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  • Page 1 Version 1.0, May 2021 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the EQT-1616-3G-F. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the EQT-1616-3G-F.
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  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 4 WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables with...
  • Page 5 Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ........................... 1 INSTALLATION ..........................3 2.1. UNPACKING ........................3 2.2. PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ....................3 2.2.1. Router Frames ......................3 2.2.2. Remote Panels ......................3 2.3. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ................... 3 2.3.1. Video Inputs & Outputs ....................3 2.3.2.
  • Page 8 EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 4.4.2. Controlling the EQT using Serial ................19 4.4.3. Controlling the EQT using GPIO ................19 ADDITIONAL FEATURES ......................25 5.1. CLEAN & QUIET SWITCHING (EQT-FK-CS) ..............25 5.1.1. Clean Switch Audio ....................25 5.1.2. Gearbox ........................ 26 5.2.
  • Page 9 EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 6.9.2. PSU ........................ 43 6.9.3. Channel ........................ 44 6.9.4. MADI ........................ 44 6.10. TRAP CONFIGURATION ....................44 6.10.1. SNMP Trap Destinations ..................44 VISTALINK® REMOTE MONITORING AND CONTROL ............45 7.1. WHAT’S VISTALINK®? ..................... 45 7.2. SYSTEM ..........................46 7.2.1.
  • Page 10 Figure 4-1 : EQT Clean Switch Block Diagram ................13 Figure 4-2 : Front View of EQT Clean Switch with Control Panel ..........13 Figure 4-3 : Rear Communication Connections on EQT-1616-3G-F Rear Plates ......14 Figure 4-4 : Powering the GPI Opto-Isolators from the Router ............. 21 Figure 4-5 : Powering the GPI Opto-Isolators from an External Power Supply ......
  • Page 11 EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 8-2 : WinSetup - System Levels Editor ................64 Figure 8-3 : WinSetup - Frame Editor ..................65 Figure 8-4 : WinSetup - Source Definition ..................66 Figure 8-5 : WinSetup - Destination Definition ................67 Figure 8-6 : WinSetup - Panel Configuration ................
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  • Page 13: Overview

    Configuration EQT-1616-3G-F is housed in a 1RU frame. I/O can be populated with 12Gbps- or 3Gbs- based SFPs. Expansion EQT-1616-3G-F utilizes SFPs for the I/O and can be populated in blocks from 1x1 to its maximum size of 16x16. Technical EQT-1616-3G-F offers full 12Gbps bandwidth to handle uncompressed UHD single-link signals.

  • Page 14: Figure 1-2 : Eqt-1616-3G-F Block Diagram

    Ethernet, Serial, or GPIO control Power Supply The EQT-1616-3G-F router is equipped with an internal main and redundant power supply. Features & Benefits  Supports HD–SDI, 3G–SDI, 12G–SDI and 2SI Quad–link 3G–SDI ...

  • Page 15: Installation

    2.3. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Figure 2-1 : EQT-1616-3G-F Rear View 2.3.1. Video Inputs & Outputs I/O ports on the back of the frame are for SFPs. The device supports both coaxial and fiber SFPs. A high quality coax cable such as Belden 8281 or 1694 should be used for optimum performance.

  • Page 16: Serial Connections

    The rear panel of the EQT has two D-Sub female serial number connectors. This section refers to the DB-9 port labelled DEBUG/SERIAL. The EQT supports Quartz protocol commands over the serial port. For information regarding Quartz protocol, contact Evertz service. The pin-out for the DEBUG/SERIAL port is shown in Table 2-1.

  • Page 17: Table 2-3 : Standard Rj-45 Wiring Color Codes

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 2.3.3.1. Connecting to an Ethernet Network The EQT uses 10Base-T (10 Mbps), 100Base-TX (100 Mbps), or Gigabit (1 Gbps) twisted pair Ethernet cabling systems. When connecting for 10Base-T systems, category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable as well as EIA/TIA –...

  • Page 18: Gpi And Gpo

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Devices on the Ethernet network continually monitor the receive data path for activity as a means of checking that the link is working correctly. When the network is idle, the devices also send a link test signal to one another to verify link integrity.

  • Page 19: Figure 2-2 : General Purpose Input Schematic

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Maximum GPI Voltage +24 Volts DC Voltage to Turn GPI on >+2.0 Volts DC Voltage to Turn GPI off < +1.0 Volts DC GPI Current Limiting ~15mA Table 2-5 : Rear GPI Electrical Specifications Figure 2-2 : General Purpose Input Schematic...

  • Page 20: Reference

    If the reference is missing, then the routing will occur asynchronously. The EQT-1616-3G-F is capable of performing clean and quiet switching on all 16 outputs with a feature key installed. In order to activate this functionality, the router requires to receive bi-level reference (NTSC or PAL).

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    THE EARTH PIN OF THE MAINS PLUGS MUST BE MAINTAINED The power entry modules contain a standard IEC power inlet connector and an EMI line filter. A separate fuse holder is located inside the power supply module. 2.3.7. Fuse Rating EQT-1616-3G-F uses T2AH250V fuses. Page 9...
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  • Page 23: Specification

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router SPECIFICATION 3.1. CONFIGURATION Inputs Fixed at 16 Outputs Fixed at 16 Redundant Protection Redundant Power Supply 3.2. VIDEO INPUTS Standards SMPTE 292M, SMPTE424M, SMPTE 2082 (SFP dependent) Signal Level 800mV Impedance 75Ω terminating Performance SFP and coaxial cable length dependent 3.3.

  • Page 24: Physical

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 3.6. PHYSICAL Height 1.75” (44.5mm) 1RU Width 19” (483mm) 19” Rack Mount Depth (non-FP) 10.5” (267mm) over hinges and connectors Depth (FP) 13.5“ (345mm) over hinges and connectors Weight 3.4kg (7.5Lbs) Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C Cooling Fan –cooled, left to right...

  • Page 25: Operation

    The EQT router is a matrix router that provides a simple, cost-effective solution for small router applications. The EQT-1616-3G-F consists of 16 equalized inputs and 16 reclocked outputs. Each input and each output are interfaced through a common crosspoint that is controlled by the main processing unit.

  • Page 26: Rear View

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 4.2.1. Setting the IP Address The EQT-1616-3G-F consists of two individual components, Router and Control Panel, that each have their own IP address. These components can be accessed through either Ethernet or Serial ports, both on the rear panel of the device.
  • Page 27 EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router To change the IP address of the components via Serial connection, follow the instructions below: For the EQT: 1. Connect a DB-9 cable to the DEBUG/SERIAL port on the rear of the router 2. Set connection parameters as follows:...

  • Page 28: Accessing The Configuration And Monitoring Menu

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 4.2.2. Accessing the Configuration and Monitoring Menu The EQT router contains a configuration and monitoring menu that allows the user to change some internal settings of the device and to monitor various components on the router. Before accessing the configuration and monitoring menu via Ethernet, the IP address of the device must be set.

  • Page 29: Configuration And Monitoring Menu

    Configuration of network settings (1) Network Setup Configuration of Simple Network Management Protocol setting (2) SNMP Setup Debugging tool for Evertz support (3) Engineering Debug Tool Suite of self-tests (4) Built In System Test Configure system logging (5) SYSLOG configuration 4.2.4.

  • Page 30: Engineering Debug Tool

    Submenu to add/remove/modify SNMPv3 trap addresses (2) SNMP v3 Trap Settings 4.2.6. Engineering Debug Tool The Engineering Debug Tool is intended for debugging progress. It is intended for use by Evertz staff and should not be used under normal circumstances. 4.2.7. Built In Self Test The Built-in Self Test tool is used to test the functionality of various components on the device, such as memory and Ethernet adapters.

  • Page 31: Controlling The Eqt Using Serial

    Quartz protocol commands over the serial port (slave end). Any control device that supports Quartz protocol can control the EQT via the serial port. For information regarding the Quartz protocol, contact Evertz service. See Section 2.3.2 for a description of the pin-outs of the serial port.

  • Page 32: Table 4-1 : Standard Gpi Encoding Functions

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router FUNCTION GPI4 GPI3 GPI2 GPI1 Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7 Source 8 Source 9 Source 10 Source 11 Source 12 Source 13 Source 14 Source 15 Source 16 Table 4-1 : Standard GPI Encoding Functions There are three methods to trigger the GPIs.

  • Page 33: Figure 4-4 : Powering The Gpi Opto-Isolators From The Router

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 4-4 : Powering the GPI Opto-Isolators from the Router Alternatively, an external voltage source may be applied as shown in Figure 4-5. The VEXT voltage must be greater than the voltage supplied to the GPI by at least +5V.

  • Page 34: Figure 4-5 : Powering The Gpi Opto-Isolators From An External Power Supply

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 4-5 : Powering the GPI Opto-Isolators from an External Power Supply Another option is to power the GPI pin with a signal source as it can be seen in Figure 4-6. Figure 4-6 : Powering the GPI Opto-Isolators from an External Signal The programmable GPOs are used to trigger alarms or to provide a limited tally capability.

  • Page 35: Table 4-2 : Standard Gpo Encoding Functions

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router  Individual Function: The four GPOs can be triggered independently, depending on the selected function assigned to a specific GPO set, whether it is PSU Fault, Temperature Fault, Video Src Missing and Video Route Selected (i.e.: in case, PSU Fault is attributed to GPO1, then once the fault is present, GPO1 will be triggered, from 0 to 1).
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  • Page 37: Additional Features

    5.1. CLEAN & QUIET SWITCHING (EQT-FK-CS) The EQT-1616-3G-F is capable of performing clean and quiet switching on all 16 outputs with the EQT- FK-12G feature key installed. In order to activate this functionality, the router requires to receive bi-level reference (NTSC or PAL).

  • Page 38: Gearbox

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Audio A1 Audio A2 Audio A3 Audio A4 Audio A5 Audio A6 Audio A7 Audio A8 Audio A9 Audio A10 Audio A11 Audio A12 Audio A13 Audio A14 Audio A15 Audio A16 Video 1 Video 2...

  • Page 39: Madi

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router (source 5), are converted into a single-link 12G-SDI and routed to output port 9. The blue arrows represent the possible ports that can pass through single-link 12G-SDI. Figure 5-1 : Gearbox Diagram 5.2. MADI The EQT-FK-MADI feature key activates 64 channels of MADI audio. The two auxiliary IO ports (AUX A and AUX B) are located on the device’s rear.
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  • Page 41: Web Interface

    IP address of the EQT. You will be prompted to enter a username and password; use the login/password combination root/evertz. After logging in, click on Upgrade which is located at the top of the page as seen in Figure 6-1.

  • Page 42: Figure 6-2 : Webeasy - Firmware Upgrade Menu

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 6-2 : WebEASY - Firmware Upgrade Menu ® After pressing the ‘Upgrade’ button, the file will be uploaded and the EQT will be upgraded. Once completed, a message indicating that the upgrade has completed will be displayed in the progress bar.

  • Page 43: System

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 6.3. SYSTEM Figure 6-3 : WebEASY - System ® Page 31...

  • Page 44: Product

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 6.3.1. Product Product Name: This parameter displays the name of the device. Serial Number: This parameter displays the serial number of the device. Revision: This parameter displays the revision of the firmware. Build: This parameter displays the firmware version uploaded to the device.

  • Page 45: System Control

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 6.3.7. System Control Reboot: This button allows the user to reboot the device. 6.4. PRODUCT FEATURES Figure 6-4 : WebEASY - Product Features ® 6.4.1. Product License Product License File: This button allows the user to select and upload a product license file.

  • Page 46: Configuration

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 6.5. CONFIGURATION Figure 6-5 : WebEASY - Configuration ® 6.5.1. Output Video Clean Switch: This field is used to enable/disable the clean switching functionality of the device. Clean Switch Audio: This field is used to select the clean switching audio functionality of the device, whether it is ‘Follow Video’, for embedded audio channels to be routed along with its respective video, or...

  • Page 47: Gearbox Selection

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Base Rate: This field is used to set/display the base rate of the input signal connected to the device. No Signal Action: This field is used to set/display the action in case there is no input signal.

  • Page 48: Signal Status

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 6.6. SIGNAL STATUS Figure 6-6 : WebEASY - Signal Status ® Page 36...

  • Page 49: Device Info

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 6.6.1. Device Info Vendor: This parameter displays the vendor name of the selected SFP. Part: This parameter displays the part number of the selected SFP. Src Standard: This parameter displays the input signal source standard. Src marches Baserate: This parameter detects whether the signal source base rate matches the device’s base rate (green) or mismatches the device’s base rate (red).

  • Page 50: Routes

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 6.7. ROUTES Figure 6-7 : WebEASY - Routes (Part 1) ® 6.7.1. Crosspoint Setup Set 1 to 1 Routes: This button sets routes 1 to 1 (i.e. SRC 1 to DST 1, SRC 2 to DST 2, etc.).

  • Page 51: Route

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 6-8 : WebEASY - Routes (Part 2) ® 6.7.4. Route Directed: This section shows the signal direction between source and destination. In addition, a route can be set by dragging a source button to a destination. In case any destination button is selected, a un- route can be applied.

  • Page 52: Route

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 6-9 : WebEASY - Routes (Part 3) ® 6.7.5. Route Tiled: This section is used to set a route and highlight all destinations routed to a source.  NOTE: ALL sources/destinations selected in Grid, Directed and Tiled section, takes effect only after ‘Take’...

  • Page 53: Gpio

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 6.8. GPIO Figure 6-10 : WebEASY - GPIO ® Page 41...

  • Page 54: Gpi

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 6.8.1. GPI Enable: This field is used to enable/disable the GPI port. Orientation: This field is used to set the GPI orientation, whether it is ‘Normally Opened’ or ‘Normally Closed’. Encoded: This field is used to select whether the GPI connector in the EQT’s rear is to be encoded to work individually (set as ‘Individual’) or collectively (set as ‘Encoded’).

  • Page 55: Traps

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 6.9. TRAPS Figure 6-11 : WebEASY - Traps ® 6.9.1. Temperature: Temperature Sensor 1-4: This field sets/displays the temperature traps for the fault presence of sensor 1-4, whether the fault is present (green) or absent (red).

  • Page 56: Channel

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 6.9.3. Channel Video Loss: This field sets/displays the video loss trap for fault presence, whether video in each channel is present (green) or absent (red). 6.9.4. MADI MADI Loss: This field sets/displays the MADI trap for fault presence, whether the audio is present (green) or absent (red).

  • Page 57: Vistalink® Remote Monitoring And Control

    7.1. WHAT’S VISTALINK®? VistaLINK® is Evertz’ remote monitoring and configuration platform that operates over an Ethernet network by using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). SNMP is a standard computer network protocol that enables different devices sharing the same network to communicate with each other.

  • Page 58: System

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 7.2. SYSTEM Figure 7-1 : VistaLINK® - System Page 46...

  • Page 59: Product

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 7.2.1. Product Product Name: This parameter displays the name of the device. Serial Number: This parameter displays the serial number of the device. Revision: This parameter displays the revision of the firmware. Build: This parameter displays the firmware version uploaded to the device.

  • Page 60: System Control

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 7.2.6. System Control Reboot: This button allows the user to reboot the device. 7.3. PRODUCT FEATURES Figure 7-2: VistaLINK® - Product Features 7.3.1. Product License Product License File: This button allows the user to select and upload a product license file.

  • Page 61: Configuration

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 7.4. CONFIGURATION Figure 7-3 : VistaLINK® - Configuration Page 49...

  • Page 62: Output Video

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 7.4.1. Output Video Clean Switch: This field is used to enable/disable the clean switching functionality of the device. Clean Switch Audio: This field is used to select the clean switching audio functionality of the device, whether it is ‘Follow Video’, for embedded audio channels to be routed along with its respective video, or ‘Break-Away’, to route 320 audio channels independently of the video route.

  • Page 63: Signal Status

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Timing Plane Switching Offset: This parameter is used to set/display whether Timing Plane is ‘Automatic’ or ‘Manual’.  NOTE: The device must be rebooted in order for changes to take effect. 7.5. SIGNAL STATUS Figure 7-4 : VistaLINK® - Signal Status...

  • Page 64: Device Info

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 7.5.1. Device Info Vendor: This parameter displays the vendor name of the selected SFP. Part: This parameter displays the part number of the selected SFP. Src Standard: This parameter displays the input signal source standard. Src marches Baserate: This parameter detects whether the signal source base rate matches the device’s base rate (green) or mismatches the device’s base rate (red).

  • Page 65: Routes

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 7.6. ROUTES Figure 7-5 : VistaLINK® - Routes 7.6.1. Crosspoint Setup Set 1 to 1 Routes: This button routes 1 to 1 (i.e. SRC 1 to DST 1, SRC 2 to DST 2, etc.). Set Source 1 to all outputs: This button sets input source channel 1 to all destinations.

  • Page 66: Input Monitor

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 7.7. INPUT MONITOR Figure 7-6 : VistaLINK® - Input Monitor 7.7.1. Quad Link Inputs Quad link: This parameter displays which input quad-link from Gearbox feature is enabled (groups of 4). Image: This parameter detects/displays the signal standard of the input quad-link group.

  • Page 67: Individual

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 7.7.2. Individual Image: This parameter detects/displays the signal standard of each input channel. Image Division: This parameter detects/displays the image division of each input channel. Transport Stream Standard: This parameter detects/displays the stream standard in each input channel.

  • Page 68: Gpo

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router In case Individual GPI is selected: Route Enable: This field is used to enable/disable the four routes in each GPI pin. Route SRC: This field is used to define the source channel for the route. Route DEST: This field is used to define the destination channel for the route.

  • Page 69: Traps

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 7.9. TRAPS Figure 7-8 : VistaLINK® - Traps 7.9.1. Temperature: Temperature Sensor 1-4: This field sets/displays the temperature traps for the fault presence of sensor 1-4, whether the fault is present (green) or absent (red). Temperature Crosspoint Sensor: This field sets/displays the temperature traps for the fault presence of Crosspoint sensor, whether the fault is present (green) or absent (red).

  • Page 70: Psu

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 7.9.2. PSU Right: This field sets/displays the right power supply trap for the fault presence, whether it is on (green) or off (red). Left: This field sets/displays the left power supply trap for the fault presence, whether it is on (green) or off (red).

  • Page 71: Trap Config

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 7.10. TRAP CONFIG Figure 7-9 : VistaLINK® - Trap Config 7.10.1. SNMP Trap Destinations TRAP Destinations 1-8: This field is used to enable/disable and set/display the Destination IP Address for all traps.  NOTE: The device must be rebooted in order for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 72: Manage Routes

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 7.11. MANAGE ROUTES Figure 7-10 : VistaLINK® - Manage Routes (Part 1) Page 60...

  • Page 73: Figure 7-11 : Vistalink® - Manage Routes (Part 2)

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 7-11 : VistaLINK® - Manage Routes (Part 2) This section shows the path to display the Manage Routes table through VistaLINK®, as well as, it displays possilities of individual sources/destinations routes.  NOTE: After every route, press ‘Apply’ for the changes take effect.
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  • Page 75: Configuring The System Using Winsetup

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM USING WINSETUP The WinSetup program is used to configure most of the routing functions, including control panel operation. It allows such things as the number of signal levels to be defined, which control panels are connected to the system, and the names of inputs and outputs.

  • Page 76: Figure 8-2 : Winsetup - System Levels Editor

    This is deliberate to lead the user through the functions that need to be set up. Carry out the following functions to configure the system. 1. Levels: Enter the level names for each of the levels that you want to control. EQT-1616-3G-F can have two separate levels, for Audio and Video, since the used can route/shuffle both independent.

  • Page 77: Figure 8-3 : Winsetup - Frame Editor

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 8-3 : WinSetup - Frame Editor The Port Setup section configuration details is shown in 8.1 Communication Port Setup. 3. Sources: Enter the sources dialog and use the ‘add’ button to fill the number of sources and name of the sources.

  • Page 78: Figure 8-4 : Winsetup - Source Definition

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 8-4 : WinSetup - Source Definition 4. Destinations: Enter the destination dialog and use the ‘add’ button to fill the number of destinations to create and the name of the destinations. Also, select the desired Levels, since there are Video and Audio levels.

  • Page 79: Figure 8-5 : Winsetup - Destination Definition

    Figure 8-5 : WinSetup - Destination Definition 5. Panels: Enter the panel’s dialog and use the ‘New’ button; this will show all Evertz panels listed by part number. Select the part number that matches the part number on the panel’s serial number label.

  • Page 80: Figure 8-6 : Winsetup - Panel Configuration

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 8-6 : WinSetup - Panel Configuration Each button can be programmed by selecting the button and then editing the functions in the Key section of the dialog box. Each panel should also be given a name for later identification; Panel 2402 is used in this example.

  • Page 81: Communication Port Setup

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 8.1. COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP The EQT has several communication ports that require additional setup. This section is used to define all of the interfaces that will be connected to the EQT. Enter the Edit Frame dialog and select the Port Setup section.

  • Page 82: Control Panel Ethernet Interface

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 8.1.1. Control Panel Ethernet Interface The control panel Ethernet port is a single interface that is defined to allow all properly equipped control panels to connect to the EQT via Ethernet. The interface is designed as a UDP interface using the Router- Link protocol.

  • Page 83: Ethernet Interface

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router  NOTE: A control panel Ethernet interface must be set up on the EQT-1616- 3G-F. 8.1.2. Ethernet Interface The Ethernet interface is defined to provide access to the EQT so that it can be controlled via Ethernet.

  • Page 84: Control Panel Serial Interface

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 8-9 : WinSeup - Ethernet Port Settings - TCP 8.1.3. Control Panel Serial Interface The Serial Interface is selected to provide access to the EQT through a physical cable, plugged into the SERIAL port, on device’s rear.

  • Page 85: Figure 8-10: Winseup - Ethernet Port Settings - Serial

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 8-10: WinSeup - Ethernet Port Settings - Serial Page 73...

  • Page 86: Figure 8-11 : Winsetup - Communication Options

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router 8.2. COMMUNICATIONS Figure 8-11 : WinSetup - Communication Options The Comms Window can be used to check for correct setup and working communication between the PC and the router. a) Select Options > Communications. Then, select the suitable option: ‘Use Serial Communications’...

  • Page 87: Figure 8-12 : Winsetup - Pc Communications

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 8-12 : WinSetup - PC Communications b) Click the ‘Comms Windows’ button to open the PC Communications Window. c) Use Quartz Protocol commands for Video and Audio routes: COMMANDS DESCRIPTION .SV[DEST],[SRC] Single video route .MV[INITIAL_DEST]-[FINAL_DEST],[SRC] Multiple video routes .SA[DEST],[SRC]...
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  • Page 89: Basic Magnum Configuration

    9. BASIC MAGNUM CONFIGURATION MAGNUM is an Evertz server that is used to monitor and control a variety of the company’s devices. The server can control the 16 video channels and 320 audio channels of the EQT device – according to...

  • Page 90: Figure 9-2 : Magnum - Sdvn Screen

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 9-2 : MAGNUM - SDVN Screen 3. Switch to Client Host by clicking “SDVN” at the top-left of the page and then selecting “CH” (Figure 9-2). Figure 9-3 : MAGNUM - Expanding the Pane 4. If navigation pane is collapsed, click the icon at the top-left of the page to expand the pane as highlighted in Figure 9-3.

  • Page 91: Figure 9-4 : Magnum - Devices Page

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 9-4 : MAGNUM - Devices Page 5. Navigate to the Devices page and click “Add”, in order to select the proper device (Figure 9-4). Page 79...

  • Page 92: Figure 9-5 : Magnum - Add Device Dialog

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 9-5 : MAGNUM – Add Device Dialog 6. Select “LEVEL-CONTROLLER” as the device type. 7. Once the Add Device dialog is opened, enter the long name and short name for the router. Also, enter the IP addresses of the device, along with a TCP/Quartz port that has been defined in the WinSetup configuration (see Figure 9-5 for details).

  • Page 93: Figure 9-6 : Magnum - Edit Option

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 9-6 : MAGNUM - Edit Option 9. Click the icon indicated in Figure 9-6 to edit and include the device’s information for proper control. Figure 9-7 : MAGNUM - Edit Device Dialog 10. In Edit Devices dialog, select the type component: “3RD-PARTY-ROUTER” to control video and/or “3RD-PARTY-AUDIO”...

  • Page 94: Figure 9-8 : Magnum - Verification

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 9-8 : MAGNUM – Verification 11. Click Upload Required. 12. Click Commit Changes (as highlighted in Figure 9-8). Page 82...

  • Page 95: Figure 9-9 : Magnum - Complete Configuration

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 9-9 : MAGNUM - Complete Configuration 13. Once the server update is complete, click “Done” (see Figure 9-9). Figure 9-10 : MAGNUM - Reports Page 14. Navigate to the Reports page. Confirm that the router, as well as the video and audio levels are present and ‘connected’...

  • Page 96: Figure 9-11 : Magnum- Virtual Ports Source

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 9-11 : MAGNUM- Virtual Ports Source 15. Navigate to the Virtual Ports page. In the Sources section, click “Add” and enter the name of the virtual port. Repeat the process 20 times: 16 input video ports and 4 virtual MADI input ports (since MADI physical input port is only one).

  • Page 97: Figure 9-12 : Magnum - Virtual Ports Destinations

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 9-12 : MAGNUM - Virtual Ports Destinations 16. In the Destinations section, click “Add” and enter the name of the virtual port. Repeat the process 20 times: 16 output video ports and 4 virtual MADI output ports.

  • Page 98: Figure 9-13 : Magnum - Virtual Advanced Routes

    EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router Figure 9-13 : MAGNUM – Virtual Advanced Routes 17. Test MAGNUM routing control by navigating to the Advanced Router page. Double click on the video or an audio level cell and change the assigned video/audio source. Then, click the “Take”...
  • Page 99 EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router DEFINITIONS 4:2:2: The sampling ration used in the HDTV digital video signal. For every 4 samples of luminance, there are 2 samples each of R-Y (red minus luminance) and B-Y (blue minus luminance). 16x9: A wide-screen television format such as HDTV in which the aspect ratio of the screen is 16 units wide by 9 units high as opposed to the 4x3 aspect ratio of traditional SD television.
  • Page 100 EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router DROP FRAME: In NTSC systems, where the frame rate is 29.97002618 frames per second, the drop frame mode permits time of day indexing of the frame numbers by dropping certain frame numbers. Specifically frames 0, and...
  • Page 101 EQT-1616-3G-F EQT 12G/3G/HD Router SMPTE 125M: The SMPTE standard for bit parallel digital interface for component video signals. SMPTE 125M defines the parameters required to generate and distribute component video signals on a parallel interface. SMPTE 259M-C: The SMPTE standard for 525- and 625-line serial digital component and composite interfaces.
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