Kxi-dvi-bridge graphic-to-hd/sd video interface (21 pages)
Summary of Contents for Miranda DV-Bridge+
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Digital DV-Bridge+ Audio-Video Guide to Installation Codec and Operation M463-9900-100 Copyright 2001 Miranda Technologies Inc. Specifications may be subject to change. Printed in Canada October 2001 Miranda Technologies inc. 3499 Douglas B. Floreani St-Laurent, Québec, Canada H4S 1Y6 Tel. 514-333-1772 Fax.
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Miranda’s liability for any cause, including breach of contract, breach of warranty, or negligence, with respect to products sold by it, is limited to repair or replacement by Miranda, at its sole discretion.
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Miranda within fifteen (15) days from receipt by the customer of the exchange product. In the case of a loaner, the loaned products or parts must be returned to Miranda within fifteen (15) days from receipt by the customer of the repaired equipment.
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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Miranda Technologies will charge cost plus 20% of the parts costs and $40.00 shipping and handling for out-of-warranty equipment updates, or the sales of spare parts. Safety Compliance Information Safety Compliance This equipment complies with: CAN/CSA C22.2 No.
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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 1 DV-Bridge+ DV To/From Digital Audio-Video Codec 1.1 Introduction DV-Bridge+ is a compact, desktop unit designed to convert 4:2:2 (ITU- 601) video and AES-3id audio to and from DV compressed audio/ video. The DV-Bridge+ is ideal for interfacing consumer or professional miniDV camcorders, VTRs, and editing or graphics systems equipped with the IEEE-1394 (FireWire, i.LINK) interface to professional uncompressed (4:2:2 and AES-3id) video and audio equipment.
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION The DV-Bridge+ features a universal power supply, eliminating the need for a separate power converter. A built-in anti-slip camera rest allows a DV camera to sit conveniently in view to monitor its operation. Figure 1 Functional Block Diagram 1.2 Features Bi-directional DV to SDI/AES converter Designed for DV devices equipped with IEEE-1394 interface (a.k.a.
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Remote-control using IEEE-1394 (e.g. a DV VTR) or through the RS-422 serial port (compatible with basic commands of the Sony BVW-75 protocol) 2 Installation 2.1 Connections Refer to figure 2.1 and to the following description when connecting the DV-Bridge+.
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION formats. This signal must comply with the SMPTE 12M standard. Connect destination equipment to the LTC output BNC connector (lower one). 5 Monitoring Output Connect analog destination equipment to the connectors at the rear of the DV-Bridge+.
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION The RS-422 DIP switch is set to Controlling. IEEE-1394 device control from the workstation is transferred to the VTR via RS-422 Sony protocol. Figure 2.3 Editing with a 4:2:2 Workstation and a DV VTR 4:2:2 Editing System Source RS-422 SERIAL 4:2:2+AES+...
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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Figure 2.5 Transferring from SDI+AES+LTC to DV DV VTR DV Camcorder Destination 4:2:2 NTSC/PAL + AES & Audio + LTC Studio VTR or Other 4:2:2 + AES Destination Analog Monitor Source Monitoring Figure 2.6 Dubbing from DV to Consumer VCR (VHS or S-VHS) DV VTR DV Camcorder Source...
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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Figure 2.7 Monitoring a DV to DV transfer DV VTR DV Camcorder Source Destination NTSC/PAL & Audio Analog Monitor Monitoring DV Bridge + | 7...
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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3 Operation Controls for the DV-Bridge+ are found on the front panel (see figure 3.1), and on the bottom of the unit (see figure 3.2). 3.1 Front Panel User Interface Once the DV-Bridge+ is connected to the source and destination equipment, a single front-panel button is used to select the operating mode.
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION The Mode LEDs are bicolor and indicate the status of the input signals, as follows: Green: the mode is operating correctly; Red: indicates an invalid or absent input signal. Check that the mode selected conforms to the equipment connected or verify that there is an input signal pre- sent and that cables are properly connected.
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION plugging the DV-Bridge+ into your DV workstation and before turning on the workstation. The COMPRESSION switch lets you choose between DV25 or DVCPRO25 compression. This switch is only relevant if you are working in 625 lines because it is only in this case that these compressions are different.
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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION for this type of AV device. The following AV/C commands can be associated to these modes. Table 3.1 DV Device Control (IEEE-1394 AV/C VTR Commands) in controlling mode Supported DV Device Commands M ode (IEEE-1394 VTR AV/C Commands) (syntax: NAME (opcode,first operand)) ABSOLUTE TRACK NUMBER (52h,71h) CONNECT AV (20h,XXh)
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Table 3.2 Sony Protocol Commands supported Supported Sony Protocol Commands Mode (as defined for BVW-75 VTR) (syntax: NAME (first opcode, second opcode, ...)) FAST FORWARD (20h,10h) JOG FORWARD (2Xh,11h)* JOG REVERSE (2Xh,21h)* PLAY (20h,01h) DV to SDI REC (20h,02h) SDI to DV REWIND (20h,20h)
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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION still be detected by the computer, causing the same problem if it is not the format that the editing software will use. Set the required default line format by using the DEFAULT switch on the underside of the DV- Bridge+.
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5 Specifications DV INPUT/OUTPUT Signal(2): DV on IEEE-1394/i.LINK/Firewire Connectors: 4 pin and 6-pin IEEE-1394 sockets INPUT Video input Video signal: 4:2:2 SMPTE 259M-C (270 Mbps) Cable length: 250m (850') (Belden 8281) Return loss: >15 dB up to 270 MHz Audio input Audio signal: AES-3id-1995 (SMPTE 276M)
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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PROCESSING PERFORMANCE Compression: DV format at 25 Mbps per DV Blue Book and DVCPRO DV 4:1:1 in NTSC, 4:2:0 in PAL, DVCPRO 4:1:1 in PAL Delay: DV→SDI mode: 1.5 frames (TBC) SDI→DV mode: 1.5 frames (TBC) SDI SDI mode: 2 µs (TBC) ANALOG OUTPUT QUANTIZATION...
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