Connect Video Inputs And Outputs - MOTU HDX-SDI User Manual

CONNECT VIDEO INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

The HDX-SDI provides a wealth of video input
and output connectivity, from consumer analog
formats such as S-video and composite to
broadcast formats such as HD-SDI.
Support for both NTSC and PAL
The HDX-SDI supports both NTSC and PAL
formats on all inputs and outputs. It does not,
however, convert between NTSC and PAL. Instead,
it operates all inputs and outputs in one format or
the other, as determined by the chosen video
source. For details about choosing a video source,
see "Input Source" on page 34.
S-video (Y/C) input
You have two choices for connecting S-video (Y/C)
input: you can use the 4-pin mini-DIN jack on the
HDX-SDI front panel, or you can use the two BNC
inputs on the rear panel labeled "Y" and "C". Either
way, be sure to make the corresponding Input
Source setting in the software. See "Input Source"
on page 34.
Connect any S-video source, including consumer
or prosumer camcorders, desktop video
converters, VTRs, etc. For best results, use
standard, high-quality shielded BNC or 4-pin
mini-DIN S-video cables.
You can connect the same device to both the input
and output, or you can connect two separate
devices (one to the input and the other to the
output).
Figure 3-3: The HDX-SDI video connectors.
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S-video (Y/C) output
Connect a monitor or other S-video output device
to the BNC Y/C connectors on the rear panel. Be
sure to make the necessary settings in the software
to change the output of these connectors from
component (the factory default format) to S-video.
See "Analog Output Mode" on page 37 for details.
Composite (CVBS) input
You have two choices for connecting composite
(CVBS) input: you can use the RCA jack on the
HDX-SDI front panel labeled VIDEO, or you can
use the BNC input on the rear panel labeled CVBS.
Either way, be sure to make the corresponding
Input Source setting in the software. See "Input
Source" on page 34.
Connect any composite source, including
consumer or prosumer camcorders, desktop video
converters, VTRs, etc. For best results, use a
standard, high-quality shielded video RCA or BNC
cable. You can connect the same device to both the
input and output, or you can connect two separate
devices (one to the input and the other to the
output).
Composite (CVBS) output
Connect a monitor or other composite output
destination to the BNC CVBS connector on the
rear panel. Be sure to make the necessary settings
in the software to change the output of these
connectors from component (the factory default
format) to composite. See "Analog Output Mode"
on page 37 for details.
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