www.aja.com R44E 4-Channel Monitoring Encoder R-series Card Module Published: 6/30/10 Installation and Operation Guide B e c a u s e i t m a t t e r s .
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AJA R44E 4-CH Monitoring Encoder User Manual Introduction The AJA R44E Serial Digital Video Encoder provides four channels of low-cost all-digital encoding of 4:2:2 component serial digital to analog NTSC or PAL. You can use the R44E for monitoring, level/phase checking, check dubs, or desk-top video applications. The R44E provides one analog output for each serial digital input channel. Each channel has a separate D/A converter with a 10-bit DAC and 8-bit broadcast encoding.
I/O Connections SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI SDI FR1 and FR2 BNC Connector Assignments, R44E Card Module When the R44E module is installed in an AJA FR1 or FR2 frame, a corresponding group of 9 BNCs on the rear panel then provide I/O for the module. The illustration above shows the connector assignments for both the FR1 and FR2 when used with the R44E. User Controls The user interface for the R44E includes four 4position dipswitches and four status LEDs.
AJA R44E 4-CH Monitoring Encoder User Manual Control Functions Switch Position Function S1 Y/C: ON (Down): output is Y (luminance) OFF (Up): output is composite (NTSC or PAL) S2 BLNK: NAR (Up): Vertical (line numbers indicate where video starts) line 13, field 1; line 12, field 2 (525 line)32 line 10, field 1; line 322, field 2 (625 line) Horizontal (active video line durations) ITU-R.
Specifications Item Specification Input Format: SMPTE 259 / ITU-R-601 Serial Digital Component Output Format: NTSC/PAL. All outputs are separately buffered. Input: SMPTE 259 / ITU-R-601 Serial Digital Component Channels: 4 Differential Gain: <1.5% Differential Phase: <1.5 degree FrequencyResponse: +/- 0.25dB to 5MHz (Y) 2T K factor: <1% (Y) D/A Converters: 10 bits Encoder: 8 bits Output level Adjustment: Internal, +/-20% Power Consumption: +6.5 Volts/8.5 Watts, -6.
AJA R44E 4-CH Monitoring Encoder User Manual Appendix A: Safety & Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices Class A Interference Statement 1 A digital device, This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.
Declaration of Conformity Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union 2004/108/EC. This equipment meets the following conformance standards: Safety: CB- IEC 60065:2001 + A1:2005 NRTL - UL 60065:2003 R11.06, CSA C22.2 NO. 60065:2003 + A1:06 GS - EN 60065:2002 + A1 Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request.
AJA R44E 4-CH Monitoring Encoder User Manual Taiwan Compliance Statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class A. Japanese Compliance Statement 1 1. Class A ITE この装置は、 クラスA 情報技術装置です。 この装置を家庭環境で使用すると電波妨害 を引き起こすことがあります。 この場合には使用者が適切な対策を講ずるよう要求され ることがあります。VCCI−A This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council (VCCI V-3/2008.04).
Warning! Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth. Avertissement! N'utilisez pas cet appareil près de l'eau et nettoyez-le seulement avec un tissu sec.. Warnung! Das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden und nur mit einem trockenen Tuch säubern. ¡Advertencia! No utilice este dispositivo cerca del agua y límpielo solamente con un paño seco. Aviso! Não utilize este dispositivo perto da água e limpe-o somente com um pano seco.
AJA R44E 4-CH Monitoring Encoder User Manual Avertissement ! Référez-vous au personnel de service qualifié pour tout entretien. L'entretien est exigé quand l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque manière que ce soit, par exemple lorsque le cordon d'alimentation ou la prise sont endommagés, que du liquide a été versé ou des objets sont tombés dans l'appareil, que l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, ne fonctionne pas normalement ou est tombé.
¡Advertencia! Cuando mueva la unidad desenchufe de la red eléctrica el/los cable(s) de la fuente de alimentación CA tipo brick. Advertência! Remova os cabos CA de alimentação brick da rede elétrica ao mover a unidade. Avvertenza! Scollegare il cavo dell’alimentatore quando si sposta l’unità. Warning! Ensure Mains Power is disconnected before installing the FR1 or FR2 frame Rseries modules into the frame, or installing and removing options.
AJA R44E 4-CH Monitoring Encoder User Manual Caution! The FR1/FR2 front fan door is heavy and is not hinged. Remove with Caution. Attention ! La porte frontale du ventilateur de FR1/FR2 est lourde et ne repose pas sur des charnières. Retirer avec précaution. Achtung! Die vordere Gebläsetür des FR1/FR2 ist schwer und lässt sich nicht klappen. Bitte vorsichtig entfernen. ¡Precaución! La puerta del ventilador delantero del FR1/FR2 es pesada y no posee bisagras. Extraer con precaución.