evertz 2430DAC-HD User manual

Model 2430DAC-HD
HDTV Digital to Analog Converter
Instruction Manual
© Copyright 2001-2008
EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
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Burlington, Ontario,
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Version 1.2 January 2008
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems
and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 2430DAC-HD HDTV Digital to Analog Converter.
Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of
the D to A Converter.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission
of Evertz Microsystems Ltd. Copies of this guide can be ordered from your Evertz products dealer or from
Evertz Microsystems.

INFORMATION TO USERS IN EUROPE
NOTE
CISPR 22 CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to the European Union EMC directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
INFORMATION TO USERS IN THE U.S.A.
NOTE
FCC CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
WARNING
Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables
with the shield connected to the chassis ground of the device must be used

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
1.0 Original Version Jun 01
1.1 Added input to output delay specification Jun 04
1.2 Added cable part number Jan 08
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for
the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of
Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express or implied. The only warranty offered by
Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no warranty is
granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or order confirmation.
Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If you encounter an error,
please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make changes in equipment design or
specifications.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................. 1
2.1. POWER ..................................................................................................................................... 1
2.2. VIDEO IN AND OUT .................................................................................................................. 1
2.3. FIRMWARE UPGRADE PORT ................................................................................................. 2
3. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................. 3
3.1. VIDEO INPUT ............................................................................................................................ 3
3.2. RE-CLOCKED HD SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUT ...........................................................................3
3.3. ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUTS ..................................................................................................... 3
3.4. INPUT TO OUTPUT PROCESSING DELAY ............................................................................ 3
3.5. UPGRADE PORT ...................................................................................................................... 3
3.6. ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................ 4
3.7. PHYSICAL................................................................................................................................. 4
4. STATUS LEDS ................................................................................................................................... 4
5. USER CONTROLS............................................................................................................................. 4
5.1. SELECTING THE OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMATS ..................................................................... 5
5.2. CONTROLLING THE ASPECT RATIO MARKERS.................................................................. 5
6. UPGRADING THE 2430DAC-HD FIRMWARE .................................................................................. 6
6.1. REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 6
6.2. UPDATE PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................ 6
6.2.1. Part 1 – Configuring the unit for Firmware upgrades ..................................................... 6
6.2.2. Part 2 – Terminal program Setup ................................................................................... 6
6.2.3. Part 3 – Uploading the new firmware .............................................................................7
6.2.4. Part 4 – Completing the Upgrade...................................................................................7

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 2430DAC-HD Block Diagram ........................................................................................................... 1
Figure 2-1: 2430DAC-HD Module ....................................................................................................................... 1
Tables
Table 2-1:Video I/O Pinout .................................................................................................................................. 2
Table 2-2: COM Port Pinout................................................................................................................................ 2
Table 5-1: DIP Switch Functions......................................................................................................................... 4
Table 5-2: Video Output Selection Switch Settings ............................................................................................ 5
Table 5-3: Minimum VGA Monitor Requirements ............................................................................................... 5
Table 5-4: 4:3 Marker Switch Settings ................................................................................................................ 5

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1. OVERVIEW
The 2430DAC-HD is a professional quality digital to analog converter for HDTV. The 2430DAC-HD
supports all signal standards specified in SMPTE 240M, SMPTE 274M and SMPTE 296M.
DIP switch control allows the user to select between YPrPb, RGB or VGA style analog outputs with a
variety of sync output options. User controlled 4:3 alignment markers also allow for convenient framing of
the video signal. With the supplied VGA to BNC breakout cable the 2430DAC-HD can easily interface to
either standard broadcast monitors or VGA computer monitors.
Features:
• Support for all SMPTE 240M, 274M and 296M video formats
• Full 10 Bit Broadcast quality
• 4:4:4 interpolated component output
• DIP switch selectable YPrPb, RGB or VGA outputs with bi-level or tri-level sync
• 15 pin VGA connector plates for use with VGA computer monitors
• Front panel LEDs indicate video presence, module faults
Serial In
(1.5 Gb/s)
SMPTE 292M
H Sync
V Sync
Y/G
Pb/B
Pr/R
Video
D/A
Color
Space
Converter
Interpolator
Sync
Generation Sync D/A
DB-15
VGA
Pinout
DB-9
Upgrade Port
Serial
Reclocked
Output
CPU
Reclocker
Video
Present DIP Switch
Control
Timing
Extraction
Figure 1-1: 2430DAC-HD Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
The 2430DAC-HD is a compact module that has two BNC connectors and one high density 15 pin D
connector for video, and a serial port for firmware upgrades.
Figure 2-1: 2430DAC-HD Module
2.1. POWER
The 2430DAC-HD comes with an auto-ranging DC voltage adapter that automatically senses
the input voltage. Power should be applied by connecting a 3-wire grounding type power
supply cord to the power entry module on the DC voltage adapter. The power cord should be
minimum 18 AWG wire size; type SST marked VW-1, maximum 2.5 m in length. The DC cable
of the voltage adapter should be connected to the DC power jack on the rear panel. A green
LED located beside the power connector will be illuminated when there is power applied to the
2430DAC-HD.
2.2. VIDEO IN AND OUT
HD INPUT: Input BNC connector for 10-bit serial digital video signals, compatible with the
SMPTE 292M standard. The 2430DAC-HD automatically selects the video standard.
HD OUTPUT: This BNC connector is used to output a reclocked copy of the input video.
VIDEO OUTPUT: This female HD 15 pin D connector is compatible with standard VGA monitor
connectors. The outputs can be programmed as standard VGA signals or Y, Pb, Pr or RGB
outputs from the 2430DAC. These outputs can have either bi-level or tri-level sync
superimposed. The output signals available are selected using DIP switches 1 to 4. (See
Table 5-2) When the VGA mode is selected you can connect a standard VGA monitor using a
straight through VGA Cable. When other modes are selected you can connect a standard
broadcast monitor using the 15 pin D to BNC adapter cable provided with the module (Evertz
part #WPVGABNC5).

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Pin # Name Description
1 R Red
2 G Green
3 B Blue
4 -- Not connected
5 -- Not connected
6 AGND Video Analog Ground
7 AGND Video Analog Ground
8 AGND Video Analog Ground
9 -- Not connected
10 AGND Video Analog Ground
11 AGND Video Analog Ground
12 -- Not connected
13 Hsync Horizontal Sync
14 Vsync Vertical Sync
15 -- Not connected
Table 2-1:Video I/O Pinout
2.3. FIRMWARE UPGRADE PORT
The COM connector is a female 9 pin D connector used for connecting a computer to upload firmware to
the 2430DAC-HD. Table 2-2 shows the pinout of the male high density DB-15 connector. See section 6
for information on upgrading the firmware in the 2430DAC-HD.
Pin # Name Description
1
2 TxD RS-232 Transmit Output
3 RxD RS-232 Receive Input
4
5 Sig Gnd RS-232 Signal Ground
6
7
8
9
Table 2-2: COM Port Pinout

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. VIDEO INPUT
Standard: 1.485 Gb/sec SMPTE 292M
Standards supported are:
SMPTE 240M (1035i)
SMPTE 274M (1080i, 1080psF, 1080p [except 1080p/60 and 1080p/59.94]
SMPTE 296M. (720p)
Connector: 1 BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2.
Equalization: Automatic 125m @ 1.5Gb/s (Belden 1694)
3.2. RE-CLOCKED HD SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUT
Number of Outputs: 1
Standard: same as input
Connectors: BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
Signal Level: 800mV nominal
DC Offset: 0V ±0.5V
Rise and Fall Time: 200ps nominal
Overshoot: <10% of amplitude
Wide Band Jitter: < 0.2 UI
3.3. ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUTS
Standard: SMPTE 240M, 274M, or 296M – same as input
Connector: 15 pin high density female D type
Signal Level:
Video: 1Vpp nominal YPrPb/RGB or 0.7Vpp nominal VGA - Selectable as per Table 5-2
Sync: 300mV or 4V
Impedance: 75 ohm
DC Offset: 0V ±0.1V
Return Loss: > 45 dB up to 30 MHz
3.4. INPUT TO OUTPUT PROCESSING DELAY
Processing Delay: 800nsec
3.5. UPGRADE PORT
Standard: RS-232
Connector: Female DB-9
Baud Rate: 57600
Format: 8-bits, no parity, 1 stop bits

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3.6. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: + 12VDC
Power: 6 Watts.
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC regulations for class A devices.
Complies with EU EMC directive.
3.7. PHYSICAL
Dimensions: 6“ L x 3.5” W x 1” H
(152mm L x 89mm W x 25mm H)
With Mounting Flanges: 6“ L x 4” W x 1” H
(152mm L x 114mm W x 25mm H)
Weight: 0.5 lbs. (0.28 Kg)
4. STATUS LEDS
MODULE FAULT This Red LED will be on when input video is lost or there is a fault in the module.
VIDEO PRESENT: This Green LED will be On when there is a valid HDTV video signal present at the
module input.
POWER This Green LED will be on when there is power applied to the unit. (Located beside
DC power connector)
5. USER CONTROLS
The 2430DAC-HD is equipped with an 8 position DIP switch to allow the user to select various output
signals available. The On position is down, or closest to the printed circuit board. . Table 5-1 gives an
overview of the DIP switch functions.
DIP Switch Function
1
2
3
4
Video Output signal select
5 Aspect Ratio Marker enable
6 Not used
7 Not used
8 Not used
Table 5-1: DIP Switch Functions

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5.1. SELECTING THE OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMATS
When the 2430DAC is operating in the single link 4:2:2 mode, (DIP switch 6 Off) DIP switches 1 to 4 are
used to select the combination of output signals present on the video output connectors as shown in Table
5-2. When using the VGA output mode, the VGA monitor must have sufficient resolution and vertical
resolution to display the input video. Table 5-3 shows the minimum VGA monitor requirements for each
video format supported by the 2430DAC-HD.
DIP Switch* Description Pr / R Y / G Pb / B Sync
1 2 3 4
Off Off Off Off YPrPb with Tri Level Pr + Tri-level Sync Y + Tri-level Sync Pb + Tri-level Sync Tri-level Sync
On Off Off Off YPrPb with Bi Level Pr + Bi-level Sync Y + Bi-level Sync Pb + Bi-level Sync Bi-level Sync
Off On Off Off RGB with Tri Level R+ Tri-level Sync G + Tri-level Sync B + Tri-level Sync Tri-level Sync
On On Off Off RGB with Bi Level R + Bi-level Sync G + Bi-level Sync B + Bi-level Sync Bi-level Sync
Off Off On Off RGB Tri Level on G R G + Tri-level Sync B Tri-level Sync
On Off On Off RGB Bi Level on G R G + Bi-level Sync B Bi-level Sync
Off On On Off VGA R G B H & V Sync
On On On Off RGB Tri Level Ext. R G B Tri-level Sync
Off Off Off On RGB Bi Level Ext. R G B Bi-level Sync
Table 5-2: Video Output Selection Switch Settings
Video Format Minimum
Horizontal
Resolution
Minimum
Vertical
Resolution
Minimum
Vertical Refresh
Rate
Minimum
Horizontal Refresh
Rate
1080i/60 (59.94) 1920 dots 1080 lines 60 (59.94) Hz 33.75 (33.72) kHz
1080i/50 1920 dots 1080 lines 50 Hz 28.1 kHz
1080p/24sF (23.98) 1920 dots 1080 lines 48 (47.97) Hz 27 (26.97) kHz
1035i/60 (59.94) 1920 dots 1080 lines 60 (59.94) Hz 33.75 (33.72) kHz
720p/60 (59.94) 1280 dots 720 lines 60 (59.94) Hz 45 (44.96) kHz
Table 5-3: Minimum VGA Monitor Requirements
5.2. CONTROLLING THE ASPECT RATIO MARKERS
DIP switch 5 controls whether the aspect ratio markers will be enabled.
DIP 5 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Off (default) Off The markers will be Off.
On On The markers will be On.
Table 5-4: 4:3 Marker Switch Settings

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6. UPGRADING THE 2430DAC-HD FIRMWARE
The 2430DAC-HD module is fitted with a COM port connector that can be connected to a PC with a
straight through cable.
6.1. REQUIREMENTS
You will need the following equipment in order to update the 2430DAC-HD Firmware
• PC with available communications port. The communication speed is 57600 baud, therefore a 486 PC
or better with a 16550 UART based communications port is recommended.
• “Straight-thru” serial extension cable (DB9 female to DB9 male) or (DB25 female to DB9 male)
• Terminal program that is capable of Xmodem file transfer protocol (such as HyperTerminal)
• New firmware supplied by Evertz.
6.2. UPDATE PROCEDURE
6.2.1. Part 1 – Configuring the unit for Firmware upgrades
1. Connect the 9 pin male connector on the straight through serial extension cable to the COM port on
the end of the 2430DAC-HD. Connect the 9 pin female connector to the PCs’ RS-232 communications
port
6.2.2. Part 2 – Terminal program Setup
2. Start the terminal program.
3. Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows:
Baud 57600
Parity no
Data bits 8
Stop bits 2
Flow Control None
4. Apply power to the 2430DAC-HD. After the unit powers up, a banner with the boot code version
information should appear in the terminal window. The cursor to the right of the word “BOOT>” should
be spinning for about 5 seconds then the unit will continue to boot.
For example:
EVERTZ 7700PB MONITOR 1.0
COPYRIGHT 1997, 1998, 1999 EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD.
COLD BOOT |
5. The following is a list of possible reasons for failed communications:
• Defective 2430DAC-HD Serial Upgrade cable.
• Wrong communications port selected in the terminal program.
• Improper port settings in the terminal program. (Refer to step 7 for settings).

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6. While the cursor is spinning press the <CTRL> and <X> keys on your computer keyboard at the same
time, this should stop the cursor from spinning. The spinning prompt will only remain for about 5
seconds. You must press <CTRL-X> during this 5 second delay. If the unit continues to boot-up,
simply cycle the power and repeat this step.
7. Hit the <ENTER> key on your computer once.
8. Type the word “upgrade”, without quotes, and hit the <ENTER> key once.
9. The boot code will ask for confirmation. Type "y", without quotes.
10. You should now see a prompt asking you to upload the file.
6.2.3. Part 3 – Uploading the new firmware
11. Upload the “*.bin” file supplied using the X-Modem transfer protocol of your terminal program. If you
do not start the upload within 10 minutes the 2430DAC-HD Boot code will time out. You can restart
the upgrade process by removing and reinstalling the module.
12. The boot code will indicate whether the operation was successful upon completion of the upload.
For Example:
UPLOAD OKAY
7700PB COLD BOOT> |
13. The following is a list of possible reasons for a failed upload:
• If you get the message "transfer cancelled by remote" you must restart the terminal program and
load the bin file, then remove and install the module again.
• The supplied “*.bin” file is corrupt.
• Wrong file specified to be uploaded.
• The PCs’ RS-232 communications port cannot handle a port speed of 57600.
• Noise induced into the 2430DAC-HD Serial Upgrade cable.
6.2.4. Part 4 – Completing the Upgrade
14. Type the word “boot”, without quotes, and hit the <ENTER> key once or power cycle the unit. The unit
should now reboot.
15. You can now close the terminal program and disconnect the serial cable.
The update procedure is now complete.

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