Datavideo DAC-5 User Manual

Bi-Directional

SDI to DV Converter

DAC-5

User’s Guide

http://www.datavideo-tek.com

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 ------------------------------------------------- 12

Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

Trouble Shooting ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

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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 single 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 six offices worldwide to support this and other products.

Datavideo Corporation (USA)

12300-U East Washington Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606 USA

Tel: [phone] www.datavideo.us

Datavideo Technologies Europe BV

Californiedreef 263565 BL Utrecht, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone] www.datavideo.info

Datavideo UK Limited

Unit 2 Waterside Business Park, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire SK131BE UK

Tel: [phone] www.datavideo.info

Datavideo Technologies Co., Ltd.

10F, 176 Jian-Yi Rd, Chung Ho City, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan 235

Tel: [phone] www.datavideo.com.tw

Datavideo Technologies China Co.

2F-D, 2 Lane 777, West Guangzhong Rd, Zhabei District, Shanghai, China

Tel: [phone] www.datavideo.cn

Datavideo Technologies (S) PTE Ltd.

100 Lor 23, Geylang Rd, #01-03 D’Centennial, Singapore 388398

Tel: [phone] www.datavideo.sg

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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 / 2.0A 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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Installation

Connection:

1 DV In/Out

Connect a DV source to one of the DV connectors at the rear of the DAC-5 for input and output. Source

must comply with IEEE-1394 (i.Link) standard. Two 6-pin DV connectors effectively provide active

loop-through when the unit is turned on.

2 SDI In/Out

Connect an SDI signal to the SDI input BNC connector (left-hand side) labeled SDI. The DAC-5 accepts

4:2:2 serial digital video signals in either 525 or 625 line formats. The input signal must conform to the

SMPTE 259M standard. Connect destination equipment to the SDI output BNC connector (right-hand side).

The DVITC timecode in the output signal respects the same standard as the one in the input signal.

3 AES In/Out

Connect an unbalanced AES signal to the AES input BNC connector labeled AES. DAC-5 supports 48 kHz

digital audio sample rates. This signal must comply with the AES-3id-1995 (SMPTE 276M) standard.

Connect destination equipment to the AES output BNC connector.

4 Monitoring Output

Connect analog destination equipment to the connectors at the rear of the DAC-5. Use the BNC labeled

Composite or the mini-Din labeled S-Video for video output; use the two RCA labeled R and L for audio

output.

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