AJA RH10MD Operating instructions

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Installation and Operation
Guide
Because it matters.
RH10MD
HD Downconverter and
Re-clocking Distribution Amplifier (dual-rate)
R-series Card Module
Published: 6/30/10

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Trademarks
AJA
®
, KONA
®
, Ki Pro®, and XENA
®
are registered trademarks of AJA Video,Inc.FiDO™,Io HD
™
and Io
™
are trademarks of AJA Video,Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.DVI is a registered trademark of DDWG.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Notice
Copyright © 2010 AJA Video,Inc. All rights reserved.All information in this manual is subject to
change without notice.No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by
any means,electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording,without the express
written permission of AJA Inc.
Contacting Support
To contact AJA Video for sales or support, use any of the following methods:
180 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA. 95945 USA
Telephone: [phone] or 530.274.2048
Fax: [phone]
Web: http://www.aja.com
Support Email: suppor[email protected]
Sales Email: [email protected]
When calling for support, have all information at hand prior to calling.
Limited Warranty
AJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of five years from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty
period,AJA Video, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and
labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, you the Customer, must notify AJA Video of the defect
before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of
service.The Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to a
designated service center nominated by AJA Video,with shipping charges prepaid.AJA Video shall
pay for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in
which the AJA Video service center is located.Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping
charges,insurance, duties, taxes,and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or
inadequate maintenance and care. AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this
warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than AJA Video
representatives to install, repair or service the product, b) to repair damage resulting from improper
use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the
use of non-AJA Video parts or supplies,or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated
with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or
difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY AJA VIDEO IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AJA VIDEO’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER AJA
VIDEO OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Introduction
The RH10MD is a 10-bit broadcast quality HD down converter and HD-SDI
distribution amplifier. Provided are 4 re-clocked HD-SDI outputs, and four
down-converted SD outputs.The SD outputs can be individually configured as
analog or SDI—and the analog outputs can be component or composite.
All HD formats are supported by the RH10MD, including 24p/psf with 3:2
pulldown.The input format suppled to the RH10MD is auto-detected—no
configuration is necessary.
Serial digital output can be formatted for either 4:3 or 16:9 monitors.When
used with 4:3 monitors,both Letterbox and Crop modes are supported.
The RH10MD is dual-rate (HD/SD) and supports SDI inputs. Four-channel AES
embedded audio is passed through to the SDI outputs.
The RH10MD is compatible with AJA's FR1 and FR2 frames.
Features
RH10MD Card Module, Side View
• Broadcast quality 10-bit HD to SD down conversion
• Broadcast quality 10-bit SDI and analog output
• 4 Equalized, Re-clocked DA outputs—HD-SDI or SDI (outputs follow input)
• Multi-Standard input, including 1080p24sf (3:2 pulldown)
• Configurable for 16:9 or 4:3 monitor
• Crop Mode or Letterbox Mode
• 4:3 Safe Zone graticule
• Supports 4-channel embedded audio (passed to SDI output)
• Audio features high quality 10-bit encoding and 4-times oversampling
User
Controls

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Block Diagram
RH10MD, Block Diagram
I/O Connections
FR1 and FR2 BNC Connector Assignments, RH10MD Card Module
When the RH10MD module is installed in an AJA FR1 or FR2 frame, a
corresponding group of 9 BNCs on the rear panel then provide I/O for the
module.The illustration above shows the connector assignments for both the
FR1 and FR2 when used with the RH10MD.
Output configuration is discussed next in User Controls .
HD or
SD Input
Any Output
can be
configured as
SD or Analog
(Component or
Composite)
ReClock
Cable EQ
SD Out 2
SD Out 1
SD Out 3
SD Out 4
Set by
Switches
Y G Composite Composite
Pb B Y Composite
Pr R C Composite
Cable
Drivers
D/A
Conversion
H & V
Filtering and
Decimation
Embedded
Audio
Extraction
Deserializer
Delay
Serializer
3
2
1
DA 1
DA 2
DA 3
DA 4
4
5
6
3
2
1
4
5
6
3:2 Pulldown
Synchronization
RP188/RP215
Timecode
Extraction
Audio
Embedding &
RP188
Timecode
Embedding
J1
J3
J5
J7
J9
J2
J4
J6
J8
J1
J2
J3
J4
J5
J6
J7
J8
J9
FR1 Frame Layout
RH10MD Rear Panel
FR2 Frame Layout
RH10MD Rear Panel
Input
DA Out 2
DA Out 4
SD Out 1
SD Out 3
DA Out 1
DA Out 3
SD Out 2
SD Out 4
Input
DA Out
2
DA Out
1
DA Out
4
DA Out
3
SD
Out 1
SD
Out 3
SD
Out 2
SD
Out 4

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User Controls
The user interface for configuring the RH10MD and
selecting output formats is a dipswitch at the front
of the card and some jumpers at the back of the
card.Two LEDs at the front card additionally show
the type of input present (HD or SD).
The four outputs labeled DA Out 1-4 are always
serial digital, either HD or SD, depending on the
input format detected.They are cable-equalized,
and reclocked.The four outputs labeled SD Out 1-4
may be configured as either SDI or analog via 4
jumpers on the circuit board.These jumpers are
located at the end of the board next to the large
backplane connector where the card plugs into an
FR1/FR2 chassis.These jumpers are labeled as“1”,
“2”,“3”, or“4”, corresponding to the four SD output
BNCs.This arrangement supports any combination
of SDI or analog output. For example, 4 SDI, 4
composite, 2 SDI and 2 composite, etc. If a jumper
is set for analog, then the corresponding output is
defined by the dipswitch settings of S1,S2, and S8
as shown in the table below.
A jumper (J2) on the card allows you to select
further options described later.
S1 = Component
(UP) S1 = Composite (Down)
SD Out 1 Y if S2 = YPbPr (up)
G if S2 = RGB (down)
Composite
SD Out 2 Y if S2 = YPbPr (up)
G if S2 = RGB (down)
Composite
SD Out 3 Cb if S2 = YPbPr (up)
B if S2 = RGB (down)
Composite if S8 = up
Y of YC pair if S8 = down
SD Out 4 Cr if S2 = YPbPr (up)
R if S2 = RGB (down)
Composite if S8 = up
C of YC pair if S8 = down
LEDs
DIP
Switch

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Control Functions
In addition to selecting output format, the 8-position dipswitch also controls many
other configuration settings of the RH10MD card.These are described in the
following table.
* For Betacam 525 levels, select Component , YPbPr , and set Pedestal to“On.”
Select Output
Format
Jumpers to
1
2
3
4
SDI ANA
SDI ANA
This example shows SDI
selected for output 1 BNC,
analog output for 2 BNC, and
analog for 3 and 4 BNCs.
Switch Number Description Details
1 Analog Format UP = Component
DOWN = Composite
2 Component format UP = YPbPr
DOWN = RGB
3 Pedestal UP = Pedestal Off
DOWN = Pedestal On
4 Crop UP = Horizontal Edges cropped off from input
lines; all output lines are used
DOWN = Black Bars top and bottom; all of input
line is visible horizontally
5 Monitor UP = 4:3 monitor; S4 selection in effect
DOWN = 16:9 monitor; S4 has no effect; uses
all input lines and pixels to make a full screen
raster
6 Focus UP = not in focus mode
DOWN = Focus mode; overrides S4 & S5.
Passes the middle 720 pixels and 486 lines with
no filtering
7 Graticule UP= Graticule Off
DOWN = Display Graticule showing safe area
for 4:3 material on the 16:9 raster
8 Composite All UP = Composite on all analog outputs. S l must
be down for this switch to take effect
DOWN = Do not force composite on all outputs

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Jumper J2 Settings
Jumper J2 is located at the bottom of the card (shown in the photo below).The
meaning of the jumper settings is detailled in the illustration:
Installation
Typically, RH10MD installation consists of the following:
1. disconnect power from the frame (remove line cord)
2. remove the FR1/FR2 front panel
3. install RH10MD card module
4. replace the FR1/FR2 front panel
5. apply power to the frame by connecting a north american-style power cord from
the frame to mains power (90 to 260 VAC)
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Warning!
Ensure Mains Power is disconnected before installing the FR1 or FR2 frame R-series
modules into the frame, or installing and removing options. If a Mains switch is not
provided, the power cord(s) of this equipment provide the means of disconnection.
The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily
accessible.
Warning!
FR2 Dual Power Cord Notice—please read this.To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
disconnect both power cords before servicing equipment.
Caution!
The FR1/FR2 front fan door is heavy and is not hinged.Remove with Caution.
Instructions for removing the frame front door for module installation is discussed in
the FR1/FR2 User Manual.
1
2
3
6
5
4
Jumper
J2
Jumper Between Pins 1 and 2:
ON = RP215 is used to synchronize 3:2 pulldown sequence
OFF = RP188 is used.
In both cases the“A Frame”is synchronized to frame with timecode“xx:00”
Jumper Between Pins 5 and 6:
ON = Output start of vertical blanking lines up with input start of vertical blanking
OFF = Output start of vertical sync lines up with input start of vertical sync (per RP168)

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Specifications
Item Specification
Input Formats: 1035i/1080i/1080psf/1080p/720p SMPTE 292/296, or 525/625i
SMPTE 259M
23.98/24/25/50/59.94/60 Hz Frame Rates
23.98 -> 525/59.94 (3:2 pulldown)
24 -> 525/59.94 (3:2 pulldown) (drop frame)
25 -> 625/50
50 -> 625/50
59.94 -> 525/59.94
60 -> 525/59.94 (drop frame)
Delay: 1 frame, audio and video
Outputs: SDI, SMPTE, 259M, 10-bits, BNC
HD-SDI SMPTE, 292/296, 10-bits, BNC
YPbPr- (SMPTE, EBU-N10, Betacam)
RGB, NTSC, PAL, YC (S-Video), 10-bits
Power Consumption: 6 watts

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices
Class A
Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.This equipment generates,
uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 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. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian ICES Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from a digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils
numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du
ministère des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Regulatory Compliance
This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the
European Union and the European Free Trade Association.These countries, listed in the
following paragraph, are referred to as The European Community throughout this document:
AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND,
FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG,
MALTA, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN,
UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, and SWITZERLAND.
Appendix A: Safety & Compliance

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Declaration of
Conformity
Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC
Directive of the European Union 2004/108/EC.
This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
Safety:
CB- IEC 60065:2001 + A1:2005
NRTL - UL 60065:2003 R11.06, CSA C22.2 NO. 60065:2003 + A1:06
GS - EN 60065:2002 + A1
Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request.
Emissions:
EN 55103-1: 1996
EN61000-3-2:2006, EN61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001 +A2:2005
Immunity:
EN 55103-2: 1996
EN61000-4-2:1995 + A1:1999 + A2:2001, EN61000-4-3:2006, EN61000-4-4:2004,
EN 61000-4-5: 2005, EN 610004-6:2007, EN61000-4-11:2004
The product is also licensed for additional country specific standards as required for
the International Marketplace.
Warning!
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference,in which case, the user may be required to take
appropriate measures.
Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können
bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer
für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist.
Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A.Dans un environnement domestique, ce
produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à
l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées.
Korea KCC Compliance Statement