User`s manual

1601 SERIES HD/SDI DUAL OUTPUT SHASTA HD ROUTER
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1601 Series HD/SDI Shasta HD Router
Overview
Introduction
The Sierra Video 1601 Series HD/SDI Dual Output Shasta HD router is designed for forward-
looking broadcast and post-production facilities that want to prepare for transition to HD. The
1601 Series HD routers are compact units offering digital video boards that work with both HD
video (SMPTE 292) at 1.485 Gbps and SDI video (SMPTE 259) at data rates from 19Mbps to
360Mbps. These unique routers can also route DVB-ASI signals.
The 1601 Series HD/SDI routers also offer as an option stereo analog audio or AES/EBU digital
audio. The 1601 series accommodates balanced or un-balanced audio.
The 1601 HD/SDI series also come with a standard front local control panel. Remote control is
also available using an RS-232/422 serial interface or an Ethernet port. An extensive line of
existing RS-485 XY, single-bus, and programmable remote control panels are also available.
This manual covers the 1601 Series of HD/SDI routing switchers. These robust routers offer
Video and Audio in the same, compact frame with dual outputs. The HD/SDI series system
accommodates, AFV (audio follow video), or breakaway (split) routing.
Video Standards
The Series 1601 HD/SDI will pass any serial digital video bit stream within the specified bit rates
of 19Mbps to 1.485Gbps including the standards listed below;
HD Video Standards
Including
1080/59.94i or 1035/59.94i
1080/29.97p
720/59.94p
1080/50i
1080/25p
1080/59.94i or 1035/59.94i
1080/60i or 1035/60i
1080/30p
720/60p
720/60p
1080/24p