Atomos Connect-AC Series User manual

Atomos Connect-AC
Connect-AC S2H & H2S User Guide
Congratulations on purchasing
your rack-mountable Connect-AC
converter and Test Pattern Generator.
You are now the proud owner of an
extremely compact and versatile
converter.
The built-in Test Pattern Generator
has multiple patterns, in both SD
and HD, the latter including 1080p50
and 60 – true 3G modes.
The modes are indicated by coloured
LEDs, which are explained in this
QuickStart Guide. Learn the colour
sequences and modes for fast and
easy operation.
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CONNECT-AC H2S HDMI>HD-SDI (Part No. ATOMACH001)
 Connect-AC H2S
 Power Cable
CONNECT-AC S2H HD-SDI>HDMI (Part No. ATOMACS001)
 Connect-AC S2H
 Power Cable
NOTE:
This User Guide pertains to both Connect-AC units. Each box contains one converter only.
What’s in the box
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CONNECT-AC
1. LED DISPLAY
2. SELECT
3. MODE
4. USB port
(firmware updates only)
5. HDMI port
(H2S in / S2H out)
6. SDI CONNECTOR
(H2S out / S2H out)
7. SDI CONNECTOR
(H2S out / S2H in)
8. AC input
9. SCREW HOLES FOR
RACK MOUNTING
(both sides)
LED INDICATOR OVERVIEW
There are 3 modes of operation indicated
by LEDs.
MODE LED COLOUR
CONVERTER MODE
TPG MODE
FLASHLIGHT MODE
LED LABELS
PDR Pulldown Removal
TPG Test Pattern Generator
Rx Conversion Input Status
TPG> (TEST PATTERN MODE)
M Mode
P/I Progressive/Interlaced
R Rate
S Scan
Unit description
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MODES OF OPERATION
The Connect-AC converter has two
modes of operation: Converter and Test
Pattern Generator (TPG). To switch
between them, press and hold the MODE
button for more than 2 seconds. A mode
change will be indicated by the TPG LED
illuminating GREEN for TPG Mode and
the Rx LED illuminating RED or GREEN
for Converter Mode.
NOTE: Connect-AC S2H converts SDI
to HDMI and Connect-AC H2S converts
HDMI to SDI when in Converter Mode.
Converter Mode
The Rx LED indicates when an input
signal has been locked and is being
converted. See the pulldown removal
(PDR) section for PDR during conversion.
Connect-AC supports 16, 20 & 24-bit
audio in all modes of conversion.
A GREEN Rx LED indicates a locked
video signal is being converted.
A RED Rx signal indicates searching
for a signal for conversion.
Supported formats
Connect -AC S2H: HD-SDI>HDMI
1080p60
1080p59.94
1080p50
1080i60
1080i59.94
1080i50
1080p30
1080p29.97
1080p25
1080p24
1080p23.98
Connect-AC H2S: HDMI>HD-SDI
1080p60
1080p59.94
1080p50
1080i60
1080i59.94
1080i50
1080p30
1080p29.97
1080p25
1080p24
1080p23.98
1080psf30
1080psf29.97
1080psf25
1080psf24
1080psf23.98
720p60
720p59.94
720p50
486i59.94
480i59.94
576i50
1080psf30
1080psf29.97
1080psf25
1080psf24
1080psf23.98
720p60
720p59.94
720p50
486i59.94
480i59.94
576i50
Operation
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GREEN
Rx
RED
Rx

Pulldown Removal (PDR)
Both Connect-AC converters can apply
2:2 pulldown to incoming interlaced
and psf signals in order to restore their
original 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p or 30p
formatting.
Please note that 3:2 pulldown is NOT
supported by the Connect-AC.
When the Connect is in Converter
Mode and locked (Rx) to an interlaced
signal (1080i) that has had pulldown
applied, the pulldown (PDR) function
can be used.
2:2 Pulldown Removal Operation
To activate the 2:2 pulldown function,
press the MODE button once. The PDR
LED will turn BLUE.
The unit will then convert as follows:
INPUT OUTPUT
23.98psf > 23.98p
24psf > 24p
25psf > 25p
29.97psf > 29.97p
30psf > 30p
50i > 25p
60i > 30p
NOTE: If the input signal is not
interlaced, the PDR function is
disabled.
Pressing the MODE button a third time
turns off the pulldown.
Operation
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BLUE
PDR

Test Pattern Generation Mode
A major part of video engineering is
signal testing and verification. The
Connect-AC is also a convenient test
solution for these tasks. With four
built-in test patterns and SD, HD as well
as 3G video modes supported, you can
test your equipment in a cost effective,
professional way. When in Test Pattern
Generation (TPG) Mode, both the video
mode and the test pattern output can
be changed.
Using TPG
TPG Mode is entered by pressing and
holding the MODE button for more than
2 seconds. This mode will be indicated
by a GREEN LED on the TPG indicator.
This is the TPG Home state. To return
to Converter Mode, press the MODE
button again for more than 2 seconds.
TPG Mode ON (Home)
After TPG Mode has been activated,
pressing the MODE button at any time
will utilise all four LEDs to indicate the
current video output mode, as per the
following indicators.
Operation
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GREEN
TPG

TPG Video Mode Indication
The TPG colour code indicators for the
TPG video modes are M, PI, R and S.
These correspond to the following
video formats:
MODE – indicates video resolution
RED = under 1080 Resolution –
(486i59.94, 576i50, 720p59.94, 720p50)
GREEN = Standard 1920x1080 formats
(23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, i50, i59.94)
BLUE = 3G 1920x1080 formats
(p50, p59.94)
P/I – indicates Progressive or
Interlaced video formats
GREEN = Progressive
No Light = Interlaced
RATE – indicates video clock rate/region
GREEN = NTSC frame rates (23.98,
29.97, 59.94 Hz)
BLUE = PAL Frame Rates (24, 25, 50 Hz)
SCAN – indicates scan rates
GREEN = film scan rates (23.98, 24 Hz)
No Light = television rates
(29.97, 59.94, 25, 50 Hz)
NOTE: The TPG video mode indication
will last for 4 seconds before returning
to TPG Home page.
Connect-AC H2S outputs TPG on both
SDI outputs.
Connect-AC S2H outputs TPG on both the
HDMI and the LOOP OUT SDI.
Operation
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Changing the TPG Video Mode
When the Connect-AC is in TPG video
mode, the video output mode can be
changed by pressing the MODE button
a second time.
Each subsequent press of the MODE
button while in this state will cause
the Connect-AC to scroll through video
modes in the following shown to the
right (This TPG guide is included with
your converter as a quick reference
card and sticker).
NOTE: You must first enter the TPG
Video Indication mode in order to
change the current TPG video output
format.
TPG MODE P/I RATE SCAN
NTSC
720 59
1080i 59
p29
p59
p23
p24
PAL
720 50
1080i 50
p25
p50
Operation
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Changing the Test Pattern Output
While the Connect-AC is indicating the
TPG video mode, the type of test pattern
output can be changed by pressing the
PWR/BAT button.
Each subsequent press of the PWR/BAT
button while in this state will cause the
Connect-AC to scroll through the 4 test
patterns available in the following order:
NOTE: To change the test pattern in
use, you must first be in TPG Mode,
have activated the TPG Video Format
Indicator and while in this mode press
the PWR/BAT button.
To return back to Converter Mode,
press and hold the MODE button for
more than 2 seconds.
1. SMPTE Colour Bars 75%
2. SDI EQ/PLL Pathological
3. Colour Bars 75%
4. Colour Bars 100%
Operation
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Time Code Pass-Through
Connect-AC converters are designed to
convert everything from one standard
to another, this includes timecode
(TC) and record start/stop trigger
flags (S/S). SDI TC will be converted
to HDMI TC on S2H and HDMI TC will
be converted to SDI TC on H2S. This
allows perfect translation of all parts
of the video standards between HDMI
and SDI. Connect-AC converters
support Sony, Canon, Panasonic, JVC,
Arri and RED SDI TC and S/S. In HDMI
they support Canon and Sony TC and
Canon’s S/S, currently the only HDMI
TC and S/S protocols available.
Flashlight function
The Connect-AC also has a handy
flashlight function that will illuminate
all LEDs WHITE.
To activate the flashlight, press both
the MODE & PWR/BAT button at
the same time. This mode can be
activated in any mode of operation.
To turn the flashlight off, press either
button, MODE or PWR/BAT.
Firmware updating
The firmware of the Connect series
converters can be updated via the USB
mini port. Detailed instructions on
how to update your converter can be
found at:
www.atomos.com/support
Operation
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Notice
Copyright © 2013 Atomos Global Pty Ltd
(referred to as ‘Atomos’). All rights reserved.
All information in this document 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 Atomos. A reference to Atomos
includes its related entities, subsidiaries and
parent company.
Trademarks
Connect-AC H2S / Connect-AC S2H / ATOMOS
are registered trademarks of Atomos Pty Ltd.
All other trademarks are the property of their
respective holders.
International Hardware Limited
Warranty (1 Year Standard/2 Years If
Registered)
Atomos warrants that:
• the main product will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of
1 year from the date of purchase or 2 years
upon completion of product registration at
www.atomos.com/registration
• the battery and battery charger will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of 6 months from the date of
purchase regardless of registration.
This warranty is exclusively for the benefit of
the original purchaser and is not assignable
or transferable.
If during the warranty period the product is
shown to be defective Atomos may at its option:
a) replace the goods or supply equivalent ones;
b) repair the goods;
c) pay the cost of replacing the goods or of
acquiring equivalent ones; d) pay the cost
of having the goods repaired;
The customer must notify Atomos of any
defect in the goods in writing prior to the
expiry of the warranty periods set out above.
The customer will be solely responsible
for returning the goods to Atomos or its
authorized distributor. Upon acceptance
of a warranty claim by Atomos, where
Atomos repairs or replaces the goods, it
will be responsible for reasonable shipping
costs incurred in sending the goods to the
Customer, provided that customer is located in
a country in which Atomos has an authorized
distributor or repair centre or agent.
Warranty Exclusions
This warranty applies only to defects in
workmanship and does not cover defects
caused by:
• Failure to comply with the current
operating instructions issued by Atomos
• Neglect
• Improper or negligent acts or omissions
• Unauthorised repairs or attempted repairs
• Tampering with, or modification of the
goods
• Connection to incompatible equipment or
power sources
• Exposure to water or weather
• Exposure to magnetic fields or corrosive
liquids or substances
EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY, ATOMOS,
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CUSTOMER HAS ARISING FROM DEFECTIVE GOODS
WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO THE WARRANTY. ATOMOS
DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE GOODS WILL
OPERATE IN A MANNER WHICH IS ERROR FREE, OR
UNINTERRUPTED.
Warranty & Conditions
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Weight & Dimensions 150g / 85.0mm (w) x 90.0mm (l) x 25.0mm (h)
AC Power 100-240VAC, 0.2A, 50-60Hz
Power Consumption 2W while converting
2:2 Pulldown Removal • 25PsF (50i)>25P • 30PsF (60i) >30P • 24PsF > 24P
Test Pattern Generator SMPTE 75%, Colour Bars 75 & 100%, SDI EQ/PLL Pathological,
Audio Tone 1kHz @ -20dBfs
USB Interface Firmware Update Interface ONLY
Video Input S2H: 3G/HD/SD-SDI x 1 H2S: HDMI x 1
Video Out S2H: 3G/HD/SD-SDI x 1
and HDMI x 1
H2S: 3G/HD/SD-SDI x 2
Audio (In/Out) Embedded Audio 2ch, 16, 20 or 24-bit
Timecode SDI: Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Arri, RED
HDMI: Sony, Canon Timecode, Canon Start/Stop
Supported Formats
(In/Out)
1080p60, 1080p59.94, 1080p50, 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50,
1080p30, 1080p29.97,1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080psf30,
1080psf29.97, 1080psf25, 1080psf24,1080psf23.98, 720p60,
720p59.94, 720p50, 486i59.94, 480i59.94, 576i50
Connect-AC S2S / Connect-AC H2S
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