Output - Datavideo DVK­100 Mk II Instruction Manual

Output
The final connection is the output to a deck, or recorder. This could be a VCR, DVD Recorder, HDD
recorder, or perhaps a DV Converter to stream to a PC for a live webcast, a distribution amplifier to several
live monitors and a recorder, or simply a live monitor.
The connections are much the same whatever you intend to connect to. As there are a number of different
possibilities we will describe the item you intend to connect as your "recording device"
Most DVD Recorder, VCRs, and DV Converters have inputs like
these, although the layout may differ slightly. There is a mini 4 pin din
socket for S­Video (Y/C) In, and a RCA / Phono socket (almost
always colour coded yellow) for Composite Video In. In addition there
will be two RCA / Phono sockets for left and right audio (almost
always colour coded white and red).
Some DVD Recorders and VCRs (mostly in Europe) use a SCART
connector instead of the above. A SCART connector carries many
different types of signal in one multi pin socket. The easiest thing to
do if you have a SCART connector is to purchase a SCART to RCA /
Phono Adaptor as illustrated below.
If your recording device has an S­Video Input, connect using an S­Video cable from the
DVK­100 S­Video Output.
If your recording device does not have an S­Video Input, connect using a BNC cable from
one of the DVK­100 Composite Video Outputs.
If your recording device does not have a BNC Video Input socket you may need to purchase a
BNC to RCA / Phono adaptor, as shown on page 14.
A SCART Adaptor simply plugs into the SCART Socket and
breaks it out to RCA / Phono Sockets. Some adaptors have an
Input / Output switch which changes the direction of the
connections, whereas others are specified as In or Out.
Some adaptors have an S­Video Socket whereas others do not.
SCART ADAPTOR
If you are buying a SCART adaptor for your recording device
with In / Out Switch
make sure that it is an IN adaptor.
N.B. If your Recording Device does not have S­Video input via the
SCART, using an S­Video port on a SCART Adaptor will only give
you a black & white picture.
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