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HMX6803+
Auto-Sensing 3G/HD/SD Multiplexer With Up To 8 AES Inputs

The HMX6803+ 3G/HD/SD embedder module has up to eight AES inputs with a video processing
amplifier. This module allows for control over the picture, has an embedded audio processor for hot-
switching embedded audio, provides full audio delay and processing, and has the ability to embed
metadata from external sources. The HMX6803+D can be used in any broadcast facility where the
embedding of AES on SD or HD signals is required or where the processing of SD or HD video and
audio signals is essential.

The OP+HMX+D version includes the fiber sub-module that will allow the addition of an optical
transmitter to complement the electrical inputs.

FEATURES

The HMX6803+D have the following input and output ports:

• Inputs:
◦ One video serial digital input
◦ Genlock input (composite or tri-level sync) frame or card user selectable
◦ Eight AES inputs (unbalanced, balanced compatible with external baluns)
Four AES inputs standard, eight AES with HMX68OPT-AES8 license option
◦ DARS Input (unbalanced, balanced compatible with external baluns)
◦ RS232/422 serial port for external metadata source
• Outputs:
◦ Four serial video digital outputs
◦ Fiber Transmitter (OP+HMX+D version)
• Operates Video standards: 525 and 625 (SMPTE 259M) ; 1080i/p; 720p (SMPTE 274M/296M);
3G (SMPTE 424M ) upgradeable
• Auto-detect or user-forced input video standard
• 10-bit video processing
• Digital equalization (supports Belden 8281/1694A and newer, thin coax cables like Alcatel
SD02)
• Passes all HANC samples
• Passes VANC with user-selectable option for VBI/ANC Line by Line Video Deleting
• Up to 8 frames of HD and 50 frames of SD video delay
• Loss of video modes:
◦ Pass
◦ Black
◦ Freeze
• Video processing amplifier with controls for:
◦ luminance gain
◦ luminance offset
◦ chrominance gain
◦ chrominance offset
◦ white clip
◦ black clip
◦ hue adjustment
• Ability to embed AES on output (fiber or SDI) without video source or genlock
• Ability to embed external metadata
• Dolby® Header Adjustment
• Basic audio limiting capability:
◦ User-selectable threshold for soft compression limiting
◦ Adjustable compression slope
◦ Adjustable attack time/rate
◦ Adjustable delay time/rate
◦ Noise gate level and time
 • Module will directly support 8 AES unbalanced inputs only - balanced AES supported via
external baluns adapters
• Video and audio test generator
• AES audio routing/advanced processing
• Internal audio processing amplifier with gain, swap, invert, delay, mix (sum) of de-embedded
and external audio channels.
• Bypassable sample rate conversion for external and embedded audio
• Data mode for passing compressed audio - APTX, DOLBY®-E, AC-3
• 16-, 20- or 24-bit audio processing
• C, U & V bit transparency
• Shadowed/restored parameter settings when switching video standards
• Card edge control
• Ethernet remote control and monitoring

PRODUCT DETAILS

Each HMX6803+D package includes a module-specific breakout cable that expands the number of
available connections beyond what would fit on a standard two-slot back connector. The breakout
cable includes an RS-232/422 serial connector to embed or de-embed Dolby® metadata. HMX6803+D
can be controlled manually via card-edge controls with OSD video display or remotely using CCS
Navigator™, HTTP Web server or third-party SNMP-based control applications. In addition, the module
is Q-SEE™-compliant, allowing for direct thumbnail monitoring when installed in a FR6822+QXFE
frame.

BLOCK DIAGRAM

BACK MODULE
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice

Serial Video Input

Number 1
Standards 1080p (SMPTE 424M) - 3G HD
1080i/p (SMPTE 274M); 720p(SMPTE 296M) – HD-SDI
SMPTE 259M-C, 270Mb/s, 525/625 component – SD-SDI
Connector BNC per IEC 169-8
Impedance 75 ohms
Frame Rate 1080i/p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 Hz (3G rates are
future software upgradeable)
720p: 50,59.94,60 Hz
Return Loss >15 dB from 5 MHz to 1485 MHz; >12 dB from 1485 MHz to 2970
MHz
Equalization 3G-Adaptive cable equalization for up to 164 ft (50 m) (typical) of
Belden 1694A co-axial cable.
HD-Adaptive cable equalization for up to 492 ft (150 m) (typical) of
Belden 1694A co-axial cable.
SD- Adaptive cable equalization for up to 984 ft (300 m) (typical) of
Belden 8281 co-axial cable.

Serial Video Output

Number 4
Standards 1080p (SMPTE 424M) - 3G HD
1080i/p (SMPTE 274M); 720p(SMPTE 296M) - HD-SDI
SMPTE 259M-C, 270Mb/s, 525/625 component - SD-SDI
Frame Rate 1080i: 25, 29.97, 30, 59.94 Hz
1080p: 23.98 (p/psf), 24(p/psf), 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 Hz (3G
rates are software upgradeable)
720p: 50,59.94,60 Hz 525,625
Connector BNC per IEC 169-8
Impedance 75 ohms
Return Loss >15 dB from 5 MHz to 1485 MHz; >12 dB from 1485 MHz to 2970
MHz
D.C. Offset 0.0 V ± 0.5 V
Signal Level 800 mV 10%
Rise and Fall Time <135 ps - 3G
<270 ps - HD-SDI
0.4 – 1.5 nS - SD-SDI
Overshoot/Undershoot <10%
Jitter 3G: <2UI pk-pk of timing jitter (>10Hz); <0.3UI pk-pk of alignment
jitter (>100 kHz)
HD: <1UI pk-pk of timing jitter (>10 Hz); <0.2UI pk-pk of alignment
jitter for (>100 kHz)
SD: <0.2UI pk-pk (>10 Hz);
Delay Up to 8 frames less 2 lines for 3G/HD; 50 frames for SD

Reference Video
Level 1V pk-pk + 6dB/-3.5dB
Signal type Analog composite 525/625 or tri-level sync (1080i/p / 720p)
Connector BNC per IEC 169-8
Impedance 75 ohms
Return Loss >40 dB to 10 MHz (typical)

Unbalanced AES/DARS Input

Connector BNC (IEC169-8)
Impedance 75 ohms
Return Loss >25 dB, 0.1 to 6.0 MHz
Sensitivity <100 mV
Input audio rate 32 kHz to 108 kHz

Balanced AES/DARS Input (with external baluns)

Connector XLR with external baluns
Sensitivity <200 mV
Impedance 110 ohms +/- 20% (0.1 to 6 MHz)
Maximum Input Signal 10 V (pk-pk)
Common Mode Rejection 0 V to 7 V (0 kHz to 20 kHz)
Input audio rate 32 kHz to 108 kHz

Fiber Optic Output (Transmitter)

Number of Inputs 1
Wavelengths (nm) 1310 FP
1270, 1290, 1310, 1330, 1350, 1370, 1430, 1450, 1470, 1490, 1520,
1530, 1550, 1570, 1590, 1610 CWDM
Connector SC/PC per IEC 61754-4-1
ST/PC (optional)
FC/PC (optional)
Output Power -7 dBm ± 1 dBm FP
0 dBm ± 2 dBm CWDM
Extinction Ratio 8 dB typical

RS-232/RS-422 (Metadata I/O)

Standard Electrical specification EIA-232C
Connector DB-9 232/422 switchable

Power Consumption
12 W maximum

Operating Temperature
41° to 113°F (5° to 45°C)

ORDERING INFORMATION

HMX6803+D Auto-Sensing HD/SD multiplexer with four AES inputs, 3G-capable (with
appropriate software key), includes double-slot back module and breakout
cable, QSEE-compliant

HMX68OPT-AES8 Optional software key upgrade for HMX6803+ to provide eight discrete AES
inputs

HMX68OPT-3G Optional software key upgrade for HMX6803+ to provide 3 Gb/s HD capability

OP+HMX+13D Auto-Sensing HD/SD multiplexer with four AES inputs, 3G-capable (with
appropriate software key), includes double-slot back module and breakout
cable, QSEE-compliant with 1310nm fiber optic transmitter

OP+HMX+CxxD* Auto-Sensing HD/SD multiplexer with four AES inputs, 3G-capable (with
appropriate software key), includes double-slot back module and breakout
cable, QSEE-compliant with CWDM fiber optic transmitter
6800+OPT+16CAPM Breakout cable with coax connectors for unbalanced AES I/O (NOTE: One cable
provided with each HMX6803+ or OP+HMX unit ordered)/td>

NOTE: One unbalanced audio breakout cable (6800+OPT+16CAPM) is included with each
HMX6803+D module purchased and does not need to be separately ordered/purchased.
Additional/replacement cables can be ordered using part numbers 6800+OPT+16CAPM.

Connector Options
OP+OPT+ST OPTO+ -ST connector option for OPTO+ fiber modules
OP+OPT+FC OPTO+ -FC connector option for OPTO+ fiber modules

*CWDM Wavelength Selection Table “Upper Band” Wavelengths

“Lower Band” Wavelengths

xx Wavelength xx Wavelength

27 1270 nm 47 1470 nm

29 1290 nm 49 1490 nm

31 1310 nm 51 1510 nm

33 1330 nm 53 1530 nm

35 1350 nm 55 1550 nm

37 1370 nm 57 1570 nm

43 1430 nm 59 1590 nm

45 1450 nm 61 1610 nm