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Version 1.2 January 2008
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Model 2430DAC-HD
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- Page 1 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 2430DAC-HD HDTV Digital to Analog Converter. Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the D to A Converter.
- Page 2 WARNING Changes or Modifications not expressly approved by Evertz Microsystems Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Use of unshielded plugs or cables may cause radiation interference. Properly shielded interface cables...
- Page 3 Jan 08 Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof nor for the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express or implied.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
2430DAC-HD HDTV Digital to Analog Converter Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW............................1 INSTALLATION..........................1 2.1. POWER ............................. 1 2.2. VIDEO IN AND OUT ........................1 2.3. FIRMWARE UPGRADE PORT ....................2 SPECIFICATIONS..........................3 3.1. VIDEO INPUT ..........................3 3.2. RE-CLOCKED HD SERIAL VIDEO OUTPUT ................3 3.3. - Page 6 2430DAC-HD HDTV Digital to Analog Converter Manual Figures Figure 1-1: 2430DAC-HD Block Diagram ......................1 Figure 2-1: 2430DAC-HD Module ........................1 Tables Table 2-1:Video I/O Pinout ..........................2 Table 2-2: COM Port Pinout ..........................2 Table 5-1: DIP Switch Functions......................... 4 Table 5-2: Video Output Selection Switch Settings ....................
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Page 7: Overview
User controlled 4:3 alignment markers also allow for convenient framing of the video signal. With the supplied VGA to BNC breakout cable the 2430DAC-HD can easily interface to either standard broadcast monitors or VGA computer monitors. - Page 8 2430DAC-HD HDTV Digital to Analog Converter Manual This page left intentionally blank 2430DAC-HD - 2 Revision 1.2...
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Page 9: Installation
2430DAC-HD HDTV Digital to Analog Converter Manual INSTALLATION The 2430DAC-HD is a compact module that has two BNC connectors and one high density 15 pin D connector for video, and a serial port for firmware upgrades. Figure 2-1: 2430DAC-HD Module 2.1. -
Page 10: Firmware Upgrade Port
The COM connector is a female 9 pin D connector used for connecting a computer to upload firmware to the 2430DAC-HD. Table 2-2 shows the pinout of the male high density DB-15 connector. See section 6 for information on upgrading the firmware in the 2430DAC-HD. -
Page 11: Specifications
2430DAC-HD HDTV Digital to Analog Converter Manual SPECIFICATIONS 3.1. VIDEO INPUT Standard: 1.485 Gb/sec SMPTE 292M Standards supported are: SMPTE 240M (1035i) SMPTE 274M (1080i, 1080psF, 1080p [except 1080p/60 and 1080p/59.94] SMPTE 296M. (720p) Connector: 1 BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2. -
Page 12: Electrical
DC power connector) USER CONTROLS The 2430DAC-HD is equipped with an 8 position DIP switch to allow the user to select various output signals available. The On position is down, or closest to the printed circuit board. . Table 5-1 gives an overview of the DIP switch functions. -
Page 13: Selecting The Output Signal Formats
2430DAC-HD HDTV Digital to Analog Converter Manual 5.1. SELECTING THE OUTPUT SIGNAL FORMATS When the 2430DAC is operating in the single link 4:2:2 mode, (DIP switch 6 Off) DIP switches 1 to 4 are used to select the combination of output signals present on the video output connectors as shown in Table 5-2. -
Page 14: Upgrading The 2430Dac-Hd Firmware
2430DAC-HD HDTV Digital to Analog Converter Manual UPGRADING THE 2430DAC-HD FIRMWARE The 2430DAC-HD module is fitted with a COM port connector that can be connected to a PC with a straight through cable. 6.1. REQUIREMENTS You will need the following equipment in order to update the 2430DAC-HD Firmware •... -
Page 15: Part 3 - Uploading The New Firmware
11. Upload the “*.bin” file supplied using the X-Modem transfer protocol of your terminal program. If you do not start the upload within 10 minutes the 2430DAC-HD Boot code will time out. You can restart the upgrade process by removing and reinstalling the module. - Page 16 2430DAC-HD HDTV Digital to Analog Converter Manual This page left intentionally blank 2430DAC-HD - 8 Revision 1.2...