Datavideo DAC-5 User Guide

SDI to DV Bi-Directional

SDI DV Converter

DAC-5

User’s Guide

http://www.datavideo.us

Table of contents

Warnings and Precautions -------------------------------------------------------------2
Warranty and Tech support ------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

Editing with a DV NLE System and a DVCPRO Studio Editing VTR --- 7

Transferring from DV to SDI+AES----------------------------------------------- 8
Transferring from SDI+AES to DV-----------------------------------------------9
Transferring from DV to Betacam Deck----------------------------------------10

Operation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------11

Front Panel -------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Rear Panel --------------------------------------------------------------------------12

Dip Switches for Mode setting -------------------------------------------------15
Specifications -----------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Supports IEEE1394 VTR AV/C Command Protocol -----------------------------17
Trouble Shooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------18

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Warnings and Precautions

1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.

3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a

damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this unit in or near water.

5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing serious

damage.

6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure

safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover
these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation
openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or
over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label

of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer
or your local power company.

8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will

be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.

9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on

the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord’s rating.

10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a singl e wall outlet do not

exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.

12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this product

yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all service issues to
qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions. Adjust

only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this manual; improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and may often require

extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

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Warranty and Tech support

Datavideo warrants that the equipment it manufactures shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of product purchased.
If equipment fails due to such defects, Datavideo will, at its option, repair or provide a
replacement for the defective part or product.
Equipment that fails after the warranty period, has been operated or installed in a
manner other than that specified by Datavideo, or has been subjected to abuse or
modification, will be repaired for time and material charges at the Buyer’s expense.
All out-of-warranty repairs are warranted for a period of ninety days (90) from the date of
shipment from the factory.

Datavideo maintains four offices worldwide to support this and other products.

Datavideo Technologies Co., LTD.

10F, No. 176, Jian-Yi Rd
Chung Ho City, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Datavideo Corporation USA
12300-U East Washington Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90606 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Datavideo Technologies Europe BV
Californiedreef 26
3565 BL Utrecht, the Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Datavideo Technologies China Co.

2F-D, No 2, Lane 777, West Guang-zhong Rd
Zhabei District, Shang-Hai, China
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Introduction

DAC-5 is designed to convert SDI video and AES/EBU audio to and from compressed
DV audio/video. It encodes SDI, AES/EBU digital Audio to the DV format and sends the
DV stream on the IEEE-1394 interface and it decodes the DV stream arriving on the
IEEE-1394 interface and converts it to SDI and AES/EBU Digital Audio output.
Features Video/Audio output of component YUV, Y/C, composite video and unbalanced
stereo audio for monitoring.

What’s in the Package

Item Description Q’ty

1 DAC-5 unit 1
2 1.2M BNC to BNC 4
3 30 cm Cable adaptor D-Sub 15 Pin to BNC-Male x 2 1
4 1.2m Y/C Cable s-plug to s-plug 1
5 Stereo Audio RCA 2R to 2R 1
6 IEEE 1394 6Pin to 4Pin + 2 Core 1.8m 1
7 IEEE 1394 6Pin to 6Pin Cable 1.8M 1
8 AC cord 1
9 Switching Adaptor 12V / 2.5A 1

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Features

- Bi-directional DV to SDI/AES-3id converter

- SDI video compliant with SMPTE 259M standard at 270Mbps Data transfer rate

- Encodes 4:2:2 SDI video and AES-3id audio to DV stream

- Decodes DV stream to 4:2:2 (SDI) video and AES-3id digital audio

- Dual IEEE-1394 6-pin FireWire (iLink) I/O ports. Available in DV25 NTSC 4:1:1/ PAL

4:2:0 format

- AES-3id audio input and output for interconnection with professional audio
equipments

- Convenient NTSC/PAL Component YUV, Y/C, composite Video and analog audio
outputs for monitoring and backup recording

- Selectable PAL/NTSC video system

- Locked or Unlocked DV audio and 12-bit/16bit audio encode mode selectable

- Fully compatible with existing Operating System software of Windows 98, ME, XP,

2000 and MAC OS and hardware for DV/i.Link processing

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