Owner`s manual

nanoFlash FAQs
10-Apr-10 ©Convergent Design, Inc. Page 23 of 42
Single-Channel, Multi-Display Using HD/SD-SDI
nanoFlash also features an HD/SD-SDI output, which can be connected to an SDI
distribution amp to simultaneously drive multiple professional monitors. Cables runs up
to 150 meters (per link) are possible using HD-SDI connections.
99. How can nanoFlash be used in video assist applications?
Currently, users can play back any file using the control panel. You can also move from
file to file very quickly using the right and left arrows.
We are now developing remote RS-485 control, which will allow the playback of any
selected clip from one or more nanoFlash units, via a simple menu selection on the
remote PC/handheld. Metadata can also be input via this simple connection.
100. Does nanoFlash have an internal clock?
nanoFlash has an internal high-precision real-time clock with battery backup (10-year
projected life).
101. Can the internal clock be synchronized to GPS (UTC) time?
A comprehensive, extra cost, feature will be offered in summer 2010, which will allow
this functionality. Our GPS feature will also provide GPS information to be added to
each second of video.
102. Does nanoFlash have an LTC time-code input?
Yes. Multiple units can be synced to a master time-code generator or other timecode
source. Also, using a low cost BNC “T” (or “Tee”) connector, one timecode source can
be easily feed to multiple nanoFlash units. The nanoFlash is specifically designed for
this purpose.
The nanoFlash’s timecode input is via the Hirose 10-Pin Remote Control connector.
We offer special cables with Female BNC connectors to provide access to the timecode
input.
103. Can nanoFlash act as a time-code generator?
No, nanoFlash can receive timecode from an LTC source or HD/SD-SDI embedded.
NanoFlash, and also has an internal time-code generator, but cannot source (output)
timecode.
104. Can I jam-sync the time code?
Yes, but the initial implementation requires that the HD-SDI source be continuously
active (hot) to maintain the time-code.
105. What are the time-code input options?
a. Embedded in HD/SD-SDI stream per RP-188
b. LTC-In (Linear Time Code)
c. LTC-In Jam Sync
d. Internal Record-Run (with preset option)
e. Time-of-Day