AJA D10AD User manual

D10AD
10-bit Analog to SDI
Converter
User Manual
September 2, 2005 P/N 101639-00
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AJA D10AD 10-bit Component/Composite to SDI Converter User Manual — Introduction
Introduction
The D10AD provides excellent quality 10-bit conversion of component or
composite analog video to SDI—with EDH. The D10AD accepts YPbPr (SMPTE,
EBU-N10), Betacam, or RGB component inputs and NTSC/PAL or YC (S-Video)
composite inputs. When using composite sources, the D10AD offers a 4-Line
Adaptive Comb Filter for high quality decoding. The comb filter can be switched to
2-line or notch modes for minimum delay requirements. NTSC/PAL configuration
is automatic. Video format, AGC, H/V blanking, and pedestal are all user
configurable via dipswitches.
Note:
The D10AD requires a Time Base Correct source. Operation is not
recommended from VTRs, laser disks, etc., without Time Base Correction (TBC).
Features
• Excellent-Quality 10-bit Universal A/D Conversion
• Component, Composite or Y/C Analog Input
• 4-Line Adaptive Comb Filter
• Full 10-bit Data path, 2x Oversampling
• YPbPr, Betacam, or RGB Component Formats
• Composite NTSC or PAL
• AGC mode
• 4 SDI outputs with EDH
• Color Bar Generator
• External DIP switch user interface for configuration
Block Diagram
D10AD 10-bit Analog Component and Composite to SDI Converter, Block
Diagram
DIP
Switch
User
Interface
for
Feature
Selection
10-bit A/D
Converter
Sync
Lock
Comb
Filter
Serial Video Out 1
Serial Video Out 2
Serial Video Out 3
Serial Video Out 4
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
INPUTS (selected by DIP switch)
COMP
C
B
G
R
Y
Pb
Pr

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I/O Connections
D10AD, Side View
User Controls
The user interface for the D10AD is an 8-
switch DIP accessible through a cut-out in the
bottom of the unit. Use the DIP switches to
configure outputs, pedestal, blanking, and
enable or disable comb filter, EDH, AGC, and
test pattern.
Switches 1 and 2 select composite or
component input and the type of component
input. Switches 3 through 8 set configuration
features. The exact function of each DIP
switch and what it controls is described on the
following pages.
Note:
Changing input format (SW1, SW2, or SW3) causes a reset to occur that
takes about 10 seconds to complete.
+ 5VDC
Power
Input
Serial
Digital
Outputs
4 BNCs
Composite/
Component
Inputs
Configuration
determined by
DIP switch on
other side of
Converter
DIP Switches
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OFF ON
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AJA D10AD 10-bit Component/Composite to SDI Converter User Manual — User Controls
Switch 1—Selects Component or Composite input from the Compos-
ite/Component BNCs
:
Switch 2—Configure Type of Component input from the Composite/
Component BNCs
:
Switch 3—Configure Pedestal For Output BNCs (disabled in PAL)
:
:
Switch 4—Configure Blanking—Not Currently Implemented
The convertor defaults to narrow blanking.
Switch 5—Turn Comb Filter ON or OFF
:
Switch 6—Configure EDH Insertion
:
ON OFF
Selects Composite input. Selects Component input.
ON OFF
RGB Input (If SW1 is OFF) or Composite
Input (If SW 1 is ON).
YPbPr Input (If SW1 is OFF) or
Y/C (S-VIDEO) (If SW1 is ON().
ON OFF
If set for COMPOSITE Input:
Pedestal is removed on inputs with 7.5 IRE
Pedestal
If set for COMPONENT Y/Pb/Pr Input:
Sets BETACAM levels
If set for COMPOSITE Input
For inputs without Pedestal
If set for COMPONENT Y/Pb/Pr:
Sets SMPTE/EBU-N10 levels
If set for COMPOSITE Input:
Pedestal is removed on inputs with 7.5 IRE
Pedestal
If set for COMPONENT Y/Pb/Pr Input:
Sets Japan BETACAM levels
If set for COMPOSITE Input
For inputs without Pedestal
If set for COMPONENT Y/Pb/Pr:
Sets SMPTE/EBU-N10 levels
ON OFF
Notch Filter on (Comb Filter off) Comb Filter on (Notch Filter off)
ON OFF
EDH not inserted EDH inserted
Switch 3 Settings for
BETAJ Version of
D10AD
Switch 3 Settings for
Standard Version of
D10AD

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Switch 7—Configure Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
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Switch 8—Turn Test Pattern Output ON/OFF
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Installation
Typically, D10AD installation consists of the following:
1. disconnect +5VDC from the convertor
2. configure the DIP switch for the desired equipment configuration and video formats
3. connect video equipment to the convertor BNCs
4. apply +5VDC power to the converter (AJA power supply model DWP)
Specifications
ON OFF
Automatic Gain ON Automatic Gain Off (Unity Gain)
ON OFF
Internal color bars are output Disables test pattern output (normal video
operation)
Item Specification
Serial Outputs SDI (SMPTE 259M) w/EDH
All outputs are separately buffered
4 x BNC
Frequency Response Y +/-0.15db to 5.5 Mhz
C +/-0.15db to 2.5 Mhz
2T K factor Less than .5% K Factor (2T)
Differential Gain < 1%
Differential Phase < 1 degree
A/D Converters 10 bits, 2X oversampling
User Controls Selectable By External Dip Switch:
Input Video Format
Pedestal Present/Not Present
Narrow/Wide Blanking
AGC On/Off
EDH On/Off
Test Pattern
Power
(AJA power supply model DWP)
5v DC regulated, 4 watt
Size 147 x 79 x 25 mm (5.8" x 3.1" x 1")
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