Sierra Video Systems. DAH-138 HD/SD SDI Distribution Amplifier Owner’s Manual DAH-138-OM Version: 1.
DAH-138 • HD/SD SDI Reclocking Distribution Amplifier Owner’s Manual • • • • • Sierra Part Number: DAH-138-OM Document Version: 1.1 Printed in the United States. Last Author: KGM Printing Date: 11/23/2010 9:19:00 AM The information contained in this Owner’s Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation. Copyright © 2010 Sierra Video Systems. All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Sierra Video Systems.
Important Regulatory and Safety Notices Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements.
Environmental Information The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Sierra Video Systems encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems.
Contents Introduction 6 In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................... 6 A Word of Thanks ..................................................................................................................... 6 Overview.................................................................................................................................... 6 Functional Block Diagram ........................................
Introduction In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • A Word of Thanks • Overview • Functional Block Diagram • Supported Audio and Video Formats • Documentation Terms A Word of Thanks Congratulations on choosing the openGearTM DAH-138 HD/SD Distribution Amplifier. The DAH-138 is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments.
Functional Block Diagram SDI OUT DA SDI OUT SDI OUT SDI IN EQ DA SDI OUT SDI OUT DA SDI OUT SDI OUT DA SDI OUT SDI OUT DA DAH-138 Block Diagram DAH-138 Owner’s Manual • (V 1.
Supported Serial Rates The DAH-138 will reclock 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps, and 3 Gbps signals. Signals of other rates will be equalized and distributed to the outputs, and the reclocker will be bypassed. Documentation Terms The following terms are used throughout this guide: Page 8 of 19 • “Frame” refers to the 8310 frame that houses the DAH-138 card. • “Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the DAH-138.
Installation and Setup In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • Static Discharge • Unpacking • Rear Module Installation (Optional) • Board Installation • BNC Connections • Menu Structure • Factory Defaults Static Discharge Whenever handling the card and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note: Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices.
Rear Module Installation (Optional) If you are installing the card in a 8310-C-BNC or 8310-BNC frame (one with a 100 BNC rear module installed across the entire back plane), skip this section. If you are installing the card into a slot with no rear module, you should have ordered and received a DAH-138-A Rear Module with your card. You will need to install it in your 8310 frame before you can connect cables. Use the following steps to install the DAH-138-A in an 8310 openGearTM frame: 1.
Board Installation Use the following steps to install the card in the openGearTM 8310 frame: 1. Warning Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the openGearTM 8310 frame to ensure that the frame is properly installed according to instructions. Heat and power distribution requirements within a frame may dictate specific slot placement of cards. Cards with many heat-producing components should be arranged to avoid areas of excess heat build-up, particularly in frames using convection cooling. 2.
Card Control and Status Card Status The card has an LED that indicates whether Dashboard remote control is enabled, or if the switch bank controls the card. See description of switch 1 below. The card also indicates the status of each of the outputs signal with the three banks of four LEDs labeled with the different supported formats (1080, 720, 625, 525). When the card has locked to a particular output format, that LED will be illuminated.
Remote Control In This Chapter This section provides a detailed explanation on using remote control functions with your card. DashBoard Control System Software The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGearTM frames and controller cards from a computer. The DashBoard software and manual can be downloaded from the Sierra Video Systems. website. Using the Menus You must first install the DashBoard Control System software on your computer.
The Menu System The following table and sections describe the menus, items, and parameters available from the DashBoard Control System software for the card. Table 3. DashBoard Menus Menu Item Parameters Product DAH-138 Manufacturer Sierra Video Systems. ############ Displays the Silicon Serial Number of the card.
Service Information In This Chapter This chapter includes the following sections: • Troubleshooting Checklist • Warranty and Repair Policy Troubleshooting Checklist Routine maintenance to this openGearTM product is not required. In the event of problems with your card, the following basic troubleshooting checklist may help identify the source of the problem.
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.
C. Cancellation Except as provided in paragraph B immediately above, all sales are final, and Buyer may cancel this order or return products only upon written consent of SVS. D. General A.
Ordering Information DAH-138 and Related Products Your DAH-138 HD/SD SDI Distribution Amplifier is a part of the openGearTM family of products. Sierra Video Systems offers a full line of openGearTM terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, synchronizers, encoders, decoders, embedders, and de-embedders, as well as analog audio and video products.
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