Converters.TV 696 User manual

3G SDI Splitter/Switch
4 Input – 2 Output ID# 696
Operation Manual

Introduction
The 3G-SDI 4 by 2 Switcher/Splitter allows SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-
SDI signals to be switched fro up to four SDI sources and split
to two SDI outputs while ensuring high bit rates of 2.970 Gbit/s to
give you high bandwidth signal trans ission without signal loss
over long distances and can be controlled via IR or RS-232.
System
Requirements
SDI source inputs (such as broadcast video ca eras or recording
device) and SDI output displays (such as TVs or onitors).
Applications
●Video broadcasting display
●Professional video progra display
●Fil studios progra onitoring
●Video progra switching display
Features
●Switch between four 3G-SDI input sources and split the
output to two 3G-SDI displays si ultaneously
●Operation at 2.970 Gb/s, 2.970/1.001 Gb/s, 1.485 Gb/s,
1.485/1.001 Gb/s and 270 Mb/s
●Supports SMPTE 425M (Level A and Level B), SMPTE 424M,
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M-C
●Provides equalized and re-clocked trans ission
●Control via RS-232, IR re ote control (supplied) and on-panel
buttons
●Supports signal input and output distances of up to 300 for
SD signals, 200 for HD signals and 100 for 3G signals.
Note: Tested with Belden 1694A Cable. Operating distances
may vary if used with cables f different specificati ns.

Operation Controls
and Functions
Front panel
1. Power LED
The LED will illu inate green when the device is connected to a power
supply.
2. IR receiver
IR receiver window receives IR co ands fro the supplied re ote
control.
3. SDI Input select/Indicator LEDs 1~4
Press the input button repeatedly to cycle through the SDI input sources,
the red LED will illu inate to indicate which input source is currently
selected. When the device is in 'Standby' ode, press this button to
power on the device.
4. SDI OUTPUT
Connect to up to two SDI TVs or onitors for irrored display or to
second splitter to cascade the SDI signal to ultiple displays or devices.
Rear Panel
1. SDI I PUT
Connect up to four SDI source devices such as a video ca corders or SDI
players. Accepts SD,HD or 3G SDI signals.
2. RS-232
Connect to a PC/laptop or RS-232 enabled device with a D-Sub 9-pin
cable to control the unit with RS-232 co ands (refer to Section 6.3 'RS-
232 Protocols') .
3. DC 5V
Plug the 5V DC power supply into the unit and connect the adapter to
AC wall outlet.

RS-232 Protocols
Pin Assignment
Pins definition of ode cable
3G-SDI 4 by 4 Switcher/Splitter Remote Controller
PIN De inition PIN De inition
1 NC 1 NC
2 TxD 2 RxD
3 RxD 3 TxD
4 NC 4 NC
5 GND 5 GND
6 NC 6 NC
7 NC 7 NC
8 NC 8 NC
9 NC 9 NC
Baud Rate: 19200 bps
Data bit: 8-bits
Parity: None
Stop bit: 1-bit
Flow Control: None
Commands
Command Action
poweroff Power OFF
poweron Power ON
input01 Input selection 1
input02 Input selection 2
input03 Input selection 3
input04 Input selection 4
?input Inquire Current Input selection
Note: All the RS-232 c mmand will be n t executed unless f ll wed
with a carriage return. C mmands are Case-Sensitive.

Remote Control
1. Power
Press the button to turn the unit ON or to
standby ode.
2. Direct Input Selector
Press 1, 2, 3 or 4 to select the required input
source. When the device is in 'Standby', press
any button to turn the device on.
Installation