Introduction 1 Introduction The DDAA132P is an 8 bit serial digital to analogue composite converter with reclocked serial and up to four selectable composite or Y/C analogue outputs. The universal connection system allows a mixture of Crystal Vision modules in the frame.
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• NTSC setup on/off and chroma bandwidth select • Card edge control This manual covers the DDAA132P. The DDAA132 with only the modulated ramp Note: internal test pattern is also available, along with a dedicated manual. DDAA132P User Manual R7.2...
Card 3 fits in slots 4, 8 and 12 (4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 for 4U) • No card fits in 3, 7 or 11 (3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23 for 4U) DDAA132P User Manual R7.2 24/02/05...
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Composite video or Y plus Sync (set by PL3) PAL/NTSC/C Composite video or C (set by PL4) PAL/NTSC/Y Composite video or Y plus Sync (set by PL5) RM02 output configuration showing link settings. For detailed link information see board configuration. DDAA132P User Manual R7.2 24/02/05...
The external GPI control lines 'a' to 'f' at the frame remote connectors may be used to control the DDAA132P remotely with (say) remote switches emulating some of the front panel switches. The GPI lines are normally pulled up on board to +5V via 10kΩ and will withstand up to +35V.
2 and +5V @500mA is pin 1 in each case. Remote 2 and Remote 4 are 26 way high-density D-Type male plugs and frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15 in each case. DDAA132P User Manual R7.2 24/02/05...
Remote 1: 26 way high density D-Type socket. Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA Note: is pin 1. Remote 2: 26 way high density D-Type plug. Frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15. DDAA132P User Manual R7.2 24/02/05...
15. 2.3 Configuration Jumper links are provided for the following settings: • PL8 – manual/AUTO standard selection • PL 3/4 and PL 5/6 – Y/C or composite selection for certain outputs DDAA132P showing configuration jumpers DDAA132P User Manual R7.2 24/02/05...
With PL8 in the MANUAL position the video standard used will be set by the front panel DIL switch or GPI control. DDAA132P showing configuration jumpers The AUTO mode may slightly extend the time required to synchronise a new signal.
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PL3 Up (Comp) Composite PL3 Down (Y) PL4 Up (Comp) Composite PL4 Down (C) PL5 Up (Comp) Composite PL5 Down (Y) Factory adjustments The five potentiometers on the board are factory set and should not need re-adjustment. DDAA132P User Manual R7.2 24/02/05...
Crystal Vision Card edge operation 3 Card edge operation The front edge of the DDAA132P card provides power rail monitoring, signal status, gain adjustment and configuration switches. DDAA132P front edge view The 8 way front edge switch provides access to the following: •...
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Adjusting input gain The Y, C and composite gain is continuously variable by ± 10% using the GAIN control. The DDAA132P is supplied with a factory set gain of 0dB. On-board jumper link settings Please refer to the configuration section to set the following options when using card edge control: •...
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. DDAA132P front edge view LED indicator assignments Colour Meaning when lit INPUT Green (bottom)
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