Data Video DAC-50 User manual

HD/SD-SDI to Component-YUV Converter
DAC-50
Quick Start Guide
www.datavideo-tek.com

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Table of Contents
Warnings and Precautions................................................................2
What’s in the box?.............................................................................4
Introduction........................................................................................4
Features............................................................................................4
Functions...........................................................................................5
DIP Switch Function..........................................................................7
Specification....................................................................................16
Service & Support ...........................................................................17

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Warnings and Precautions
1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit
may fall, causing serious damage.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are
provided for ventilation. To ensure safe and reliable operation of
this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover
these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of the
cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or
over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a
built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should only be operated from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label of the AC adapter. If you
are not sure of the type of power available, consult your
Datavideo dealer or your local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
unit where the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or
otherwise stressed.
9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that
the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the
extension cord do not exceed the extension cord’s rating.

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10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged
into a single wall outlet do not exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet
ventilation slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not
attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing
covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your
warranty. Refer all service issues to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal
operating conditions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions in this manual;
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
to the unit and may often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,
indicating a need for service.

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What’s in the box?
Items Description Q’ty
1 DAC-50 1
2 Switching Adaptor 12V/1.5A 1
3 DAC-50 Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
The Datavideo DAC-50 is stand alone HD/SD-SDI Video input source
transforms to HD/SD YUV video output source converter, and it can
change YUV output resolution by slide switch.
Features
6 Mode Resolutions
DC 12V input
HD/SD-SDI: Video Input: BNC x1
Video Output: HD/SD YUV component x1
HD/SD-SDI Input Resolutions:
720x480 Interlace
720x576 Interlace
1280x720 / 59.94Hz Progressive
1280x720 / 50Hz Progressive
1920x1080 / 59.94Hz Interlace
1920x1080 / 50Hz Interlace
HD/SD YUV Output Resolutions:
720x480 Interlace
720x576 Interlace
1280x720 / 59.94Hz Progressive
1280x720 / 50Hz Progressive
1920x1080 / 59.94Hz Interlace
1920x1080 / 50Hz Interlace

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Functions
Front Panel
HD/SD - SDI Input
4:2:2 SDI Video data supports SMPTE 292M
standard at 1.5G Mbps.
SDI transfers professional level video signals and it’s
can connect to long distance transmission systems.
DIP Switch
Use slide switch can select output format.

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Rear Panel
DC In Socket
Connect the supplied 12V 1.5A PSU to this socket.
The connection can be secured by screwing the
outer fastening ring of the DC In plug to the socket.
Power Switch
Switches the power On / Off.
HD/SD YUV
HD/SD YUV component analogue output connecters

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DIP Switch Function
DIP Switches setting for video output
D1 ON , SD Mode OFF , HD Mode
ON OFF ON OFF
D2 50Hz 59.94Hz 50Hz 59.94Hz
D3 0 IRE 7.5 IRE 1080i 720p
D4 16:9 4:3 16:9 4:3
D5 CVBS YUV YUV YUV
D6 Reserved
Up / Format Conversion
No SDI Input YUV Output DIP Switch Setup (D6 reserved)
1 480i
4:3 720/59.94p 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
2 480i
4:3 720/59.94p 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
3 480i
4:3 720/50p 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF ON OFF ON OFF
4 480i
4:3 720/50p 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF
5 480i
4:3 1080/59.94i 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF OFF ON ON OFF
6 480i
4:3 1080/59.94i 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
7 480i
4:3 1080/50i 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF ON ON ON OFF
8 480i
4:3 1080/50i 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF ON ON OFF OFF
9 576i
4:3 720/59.94p 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
10 576i
4:3 720/59.94p 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
11 576i
4:3 720/50p 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF ON OFF ON OFF
12 576i
4:3 720/50p 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF

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13 576i
4:3 1080/59.94i 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF OFF ON ON OFF
14 576i
4:3 1080/59.94i 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
15 576i
4:3 1080/50i 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF ON ON ON OFF
16 576i
4:3 1080/50i 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF ON ON OFF OFF
17 720/59.94p
16:9 1080/59.94i 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF OFF ON ON OFF
18 720/59.94p
16:9 1080/59.94i 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
19 720/59.94p
16:9 1080/50i 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF ON ON ON OFF
20 720/59.94p
16:9 1080/50i 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF ON ON OFF OFF
21 720/50p
16:9 1080/59.94i 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF OFF ON ON OFF
22 720/50p
16:9 1080/59.94i 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
23 720/50p
16:9 1080/50i 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF ON ON ON OFF
24 720/50p
16:9 1080/50i 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
OFF ON ON OFF OFF

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Down / Format Conversion
No SDI Input YUV Output DIP Switch Setup (D6 reserved)
25 720/59.94p
16:9 480i 16:9 , 0 IRE D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON OFF ON ON OFF
26 720/59.94p
16:9 480 4:3 , 0 IRE D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON OFF ON OFF OFF
27 720/59.94p
16:9 576i 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON ON OFF ON OFF
28 720/59.94p
16:9 576i 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON ON OFF OFF OFF
No SDI Input CVBS Output DIP Switch Setup (D6 reserved)
29 720/59.94p
16:9 480i 16:9 , 0 IRE D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON OFF ON ON ON
30 720/59.94p
16:9 480 4:3 , 0 IRE D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON OFF ON OFF ON
31 720/59.94p
16:9 576i 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON ON OFF ON ON
32 720/59.94p
16:9 576i 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON ON OFF OFF ON
No SDI Input YUV Output DIP Switch Setup (D6 reserved)
33 720/50p
16:9 480i 16:9 , 0 IRE D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON OFF ON ON OFF
34 720/50p
16:9 480 4:3 , 0 IRE D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON OFF ON OFF OFF
35 720/50p
16:9 576i 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON ON OFF ON OFF
36 720/50p
16:9 576i 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON ON OFF OFF OFF
No SDI Input CVBS Output DIP Switch Setup (D6 reserved)
37 720/50p
16:9 480i 16:9 , 0 IRE D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON OFF ON ON ON
38 720/50p
16:9 480 4:3 , 0 IRE D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON OFF ON OFF ON
39 720/50p
16:9 576i 16:9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON ON OFF ON ON
40 720/50p
16:9 576i 4:3 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
ON ON OFF OFF ON