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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW........................................................................................................3
2. INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS.............................................................................................. 7
2.1.1. IN A Connector................................................................................................................ 7
2.1.2. DA1A Connector ............................................................................................................. 7
2.1.3. DA2A/6Hz Connector...................................................................................................... 7
2.1.4. DA3A Connector ............................................................................................................. 8
2.1.5. DA4A/GEN Connector..................................................................................................... 8
2.1.6. PGM1A-4A Connector..................................................................................................... 8
2.1.7. IN B Connector................................................................................................................ 9
2.1.8. PGM1B-4B Connector..................................................................................................... 9
2.1.9. DA1B-4B Connector...................................................................................................... 10
2.1.10. ANALOG AUDIO (-AA version only) Connector............................................................ 10
2.1.11. AES1A, AES2A, AES1B, AES2B (-AES4 version only) Connector .............................. 10
3. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................. 11
3.1. ELECTRICAL........................................................................................................................... 11
3.2. PHYSICAL................................................................................................................................ 11
4. STATUS LEDS.................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS –HD, -AA, AND –AES4 VERSIONS............................................. 12
5. OVERVIEW OF CARD CONTROL ................................................................................................... 14
5.1. CONTROL CATEGORIES ....................................................................................................... 14
6. CONFIGURING HIGH LEVEL CARD CONTROLS .......................................................................... 18
6.1. CONFIGURING HIGH LEVEL CARD CONTROLS – GENLOCK ........................................... 18
6.1.1. External Genlock/6 HZ.................................................................................................. 18
6.1.2. Genlock Source............................................................................................................. 19
6.1.3. CONFIGURING HIGH LEVEL CARD CONTROLS – MISC FAULTS........................... 19
7. CONFIGURING VIDEO AND AUDIO PARAMETERS...................................................................... 20
7.1. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO CONTROL TAB......................................................................... 21
7.1.1. Video Std Input.............................................................................................................. 21
7.1.2. Selecting the Video Reference Source ......................................................................... 22
7.1.3. Setting the Vertical Phase of the Output Video............................................................. 23
7.1.4. Setting the Horizontal Phase of the Output Video......................................................... 23
7.1.5. Loss of Video Mode ...................................................................................................... 24
7.1.6. Video Monitor................................................................................................................ 25
7.1.7. Output AFD Code Status............................................................................................... 26

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7.2. CONFIGURING THE AUDIO SETTINGS................................................................................. 27
7.2.1. Selecting The Audio Delay............................................................................................ 28
7.2.2. Configuring the SRC Mode ........................................................................................... 29
7.2.3. Selecting The Audio Groups That Will Be Embedded................................................... 29
7.2.4. Configuring the C-Bit Control ........................................................................................ 30
7.2.5. Audio Monitor Settings.................................................................................................. 30
7.3. CONFIGURING THE AUDIO PROC CONTROL TABS........................................................... 32
7.3.1. SOURCE X.................................................................................................................... 33
7.3.2. Gain Adjust X ................................................................................................................ 34
7.3.3. Invert Enable X.............................................................................................................. 34
7.3.4. Source Y........................................................................................................................ 35
7.3.5. Gain Adjust Y ................................................................................................................ 36
7.3.6. Invert Enable Y.............................................................................................................. 36
7.4. CONFIGURING THE VIDEO PROCESSING FUNCTIONS..................................................... 37
7.4.1. Enabling the RGB Clipper............................................................................................. 38
7.4.2. Setting the Gain Levels................................................................................................. 39
7.4.3. Setting the DC Offsets...................................................................................................39
7.4.4. Setting the Hue.............................................................................................................. 39
7.4.5. Enabling the Gamma Adjust.......................................................................................... 40
7.4.6. Setting the Gamma Level.............................................................................................. 41
7.4.7. Setting the Red, Green, Blue Gamma Levels............................................................... 41
7.4.8. Reset Button.................................................................................................................. 41
7.5. CONFIGURING THE SCALER ................................................................................................ 42
7.5.1. Setting The Color of Image Side Panels....................................................................... 43
7.5.2. H and V Filter Settings ..................................................................................................43
7.5.3. AFD STAMP.................................................................................................................. 43
7.5.4. Conversion Settings......................................................................................................45
7.5.5. User Aspect Ratio Setting............................................................................................. 47
7.6. CONFIGURING CLOSED CAPTIONING................................................................................. 49
7.6.1. Enabling Closed Captioning.......................................................................................... 49
7.6.2. Setting the Loss Of CC Timeout.................................................................................... 49
7.7. UTILITIES................................................................................................................................. 50
7.7.1. Recalling Configurations from the User Presets ........................................................... 50
7.7.2. Storing Configurations to User Presets......................................................................... 51
7.7.3. Auto Recall Presets for Specific Video Input/Output Standard Combination................ 52
7.8. CONFIGURING THE SD APERTURE CONTROL................................................................... 52
7.8.1. Selecting the SD Aperture control................................................................................. 52
7.8.2. AP Aspect Ratio Settings.............................................................................................. 53
7.9. CONFIGURING THE AFD CONTROL..................................................................................... 54
7.9.1. Configuring the AFD Input Enable Control.................................................................... 54
7.9.2. Setting the Loss of AFD Mode Control.......................................................................... 55
7.9.3. Setting the AFD Stamp Source..................................................................................... 55
7.9.4. Setting the Output SD Aspect Ratio.............................................................................. 56
7.9.5. Configuring the AFD Output Enable Control................................................................. 56
7.9.6. Setting the AFD Output Line ......................................................................................... 56
7.10. CONFIGURING THE AFD ARC CONTROLS.......................................................................... 56
7.10.1. Setting the AFD Select..................................................................................................58

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7.10.2. Setting the AFD Stamp.................................................................................................. 59
7.10.3. Conversion Settings...................................................................................................... 60
7.10.4. User Aspect Ratio Setting............................................................................................. 61
7.11. CONFIGURING THE AUDIO 5.1 DOWN-MIX CONTROLS..................................................... 63
7.11.1. Setting the Source Select Controls ............................................................................... 63
7.11.2. Setting the Output Scaling Mode................................................................................... 64
7.11.3. Setting the Output Gain.................................................................................................65
7.11.4. Setting the LFE Mixing Control...................................................................................... 65
7.11.5. Setting the Surround Phase Control.............................................................................. 65
7.11.6. Setting the Down Mix Type Control............................................................................... 66
7.11.7. Custom Down Mix Type Control Settings...................................................................... 66
7.12. CONFIGURING THE ANALOG OUTPUTS ............................................................................. 67
7.12.1. Configuring the Analog Video Output Display Mode..................................................... 68
7.12.2. Configuring the Analog Video Output Level.................................................................. 68
7.12.3. Configuring the Analog Video HUE............................................................................... 68
7.12.4. Configuring the Analog Video Brightness ..................................................................... 68
7.12.5. Configuring the Analog Video NSTC Pedestal Setup ................................................... 69
7.12.6. Configuring the Analog Video Line 21 Setup ................................................................ 69
7.12.7. Configuring the Analog Video PGM1A/2A..................................................................... 69
7.12.8. Configuring the Analog Video PGM3A/4A..................................................................... 69
7.12.9. Configuring the Analog Audio DAC Gain (-AA Version)................................................ 69
7.12.10.Configuring the Analog Audio Output Source (-AA Version)........................................ 70
7.13. CONFIGURING THE AES OUTPUTS...................................................................................... 71
7.14. SETTING THE CC FAULT TRAP CONTROLS....................................................................... 73
7.15. SETTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO TRAPS.................................................................................... 74
8. JUMPERS.......................................................................................................................................... 75
8.1. SELECTING WHETHER LOCAL FAULTS WILL BE MONITORED BY THE GLOBAL FRAME
STATUS ................................................................................................................................... 75
8.2. CONFIGURING THE MODULE FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADES............................................. 75
9. VISTALINK® REMOTE MONITORING/CONTROL ........................................................................... 77
9.1. WHAT IS VISTALINK®? ............................................................................................................ 77
9.2. VISTALINK®MONITORED PARAMETERS.............................................................................. 78
9.3. VISTALINK®CONTROLLED PARAMETERS........................................................................... 79
9.4. VISTALINK®TRAPS ................................................................................................................. 83

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Figures
Figure 1-1: 7812DCDA2Q-HD Block Diagram......................................................................................................3
Figure 1-2: 7812DCDA2Q-HD-AA Block Diagram................................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: 7812DCDA2Q-HD-AES4 Block Diagram ...........................................................................................5
Figure 2-1: 7812DCDA2Q-HD (-AA, -AES4) Rear Panels ...................................................................................6
Figure 4-1: Status LEDs for 7812DCDA2Q-HD..................................................................................................12
Figure 4-2: Status LEDs for 7812DCDA2AQ-HD-AA..........................................................................................12
Figure 4-3: Status LEDs for 7812DCDA2AQ-HD-AES4.....................................................................................13
Figure 5-1: Navigation Tree ................................................................................................................................14
Figure 5-2: High Level Card Controls..................................................................................................................14
Figure 5-3: Processing Path................................................................................................................................15
Figure 6-1: High Level Card Controls..................................................................................................................18
Figure 6-2: Genlock Tab......................................................................................................................................18
Figure 6-3: Genlock Source Control....................................................................................................................19
Figure 6-4: Misc Faults Tab ................................................................................................................................19
Figure 7-1: Video Tab..........................................................................................................................................20
Figure 7-2: Video Tab..........................................................................................................................................21
Figure 7-3: Video Standard Input Drop Down Menu...........................................................................................22
Figure 7-4: Reference Select Drop Down Menu.................................................................................................22
Figure 7-5: V Phase Offset Slider .......................................................................................................................23
Figure 7-6: H Phase Offset Slider.......................................................................................................................24
Figure 7-7: Loss of Video Mode Drop Down Menu.............................................................................................24
Figure 7-8: Video Monitor VLPRO Screen..........................................................................................................25
Figure 7-9: Video Monitor Features ....................................................................................................................26
Figure 7-10: AFD Controls ..................................................................................................................................26
Figure 7-11: Detailed View of 7812DCDA2Q Output Audio Channel Mixers .....................................................27
Figure 7-12: Audio Tab........................................................................................................................................28
Figure 7-13: Audio Delay Control........................................................................................................................28
Figure 7-14: SRC Mode Control..........................................................................................................................29
Figure 7-15: Embedder Group Control................................................................................................................29
Figure 7-16: C-Bit Audio Control.........................................................................................................................30
Figure 7-17: Audio Monitor VLPRO Screen........................................................................................................31
Figure 7-18: Audio Proc Ch1-Ch4.......................................................................................................................32
Figure 7-19: Source X Control Drop Down Menu...............................................................................................33
Figure 7-20: Gain Adjust X Slider........................................................................................................................34
Figure 7-21: Invert Enable X Drop Down Menu..................................................................................................34
Figure 7-22: Source Y Drop Down Menu............................................................................................................35
Figure 7-23: Gain Adjust Y Slider Control...........................................................................................................36
Figure 7-24: Invert Enable Y Drop Down Menu..................................................................................................36
Figure 7-25: Video Proc Screen..........................................................................................................................37
Figure 7-26: RGB Clip Control ............................................................................................................................38
Figure 7-27: Gamma Adjust Drop Down Menu...................................................................................................40
Figure 7-28: Scaler Screen .................................................................................................................................42
Figure 7-29: Scaler Screen .................................................................................................................................44
Figure 7-30: Aspect Ratio Conversion Drop Down Menu...................................................................................46
Figure 7-31: Aspect Ratio....................................................................................................................................48
Figure 7-32: Closed Captioning Control Screen.................................................................................................49
Figure 7-33: Utilities Control Screen...................................................................................................................50
Figure 7-34: Recall Preset Drop Down Menu.....................................................................................................50
Figure 7-35: Store User Preset Drop Down Menu..............................................................................................51
Figure 7-36: SD Aperture Control Screen...........................................................................................................52
Figure 7-37: Defining a Line Number on the SD Aperture Control Screen.........................................................53
Figure 7-38: AFD Control....................................................................................................................................54
Figure 7-39: AFD ARC Screen............................................................................................................................57
Figure 7-40: AFD Select Drop Down...................................................................................................................58
Figure 7-41: AFD Stamp Drop Down Menu........................................................................................................59

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Figure 7-42: Aspect Ratio Conversion ................................................................................................................60
Figure 7-43: Conversion Controls .......................................................................................................................62
Figure 7-44: Audio 5.1 Down Mix........................................................................................................................63
Figure 7-45: L Source Drop Down.......................................................................................................................64
Figure 7-46: Down Mix Type Control...................................................................................................................66
Figure 7-47: Analog Control................................................................................................................................67
Figure 7-48: Composite Display..........................................................................................................................68
Figure 7-49: Analog Control................................................................................................................................70
Figure 7-50: AES Output Screen.........................................................................................................................71
Figure 7-51: AES Output Control Drop Down Menu...........................................................................................72
Figure 7-52: CC Fault Traps................................................................................................................................73
Figure 7-53: Audio/Video Traps ..........................................................................................................................74
Figure 8-1: 7812DCDA2Q Location of Jumpers – Top View Main Module ........................................................75
Tables
Table 9-1: VistaLINK®Monitored Parameters.....................................................................................................78
Table 9-2: VistaLINK®Controlled Parameters ....................................................................................................82
Table 9-3: VistaLINK®Trap Parameters .............................................................................................................83

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REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
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1. OVERVIEW
The 7812DCDA2Q-HD series are high density, dual path down-converters with integrated distribution
amplifiers. With these modules, two simultaneous HD to SD down-conversions may be performed on two
different HD input signals. Each processing path provides re-clocked HD-SDI outputs in addition to down-
converted SD program outputs. The SD program outputs may be software configured to output either SD-
SDI (SMPTE 259M) or NTSC/PAL signals. Composite outputs may be color frame locked to a supplied bi-
level black reference signal (one reference per card). One of the re-clocked HD-SDI outputs may be re-
purposed to provide this external GENLOCK input. Alternatively, these cards can be configured to accept
GENLOCK from the 7800FR FRAME REFERENCE input.
The 7812DCDA2Q-HD series accepts all popular SMPTE 292M video formats. To deliver high quality and
sharp SD output signals, these modules incorporate Evertz’s proprietary scaling technology. These cards
also support YUV/RGB based video proc (gain and offset), RGB color legalization and video gamma
correction capabilities.
Embedded audio from incoming video signals (16 channels) is de-embedded and re-embedded into the
SD program outputs with audio delay matching video processing delay. Full audio proc including
gain/delay/invert and channel swapping is supported. In addition, 5.1 PCM to stereo (Lt/Rt or Lo/Ro) down
mixing is supported. With the 7812DCDA2Q-HD-AA, 4x analog audio outputs are available for each
processing path. With the 7812DCDA2Q-HD-AES4, 2x AES outputs are available for each processing
path.
When converting HD to SD, the 7812DCDA2Q-HD series transport closed caption and time code
information from input to output with all necessary HD to SD translations and time code recalculations
taking place. These modules support color space conversion from ITU rec. 709 to ITU rec. 601, and offer
standard as well as user defined aspect ratio conversions. They also support automatic AFD based
steering of aspect ratio conversions based on incoming AFD metadata and can stamp AFD signals on the
output video. AFD driven transitions between particular ARC modes are frame accurate and glitch free.
Feature of the 7812DCDA2Q-HD (-AA, -AES4) are as follows:
Dual channel HD to SD down-conversions
Re-clocked HD-SDI outputs in addition SD PGM outputs
SD PGM outputs can be SD-SDI or NSTC/PAL (software selectable)
Composite outputs can be color frame locked to a supplied bi-level black reference signal
Support for external card reference and 7800FR FRAME REF reference inputs
Support for popular SMPTE 292M input video formats
Evertz proprietary scaling technology
Full video proc functions including GBR/YCrCb gain/offset and RGB color legalizer
Video gamma correction controls
HD to SD color space conversions (ITU Rec 709 to ITU Rec 601)
Full support for standard and user defined aspect ratio conversions
Fully AFD enabled for automatic and glitch free aspect ratio conversions based on AFD metadata
Support for 16 channels embedded audio in and out
De-embeds audio from HD input and re-embeds into SD output
Embedded audio delay tracks video processing delay
Full audio proc including gain, delay, invert and channel swapping

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5.1 PCM to Stereo (Lt/Rt or Lo/Ro) down-mixing
4x analog audio outputs per processing channel with the –AA version of the 7812DCDA2Q-HD
2x AES audio outputs per processing channel with the –AES4 version of the 7812DCDA2Q-HD
Transports closed caption and time code information from input to output with all necessary HD to
SD translations and time code re-calculations taking place.
VistaLINK® - capable offering remote control and configuration capabilities via SNMP using
VistaLINK®PRO or CP-2200E Network Control Panels. VistaLINK®is available when modules are
used with the 3RU 7800FR and a VistaLINK®Frame Controller
This manual will serve to cover the 7812DCDA2Q-HD, the 7812DCDA2Q-HD-AA and the 7812DCDA2Q-
HD-AES4 versions.
Module HD Re- clocked
Outputs
SD-SDI
Program
Outputs
NSTC/PAL
Program
Outputs
HD to SD
Processing
SD to SD
Processing
Audio
Outputs
7812DCDA2A-
HD Supported Supported Supported Supported Pass
Through Embedded Only
7812DCDA2Q-
HD-AA Supported Supported Supported Supported
Pass
Through
Embedded and
4x Analog
Audio Per Path
7812DCDA2Q-
HD-AES4 Supported Supported Supported Supported
Pass
Through
Embedded and
2x AES Per
Path

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1.1. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
Figure 1-1 through Figure 1-3 provide the block diagrams for the 7812DCDA2Q-HD, 7812DCDA2Q-HD-
AA and 7812DCDA2Q-AES4 modules.
Figure 1-1: 7812DCDA2Q-HD Block Diagram

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Figure 1-2: 7812DCDA2Q-HD-AA Block Diagram

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Figure 1-3: 7812DCDA2Q-HD-AES4 Block Diagram

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2. INSTALLATION
All 7812DCDA2Q-HD series modules come with a companion rear plate. The 7812DCDA2Q-HD occupies
one slot in the 7800FR and the 7812DCDA2Q-HD-AA/7812DCDA2Q-HD-AES4 occupies two slots in the
7800FR frame. For information on mounting the rear plate and inserting the module into the frame see
section 3 of the 7800FR manual. Refer to Figure 2-1 for rear plate drawings.
Figure 2-1: 7812DCDA2Q-HD (-AA, -AES4) Rear Panels

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2.1. INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
2.1.1. IN A Connector
Description
Program input for processing Path 1. Accepts a 10-bit serial digital video signal
compatible with SMPTE 259M and SMPTE292M standards.
Note: When SD input signals are applied to the card, the input signal is re-clocked
and passed through to both the DA outputs and the program outputs essentially
unmodified (video/audio processing is bypassed with SD inputs)
Connector Mini DIN 1.0
Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Return Loss > 15 dB to 1.5 GHz
Cable
Equalization > 400 m for SMPTE 259M-C input signals (Belden 1694)
> 150 m for SMPTE 292M input signal (Belden 1694A)
2.1.2. DA1A Connector
Description Re-clocked version of the HD/SD input signal applied to INA.
Output signal is compatible with SMPTE 259M and SMPT292M.
Connector Mini DIN 1.0
Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Return Loss > 15 dB to 1.5 GHz
Signal Level 800 mV nominal
DC Offset 0 V ± 0.5 V
Rise/Fall Times 740 ps nominal for SD-SDI outputs
200 ps nominal for HD-SDI outputs
2.1.3. DA2A/6Hz Connector
Description
Dual function and bi-directional. When configured to be an output using VLPRO,
a re-clocked version of the HD/SD input signal applied to INA will be generated
on this output and will be compatible with SMPTE 292M/SMPTE 259M. When
configured to be an input using VLPRO, the module will accept a 6 Hz input that
can be utilized as a 6 Hz reference for both Path A and Path B video
processing.
NOTE: When this input is configured to be a 6 Hz input, the DA4A/GEN BNC
will also be configured as an input.
Connector Mini DIN 1.0
Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Return Loss > 15 dB to 1.5 GHz
Output Signal Level 800 mV nominal
Output Signal DC
Offset 0 V ± 0.5 V
Output Signal
Rise/Fall Times 740 ps nominal for SD-SDI outputs
200 ps nominal for HD-SDI outputs
NOTES SPECIAL NOTES RELATIVE TO TERMINATIONS

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2.1.4. DA3A Connector
Description Re-clocked version of the HD/SD input signal applied to INA compatible with
SMPTE 259M and SMPT292M.
Connector Mini DIN 1.0
Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Return Loss > 15 dB to 1.5 GHz
Signal Level 800 mV nominal
DC Offset 0 V ± 0.5 V
Rise/Fall Times 740 ps nominal for SD-SDI outputs
200 ps nominal for HD-SDI outputs
2.1.5. DA4A/GEN Connector
Description
Dual function and bi-directional. When configured to be an output using VLPRO,
a re-clocked version of the HD/SD input signal applied to INA will be generated
on this output and will be compatible with SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 292M.
When configured to be an input using VLPRO, the module will accept a bi-level
black reference genlock input that can be utilized as a reference for Path 1 and
Path 2. Note that when this input is configured to be a reference input, the
DA2A/6 Hz BNC will also be configured as an input. Applied reference must be
bi-level reference black only.
Connector Mini DIN 1.0/2.3
Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Output Signal Level 800 mV nominal
Output DC Offset 0 V ± 0.5 V
Output Rise/Fall
Times 740 ps nominal for SD-SDI outputs
200 ps nominal for HD-SDI outputs
NOTES SPECIAL NOTES RELATIVE TO TERMINATIONS
2.1.6. PGM1A-4A Connector
Description
Program outputs #1 through #4 for processing Path 1. When configured
using VLPRO to output SD-SDI signals, SMPTE 259M compatible signals
will be driven out of these connectors. When configured to output composite
video using VLPRO, NTSC/PAL analog video signals will be driven out
these connectors. Note that PGM1A and PGM2A are linked together as a
pair when setting the output-operating mode. In addition, PGM3A and
PGM4A are linked together when setting the output-operating mode.
Connector Mini DIN 1.0
Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Return Loss > 15 dB to 1.5 GHz
SDI Output Signal Level 800 mV nominal (when outputting SMPTE 259M signals)
SDI Output DC Offset 0 V +/- 0.5 V (outputting SMPTE 259M signals)
SDI Output SDI Rise/Fall
Times 740 ps nominal (outputting SMPTE 259M signals)
Analog Video Output
Signals
Frequency Response < 0.1 dB to 4 MHz
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Differential Gain < 0.5 %
SNR > 75 dB (black video, 100 kHz to 5 MHz)
2.1.7. IN B Connector
Description
Program input for processing Path 2. Accepts a 10-bit serial digital video signal
compatible with SMPTE 259M and SMPTE292M standards.
Note that when SD input signals are applied to the card, the input signal is re-
clocked and passed through to both the DA outputs and the program essentially
unmodified (video/audio processing is by-passed with SD inputs)
Connector Mini DIN 1.0
Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Return Loss > 15 dB to 1.5 GHz
Cable
Equalization > 400m for SMPTE 259M-C input signals (Belden 1694A)
> 150m for SMPTE 292M input signal (Belden 1694A)
2.1.8. PGM1B-4B Connector
Description
Program outputs #1 through #4 for processing Path 2. When configured using
VLPRO to output SD-SDI signals, SMPTE 259M compatible signals will be
driven out of these connectors. When configured to output composite video
using VLPRO, NTSC/PAL analog video signals will be driven out these
connectors.
Note that PGM1B and PGM2B are linked together as a pair when setting the
output-operating mode. In addition, PGM3B and PGM4B are linked together
when setting the output operating mode.
Connector Mini DIN 1.0
Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Return Loss > 15 dB to 1.5 GHz
SDI Output Signal
Level 800 mV nominal (outputting SMPTE 259M signals)
SDI Output DC Offset 0 V +/- 0.5 V (outputting SMPTE 259M signals)
SDI Output Rise/Fall
Times 740 ps nominal (outputting SMPTE 259M signals)
Analog Video Output
Signals
Frequency Response < 0.1 dB to 4 MHz
Differential Phase < 0.5 º
Differential Gain < 0.5 %
SNR > 75 dB (black video, 100 kHz to 5 MHz)

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2.1.9. DA1B-4B Connector
Description Re-clocked version of the HD/SD input signal applied to INB compatible with
SMPTE 259M and SMPT292M.
Connector Mini DIN 1.0
Impedance 75 ohm nominal
Return Loss > 15 dB to 1.5 GHz
Signal Level 800 mV nominal
DC Offset 0 V ± 0.5 V
Rise/Fall Times 740 ps nominal for SD-SDI outputs
200 ps nominal for HD-SDI outputs
2.1.10. ANALOG AUDIO (-AA version only) Connector
Description 4x analog outputs per video processing path
Connector Removable terminal strip
Output Impedance 60 ohm max
Output Loads Hi Z
Sampling Freq 48 KHz
Peak Conversion Level 0 dB FS = 18 dBu/24 dBu software selectable
Freq Response +/- 0.1 dB (20 Hz to 20 KHz)
SNR > 100 dB
THD+N > 100 dB (20 Hz to 20 KHz)
2.1.11. AES1A, AES2A, AES1B, AES2B (-AES4 version only) Connector
Description 2x discrete AES outputs per path compatible with SMPTE 276M
AES1A, AES2A are associated with processing path 1
AES1B, AES2B are associated with processing path 2
Connector Mini DIN 1.0
Sample Rate 48 kHz
Impedance
75 ohm
Signal Level 1 V p-p nominal

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. ELECTRICAL
Voltage: +12VDC
Power:
7812DCDA2Q-HD: < 24 Watts
7812DCDA2Q-HD-AA:
7812DCDA2Q-HD-AES4:
EMI/RFI: Complies with FCC regulations for class A devices.
Complies with EU EMC directive.
3.2. PHYSICAL
Number of slots
7800FR Frame:
7812DCDA2Q-HD: 1 slot (1 RU)
7812DCDA2Q-HD-AA: 2 slots (2 RU)
7812DCDA2Q-HD-AES4: 2 slots (2 RU)

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4. STATUS LEDS
4.1. MODULE STATUS LEDS –HD, -AA, AND –AES4 VERSIONS
Figure 4-1 through Figure 4-3 depicts the status LEDs for the 7812DCDA2Q-HD, 7812DCDA2Q-HD-AA,
and 7812DCDA2Q-HD-AES4 modules.
7812DCDA2Q-HD
Shaft
Encoder
(not used)
Module
Status
REF
PRESENT
PGM INA
PRESENT
PGM INB
PRESENT PATH A
GRP 1
PRESENT
PATH A
GRP 2
PRESENT
PATH B
GRP 1
PRESENT
PATH B
GRP 2
PRESENT
Figure 4-1: Status LEDs for 7812DCDA2Q-HD
7812DCDA2Q-HD-AA
Shaft
Encoder
(not used)
Module
Status
REF
PRESENT
PGM A
PRESENT
PGM B
PRESENT PATH A
GRP 1
PRESENT
PATH A
GRP 2
PRESENT
PATH B
GRP 1
PRESENT
PATH B
GRP 2
PRESENT
7812DCDA2Q-HD-AA
Figure 4-2: Status LEDs for 7812DCDA2AQ-HD-AA

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7812DCDA2Q-HD-AES4
Shaft
Encoder
(not used)
Module
Status
REF
PRESENT
PGM A
PRESENT
PGM B
PRESENT PATH A
GRP 1
PRESENT
PATH A
GRP 2
PRESENT
PATH B
GRP 1
PRESENT
PATH B
GRP 2
PRESENT
7812DCDA2Q-HD-AES4
Figure 4-3: Status LEDs for 7812DCDA2AQ-HD-AES4
MODULE
STATUS: This Green LED will be on when the module is operating properly.
LOCAL FAULT: This Red LED will be on when an essential module input is missing or the module
has another fault.
PGM A PRESENT: The PGM A PRESENT LED will be green when a valid input signal is present on
the INA connector. It will be red when missing an input signal. It will blink between
red and green when an invalid input signal is presented.
PGM B PRESENT: The PGM B PRESENT LED will be green when a valid input signal is present on
the IN B connector. It will be red when missing an input signal. It will blink between
red and green when an invalid input signal is presented.
REF PRESENT: The REF PRESENT LED will be green when a valid reference signal is presented
to the module. It will be red when missing a reference signal. It will blink between
red and green when an invalid genlock signal is presented. This LED will also be
red when genlocking is turned off (lock to video).
PATH A GRP1
PRESENT: This LED will be Green when embedded audio Group 1 is present on the input for
PATH 1 and Red when embedded audio Group 1 is not present.
PATH A GRP2
PRESENT: This LED will be Green when embedded audio Group 2 is present on the input for
PATH 1 and Red when embedded audio Group 2 is not present.
PATH B GRP1
PRESENT: This LED will be Green when embedded audio Group 1 is present on the input for
PATH 2 and Red when embedded audio Group 3 is not present.
PATH B GRP2
PRESENT: This LED will be Green when embedded audio Group 2 is present on the input for
PATH 2 and Red when embedded audio Group 4 is not present.

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5. OVERVIEW OF CARD CONTROL
The 7812DCDA2Q-HD (-AA and –AES4) series of products are controlled using VistaLINK®PRO.
VistaLINK®PRO operates using Ethernet and SNMP control protocols. The 7812DCDA2Q-HD (-AA and –
AES4) series modules DO NOT HAVE card edge controls. As a result, 7700FC modules must be installed
in all frames that house 7812DCDA2Q-HD (-AA and –AES4) series modules. Refer to the Evertz website
for the most recent firmware for the 7700FC. When using VistaLINK®PRO it is also important to ensure
that the most recent 7812DCDA2Q-HD (-AA and –AES4) series “.JAR” control file is installed. Refer to the
Evertz website for the most recent 7812DCDA2Q-HD (-AA) series “.JAR” file.
The following sections describe module control in terms of the parameters found within the VLPRO
screens for the 7812DCDA2Q-HD-AA. As additional features and options are released, additional
sections will be appended to this manual to show those control screens.
5.1. CONTROL CATEGORIES
Within VistaLINK®the 7812DCDA2Q-HD (-AA and –AES4) series of products have a set of high level card
controls and a set of individual controls for each of the two processing paths. Refer to Figure 5-1 below to
see an example of how these controls are initially presented within VistaLINK®.
Figure 5-1: Navigation Tree
To access the high-level card controls, select the card that you wish to access (ie. 7812DCDA2Q-HD-AA
as shown above) and right click using your mouse. The following two control tabs will appear as shown in
Figure 5-2.
Figure 5-2: High Level Card Controls