Comprehensive CDA-SDI400 User manual

CDA-SDI400
3G-SDI1by4Splitter
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Op pe er ra at ti io on n M Ma an nu ua al l

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Pleasereadallinstructionsbeforeattemptingtounpack,installor
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keepthe followinginmindasyou unpackand installthis
equipment:
• Alwaysfollowbasicsafetyprecautionstoreducetheriskoffire,
electricalshockandinjurytopersons.
• Topreventfireorshockhazard,donotexposetheunittorain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Neverspillliquidofanykindonorintothisproduct.
• Neverpush an object ofany kind into thisproductthrough any
openingsor emptyslotsinthe unit, as youmay damageparts
inside theunit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to buildingsurfaces.
• Useonlythesuppliedpowersupplyunit(PSU).DonotusethePSU
ifitisdamaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating,do not blockany vents or
openingsintheunithousingthatprovideventilationandallowfor
sufficientspace forairtocirculatearoundthe unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSIONNO. DATE DD/MM/YY SUMMARY OF CHANGE
VR0 08/04/11 Preliminary Release
VS1 11/07/12 Updated format/diagrams/SDI
standards
VS2 13/07/12 First release
VR3 09/08/12 Type Error

CONTENTS
1. Introduction ....................................1
2. Applications.................................. 1
3. Package Contents......................... 1
4. System Requirements ......................1
5. Features...........................................1
6. OperationControlsandFunctions.. 2
6.1 Front Panel.........................2
6.2 Rear Panel..........................2
7. Connection Diagram...................3
8. Specifications ..............................4
9. Acronyms..................................... 5

1. INTRODUCTION
The3G-SDI1by4SplitterallowsSD-SDI,HD-SDIand3G-SDIsignalsto
besplitfromasingleSDIsourcetoupfoursimultaneousSDIoutputs
whileensuringhighbitratesof2.970Gbit/stogiveyouhighbandwidth
signal transmissionwithout signal loss over long distances.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Video broadcastingdisplay
• Professional video program display
• Film studios program monitoring
• Videoprogramswitchingdisplay
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 3G-SDI1by4Splitter
• 5V/2.6A DC Power Adaptor
• Operation Manual
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SDIsourceinput(suchasbroadcastvideocamerasorrecording
device)andSDIoutputdisplays(suchasTVsormonitors)
5. FEATURES
• Splitone3G-SDIinputsourcetofour3G-SDIdisplayssimultaneously
• Operation at 2.970Gb/s, 2.970/1.001Gb/s, 1.485Gb/s, 1.485/1.001Gb/s
and 270Mb/s
• SupportsSMPTE425M(LevelAandLevelB), SMPTE 424M, SMPTE
292M, SMPTE 259M-C
• Providesequalizedandre-clockedtransmission
• Supportssignalinputandoutputdistancesofupto300mforSD
signals, 200mfor HD signals and100mfor3Gsignals.
Note:TestedwithBelden1694ACable.Operatingdistancesmayvary
ifusedwithcablesofdifferentspecifications.
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6. OPERATIONCONTROLSANDFUNCTIONS
6.1 FrontPanel
Power LED
The LED will illuminate green when the device isconnected to a
power supply.
SDI OUTPUT
ConnecttouptofourSDITVsormonitorsforsimultaneousdisplay
ortoanothersplittertocascadetheSDIsignaltomultipledisplays
ordevices.
6.2 Rear Panel
SDIINPUT
Connect to the SDI output of the SDI source device such as a
videocamcorderorSDIplayer.AcceptsSD,HDor3GSDIsignals.
DC5V
Plug the 5 V DC power supply into the unit and connect the
adaptortoanACoutlet.The'POWER'LEDwillilluminategreen
when the power isON.
2
POWER
SDI OUTPUT
CSDI-14 3G SDI 1x4 Splitter
1
2
DC 5V
SDI INPUT
1
2
1
2
1
2

CLUX-SDI2H
7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
SDI Camera
SDI input
Power Supply
SDI INPUT
DC5V
POWER
SDI OUTPUT
CSDI-14 3G SDI1x4 Splitter
SDI Outputs
1×4
SDI
SDI IN PUT
DC5V
Video Audio HDMI/
Power Lock Lock DVI
Audio O ut
HDM I Out
SDI to
HDMI
Splitter 3G HD S D R L
3GSDI to HDMI C
Converter
HDMI
Output
SDI Outputs
HDMI Display SDI Display SDI Display
Cascadetoanother4SDIDisplays
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8. SPECIFICATIONS
SMPTE Standard
425MLevelA&B,424M,292M,259M-C
SDITransmission
Rates
2.970 Gbit/s and 2.970/1.001Gbit/s
Input 1×BNC (SD/HD/3G-SDI)
Output 4×BNC (SD/HD/3G-SDI)
SDI Timing Support SD-SDI:
SMPTE259M-C,270Mbit/s
HD-SDI:
SMPTE 292M, 1.485 & 1.485/1.001 Gbit/s
3G-SDI:
SMPTE 424M/425M-AB, 2.970 &
2.970/1.001Gbit/s
Power Supply 5VDC/2.6A(US/EUstandards,CE/FCC/UL
certified)
ESD Protection Human bodymodel:
±8kV (air-gap discharge)
±4kV(contactdischarge)
SDI Cable Distance
3G-SDIupto100m(BELDEN1694A)
HD-SDIupto200m(BELDEN1694A)
SD-SDI up to 300m (BELDEN 1694A)
Dimensions 200mm(W)×138mm(D)x30mm(H)
Weight 900g
Chassis Material Metal
Silkscreen Color Black
Operating
Temperature
0˚C~40 ˚C/32 ˚F~104 ˚F
Storage
Temperature
−20˚C~60 ˚C/−4 ˚F~140˚F
Relative Humidity 20~90 % RH (Non-condensing)
Power Consumption
5W
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9.ACRONYMS
ACRONYM COMPLETE TERM
3G Bandwidth2.97Gbps≈3G
HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface
SDI
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