DAC-9013 User Manual
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1. Figure 8 DAC 9013 Switch and Button Locations General Operating Rules Please note the following important operating rules for the DAC 9013 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 The module always powers up in the last configuration used Always check to see that the inputs are valid and the correct Video Standard has been selected from the Function menu Function Selection Start by setting the Function Select switch to Position 0 and adjust your video input to the correct SDI Video Standard NTSC 525 60 PAL B 625 50 PAL M 525 50 PAL N 625 60 Note that NTSC 525 60 is the default standard Refer to the section Function Setup and Configuration Menus on page 16 for complete settings information Example Configuration 1 Toconfigure the Format function Tum the Function Select switch to Position 1 The default configuration is CVBS Y C The DOWN LED will be lit and UP LED will be lit to indicate CVBS Y C configuration selection 15 Configuration Iss 02 2 Tochange Format configuration to RGB Keep the Function Select in Position 1 Press the Down button twice The DOWN LED will be unlit and the UP LED will be lit to indicate RGB configuration selection 3 Tochange the Format configuration to YUV Keep the Function Select in Position 1 Press the2. 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 9013 SDI to Analog Composite Component Converter is a high quality signal conversion solution for SDI signals and part of a growing family of GearLite self contained small brick format modules The DAC 9013 addresses program stream imaging requirements by convertin
3. 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 B Important Safety Instructions 1 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 of the obsolete outlet Prot
4. DAC 9013 SDI to Analog Composite Component Video Converter User Manual ROSS Video Production Technology DAC 9013 User Manual Ross Part Number 9013DR 004 02 Release Date October 19 2012 The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation Copyright O 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 15 a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited Gear ite is a trademark of Ross Video Limited Ross ROSS ROSS and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross Vide
5. Allow for air circulation around the chassis for convectional cooling Many different mounting positions 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 02 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 e SURFACE MOUNT STRIPS SERIAL NUMBER LABEL PROTECTIVE BACKING FILM Figure 2 Surface Mount Installation Option 3 Remove the Protect
6. Down button once to return to default configuration Press the Down button again to scroll down to YUV The DOWN LED will be lit and the UP LED will unlit to indicate YUV configuration selection Function Setup and Configuration Menus A single press of the Down and Up buttons is a momentary click ofthe button unless indicated by h Table Legend Press the Up button from the default position Press the Down button from the default position Hold Up or Down button for 2 3 seconds for faster adjustment or special function Factory default state Lit LED display e Unlit LED display Xt 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 NTSC 525 Input Video Sendai PAL B G 625 PAL N Configuration Iss 02 16 Table 2 Function Setup and Configuration Menu Function LED Display Selection Function Up Down Buttons Mode Switch Menu Selection Menu DOWN Position CVBS Y C Output Video YUV Format RGB SMPTE EBU N10 YUV MII Format Betacam x1 5 x1 to x1 5 x1 x0 to x1 x0 x1 x0 to x1 x0 x2 x1 to x2 x1 x0 to x1 x0 Chromas and burst On 6 Chroma Chromas and burst Off 17 Configuration Iss 02
7. IN 96963 C V ROUT CVBS Y G OUT Figure 5 DAC 9013 Connections Setup Iss 02 12 Status LEDs The front edge of the DAC 9013 has four LED indicators that display the status of the input signals and indicate menu function and configuration selections Figure 6 REFERENCE LED T T e e e NO e e e STATUS LED Figure 6 DAC 9013 Front Edge Status Indicator LEDs Table 1 describes the status LEDs available on the DAC 9013 Note that the DAC 9013 is operating correctly when the REFERENCE and STATUS LEDs are continually lit Table 1 Status LED Descriptions Function When lit this LED indicates that a reference input signal is present and locked When unlit this LED indicates a reference input signal REFERENCE error suchas a l missing input signal input signal is not locked input signal conflicts with the setting of Menu item 0 or loss of power to the DAC 9013 When lit this LED indicates a valid input signal is present and no errors are detected The DAC 9013 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 on DAC 9013 Yellow For menu items that have multiple selections these LEDs will be in a state as indicated in the Function Yellow Setu
8. x O Table 2 Function Setup and Configuration Menu Function LED Display Selection Function Up Down Buttons Mode Switch Menu Selection Menu DOWN UP Position 22 5 From 0 to 22 5 0 From 0 to 22 5 22 5 22 5 From 0 to 22 5 Sub carrier Phase 0 From 0 to 22 5 22 5 Setup 22 5 IRE From 11 25 to 22 5 Black Level 11 25 From 0 to 11 25 0 Superblack 7 IRE below Black Clip Level 40 IRE below Black VI Blanking O e O e s O CO e O gt e e e O OC x e CO e eoo x Configuration Iss 02 18 Table 2 Function Setup and Configuration Menu Function LED Display Selection Function Up Down Buttons Mode Switch Menu Selection Menu DOWN UP Position Odd Field Even Field 22 22 22 21 Start of 21 21 Setup Reset Proc Amp Up button requires a 1 second button press Default Reset All Down button requires a 1 second button press a In CVBS or RGB modes Position 2 has no effect and both LEDs will be off b Hue and Sub carrier Phase apply to CVBS mode only 19 Configuration Iss 02 Specifications Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notification Table 3 DAC 9013 Technical Specifi
9. Testimonials ROSS Video Production Technology
10. cations Category Serial Digital Video Inputs Analog Reference Analog Composite Output Parameter Number of Input Signals Specification Signal Standards Accommodated SMPTE 259M 270Mbps Input Impedance 75ohm terminating Return Loss gt 19dB to 270MHz Equalization Signal Standards Automatic up to 26dB 200m of Belden 8281 cable 270Mbps NTSC SMPTE 170M 1999 PAL B G ITU R BT 470 6 Input Impedance 75ohm Return Loss Number of Outputs gt 37dB to 5MHz 3 Video Composite Analog Video Y C or RGB or YUV Supported Composite Formats NTSC NTSC EIAJ PAL B PAL G PAL N Output Impedance 750hm Output Return Loss gt 45dB to 5MHz Output Isolation gt 44dB to 5MHz Signal Level Refer to Table 4 on page 22 DC Offset for RGB or Composite Video x 50mV Frequency Response 0 25dB to 5 5MHz Sub carrier Jitter x 0 5 typical Thermal Stability 0 1 Specifications Iss 02 20 Table 3 DAC 9013 Technical Specifications Category Parameter Specification Analog Composite Output Other Timing Adjustment 18 5ns Group Delay 20ns to 4 2MHz Differential Phase 0 7 Differential Gain 0 596 Outputs Short Circuit Protected Path Length SDI input to Composite output Yes 2 3us typical RMS Noise unw
11. ect 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 operated in a commercial environme
12. eighted Require Voltage 57dB 0 5MHz 5V DC 5 regulation Current Consumption lt 640mA typical Total Power Thermal Environment 3 2W typical 20 C to 40 C 68 F to 104 F ambient non condensing Dimensions approx 13cm x 9cm x2 5cm 5 x 3 5 x 1 Weight approx 21 Specifications Iss 02 312g 110z Analog Video Levels Table 4 Analog Video Levels Video Format Standard Levels NTSC Composite PAL B G Video PAL N Video Level 714mV Sync Level 286mV Video Level 700mV Sync Level 300mV Y Video 714mV YUV YS 286mV Betacam amp nm i U V Levels 934mV Y Video 700mV YUV Y Sync 300mV Betacam UV Levels 1000mV Y Video 700mV Y Sync 300mV U V Levels 648mV YUV MII Y Video 700mV Y Sync 300mV UV Levels 700mV Y Video 700mV YUV SMPTE EBU N10 525 or 625 Y Sync 300mV U V Levels 700mV a Other U V levels may be obtained by adjusting Menu items 4 and 5 Specifications Iss 02 22 Service Information Warranty and Repair Policy The GearLite DAC 9013 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 9013 proves to be defective in any way during this warranty period Ross Video Lim
13. g 10 bit SDI video to analog composite video CVBS or analog component video RGB or YUV Y C outputs are also supported The DAC 9013 has a full 10bit data path and a reference input for color framing NTSC and PAL B G only The front panel of the DAC 9013 chassis provides an Input Status LED and a Reference LED for visual reference In addition user selectable settings are available for proc amp controls The GearLite DAC 9013 provides conversion of 525 and 625 SDI signals SMPTE 259M NTSC PAL and PAL N standards are supported Component levels can be set to Betacam amp MII or SMPTE standards Special measures have been taken to ensure excellent return loss at both input and output The DAC 9013 includes a universal power adaptor and line cord suitable for the country of use Various mounting options are included that allow a wide range of installation choices The DAC 9013 provides a flexible high quality SDI conversion solution in a small stand alone package Simplified Block Diagram EQUALIZER ias 9 JE SEN COLOR FRAMING SEQUENCER ANLG C V R OUT MATRIX MULTIPLIERS ENCODER amp D A ANLG Y U B OUT CONVERTERS 10BIT COLOR BLACK REFERENCE IN ANLG CVBS Y G OUT Figure 1 Simplified Block Diagram of DAC 9013 Functions Features The DAC 9013 includes the following features NTSC PAL PAL N operation 10bit DAC 10bit data processing YUV or RGB or CVBS YC In
14. ited 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 9013 has failed after your warranty period has expired we will repair your defective product should suitable replacement 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 GearLite DAC 9013 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 9013 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 9013 please contact the Ross Video Technical Support Department Contact information is supplied at the end of this publication A Retu
15. ive Backing Film from the other side of the VELCRO brand Surface Mount Strips 4 Press the chassis into 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 Installation Iss 02 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 e 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 Moun
16. nt 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 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 the numbers listed under the
17. o Limited VELCROB is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B V Betacam is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation 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 e 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 or serious injury
18. p and Configuration Menu a A valid signal is defined as any analog composite video signal standard input into the DAC 9013 which matches the setting of the Video Standard that has been selected in the Function Setup and Configuration 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 invalid 13 Setup Iss 02 Fine Phase Adjustment The Fine Phase Adjust potentiometer located at the front panel of the DAC 9013 allows the analog output to be moved approximately 18 5ns approximately 24 3 58MHz Figure 7 illustrates the potentiometer location Fine Phase Adjust o 2 o Figure 7 DAC 9013 Fine Phase Potentiometer Setup Iss 02 14 Configuration The DAC 9013 includes a Function Select 16 position rotary switch that enables you to select specific functions and their options This switch works in conjunction with the Down and Up buttons to configure the DAC 9013 to convert SDI signals to analog video signals This section provides information on configuring the DAC 9013 using this switch and buttons Refer to Figure 8 for switch and button locations Function Down Button Select Up Button FET EN Ro os
19. rn 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 9013 If required a temporary replacement module will be made available at a nominal charge Any shipping costs incurred will be the 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 23 Service Information Iss 02 Notes Service Information Iss 02 24 Notes 25 Service Information Iss 02 Notes Service Information Iss 02 26 A Contact Us Contact our friendly and professional support representatives for the following Name and address of your local dealer Product information and pricing Technical support Upcoming trade show information Telephone Technical After Hours Emergency Support i Email Telephone General Fax Information Email Website Visit Us Visit our website for 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 Online catalog
20. ting Bracket Figure 4 allows a single GearLite module to be installed in positions not possible with the flat metal plate The bracket has a 90 angle Mounting screws are not provided by Ross Video Installation Iss 02 10 0 Figure 4 Angle Mounting Bracket 11 Installation Iss 02 Setup 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 596 The DC power cord has a locking connector that securely fastens into the power supply DC jack on the DAC 9013 The DAC 9013 has a standard miniature power jack center pin positive If using an adaptor other than the PS 9000 ensure that the polarity is correct the voltage is 5V DC regulated to 5 sufficient current for the DAC 9013 is supplied Caution Use of improper adaptors may damage the DAC 9013 N 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 9013 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 Y U B OUT REF
21. troduction Iss 02 6 e User adjustable Proc Amp e Color framing of analog composite output signal e Color bar test signal with valid SDI input Normal or narrow VBI on composite output 4xover sampling S4MHz SV universal adapter with locking DC connector Separate status and reference LEDs Excellent I O specifications Small brick form factor SV universal adapter with locking DC connector 3 year warranty 7 Introduction Iss 02 Installation Static Discharge Whenever handling the DAC 9013 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 ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage Unpacking Unpack each DAC 9013 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 9013 can be mounted in any convenient location However to ensure long life for this product observe the following precautions and operating requirements Maintain an ambient temperature of 20 C to 40 C
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