DAC-9213 User Manual
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1. DAC 9213 Multi Definition SDI to Analog Component Converter User Manual 10 BIT ENCODER SERIALIZER DAC it iti re ha alog G att t a S ROSS Video Production Technology DAC 9213 User Manual e Ross Part Number 9213DR 004 03 e Release Date November 7 2012 The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation Copvright 2012 Ross Video Limited All rights reserved This work is proprietary and confidential to Ross Video Limited its subsidiaries and its other affiliated corporations and may not be copied distributed sold or otherwise used or relied upon without the express written permission of Ross Video Limited Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited Patents This product is protected by the following US Patents 4 205 346 5 115 314 5 280 346 5 561 404 7 034 886 7 508 455 7 602 446 7 834 886 7 914 332 This product is protected by the following Canadian Patents 2039277 1237518 1127289 Other patents pending Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Trademarks ROSS e is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited Geartite is a trademark of Ross Video Limited2. Ross ROSS ROSSB and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited e VELCRO isa registered trademark of Velcro Industries B V All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel Before using this product and any associated equipment refer to the Important Safety Instructions listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage Product may require specific equipment and or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements Symbol Meanings Protective Earth This symbol identifies a Protective Earth PE terminal which is provided for connection of the supply system s protective earth green or green yellow conductor This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance servicing instructions within the Product Manual Documentation Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment Warning The symbol with the word Warning within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death o
3. A valid signal is defined as any analog composite video signal standard input into the DAC 9213 which matches the setting of the Video Standard that has been selected in the Function Setup and Config uration Menu In other words if the converter is in its default state for NTSC 525 60 video then only an NTSC 525 60 composite video signal input will cause the OK LED to be lit Any other analog composite video signal of a different standard PAL B PAL M PAL N that is input into the converter will be in valid 13 7 Setup Iss 03 Configuration Use the Function Select switch and the Down and Up buttons to configure the DAC 9213 to convert analog video signals to SDI Settings are described in the section Function Setup and Configuration Menus on page 14 Refer to Figure 7 for switch and button locations Function Down Button Select Up Button Figure 7 DAC 9213 Switch and Button Locations General Operating Rules Please note the following important operating rules for the DAC 9213 e For each of the supported Video Standards NTSC PAL B PAL M PAL N the card stores the default video settings independently in non volatile memory e The module always powers up in the last configuration used e Always check to see that the input OK LED is lit If not check that the inputs are valid and the correct Video Standard has been selected from the Function menu Function Selection The factory set de
4. Max Gain Gain between Unity and Max Output Video Level NY Gain between Min and Unity Min Gain Force Mono Setup On Syncon All Disable Auto Mute Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Reset all user settings to Default Set Factory Default state h See Notes Unity Configuration Iss 03 16 Function Menu Notes Some of the menu items in Table 2 are explained here in further detail as follows Operation In this menu position the Down and Up buttons are disabled Input Video Standard Use this menu item to select the video standard that matches the incoming SDI signal s video standard In Auto Detect mode the module will attempt to detect any of the supported incoming High Definition or Standard Definition SDI video standards Refer to Table 3 for supported standards When a supported standard is detected the appropriate analog output format is selected If the module is unable to determine the input standard the STATUS LED will flash and the module will mute the analog outputs Output Video Format Note f Disable Auto Mute is set to On with an input output mismatch the DAC 9213 will output an invalid signal and the STATUS LED will flash Use this menu to select the output component video format Note that not all output formats support all SDI inp
5. Return Loss gt 45dB to 6MHz gt 28dB to 30MHz DC Offset for RGB or Component Video lt 50mV Frequency Response 0 5dB to 20MHz 1 0dB to 30MHz Group Delay SD lt 20ns to 6MHz HD lt 6ns to 30MHz Specifications Iss 03 20 Table 4 DAC 9213 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Outputs Short Circuit Protected Analog Composite Output RMS Noise unweighted SD lt 55dB 0 6 0MHz Yes Required Voltage 5V DC Current Consumption lt 750mA typical Total Power lt 3 75W typical 20 C to 40 C 68 F to 104 F Thermal Environment A F ambient non condensing 13cm x 9 5cm x 2 5cm Dimensions approx 5 x 4 x 1 Weight approx 326g 11 50z 21 7 Specifications Iss 03 Service Information Warranty and Repair Policy The GearLite DAC 9213 is warranted to be free of any defect with respect to performance quality reliability and workmanship for a period of THREE 3 years from the date of delivery to the customer In the event that your GearLite DAC 9213 proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Limited reserves the right to repair or replace this piece of equipment with a unit of equal or superior performance characteristics Should you find that this GearLite DAC 9213 has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product should suitable re
6. button quick default to unity the default value Press both Up and Down buttons at the same time and hold for three seconds Force Mono Use this menu to blank the Pg and Pp component output signals This option has no function in RGB format Note that if the DAC 9213 is setup in RGB mode and Force Mono is enabled then the module is switched to YPgPp mode the Pg and Pp channels will be blanked i e the module remembers option settings even though they may not affect the current operating mode Setup On Use this menu to control the blanking level of RGB signals in 525i mode only Setup is only valid in the 5251 RGB MII and 525i RGB NTSC Related output formats Sync On All Use this menu to enable horizontal synchronization pulses bi level sync or tri level sync on all three RGB signals Sync On All is set to On or just on the Green channel Sync On All is set to Off R Note This setting has no effect on YPgPp signals Configuration Iss 03 18 Disable Auto Mute Use this menu to disable automatic muting of the analog outputs when a standard mismatch occurs When automatic muting is enabled Disable Auto Mute Off the DAC 9213 will automatically mute the analog outputs when the input video standard selected by the user differs from the video standard detected at the SDI input Note f Disable Auto Mute is set to On with an input output mismatch the DAC 9213 will output an invalid signal and th
7. responsibility of you the customer All products shipped to you from Ross Video Limited will be shipped collect The Ross Video Technical Support Department will continue to provide advice on any product manufactured by Ross Video Limited beyond the warranty period without charge for the life of the equipment Service Information Iss 03 22 Geartite A Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following e Name and address of your local dealer Product information and pricing Technical support e Upcoming trade show information Telephone Technical After Hours Emergencv Support i Email Telephone General Fax Information Email Website Visit Us Visit our website for e Company information and news 1 613 652 4886 1 613 349 0006 techsupport rossvideo com 1 613 652 4886 1 613 652 4425 solutions rossvideo com http www rossvideo com Related products and full product lines e Online catalog Testimonials ROSS Video Production Technology
8. the numbers listed under the Contact Us section on the last page of this manual All GearLite products are covered by a generous 3 year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period See the Warranty and Repair Policy section in this manual for details 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 Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local or regional waste administration You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products Introduction Overview The DAC 9213 Multi Definition SDI to Analog Component Converter is a high quality signal conversion solution for High Definition HD and Standard Definition SD SDI signals and part of a growing family of GearLite Multi Definition MD self co
9. LG P R OUT ANLG Y G OUT S booy ANLG P B OUT Figure 5 DAC 9213 Connections Setup Iss 03 12 Note For cabling convenience a 3 BNC molded analog output cable is available from Ross Video For monitors with RCA inputs Ross Video also has available RCA to BNC adapters Contact your GearLite sales representative for cable ordering details Status and Selection LEDs The front edge of the DAC 9213 has four LED indicators that display the status of the input signals and indicate menu function and configuration selections Figure 6 STATUS LED U r e 6 9 ee POWER LED Figure 6 DAC 9213 Front Edge Status Indicator LEDs Table 1 describes the status LEDs available on the DAC 9213 Table 1 Status LED Descriptions Function When lit this LED indicates that the DAC 9213 is powered on When unlit this LED indicates a loss of power to the DAC 9213 When lit this LED indicates a valid input signal is present and no errors are detected The DAC 9213 is functioning correctly STATUS Flashing When flashing green this LED indicates an input signal problem or an inconsistency between the SDI input standard and the selected output format Green When unlit this LED indicates a loss of power to the ail DAC 9213 Yellow For menu items that have multiple selections these LEDs will be in a state as indicated in the Function Yellow Setup and Configuration Menu a
10. e STATUS LED will flash Default Set Use this menu item to reset all user settings to the factory defaults Holding down the Up button for three seconds will reset the user settings to the default values given in Table 2 on page 15 When selecting this option the state of the UP LED will indicate if any settings are not in their default states e Ifthe UP LED is flashing it indicates there is at least one user setting that is not in its default state e Ifthe UP LED is lit solid the user settings are in default state 19 Configuration Iss 03 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notification Table 4 DAC 9213 Technical Specifications Category Serial Digital Video Input Analog Component Output Parameter Number of Inputs Specification 1 Signal Standards Supported SMPTE 259M 270Mbps SMPTE 292M 1 4835Gbps 1 485Gbps Signal Formats Supported SD 525i 5994Hz 525i 60Hz 625i 50Hz HD 720p 59 94Hz 720p 60Hz 1080psf 23 98Hz 1080psf 24Hz 1080i 50Hzz 1080i 59 94Hz 1080i 60Hz Input Impedance 75ohm terminating Return Loss gt 20dB to 270MHz gt 15dB to 1 485GHz Equalization using Belden 1694A cable Number of Outputs gt 300m 270Mbps gt 100m 1 485Gbps 3 Video Component Analog Video VPgPR or RGB Supported Video Levels VPgPR SMPTE RGB SMPTE MII Betacam Output Impedance 75ohm Output
11. e flat metal plate The bracket has a 90 angle Mounting screws are not provided by Ross Video Installation Iss 03 10 O4ES Figure 4 Angle Mounting Bracket 11 Installation Iss 03 Setup Note Throughout this chapter the term SDI is used universally to indicate either SD SDI or HD SDI signals Power Adapter and Supply Connect the PS 9000 power adaptor to the power supply connector The PS 9000 provides up to 2A of regulated 5V DC 5 The DC power cord has a locking connector that securely fastens into the power supply DC jack on the DAC 9213 The DAC 9213 has a standard miniature power jack center pin positive If using an adaptor other than the PS 9000 ensure that e the polarity is correct e the voltage is 5V DC regulated to 5 e sufficient current for the DAC 9213 is supplied Caution Use of improper adaptors may damage the DAC 9213 and will void the warranty Installations outside of North America using line voltages of 200 240V require a plug certified for the country of use to be installed on the supplied line cord Refer to the section Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel at the front of this manual for details Cable Connections Overview Connect the cables to the DAC 9213 according to the designations indicated on the chassis label and Figure 5 The input is internally terminated at 75ohm It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs SDI IN AN
12. ed in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user s authority to A Notice Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly operate this equipment CANADA This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appariel numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device Notice This is a Class A product In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may have to take adequate measures Maintenance User Serviceable Parts Routine maintenance to this GearLite product is not required This product contains no user serviceable parts If the module does not appear to be working properly please contact Technical Support using
13. f the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinching particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and point where they exit from the apparatus Warning Indoor Use WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not block ventilation openings Install in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Do not install near heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not use this apparatus near water Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Clean only with a dry cloth To avoid electrical shock disconnect the A C power cord before any servicing Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug damage liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped EMC Notices United States of America FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operat
14. fault modes of operation are as follows e Input Video Standard Auto Detect Output Video Format YPpPp N10 no setup In general only the Output Video Format needs to be set as desired The default Auto Detect input setting is extremely versatile However fixed mode settings are provided for user convenience Function Setup and Configuration Menus A single press of the Down and Up buttons is a momentary click of the button unless indicated by h Configuration Iss 03 14 Table Legend Press the Up button from the default position Press the Down button from the default position h Hold Up or Down button for 2 3 seconds for faster adjustment or special function Factory default state Q Lit LED displav e Unlit LED displav 4 Flashing LED display Table 2 Function Setup and Configuration Menu Function LED Display Selection Function Up Down Buttons Mode Switch Menu Selection Menu DOWN UP Position Operation Buttons perform no action 625i 720p Input Video 1080psf 23 98Hz Standard 1080psf 24Hz 1080i 50Hz 1080i 59 94Hz 1080i 60Hz Auto detect RGB NTSC Related Output RGB MII Video Format RGB N10 No setup Y Pp P N10 No setup 15 7 Configuration Iss 03 Table 2 Function Setup and Configuration Menu Function LED Display Selection Function Up Down Buttons Mode Switch Menu Selection Menu DOWN UP Position
15. ft of Belden 1694A at SD SDI rates 270Mbps e Automatic input cable equalization gt 100m gt 328ft of Belden 1694A at HD SDI rates 1 485Gbps e Analog component outputs can be set for YPpPp or RGB LEDs for power and status e Small brick form factor e 5V universal adapter with locking DC connector e 3 year warranty 7 e Introduction Iss 03 Installation Static Discharge Whenever handling the DAC 9213 and other related equipment please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment 3 ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage Unpacking Unpack each DAC 9213 module you received from the shipping container and check the contents to ensure that all items are included If any items are missing or damaged contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly Mounting and Installation The DAC 9213 can be mounted in any convenient location However to ensure long life for this product observe the following precautions and operating requirements e Maintain an ambient temperature of 20 C to 40 C e Allow for air circulation around the chassis for convectional cooling Many different mounting position
16. ntained small brick format modules The DAC 9213 addresses program stream imaging requirements by converting 10bit MD SDI video to analog component video multiple formats The DAC 9213 has a full 10bit data path with 11bit data processing The front panel of the DAC 9213 chassis provides power and status LEDs for visual reference In addition user selectable switch settings are available to select the preferred mode of operation The DAC 9213 provides analog conversion of 525i 625i 720p 10801 and 1080p SDI signals SMPTE 259M and 292M Special measures have been taken to ensure excellent return loss at both input and output This ensures error free performance with short or long cables The DAC 9213 is delivered with a universal power adapter and line cord suitable for the country of use Various mounting options are included that allow a wide range of installation choices The DAC 9213 provides a broadcast quality MD SDI component monitoring solution in a small stand alone package Simplified Block Diagram ANLG CVBS Y G OUT CONVERSION SDI IN MATRIX 8 ANLG CVBS P B OUT PROCESSING c ANLG CVBS P R OUT Figure 1 Simplified Block Diagram of DAC 9213 Functions Features The DAC 9213 includes the following features e HD SDI and SD SDI to analog component conversion 10bit DAC resolution e 11bit data processing Introduction Iss 03 6 e Automatic input cable equalization gt 300m gt 984
17. nto position on the surface you want to mount it to Operating Tip An additional VELCRO brand Surface Mount Strip is available to mount the power adapter Non Slip Pads Four non slip adhesive pads have been supplied for desktop placements Simply remove the protective backing film from the adhesive and affix one non slip pad to each of the four corners on the bottom of the chassis Optional Mounting Accessories Ross Video is committed to providing practical solutions for the needs of your high quality broadcast facility 9 e Installation Iss 03 Flat Metal Plate Use the flat metal plate for permanent mounting to a rack a desk or any other location where bolts or screws can be applied Be sure to position the module to allow for operator adjustments if required To install the Flat Metal Plate 1 Remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the chassis 2 Install the Flat Metal Plate onto the bottom of the chassis Figure 3 using the screws provided in the Mounting Kit Do not use the screws removed during Step 1 SERIAL NUMBER LABEL FLAT METAL PLATE MOUNTING HOLES Figure 3 Flat Metal Plate Installation Option 3 Install the chassis in the desired location using the Mounting Holes on the Flat Metal Plate Mounting screws are not provided by Ross Video Angle Mounting Bracket The Angle Mounting Bracket Figure 4 allows a single GearLite module to be installed in positions not possible with th
18. placement components be available You the owner will bear any labor and or part costs incurred in the repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond the THREE 3 year warranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages including loss of profits incurred by the use of this product Implied warranties are expressly limited to the duration of this warranty This DAC 9213 User Manual provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your GearLite Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the GearLite DAC 9213 are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative Therefore any unauthorized attempt to repair this product by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative will automatically void the warranty Please contact Ross Video Technical Support for more information In Case of Problems Should any problem arise with your GearLite DAC 9213 please contact the Ross Video Technical Support Department Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication A Return Material Authorization number RMA will be issued to you as well as specific shipping instructions should you wish our factory to repair your GearLite DAC 9213 Ifrequired a temporary replacement module will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred will be the
19. r serious injury Caution The symbol with the word Caution within the equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Warning Hazardous Voltages This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons ESD Susceptibility This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event bb b B Important Safety Instructions A 1 a PF YN 10 11 12 13 14 15 Warning Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth connection be provided A grounding conductor in the equipment s supply cord provides this protective earth To reduce the risk of electrical shock to the operator and service personnel this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit in to your outlet consult an electrician for replacement o
20. s are possible with the included mounting hardware Some installation options are permanent and require careful consideration of the final positioning before installation Please note that in some mounting locations the power adaptor must be affixed in a similar manner as the chassis Other possible options include the use of adhesive magnetic sheets not included affixed to the chassis and the power adaptor for removable mounting on metal cabinets etc Cable ties may be necessary in some applications to relieve strain on the mounting hardware and the connectors Surface Mount Strips The included VELCRO brand surface mount strips allow the GearLite module and power supply to be affixed to a permanent location during use and easily Installation Iss 03 8 removed for adjustments Carefully consider the installation location before proceeding the adhesive is very aggressive and is not easily removed The adhesive will cure fully in 24 hours To install the Surface Mount Strips 1 Remove the Protective Backing Film from the adhesive on the bottom of the two VELCRO brand Surface Mount Strips 2 Adhere the Surface Mount Strips to the bottom side of the chassis Figure 2 SURFACE MOUNT STRIPS SERIAL NUMBER LABEL PROTECTIVE BACKING FILM Figure 2 Surface Mount Installation Option 3 Remove the Protective Backing Film from the other side of the VELCRO brand Surface Mount Strips 4 Press the chassis i
21. ut signal standards For example RGB NTSC Related is only supported on 5251 Refer to Table 3 for a complete list of supported formats vs input standards Table 3 Supported Formats and Input Standards Analog Output Format RGB VPePR SMPTE SMPTE NTSC EBU N10 0 to 700mV 0 to 700mV 54 to 700mV Related 0 to 714mV 54 to 714mV EBU N10 0 to 700mV 0 to 700mV 0 to 700mV 54 to 700mV 0 to 714mV 54 to 714mV 350mV to 350mV 0 to 700mV 0 to 700mV 54 to 700mV 0 to 714mV 54 to 714mV 350mV to 350mV 0 to 300mV 17 7 Configuration Iss 03 0 to 300mV 0 to 286mV 0 to 300mV Table 3 Supported Formats and Input Standards Digital Input Standard Analog Output Format RGB VPePR SMPTE EBU N10 0 to 700mV NTSC Related SMPTE EBU N10 0 to 700mV 0 to 700mV 350mV to 350mV Y G 0 to 300mV 0 to 700mV 0 to 300mV 0 to 700mV HD 1080i 720p 350mV to 0 to 700mV 350mV PgPR RB 300mV to Sync 300mV to 300mV 300mV Output Video Level Use this menu to adjust the component video output level by up to 25 This setting affects all input standards and output formats Pressing or holding the Up button will increase the output video level on all three analog output signals Pressing or holding the Down button will decrease the output levels This menu has a 2
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