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SDI Input and Outputs
BNC connectors are provided for two SDI inputs and two SDI
outputs. SDI video connections include embedded audio In/Out
(depending on your parameter settings).
The outputs are active all the time, although you must specify the
output format (and thus whether any automatic conversion takes
place). For example, with an SD-SDI input selected, you could set
the SDI 1 output to HD 720p for an upconvert, and then set the SDI
2 output to “Follow Input” (bypass) to output the SD-SDI at the
same format/framerate as the input.
SDI provides the best quality 10-bit video input and output. If peripheral equipment
has a variety of inputs/outputs, use SDI I/O if it is available.
Component (YPbPr/RGB)
Connect SD or HD component YPbPr or RGB video cables
from a VTR, camera, or other source to the three input BNCs.
Then connect the YPbPr or RGB output BNCs to your
destination component device.
Component video signals are A/D (input) and D/A (output)
converted (10-bit). Like the SDI 2 output, Component can
be set to Bypass (follow input). Output is affected by the
5.3
Aspect Ratio
and
1.3 Component Out
parameter settings (see
Chapter 4
for discussion of these parameters).
S-Video (Y/C)
S-Video input and output female 4-pin mini-DINs provide for connection of
desktop video/prosumer level equipment, including camcorders, VCRs/
VTRs, and monitors, to name a few. Use high quality shielded S-Video cables
when making connections.
S-video signals are converted internally to 10-bit digital. Output is affected
by
5.3 Aspect Ratio
and
1.3 Component Out
parameter settings (see
Chapter 4
for discussion of these parameters).
Composite NTSC/PAL
BNC connectors support composite NTSC or PAL standard definition input
and output. Connect an NTSC or PAL composite video cable from a VTR,
Camera, or other source to the Composite In BNC. Then connect the
Composite Out BNC to a destination composite video device.
Composite video signals are 10-bit A/D (input) and D/A (output) converted.
Output is affected by
5.3 Aspect Ratio
and
1.3 Component Out
parameter
settings (see
Chapter 4
for discussion of these parameters).
