Table of contents Warnings and Precautions ------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Warranty and Tech support ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Editing with a DV NLE System and a DVCPRO Studio Editing VTR --- 7 Transferring from DV to SDI+AES ----------------------------------------------- 8 Transferring from SDI+AES to DV ----------------------------------------------- 9 Transferring from DV to Betacam Deck----------------------------------------10 Operation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------11...
7. 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.
Datavideo warrants that the equipment it manufactures shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of product purchased. If equipment fails due to such defects, Datavideo will, at its option, repair or provide a replacement for the defective part or product.
Introduction DAC-5 is designed to convert SDI video and AES/EBU audio to and from compressed DV audio/video. It encodes SDI, AES/EBU digital Audio to the DV format and sends the DV stream on the IEEE-1394 interface and it decodes the DV stream arriving on the IEEE-1394 interface and converts it to SDI and AES/EBU Digital Audio output.
Features Bi-directional DV to SDI/AES-3id converter SDI video compliant with SMPTE 259M standard at 270Mbps Data transfer rate Encodes 4:2:2 SDI video and AES-3id audio to DV stream Decodes DV stream to 4:2:2 (SDI) video and AES-3id digital audio Dual IEEE-1394 6-pin FireWire (iLink) I/O ports. Available in DV25 NTSC 4:1:1/ PAL 4:2:0 format AES-3id audio input and output for interconnection with professional audio equipments...
Connection: 1 DV In/Out Connect a DV source to one of the DV connectors at the rear of the DAC-5 for input and output. Source must comply with IEEE-1394 (i.Link) standard. Two 6-pin DV connectors effectively provide active loop-through when the unit is turned on.
Application Examples The following figures show typical set-ups for using the DAC-5. Figure 1. Editing with a DV NLE System and a DV Cam Studio Editing VTR Non-Linear Editing System Broadcast Monitor DAC-5 Rear Panel AES Source DV VTR...
The following figures show typical set-ups for using the DAC-5. Figure 2. Transferring from DV to SDI+AES DV Camcorder DV VTR Non-Linear Editing System Video Source Broadcast Monitor DAC-5 Rear Panel AES Destination DV VTR...
The following figures show typical set-ups for using the DAC-5. Figure 3. Transferring from SDI+AES to DV DV Camcorder DV VTR Non-Linear Editing System Broadcast Monitor DAC-5 Rear Panel AES Input Video Source DV VTR...
The following figures show typical set-ups for using the DAC-5. Figure 4. Transferring from DV to Betacam Deck DV Camcorder DV VTR Non-Linear Editing System Video Source DAC-5 Rear Panel XLR Balanced Audio BAC-03 Broadcast Monitor Y.U.V Output to Betacam...
Dual IEEE-1394 6-pin FireWire (iLink) I/O ports: Available in DV25 NTSC 4:1:1 or PAL 4:2:0 format Please Note: As long as DAC-5 is connected to a PC thru IEEE1394 port, the loop thru function will be configured by PC and work as two DV devices peer to peer operation Analog Video Out for Monitoring Monitor your video in composite, Component or S–Video.
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Analog Audio Out for Monitoring: There are two channels unbalanced Audio output (RCA connectors Left and Right. SDI Digital Video Input and Output 4:2:2 Video SMPTE 259 M-C standard at 270 Mbps AES/EBU Digital Audio Input and output Two channels AES/EBU Ch1/Ch2 In and Out thru the D–Sub 15 pin to BNC adaptor.
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Pin assignment of ASE/EUB Adaptor: Pin 1 XLR positive in (optional) Pin 2 XLR positive out (optional) Pin 3 BNC in (signal) Pin 4 Reserved Pin 5 Reserved Pin 6 Ground Pin 7 Ground Pin 8 BNC in ground Pin 9 BNC out ground Pin 10 Ground...
Specifications Selectable Video Standards NTSC/PAL DV Input/Output Two 6-PIN IEEE1394 Fire Wire Ports Support NTSC 4:1:1, DV25 PAL 4:2:0 SDI Input/Output Two BNC Connectors Support 4:2:2 Video SMPTE 259 M-C standard at 270 Mbps Cables length up to 250 meter Return Loss >...
Support IEEE-1394 VTR AV/C Commands (syntax: NAME (opcode,first operand)) CONNECT AV (20h,XXh) INPUT PLUG SIGNAL FORMAT (19h,XXh) INPUT SIGNAL MODE (79h,FFh) MEDIUM INFO (DAh, 7Fh) OUTPUT PLUG SIGNAL FORMAT(18h,XXh) OUTPUT SIGNAL MODE (78h,FFh) PLAY FASTEST FORWARD (C3h,3Fh) PLAY FASTEST REVERSE (C3h,4Fh) PLAY FORWARD (C3h,75h) SDI to DV PLAY FORWARD PAUSE (C3h,7Dh) SDI to DV RECORD (C2h,75h) DV to SDI...
625 or 625 to 525) in the same session; they will not be able to correctly process the video sequences in the new format. The DAC-5 must be powered on and in the right video format (even if no input signal is connected to the unit) before attempting to start the computer and launch the editing software.
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All the trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Datavideo Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved 2004 P/N:082060363E1...
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