Data Video DAC-9P 4K User manual

DAC-9P 4K
4K HDMI
轉
SDI
轉換器
DAC-9P 4K
4K HDMI to SDI Converter

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Table of Contents
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT................................................ 4
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS .............................................. 4
WARRANTY ............................................................................. 6
STANDARD WARRANTY ................................................................6
THREE YEAR WARRANTY ..............................................................6
DISPOSAL ................................................................................ 7
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................... 8
2. CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS........................................... 9
2.1FRONT PANEL......................................................................... 9
2.2 REAR PANEL........................................................................11
3. FIRMWARE UPDATE .......................................................... 13
3.1 SYSTEM CONNECTION ...........................................................14
3.2 CHECKING THE FIRMWARE VERSION......................................... 15
3.3 UPDATING THE FIRMWARE.....................................................17
4. DIMENSIONS ..................................................................... 22
5. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................ 23
SERVICE AND SUPPORT ................................................ 28

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Disclaimer of Product & Services
The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo
Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies
cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be
incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo
Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in this document for accuracy
before making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for
any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained
within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by
contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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 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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Warranty
Standard Warranty
Datavideo equipment are guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for
one year from the date of purchase.
The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be
supplied at the time of any request for repair under warranty.
The product warranty period beings on the purchase date. If the purchase
date is unknown, the product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day
after shipment from a Datavideo office.
Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or
water is not covered under warranty.
Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered
under warranty.
Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software
installations, which are not required by our computer systems, are not
covered under warranty.
All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of
the owner.
All other claims of any nature are not covered.
Cables and batteries are not covered under warranty.
Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.
Your statutory rights are not affected.
Three Year Warranty
All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017 are qualified for a free
two years extension to the standard warranty, providing the product is
registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.
Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD
drives, Hard Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting,
Camera module, PCIe Card are covered for 1 year.
The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website
or with your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors
within 30 days of purchase.

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Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
that this product must not be disposed of with your other
household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to
dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a
designated collection point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the
time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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1. Introduction
The DAC-9P 4K 4K HDMI to SDI Converter converts up to 4K50/60 4K HDMI
signal to 12G-SDI signal, it is easy to connect the 4K HDMI signal devices and
professional 12G-SDI video equipment.
The DAC-9P 4K allows you to convert an HDMI input signal to an SDI output
signal. Moreover, it provides HDMI LOOPOUT function. Furthermore, you can
select the audio signal from the HDMI or the RCA analog audio signal to be the
audio source for the SDI output.
The DAC-9P 4K Converter is useful for a variety of broadcast and professional
AV applications.
Features
Supports up to DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) and UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
Supports HDMI 2.0 input and loop-thru output
Supports two 12G SDI output interfaces
Supports Re-Clocking
Provides Additional 2-Channel RCA Analog Audio Input interface
Supports Automatic Input Signal Detection
Aluminum appearance design, which is rugged and durable.

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2. Connections and Controls
2.1Front Panel
4K HDMI IN Input/LOOP THRU Output
This is the 4K HDMI IN input interface and LOOPTHRU
output interface.
IN: 4K HDMI Input
LOOP THRU: 4K HDMI Loop Through Output.

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AUDIO IN RCA Input
Two channels of Unbalanced L / R Audio input.
DC IN Socket
Please connect the supplied 12V DC adapter to this
interface. The connection can be secured by screwing
the outer fastening ring of the DC In plug to the
socket.
Power LED Indicator
If the DC IN 12V power is connected, this indicator will
light up.

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2.2 Rear Panel
12G-SDI OUT Output Interface
These are two SDI OUT output interfaces for you to
convert a 4K HDMI input signal to a 12G-SDI output
signal and to be the output source for these two
interfaces.
Signal LED Indicator：When the output signal is
connected, this indicator will light up.
AUDIO SOURCE Selecting Switch
This is the AUDIO SOURCE Selecting Switch for you to
select whether you want to output the HDMI-
embedded audio signal or the RCA analog audio
signal.

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F/W UPGRADE
This USB Type C interface is used for firmware update
only.

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3. Firmware Update
Firmware Update Procedure
DAC-9P 4K
This document provides procedures for updating the DAC-9P 4K 4K HDMI to SDI
Converter.
Updating the DAC-9P 4K 4K HDMI to SDI Converter Firmware
What items you should prepare before updating the firmware
The latest DAC-9P 4K firmware zip file x 1
The latest firmware zip file can be downloaded from the DAC-9P 4K product
page of the Datavideo official website
https://www.datavideo.com/product/DAC-9P%204K . After the downloaded
firmware zip file is unzipped, you can see one firmware file.
Converter firmware file ：CV-513ZK-DV_20220818_NUC.bin
DAC-9P 4K main unit x 1
USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter cable x 1
Firmware update tool x 1
DC 12V power adapter x 1
Notebook PC x 1
This document describes how to perform firmware update on a Windows
computer.

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3.1 System Connection

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Checking the Firmware Version
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Updating the Firmware
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3.2 Checking the Firmware Version
1. Please use a 12V power adapter to connect to the DC IN 12V power interface
of the DAC-9P 4K.
2. Please use a USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter cable to connect from the
USB Type-C interface of the DAC-9P 4K to the USB Type A interface of your
notebook PC or PC.
3. Please open the downloaded firmware update tool “DAC-TOOL.exe”.

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4. Please select the DAC-9P 4K option.
5. Please press the “Read” button next to the “FW Revision” column for reading
the current firmware version.

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3.3 Updating the Firmware
1. Please use a 12V power adapter to connect to the DC IN 12V power interface
of the DAC-9P 4K.
2. Please use a USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter cable to connect from the
USB Type-C interface of the DAC-9P 4K to the USB Type-A interface of your
notebook PC or PC.
3. Please open the downloaded firmware update tool “DAC-TOOL.exe”.
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4. Please select the DAC-9P 4K option.
5. Please click the button next to the “Firmware MCU” to select your
downloaded firmware file and then press the “Open” button.

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6. You can see that the firmware file is selected, please press the “Burn” button.

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7. You will see a reminder to remind you to reboot DAC-9P 4K, please unplug
and replug the power for your DAC-9P 4K.
8. After the DAC-9P 4K is power-cycled, the firmware update procedure will be
started automatically. After the progress bar reaches 100%, the firmware is
updated successfully.