D10AD
10-bit Analog to SDI
Converter
User Manual
September 2, 2005 P/N 101639-00
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Trademarks
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respective holders.
Notice
Copyright © 2005 AJA Video, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this manual is subject to
change without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form,
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express written permission of AJA Inc.
FCC Emission Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by AJA Video can effect emission compliance
and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Contacting Support
Limited Warranty
To contact AJA Video for sales or support, use any of the following methods:
443 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA. 95945 USA
Telephone: +1.800.251.4224 or +1.530.274.2048
Fax: +1.530.274.9442
Web: http://www.aja.com
Support Email: support@aja.com
Sales Email: sales@aja.com
When calling for support, have all information on the product (serial number etc.) at hand prior to
calling.
AJA Video warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from
the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, AJA Video, at its option, will either
repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective
product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, you the Customer, must notify AJA Video of the defect before the expiration
of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. The Customer shall be responsible
for packaging and shipping the defective product to a designated service center nominated by AJA Video, with shipping
charges prepaid. AJA Video shall pay for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a location within
the country in which the AJA Video service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges,
insurance, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting
from attempts by personnel other than AJA Video representatives to install, repair or service the product, b) to repair
damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) to repair any damage or malfunction
caused by the use of non-AJA Video parts or supplies, or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with
other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the
product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY AJA VIDEO IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED. AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AJA VIDEO’S RESPONSIBILITY TO
REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO
THE CUSTOMER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER AJA VIDEO OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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Introduction
Features
AJA D10AD 10-bit Component/Composite to SDI Converter User Manual — Introduction
The D10AD provides excellent quality 10-bit conversion of component or
composite analog video to SDI—with EDH. The D10AD accepts YPbPr (SMPTE,
EBU-N10), Betacam, or RGB component inputs and NTSC/PAL or YC (S-Video)
composite inputs. When using composite sources, the D10AD offers a 4-Line
Adaptive Comb Filter for high quality decoding. The comb filter can be switched to
2-line or notch modes for minimum delay requirements. NTSC/PAL configuration
is automatic. Video format, AGC, H/V blanking, and pedestal are all user
configurable via dipswitches.
Note:
The D10AD requires a Time Base Correct source. Operation is not
recommended from VTRs, laser disks, etc., without Time Base Correction (TBC).
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Excellent-Quality 10-bit Universal A/D Conversion
Component, Composite or Y/C Analog Input
4-Line Adaptive Comb Filter
Full 10-bit Data path, 2x Oversampling
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Block Diagram
YPbPr, Betacam, or RGB Component Formats
Composite NTSC or PAL
AGC mode
4 SDI outputs with EDH
Color Bar Generator
External DIP switch user interface for configuration
COMPONENT/COMPOSITE
INPUTS (selected by DIP switch)
G
Y
Pb
Pr
COMP
B
C
R
Sync
Lock
Comb
Filter
DIP
Switch
User
Interface
for
Feature
Selection
10-bit A/D
Converter
Serial Video Out 1
Serial Video Out 2
Serial Video Out 3
Serial Video Out 4
D10AD 10-bit Analog Component and Composite to SDI Converter, Block
Diagram
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I/O Connections
Composite/
Component
Inputs
Configuration
determined by
DIP switch on
other side of
Converter
+ 5VDC
Power
Input
User Controls
D10AD, Side View
The user interface for the D10AD is an 8switch DIP accessible through a cut-out in the
bottom of the unit. Use the DIP switches to
configure outputs, pedestal, blanking, and
enable or disable comb filter, EDH, AGC, and
test pattern.
Switches 1 and 2 select composite or
component input and the type of component
input. Switches 3 through 8 set configuration
features. The exact function of each DIP
switch and what it controls is described on the
following pages.
Serial
Digital
Outputs
4 BNCs
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DIP Switches
OFF ON
Note:
Changing input format (SW1, SW2, or SW3) causes a reset to occur that
takes about 10 seconds to complete.
AJA D10AD 10-bit Component/Composite to SDI Converter User Manual — User Controls
Switch 3 Settings for
Standard Version of
D10AD
Switch 1—Selects Component or Composite input from the Composite/Component BNCs
:
ON OFF
Selects Composite input. Selects Component input.
Switch 2—Configure Type of Component input from the Composite/
Component BNCs
:
ON OFF
RGB Input (If SW1 is OFF) or Composite
Input (If SW 1 is ON).
YPbPr Input (If SW1 is OFF) or
Y/C (S-VIDEO) (If SW1 is ON().
1
Switch 3—Configure Pedestal For Output BNCs (disabled in PAL)
:
ON OFF
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Switch 3 Settings for
BETAJ Version of
D10AD
If set for COMPOSITE Input:
Pedestal is removed on inputs with 7.5 IRE
Pedestal
If set for COMPONENT Y/Pb/Pr Input:
Sets BETACAM levels
:
If set for COMPOSITE Input:
Pedestal is removed on inputs with 7.5 IRE
Pedestal
If set for COMPONENT Y/Pb/Pr Input:
Sets Japan BETACAM levels
If set for COMPOSITE Input
For inputs without Pedestal
If set for COMPONENT Y/Pb/Pr:
Sets SMPTE/EBU-N10 levels
If set for COMPOSITE Input
For inputs without Pedestal
If set for COMPONENT Y/Pb/Pr:
Sets SMPTE/EBU-N10 levels
Switch 4—Configure Blanking—Not Currently Implemented
The convertor defaults to narrow blanking.
Switch 5—Turn Comb Filter ON or OFF
:
ON OFF
Notch Filter on (Comb Filter off) Comb Filter on (Notch Filter off)
Switch 6—Configure EDH Insertion
:
ON OFF
EDH not inserted EDH inserted
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Switch 7—Configure Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
:
ON OFF
Automatic Gain ON Automatic Gain Off (Unity Gain)
Switch 8—Turn Test Pattern Output ON/OFF
:
ON OFF
Installation
Specifications
Internal color bars are output Disables test pattern output (normal video
operation)
Typically, D10AD installation consists of the following:
disconnect +5VDC from the convertor
configure the DIP switch for the desired equipment configuration and video formats
connect video equipment to the convertor BNCs
apply +5VDC power to the converter (AJA power supply model DWP)
Item Specification
Serial Outputs SDI (SMPTE 259M) w/EDH
All outputs are separately buffered
4 x BNC
Frequency Response Y +/-0.15db to 5.5 Mhz
C +/-0.15db to 2.5 Mhz
2T K factor Less than .5% K Factor (2T)
Differential Gain < 1%
Differential Phase < 1 degree
A/D Converters 10 bits, 2X oversampling
User Controls Selectable By External Dip Switch:
Power
(AJA power supply model DWP)
Size 147 x 79 x 25 mm (5.8" x 3.1" x 1")
Input Video Format
Pedestal Present/Not Present
Narrow/Wide Blanking
AGC On/Off
EDH On/Off
Test Pattern
5v DC regulated, 4 watt
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