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Once a valid video input is detected, the VPID Identifier text box remains on for a fixed 10 seconds
indicating the video signal input type
.
Option 2
Running an HD/SDI video signal in, output video to an HD/SDI monitor.
HD/SDI MONITOR
You are inputting an HD/SDI video signal into the HD-PDL. You will see your input video signal
on your monitor screen, the VPID data briefly (*10 seconds) and you can now start exploring the
MENU’s
and settings.
Additional notes for those who use
“quick start” method.
1) HD Frame Line Generator connectors:
HD/SDI IN:
2K, 3G, HD, SDI video signal types. See supported formats in the
Specifications section at the end of the manual.
HD/SDI out:
3G, 2K, HD, SDI video signal out with the HD-PDL overlays when an
HD/SDI video signal is used. With a valid SMPTE digital video
connected to the "HD/SDI IN", this connector will retransmit that same
signal with the HD-PDL overlays. With an invalid digital video input this
connector outputs a SMPTE HD 1080i Color Bar Test Pattern.
HD/SDI LOOP
This connector retransmits (loops through) valid 2K, 3G, HD, SDI video
formats present at the BNC connector labeled HD/SDI in, but without
the HD-PDL overlays or menus. The output is not specified for
unrecognized input formats or under no video input conditions. Further,
the SMPTE HD 1080i Color Bar Test Pattern is NOT available at this
output under any conditions.
HDMI out:
Is for future expansion and is currently not operational.
2) We have preset all the indicators to be on, but they may not be optimized for your personal
preference.
The on-screen voltage display needs special attention to be accurate when running from a
battery.
There are three
SYSTEM MENU
parameters that deal with the voltage display that need
special attention:
VOLTs DISPLAY, VOLTs THRESHOLD and VOLTs CALIBRATE
.
VOLTs DISPLAY
ON/OFF/ON WHEN LOW
VOLTs THRESHOLD
ADJ UP/DOWN
VOLTs CALIBRATE
ADJ UP/DOWN
We recommend spending 10 minutes or so the first time to calibrate the voltage display correctly.
This will give you correct voltage
indication of your “low battery warning indicator”. A voltmeter will
also be necessary to meter the voltage correctly.
Although we have preset the low battery indicator settings for you, it is an
“estimated average”
based on battery
manufacturer’s recommendations for low voltage draw down on battery packs.
(
1.4 volts below nominal rating on lithium batteries with high current loads
). This maximum
voltage draw down on a battery pack is not representative of all battery chemistries.
In addition, voltage loss over different sled
manufacturers’ sled power wiring can have the
greatest effect on voltage loss in a system.
Lastly, what do you wish the
“low battery indicator” to actually read? It can be set up to accurately
read different low battery conditions for different sled components or overall battery condition.
