Parameters 58Loudness Control 64

Parameters 65Working 69

MultiMerge 59Parameters 60

UpMix 55

Parameters 56Audio Synchronization 77Audio Test Tones 83Audio V-Fade 77Audio/Video Align 93

BBlock Diagram 2Breakout cable 11

CCard Edge LEDs 32Card-Edge Controls 29Components

CablesBreakout 11

GPIConnectors 15GPI I/O 1 15GPI I/O 2 15

ModulesBack 9Main 7Sub 8

Overview 6Riser Board 8Serial Port

RS-232 14RS-422 14

DDiscovery 30Dolby

Dolby Digital Decoder 52Dolby E Decoder 45

Free Mapping 46Dolby E Encoder 48, 53

Dolby E Start Line 48Free Mapping 48

Processing 45DownMix 57


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Parameters 58

EEAS Control 85ETH Card 26

FFactory Defaults 30Fast Video Switch 95Firmware

Upgrading 26

GGPI Configuration 95

Input 95Output 97

GPI Connectors 15

IInput Audio Rate 76Inputs

AES/DARS 120SDI Video 119

JJumpers

Main Module 21Sub Module 22

LLEDs

Main Module 32Card Edge 32Module Status 33

Sub Module 34Licensing

Adding License Key 129Dolby 128DTS 127

Credits 127Parameters 128

Loudness Control 64Parameters 65Presets 72Status 71

Groups 71

MMain Module 7Main Module LEDs 32Metadata

Generating 109

Incoming 108Dolby 108Serial Port 108

MetaSmart 115Overview 107

ModuleBack

Relay 25Module Status LEDs 33Monitoring 6MultiMerge 59

Parameters 60

OOut Aspect Ratio 94Outputs

AES Audio 122Reference Video 122SDI Video 121

PParameters 30

ADS Clean 78Audio Processing 76

Audio Delay Ranges 83Audio Embedding Modes 78Audio Synchronization 77Audio Test Tones 83Audio V-Fade 77EAS Control 85Input Audio Rate 76Sample Rate Convert 76

Out Aspect Ratio 94Video Processing 90

AFD/WSS/VI 94Audio/Video Align 93Fast Video Switch 95Thumbnail Display 95Video Delay Ranges 92Video Frame Synchronization 83, 90

Power Ratings 23Propagation Delay

Audio 125Video 125

RRelay Back Module 25

SSample Rate Convert 76Signal Flow

Audio Path 16Metadata Path 17Video Path 16



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StatusAAP Status 40

Failure Messages 41Processor Utilization 41Resource Utilization 40

Sub Module 8Sub Module LEDs 34System Block Diagram 2

TThumbnail Display 95

UUpgrading firmware 26UpMix 55

Parameters 56

VVideo Delay Ranges 92Video Frame Synchronization 90


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