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SERVICE AND SUPPORT ............24 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 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.
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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.
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.
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.
1. Introduction The DAC-8P4K Converter converts 12G-SDI in resolutions up to 4K50/60to 4K HDMI, it is easy to connect the 4K HDMI signal devices and professional 12G- SDI video equipment. Featuring SDI input and both an SDI and an HDMI output, the audio is de- embedded from the SDI input, and available in the HDMI output and analog audio output.
2. Connections and Controls 2.1Front Panel 12G-SDI HD/SD - SDI Input & Output (bypass) SDI provides video signals for professional applications and allows long distance signal transmission. IN:12G HD/SD-SDI Input. LOOP THRU:12G-HD/SD-SDI Loop Through Output. Signal LED Indicator: When the input signal is connected, this indicator will light up.
2.2 Rear Panel 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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AUDIO OUT RCA Output Two channels of Unbalanced L / R Audio input. The audio signal can be de-embedded from the SDI input signal and then be outputted from this AUDIO OUT interface.
The firmware is updated by connecting a USB Type C male to USB Type-A male adapter cable from the USB Type C interface of your DAC-8P 4K to the USB Type-A interface of your laptop or PC. After that, please use the Firmware Update Tool for updating the firmware.
The following items are required to perform this firmware update. Please prepare these items in advance before performing the update. DAC-8P 4K x 1 The DAC-8P 4K which is needed for updating the firmware. USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter cable x 1...
3.2.4.2. Unzip the firmware Please download the firmware to the hard disk of your laptop. After that, please unzip the firmware and then you can see the DAC-8P 4K firmware and firmware update tool which are shown in the following...
DAC-8P 4K and your laptop or PC. Please use a USB Type-C to USB Type A adapter cable to connect from the USB Type-C interface of the DAC-8P 4K to the USB Type-A interface of your laptop or PC.
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3.3.1.4. Please click the button which is next to the “Firmware MCU” button to select your downloaded firmware. Please click the button which is next to the “Firmware MCU” button to select your downloaded firmware and then please press the “Open” button to load the firmware.
3.4 How to check the firmware version 3.4.1 Please use a 12V power adapter to connect to the DC IN 12V interface. Please use a 12V power adapter to connect to the DC IN 12V power interface of the DAC-8P 4K.
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DAC-8P 4K and your laptop or PC. Please use a USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter cable to connect from the USB Type-C interface of the DAC-8P 4K to the USB Type-A interface of your laptop or PC. 3.4.3. Please open the downloaded firmware update tool.
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4. Dimensions All measurements in millimeters (mm)
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5. Specifications Model Name DAC-8P 4K Product Name 4K SDI to HDMI Converter Conversion 12G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Video Input 12G-SDI x 1 Loop Through Video Output 1x HDMI 2.0 with embedded Audio Audio Input SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 16-channel...
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Automatically matches the HD, 3G and 12G SDI Output Resolutions video input Equalizer Reclock SDI Cable Drive Updates and USB Type C x 1 Configuration Dimension (LxWxH) 112 x 85 x 45 mm Weight 0.3 kg Operating Temp. 0~40 °C Range Power DC 12V, 8.64W...