Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
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Introduction 1 Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront the video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our 1,000-plus different models now appear in 11 groups 1 that are clearly defined by function.
Getting Started 2.1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps.
Overview 3 Overview The high quality Kramer DigiTOOLS 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter is a multi-standard converter of analog video (composite and s-Video) to SMPTE-259M serial digital video (SDI). Many professional video units on the market today, such as Betacam decks and DVD players have high quality analog outputs, and the 7508 is ideal for preserving the quality, and minimizing the artifacts, when converting to the digital domain.
Your 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter 4 Your 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter Figure 1 and Table 1 define the 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter: Figure 1: 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter Table 1: 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter Features # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Feature 12V DC SDI OUT 2 BNC Connector SDI OUT 1 BNC Connector Y/C INPUT 4-pin Connector CV INPUT BNC Connector ON LED RS-232 Port Dipswitches Function +12V DC connector for powering the unit Connects to the SDI acceptor 2 Connects to the SDI acceptor 1 Connects to the s-V
Using Your 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter 5 Using Your 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter You can use your 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter to convert professional quality composite video or s-Video (as the example in Figure 2 illustrates) to one or two SDI video outputs. To convert composite video or s-Video to up to 2 SDI video outputs, do the following 1: 1. Connect a composite video source (for example, a VCR) to the CV BNC INPUT connector. 2.
Using Your 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter Figure 2: Connecting a 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter 5.1 Connecting a PC You can connect to the unit via a crossed RS-232 connection, using for example, a PC. A crossed cable or null-modem is required as shown in method A and B respectively. If a shielded cable is used, connect the shield to pin 5.
Using Your 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter Figure 3: Crossed Cable RS-232 Connection Hardware flow control is not required for this unit. In the rare case where a controller requires hardware flow control, short pin 1 to 7 and 8, and pin 4 to 6 on the controller side. Method B (Figure 4)—Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the unit via a straight (flat) cable to the null-modem adapter, and connect the nullmodem adapter to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on the PC.
Using Your 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter 5.2 Setting the DIP-Switches Configure the 7508 unit by setting the DIP-switches, as shown in Table 2 and Figure 5. Table 2: Setting the DIP-Switches DIP-Switch Set as Follows: 1 Y/C 2 RESERVED 3 1 PEDESTAL ON for Y/C source; OFF for CV source OFF ON for pedestal (7.
Technical Specifications 6 Technical Specifications Table 3 includes the technical specifications: 1 Table 3: Technical specifications of the 7508 CV/YC to SDI Converter INPUT: 1 composite video, 1Vpp/75Ω on a BNC connector; 1 s-Video, 1Vpp, 0.3Vpp/75Ω on a 4 -pin connector OUTPUT: 2 SDI SMPTE-259M, ITU-R BT.601 on BNC connectors DIGITAL RESOLUTION: 10 bits BANDWIDTH: 5MHz (-0.2dB) S/N RATIO: 57dB K-FACTOR: <0.
Communication Protocol 7 Communication Protocol RS-232 communication with the 7508 complies with the following protocol. The protocol uses 4 bytes of information, and data is at 9600 baud, with no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.
Communication Protocol DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTION 0 – RESET DATA=0: initialize the machine. When the machine is initialized, it will send the RESET code (DATA = 0). If the machine receives this code, it will reset to its “power-up” state. DATA=1: configure the machine to its factory default state. When the machine receives this code, all programmable parameters will be reset to their factory-default values. EXTENDED DATA - set as 0.
LIMITED WARRANTY Kramer Electronics (hereafter Kramer) warrants this product free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY Labor and parts are warranted for three years from the date of the first customer purchase. WHO IS PROTECTED? Only the first purchase customer may enforce this warranty. WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED Except as below, this warranty covers all defects in material or workmanship in this product.
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