www.aja.com RD10MD2 Dual HD to SD Down Converter 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 RH10MD2 Dual HD Down Converter User Manual Introduction The RD10MD2 is a 10-bit broadcast-quality Dual channel HD down converter. Channels 1 and 2 are fully independent. Channel 1 has 1 re-clocked HD/SD-SDI outputs and channel 2 also 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 Output (1) SD Digital Out or Analog Composite Out CH 2 HD-SDI Input Downconvert Composite Encoder ReClock HD-SDI Reclocked Output (1) RD10MD2, Block Diagram I/O Connections CH2 SDI/Comp Out 1 CH1 SDI/Comp Out 2 CH1 Loop Out No Connect J8 J6 J4 J2 J9 J7 J5 J3 J1 CH2 HD/SD In CH2 Loop Out CH2 SDI/Comp Out 2 CH1 HD/SD In CH1 SDI/ Comp Out 1 FR1 Frame Layout
AJA RH10MD2 Dual HD Down Converter User Manual User Controls LEDs DIP Channel 1 DIP Channel 2 The user interface for configuring the RD10MD2 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 RD10MD2 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 RH10MD2 Dual HD Down Converter 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, RD10MD2 installation consists of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. disconnect power from the frame (remove line cord) remove the FR1/FR2 front panel install RD10MD2 card module replace the FR1/FR2 front panel apply power to the frame by connecting a north american-style power cord from the frame to mains power (90 to 260 VAC) ! Warning! Ensure Mains Power is disconnected before installing the FR1 or FR2 frame Rseries modules into the frame, or installing and removing options.
AJA RH10MD2 Dual HD Down Converter 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 RH10MD2 Dual HD Down Converter 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 RH10MD2 Dual HD Down Converter 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 RH10MD2 Dual HD Down Converter 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.