Sierra ADC-124 Owner's Manual

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Sierra Video Systems
ADC-124
Analog to Digital Converter
Owner's Manual
ADC-124-OM
Version: 2.1

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  • Page 1 Sierra Video Systems ADC-124 Analog to Digital Converter Owner’s Manual ADC-124-OM Version: 2.1...
  • Page 2 The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Sierra Video Systems Sierra Video Systems Inc assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. ADC-124 Owner’s Manual • • • • (V 2.1) Page 3 of 23...
  • Page 4 If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. You can also contact Sierra Video Systems for more information on the environmental performances of our products. Page 4 of 23...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Warranty and Repair PolicyError! Bookmark not defined.Error! Bookmark not defined.Error! Bookma Ordering Information ADC-124 and Related Products ....................21 Contact Us Contact Sierra Video Systems ....................23 Visit us at the Sierra Video Systems website................23 ADC-124 Owner’s Manual • • • • (V 2.1) Page 5 of 23...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Congratulations on choosing the openGear ADC-124 Analog to Digital Converter. The ADC-124 is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Sierra Video Systems openGear line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, and much more.
  • Page 7: Functional Block Diagram

    Functional Block Diagram The ADC-124 has a very flexible signal flow path and feature set that combines several products into one compact package. This section diagrams the basic signal flow of your ADC-124 product. HD/SD Analog to Digital Video Proc:...
  • Page 8: Installation And Setup

    Unpack each card you received from the shipping container, and check the contents against the packing list to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Sierra Video Systems directly. Page 8 of 23 ADC-124 Owner’s Manual • • • • (V 2.1)
  • Page 9: Rear Module Installation (Optional)

    If you are installing the card into a slot with no rear module, you should have ordered and received one of the ADC-124-A module. You will need to install it in your 8310 frame before you can connect cables.
  • Page 10: Rear Module Available For Adc-124

    Rear Module Available for ADC-124 Figure 3. BNC Designations for the Card Rear Module available for the ADC-124. CMPST Pr/C text ADC-124-A Page 10 of 23 ADC-124 Owner’s Manual • • • • (V 2.1)
  • Page 11: Board Installation

    Software Version This manual is written for software release number 2.0. To view the current software release number of your ADC-124 check the information submenu on the front edge controls or the card info menu in DashBoard. To upgrade your ADC-124 software, go to the download page at www.sierravideo.com...
  • Page 12: Card Control And Status

    0 no change is made. If set to 1024 absolute black (value 004) becomes absolute white (value 3FB). If set to –1024, absolute white becomes absolute black. Page 12 of 23 ADC-124 Owner’s Manual • • • • (V 2.1)
  • Page 13 Selects the input format for SD analog video. This must be changed to reflect the analog video format on the input for the ADC-124 to lock correctly. Valid SD formats are GBR, Component SMPTE, Component MII, Component Betacam, Component Y/C, and Composite.
  • Page 14: Factory Default Settings

    Sierra engineers to differentiate different software builds. Factory Default Settings The factory default settings are as follows 1) The proc module is enabled, but all parameters are set to unity. Page 14 of 23 ADC-124 Owner’s Manual • • • • (V 2.1)
  • Page 15: Remote Control

    DashBoard Control System Software The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and controller cards from a computer. The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Sierra Video Systems website (www.sierravideo.com). Using the Menus and Menu Descriptions You must first install the DashBoard Control System software on your computer.
  • Page 16 (Chroma). 1000 is unity. Phase of C (Chroma) in Color Phase Range (–360) – 360 degrees. Resets all of the proc Reset to Unity Confirm controls to unity. Page 16 of 23 ADC-124 Owner’s Manual • • • • (V 2.1)
  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    HD: < 0.15UI (all outputs) Jitter SD: <0.06UI (all outputs) Overshoot <0.2% of amplitude Total Power Consumption Other Warranty Five Year Transferable Specifications are subject to change without notice. ADC-124 Owner’s Manual • • • • (V 2.1) Page 17 of 23...
  • Page 18: Service Information

    Module Exchange  Exchanging a suspect module with a module that is known to be working correctly is an efficient method for localizing problems to individual modules. Page 18 of 23 ADC-124 Owner’s Manual • • • • (V 2.1)
  • Page 19 Sierra openGear Warranty A. General Buyer assumes all responsibility for ascertaining the suitability of Sierra Video Systems (hereinafter "SVS") products for Buyer's intended use. No product sold by SVS is designed or manufactured for use in any manner or under any conditions other than those described in SVS's instruction manuals and other printed material for each particular product.
  • Page 20 Officer of SVS. NOTE: All products returned to SVS for service must have prior approval. Return authorization requests may be obtained from your SVS dealer. Page 20 of 23 ADC-124 Owner’s Manual • • • • (V 2.1)
  • Page 21: Ordering Information

    Ordering Information ADC-124 and Related Products Your ADC-124 HD/SD Analog to Digital Converter is a part of the openGear family of products. Sierra Video Systems offers a full line of openGear terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, embedders, and de-embedders, as well as analog audio and video products.
  • Page 22 Notes: Page 22 of 23 ADC-124 Owner’s Manual • • • • (V 2.1)
  • Page 23: Contact Us

    Visit us at the Sierra Video Systems website. http://www.sierravideo.com • Online catalog • Related products and full product lines • Trade show information • Dealer information • Sierra Video Systems news ADC-124 Owner’s Manual • • • • (V 2.1) Page 23 of 23...

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