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Chapter
VSC-HDMI-SDI
HDMI to 3G/HD/SD-SDI Converter
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DTS-HD is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. Page 2 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
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FCC and IC RFI Statements/NOM Statement FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Sub
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NOM Statement 5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua — por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc. 6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante. 7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante. 8. Servicio — El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en la
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NOM Statement 17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación. 18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando: A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o E: El aparato ha sido tirado o
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Safety Notice Safety Notice The HDMI to 3G/HD/SD-SDI Converter (VSC-HDMI-SDI) has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirement, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipment, the VSC-HDMI-SDI should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to pro- tect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit. • Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Specifications ................................................................................................ 8 2. Overview ....................................................................................................... 9 2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 9 2.2 Features ................................................................................................ 9 2
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Audio Support — Yes Auto 3G/HD/SD-SDI Detection — Yes Eye Pattern Characteristics — Extra low alignment jitter 0.05UI at HD Housing — Metal enclosure Input Signal — HDMI SDI Standards — 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI Video Bandwidth — 2.97 Gbps and 2.975/1.001 Gbps Video Support — 3G: 1080p50/59.94/60 (4.2.2); HD: 720p at 50/59.94/60 Hz, 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 Hz; SD: NTSC at 59.95 Hz, PAL at 50 Hz Output Impedance — 75 Hz Output Signal — SDI PC
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Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction The HDMI to 3G/HD/SD-SDI Converter converts HDMI to 3G/HD/SD SDI in real time. The conversion between SDI and HDMI is purely digital and guarantees no loss transformation for both audio and video. Plus, with up to 8 channels of audio support, 7.1 channel or 5.1 channel audio becomes available. The VSC-HDMI-SDI also provides two low-jitter SDI outputs for daisychain or multi- ple monitors. And, it can also be used in combination with VSC-SDI-H
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Chapter 2: Overview 5 6 7 Figure 2-2. Left-side panel. Table 2-1. Right- and left-side panel components. Number Component Description 1 HDMI input Connects to HDMI input 2 Signal LED Lights green when the signal is active 3 Power LED Lights green when power is on 4 Power jack Interlocked +5V power jack 5 BNC coax connector 3G/HD/HD-SDI output #1 6 BNC coax connector 3G/HD/HD-SDI output #2 Selects the user interface. See 7 DIP switch Chapter 3 Page 10 724-746-5500 | bla
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.5 Application Diagram VSC-HDMI-SDI VSC-HDMI-SDI Coax Coax HDMI cable cable cable Local monitor with Local monitor with Blu-ray player with coaxial input coaxial input HDMI output Output only side Input only side Figure 2-3. Typical application. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 11
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Chapter 3: DIP Switch 3. DIP Switch Use the 2-pin DIP switch to configure the user interface. You can access this switch from the bottom of the unit. Table 3-1. DIP switch settings. Pin #1 Pin #2 EDID Feature 3G/HD/SD-SDI with multichannel audio except OFF OFF ® ® DTS-HD and Dolby True HD OFF ON 3G/HD/SD-SDI with stereo PCM audio ON OFF HD/SD-SDI with stereo PCM audio ON ON EDID learning mode Page 12 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
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Chapter 4: EDID Learning 4. EDID Learning 1. Make sure that Pin #1 and Pin #2 of the DIP switch are both set to ON. 2. Connect the HDMI display to the HDMI port of TX. 3. Power on TX. 4. After LED turns to light, the EDID Learning procedure is completed. CAUTION: D O NOT change the DIP switch after the EDID has been learned; otherwise, the built-in EDID Learning information will be lost and will need to be learned again. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com Page 13
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