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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or
operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any
openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts
inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU
if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any
weight to be placed upon it or any person walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or
openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for
sufficient space for air to circulate around the unit.
The 3G-SDI 1 by 4 Splitter allows SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI signals to
be split from a single SDI source to up four simultaneous SDI outputs
while ensuring high bit rates of 2.970 Gbit/s to give you high bandwidth
signal transmission without signal loss over long distances.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Video broadcastin g display
• Professional video program display
• Film studios program monitoring
• Video program switching display
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 3G-SDI 1 by 4 Splitter
• 5 V/2.6 A DC Power Adaptor
• Operation Manual
4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SDI source input (such as broadcast video cameras or recording
device) and SDI output displays (such as TVs or monitors)
5. FEATURES
• Split one 3G-SDI input source to four 3G-SDI displays simultaneously
• Operation at 2.970Gb/s, 2.970/1.001Gb/s, 1.485Gb/s, 1.485/1.001Gb/s
and 270Mb/s
• Supports SMPTE 425M (Level A and Level B), SMPTE 424M, SMPTE
292M, SMPTE 259M-C
• Provides equalized and re-clocked transmission
• Supports signal input and output distances of up to 300 m for SD
signals, 200 m for HD signals and 100 m for 3G signals.
Note: Tested with Belden 1694A Cable. Operating distances may vary
if used with cables of different specifications.
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POWERSDI OUTPUT
CSDI-14 3G S DI 1x4 Splitter
12
DC 5V SDI INPUT
12
1
2
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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
Power LED
The LED will illuminate green when the device is connected to a
power supply.
SDI OUTPUT
Connect to up to four SDI TVs or monitors for simultaneous display
or to another splitter to cascade the SDI signal to multiple displays
or devices.
6.2 Rear Panel
SDI INPUT
Connect to the SDI output of the SDI source device such as a
video camcorder or SDI player. Accepts SD,HD or 3G SDI signals.
DC 5V
Plug the 5 V DC power supply into the unit an d connect the
adaptor to an AC outlet. The 'POWER' LED will illuminate green
when the power is ON.
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CLUX-SDI2H
7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM
POWER
CSDI-14 3G SDI 1x4 Splitter
SDI input
SDI INPUT
SDI Camera
1×4
SDI
Splitter
SDI INPUT
Video Audio HDMI/
Power
DC 5V
Lock Lock DVI
3G HD SD RL
SDI Outputs
Cascade to another 4 SDI Displays
HDMI Display SDI Display
3
Audio Out
3GSDI to HDMI C
SDI OUTPUT
HDMI Out
HDMI
Output
DC 5V
SDI Outputs
SDI to
HDMI
Converter
Power Supply
SDI Display
SMPTE Standard
425M Level A & B, 424M, 292M, 259M-C
SDI Cable Distance
3G-SDI up to 100 m (BELDEN 1694A)
Storage
−20 ˚C~60 ˚C/−4 ˚F~140 ˚F
Power Consumption
5 W
8. SPECIFICATIONS
SDI Transmission
Rates
Input
Output
SDI Timing Support SD-SDI:
Power Supply
ESD Protection
Dimensions
Weight
Chassis Material
Silkscreen Color
Operating