Operation Manual

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Niagara Pro Rear Panel Diagram
The diagram and table below illustrates all of the connectors and other components of the Niagara
Pro rear panel.
The diagram above shows the rear panel of Niagara Pro. The Analog Input section of the rear panel
is used to connect your audio and video source to Niagara Pro.
Using the reference chart and images below, you can connect the appropriate device and power to
the Niagara Pro.
Port Description
A AC Power Input Provides system power.
B Video Test Ports BNC connector for composite video IN/OUT. Allows you to connect a video test signal, such as a color bar generator, to
calibrate the video settings for video capture sessions.
C USB 2.0 Connectors Use these ports to connect USB control devices, such as a keyboard and mouse, or USB memory devices.
D Control RS-422
Connector
9-pin D connector. Allows you to control the Niagara Pro via RS-422 protocols providing integration into a broadcast
studio master control center. This is a standard RS-422 port that can be used with deck control software.
E Auxiliary VGA
Connector
Use this port to connect an external VGA monitor, so that you can view the Windows XP Interface.
F Network Ports (Line 1
& 2)
Dual Ethernet ports provide redundant connections to your network.
G Alarm Relay
Connector
Use this port to connect an external device (such as an audible bell or buzzer) so that if the system fails, it will trigger an
external audible sound.
H Memory Slots 1 & 2 Compact Flash card slots for removable storage.
I Channel A & B AV
Inputs
Each AV Input channel provides the following input ports:
1. Left/Right XLR connector for balanced audio sources;
Right XLR connector for AES/EBU audio
2. Mini-DIN connector for S-Video sources
3. BNC connector for composite video sources
4. BNC connector for SDI Video Sources with embedded SDI audio
5. Left/Right BNC connectors for unbalanced audio sources