Sierra Video Systems ADC-124 Analog to Digital Converter Owner’s Manual ADC-124-OM Version: 2.
ADC-124 • HD/SD Analog to Digital Converter Owner’s Manual • • • • • Sierra Part Number: ADC-124-OM Document Version: 2.1 Printed in the United States. Last Author: MB Printing Date: 11/29/2010 9:32:00 AM The information contained in this Owner’s Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2010 Sierra Video Systems All rights reserved.
Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements.
Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Sierra Video Systems encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
Contents Introduction 6 In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................... 6 A Word of Thanks ..................................................................................................................... 6 Overview.................................................................................................................................... 6 Functional Block Diagram ........................................
Introduction In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • A Word of Thanks • Overview • Functional Block Diagram • Supported Audio and Video Formats • Documentation Terms A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing the openGearTM ADC-124 Analog to Digital Converter. The ADC-124 is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments.
Functional Block Diagram The ADC-124 has a very flexible signal flow path and feature set that combines several products into one compact package. This section diagrams the basic signal flow of your ADC-124 product. HD/SD Analog Input Analog to Digital Conversion Video Proc: Gain, Lift, Saturation, Phase Serializer and Cable Driver HD/SD SDI Output ADC-124 Block Diagram Figure 1.
Installation and Setup In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • Static Discharge • Unpacking • Rear Module Installation (Optional) • Board Installation • BNC Connections • Menu Structure • Factory Defaults Static Discharge Whenever handling the card and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note: Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices.
Rear Module Installation (Optional) If you are installing the card in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (one with a 100 BNC rear module installed across the entire back plane), skip this section. If you are installing the card into a slot with no rear module, you should have ordered and received one of the ADC-124-A module. You will need to install it in your 8310 frame before you can connect cables. Use the following steps to install a rear module in an 8310 openGearTM frame: 1.
Rear Module Available for ADC-124 Figure 3. BNC Designations for the Card Rear Module available for the ADC-124. NC Y/ CMPST Pr/C Pb NC text NC SDI OUT SDI OUT SDI OUT SDI OUT ADC-124-A Page 10 of 23 ADC-124 Owner’s Manual • (V 2.
Board Installation Use the following steps to install the card in the openGearTM 8310 frame: 1. Warning Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the openGearTM 8310 frame to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions. Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using convection cooling. 2.
Card Control and Status Card Status The card indicates the status of the input signal with the four blue LEDs labeled with the different supported formats (1080, 720, 625, 525). When the card has locked to a particular input format, that LED will be illuminated. When the card has not locked to a particular video format, the card will search all possible formats, and the lights will cycle rapidly. Menu Navigation The card can be configured from a menu system built in to the front card edge.
Proc Saturation This is Chroma (C channel) gain, expressed as a percentage. It ranges from 0.0% to 200.0% in 0.1% steps. Proc Phase This is Chroma (C channel) phase adjustment, expressed in degrees, ranging from –360 to +360 in steps of one degree. Decoder SD Input Selects the input format for SD analog video. This must be changed to reflect the analog video format on the input for the ADC-124 to lock correctly.
Select Preset Select from one of the five saved presets. Save Settings In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to save the settings to the card persistent storage. Load Settings In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to load the saved settings and make them active. Restore Factory Settings In this parameter, move the toggle switch up to make the factory default settings active, and make the stored settings equal to the factory settings.
Remote Control In This Chapter This section provides a detailed explanation on using remote control functions with your card. DashBoard Control System Software The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGearTM frames and controller cards from a computer. The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Sierra Video Systems website (www.sierravideo.com). Using the Menus and Menu Descriptions You must first install the DashBoard Control System software on your computer.
Menu Presets Menu Item Format Description Parameter Save Confirm Saves the parameters as preset. Parameter Load Confirm Loads parameters previously saved. Restart Parameters to Factory Default Confirm Will load factory presets and overwrite the save. Item Format Description Composite Selects the format of input SD analog video, so the decoder can properly decode the signal.
Technical Specifications Table 4. Card - Technical Specifications Category Parameter Analog Video Input Serial Digital Video Outputs Other Specification Number of Inputs 3 Input Type Differential, Common Mode Rejection (5V AC) Video Inputs HD: Component YPbPr and RGB SD: Composite, Component YPbPr (BetaCam™, MII™, SMPTE/N10), RGB, and Y/C Conversion Bit Depth 12-Bits SD Color Separation 5-Line Adaptive Comb or Notch Filter Frequency Response HD: Y- 0-30MHz ± 0.
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGearTM product is not required. In the event of problems with your card, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem.
Sierra openGear Warranty A. General Buyer assumes all responsibility for ascertaining the suitability of Sierra Video Systems (hereinafter "SVS") products for Buyer's intended use. No product sold by SVS is designed or manufactured for use in any manner or under any conditions other than those described in SVS's instruction manuals and other printed material for each particular product.
Except as provided in paragraph B immediately above, all sales are final, and Buyer may cancel this order or return products only upon written consent of SVS. D. General A.
Ordering Information ADC-124 and Related Products Your ADC-124 HD/SD Analog to Digital Converter is a part of the openGearTM family of products. Sierra Video Systems offers a full line of openGearTM terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, embedders, and de-embedders, as well as analog audio and video products.
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