Y/C analogue outputs and one fixed composite output per converter channel. The universal connection system allows a mixture of Crystal Vision modules in the frame. The modules plug in the front and the rear connectors plug in the rear. Depending on frame design, a hinged or removable front panel reveals LED indication of input and PSU status when opened.
Page 4
Crystal Vision Introduction The main features are: • Dual 8-bit Serial Digital to Analogue Composite converter • Variable gain • Automatic equalisation for up to 200 metres of coaxial cable. • One composite and up to four composite or two Y/C outputs per converter channel •...
Crystal Vision Card edge operation 2 Card edge operation The front edge of the MON210 card provides power rail monitoring, signal status, gain adjustment and configuration switches. MON210 front edge view The 8-way front edge switch provides access to the following: •...
Page 6
Crystal Vision Card edge operation LED indicator assignments Colour Meaning when lit INPUT A Green (bottom) Valid serial digital input detected channel A ERROR A Red (top) Serial digital input lock error channel A 625 A Yellow (top) 625-line output channel A...
Crystal Vision Hardware installation 3 Hardware installation The MON210 Dual Serial Digital to Analogue converter fits into all Crystal Vision rack frames. All modules can be plugged in and removed while the frame is powered without damage. 3.1 Universal rear connectors...
Crystal Vision Hardware installation Rear module connections with RM18 RM18 fits in all frames Description RM18 • 6 modules in 2U , 3 in 1U, 1 in a • 1 module per rear connector • 6 connections available • Card fits in upper slot No card fits in lower slot •...
Crystal Vision Hardware installation GPI Connections OPEN CONNECT TO GROUND ‘a’ Channel A 625-line if manual standard Channel A 525-line if manual standard selected on jumper PL8 selected on jumper PL8 ‘b’ Blank channel A PAL lines 7 to 22 & 320 to Unblank channel A PAL lines 7 to 22 &...
Crystal Vision Hardware installation 1U frame GPI connections GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of two rear remote connectors as follows: Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin...
Crystal Vision Hardware installation MON210 showing configuration jumpers Changing the standard selection mode With PL8 (Ch A) or PL9 (Ch B) in the AUTO position the board will automatically adjust to the 525- or 625-line video standard of the incoming Serial Digital data.
Page 13
Crystal Vision Hardware installation MON210 showing configuration jumpers Channel A I/O Link RM01 RM18 RM02 Position SDI Input SDI(A) IN SDI(A) IN Composite Video or C PL2 Comp PAL/C(A) PAL/C(A) PL2 Y/C Composite Video or Y PL3 Comp PAL/Y(A) PL3 Y/C...
Crystal Vision Problem solving 4 Problem solving The front edge of the card provides useful power rail monitoring in addition to card-edge controls and status LEDs. MON210 front edge view LED indicator assignments Colour Meaning when lit INPUT A Green (bottom)
Page 15
Crystal Vision Problem solving I can only see a modulated ramp signal on one or more channels, where's the input video? Check that the channel's TEST switch is in the UP position to view the input video The card no longer responds to card edge control...
Crystal Vision Specification 5 Specification General Dimensions 100mm x 266 mm module with DIN 41612 connector Weight 170g Power consumption Inputs Video 270Mb/s serial digital to EBU Tech 3267-E and SMPTE-259M. Cable equalisation >200m Belden 8281 or equivalent. Auto or manual 525/625 selection.
Page 17
Crystal Vision Specification Status monitoring LED display Front of card edge visual monitoring with LED indicators to indicate: PSU rail present CH A: Input present, I/P error, input standard CH B: Input present, I/P error, input standard MON210 User Manual R2.10...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Indigo CoolFlow MON210 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers