AJA R44E User Manual [en, de, es, fr, it]

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Installation and Operation

Guide

Because it matters.

R44E

4-Channel Monitoring Encoder

R-series Card Module

Published: 6/30/10

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Introduction

Features

AJA R44E 4-CH Monitoring Encoder User Manual

The AJA R44E Serial Digital Video Encoder provides four channels of low-cost
all-digital encoding of 4:2:2 component serial digital to analog NTSC or PAL.
You can use the R44E for monitoring, level/phase checking, check dubs, or
desk-top video applications.

The R44E provides one analog output for each serial digital input channel. Each
channel has a separate D/A converter with a 10-bit DAC and 8-bit broadcast
encoding. Each output can be switched to a Y (luminance) output by making a
dip switch selection. The R44E automatically configures to 525 or 625 line
component digital inputs and then outputs analog NTSC (525 line input) or PAL
(625 line input). All four channels have completely independent configuration
and format standards selections. The R44E encodes the full dynamic range of
input component video—values below black and above white are not clipped.

In NTSC mode, the 7.5 IRE pedestal can be disabled by dip switch selection. The
R44E also provides an internally generated 75% Color Bars test signal for each
channel, available via dip switch selection.

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User

Controls

R44E Card Module, Side View

4 Channels of SDI (SMPTE 259M) Inputs, 4 x BNC
Fits AJA R-Series Frames. Also compatible with Leitch 6800 Series Frames.
4 NTSC/PAL outputs, 4 x BNC
User configurable by 4 dipswitches (separate controls for each channel)
Composite/Y output configurable
Pedestal
H/V Blanking
+/- .25 dB to 5 MHz frequency response

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I/O Connections

User Controls

SDI SDI SDI SDI

SDI

SDI

SDI

SDI

FR1 and FR2 BNC Connector Assignments, R44E Card Module

When the R44E module is installed in an AJA FR1 or FR2 frame, a corresponding
group of 9 BNCs on the rear panel then provide I/O for the module. The
illustration above shows the connector assignments for both the FR1 and FR2
when used with the R44E.

The user interface for the R44E includes four 4­position dipswitches and four status LEDs. Each

DIP switches

LED illuminates when an SDI input signal is
detected at its respective channel. The dipswitches
are used to configure output format, blanking,
pedestal and select color bars for testing. The
following table under “ Control Functions” shows
what each of the four dipswitch positions perform.
All dipswitches function identically for their
respective channels. The channel number is
marked on the front of the circuit card next to each
dipswitch and LED.

LEDs

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Control Functions

AJA R44E 4-CH Monitoring Encoder User Manual

Switch
Position

S1 Y/C: ON (Down): output is Y (luminance)

S2 BLNK: NAR (Up):

S3 PEDESTAL: ON (Up): 7.5 IRE pedestal for NTSC

Function

OFF (Up): output is composite (NTSC or PAL)

Vertical (line numbers indicate where video starts)
line 13, field 1; line 12, field 2 (525 line)32
line 10, field 1; line 322, field 2 (625 line)
Horizontal (active video line durations)
ITU-R.470 (720 pixels PAL/NTSC)

WIDE (Down):
Vertical (line numbers indicate where video starts)
line 22, field 1; line 21, field 2 (525 line)
line 23, field 1; line 335, field 2 (625 line)32
Horizontal (active video line durations)
ITU-R/SMPTE (710 pixels NTSC, 702 pixels PAL)

OFF (Down): No pedestal
NOTE: this has no effect with 625 input

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Installation

S4 TEST: ON (Down): Internal 75% Color Bars test pattern output

OFF (Up): Normal operation

Typically, R44E installation consists of the following:

disconnect power from the frame (remove line cord)
remove the FR1/FR2 front panel
install R44E 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)

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Warning!

Ensure Mains Power is disconnected before installing the FR1 or FR2 frame R-series
modules into the frame, or installing and removing options. If a Mains switch is not
provided, the power cord(s) of this equipment provide the means of disconnection.
The socket outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily

accessible.

Warning!

FR2 Dual Power Cord Notice—please read this. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
disconnect both power cords before servicing equipment.

Caution!

The FR1/FR2 front fan door is heavy and is not hinged. Remove with Caution.

Instructions for removing the frame front door for module installation is discussed in
the FR1/FR2 User Manual.