AVLink 12G-SDI User manual

12G-SDI
Distribution
Amplifier
(12S-104)
1 In 4 Out
(12S-108)
1 In 8 Out
USER MANUAL V1.0
12S-104 / 12S-108
Package Contents-
 1 12S-104 or 12S-108
 1 user manual
 1 power adapter DC 12V with lock
 4 foot pads
 2 screws
Any thing missed, please contact with your vendor.
Introduction
Through the 12G-SDI/SDI Distribution Amplifier, you can
use one image source to more TV/displays. Featuring
four/eight separately buffered 12G-SDI/SDI outputs, all
products in this series provides automatic cable
equalization to 75Meters and automatically adapts to
different data rate.
12S-104/12S-108 is ideal for:
 4K TV / Monitor production line
 4K SDI image input devices
 Image transmission devices
Features
 Compliant with SMPTE 2082-1, 2081-1, 424M, 292M,
344M, 259M and DVB-ASI.
 SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI Input Auto Detect data rate with
multi color Lock LED Indicator.
 SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI Input signal quality with flash
light Lock LED Indicator.
 Micro USB Interface for user firmware update.
 DIP SW Control SDI OUT 1&2, 3&4 output switch and
fine-tuning output Swing (for 12S-104).
 DIP SW Control SDI OUT 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8 output
switch and fine-tuning output swing (for 12S-108).
 Inter-locked power plug for DC supply stably.
Specifications
Function 12S-104 12S-108
Input serial digital BNC
connector 1
Output serial digital BNC
connector 4 8
BNC impedance 75Ω
Micro USB 1
Max. Resolution UHD, 4K@60
Operation Temperature 0℃~40℃{32℉~104℉}
Power Adapter (Min.) DC 12V with lock
Housing Metal
Weight 316g 723g
Dimensions (LxWxH)mm 150x75x25 240x114x25
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12S-104/12S-108 FRONT VIEW
1 2 3 4 5
1. Micro USB
2. Lock LED
3. DIP SW
4. Power LED
5. Power Jack
12S-104 REAR VIEW
1 2 3 4 5
1. SDI OUTPUT 4
2. SDI OUTPUT 3
3. SDI OUTPUT 2
4. SDI OUTPUT 1
5. SDI INPUT
12S-108 REAR VIEW
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1. SDI OUTPUT 8
2. SDI OUTPUT 7
3. SDI OUTPUT 6
4. SDI OUTPUT 5
5. SDI INPUT
6. SDI OUTPUT 4
7. SDI OUTOUT 3
8. SDI OUTPUT 2
9. SDI OUTPUT 1
Installation
Before the installation, making sure the 12S-104/12S-108
source and receivers are turning off.
1. Plug the monitor cable into the SDI OUT port
connector.
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2. Plug the extension cables from video source device (Ex
Camcorders or Pattern Generator) into the SDI IN port
connectors.
3. Plug the power adapter into the wall socket.
4. Turn on the monitor first.
5. Turn on the Camcorders or Pattern Generator.
Operation
1. Make sure ‘POWER’ Led turn on when you plug-in AC
adaptor outlet.
2. Make sure ‘LOCK LED’ turn on when you ready signal
source.
Note:
Please check cable/power when you ready everything but
LOCK LED is off.
Assembly application diagram:
 12S-104
 12S-108
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DIP Switch List of Settings
 12S-104
1 2 3
O
N
O
UT
1
&2
O
N
O
UT
3&4
O
N
O
UT
A
m
p
O
N
O
FF
O
UT
1&2
O
FF
O
UT
3&4
O
FF
O
UT
A
mp
O
FF
※Factory Defaults to 1&2 ON.
 12S-108
1
2
3
4
5
ON
OUT
1&2
O
N
OUT
3&4
O
N
OUT
5&6
O
N
OUT
7&8
O
N
OUT
Amp
O
N
OFF
OUT
1&2
O
FF
OUT
3&4
O
FF
OUT
5&6
O
FF
OUT
7&8
O
FF
OUT
Amp
O
FF
※Factory Defaults to 1~4 ON.
Lock Led List of Colors
C
OL
OR
S
DI
I
N
sign
al
L
IGHT BL
UE
S
D
P
URPLE
H
D
G
REEN
3
G
Y
ELLOW
6
G
B
LUE
1
2G
Lock Led List of Flashing Speed
Flashing
speed
Always
on
250(ms) 500(ms) 1(s)
Input SDI
Sig
nal
Quality
Excellent Good Poor Worse
SDI Cable Length
(Belden 1694A)
12Gbps - 70m
6Gbps - 110m
3Gbps - 220m
1.5Gbps - 265m
270Mbps - 530m
Firmware Upgrade:
Micro USB Power
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1. Connect Power Jack
2. Connect Micro USB
3. Put Bin File in Start Folder.
4. Execute Firmware Upgrade.exe
5. Check Link State (Red: Disconnect Green: Connected)
6. Select Bin File
7. Press Confirm to Upgrade
8. Check Progress Bar value is 100 and Command Success
※Firmware upload utility software from AVlink's official
website.
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arks:
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referred to this manual are the trademarks or
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companies.
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