Datavideo SE-500 Instruction Manual page 15

1. Video In (Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 are all set up the same way)
a. Composite video input: takes a BNC connector from the composite output of a VCR, camera,
DVD player, etc.
b. S-Video (Y/C) input: takes a standard 4 pin S-video cable from the output of a VCR, camera,
DVD player, etc.
N.B If S-Video (Y/C) is connected it will be automatically selected in priority over Composite.
2. Video Output. These ports carry the Main video output of the SE-500.
a. Composite video out: BNC connector typically connected to a program monitor.
b. S-video out: standard 4 pin S-video (Y/C) connector, typically connected to a VCR, projector, or
monitor.
c. Y.U.V. video out: Combine Composite & Y/C with the supplied breakout cable. These BNC
connectors carry the analog component Main video signal, and would typically be connected to a
master recorder (Betacam, DVCPro, or DVCam, for example), component video monitor, or a
satellite uplink. (See page 16 for more information on connecting these ports to a device.)
d. Quad preview out: BNC connector carrying a quad video signal with effect, Tally light,
background, and speed indicators.
3. RS-232 control: for PC or other devices to remote control via RS-232
protocol. Please read the Appendix of RS-232 Protocol on page 45 for
more information.
4. Tally Out: send out Red, Amber, and Green color tally signals to each
channel. Red means On-Air, Amber means next camera source, Green
means free to move.
5. MIDI Control interface: for connecting to other MIDI devices, such as MIDI
keyboard, and electronic piano. Please read the Appendix of MIDI Control
Protocol, page 50
6. MIC CH2: A ¼" jack connector for a high impedance analog audio source,
such as a microphone. MIC inputs 1 and 2: accept ¼" Inch mono plugs,
carrying high impedance signals from one or two mono microphones. With
high impedance MIC, the longer the cable from microphone to the SE-500,
the more noise is introduced into the signal.
7. MIC CH1: When a stereo ¼" jack is connected to CH1 only, the CH1 and CH2 Faders (page 12) will
have equal volume on each channel. When both CH1 and CH2 have a MIC connected, each fader
channel will adjust the respective input from the rear panel.
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