RD10MD Dual HD to SD Down Converter R-series Card Module User Manual March 30, 2006 P/N 101665-00
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AJA RD10MD Dual HD to SD Downconverter User Manual Introduction The RD10MD is a 10-bit broadcast-quality Dual channel HD down converter. Channels 1 and 2 are fully independent. Channel 1 has 2 re-clocked HD/SD-SDI outputs and channel 2 has 1 re-clocked HD/SD-SDI output. Both Channel 1 and 2 have 2 down converted outputs, which can be independently configured as SDI or composite analog. All HD formats are supported including 24p/psf with 3:2 pulldown.
Block Diagram SD Digital Out or Analog Composite Out CH 1 HD-SDI Input Downconvert Composite Encoder ReClock HD-SDI Reclocked Outputs (2) SD Digital Out or Analog Composite Out CH 2 HD-SDI Input Downconvert Composite Encoder ReClock HD-SDI Reclocked Output (1) RD10MD, Block Diagram I/O Connections CH2 SDI/Composite Out 2 CH2 Loop Out CH1 SDI/Composite CH1 Loop Out 1 Out 1 J8 J6 J4 J2 J9 J7 J5 J3 CH1 HD/SD In J1 CH2 CH2 HD/SD SDI/Composite In Out 1 CH1 Loop Out 2 CH1 SDI/Composit
AJA RD10MD Dual HD to SD Downconverter User Manual User Controls LEDs DIP Channel 1 DIP Channel 2 The user interface for configuring the RD10MD and selecting output formats is a pair of dipswitches at the front of the card and several jumpers in the middle and at the back of the card (see J2, J3, J5, and J6 in the photo below). Two multi-color LEDs at the front of the card additionally show the type of input present at each channel (HD=Orange or SD=Green).
DIP Switch Settings There is a separate 6-position dipswitch for each channel that controls a number of configuration settings for the RD10MD card. The top dipswitch controls channel 1 and the one beneath it, channel 2. Settings are the same for both dipswitches. These are described in the following table.
AJA RD10MD Dual HD to SD Downconverter User Manual Jumper Settings Examples: Jumper 1 Selects SDI J5 J6 SDI ANA 1 2 Jumper 2 Selects Analog Composite Jumpers J5 & J6 select SDI or Analog Output.
Installation Typically, RD10MD installation consists of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. disconnect power from the frame (remove line cord) remove the FR1/FR2 front panel install RD10MD card module apply power to the frame by connecting a north american-style power cord from the frame to mains power (90 to 260 VAC) Instructions for removing the frame front door for module installation is discussed in the FR1/FR2 User Manual. Specifications Item Specification Formats: HD: 1080i 50/59.
