Datavideo DAC-70 Instruction manual

UP / DOWN / CROSS CONVERTER

DAC-70

Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ................................................ 4

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS .............................................. 4

WARRANTY ............................................................................. 5

STANDARD WARRANTY .............................................................. 5

THREE YEAR WARRANTY ............................................................ 6

DISPOSAL ................................................................................ 7

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 8

FEATURES ............................................................................... 8

2. CONNECTIONS & CONTROLS ............................................ 9

FRONT PANEL .......................................................................... 9

REAR PANEL .......................................................................... 10

3. DIP SWITCH MODE SELECTION....................................... 12

DIP SWITCH PIN 8 ................................................................. 13

PAN SCAN 16:9 ................................................................... 13

4. DAC-70 CENTER UTILITY ................................................. 14

INFORMATION ....................................................................... 14

VIDEO .................................................................................. 15

AUDIO ................................................................................. 18

PICTURE ............................................................................... 19

SETTING ............................................................................... 20

5. FORMAT CONVERSION .................................................. 22

6. FIRMWARE UPDATE....................................................... 23

7. DIMENSIONS ................................................................. 24

8. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 25

SERVICE & SUPPORT .............................................................. 28

Disclaimer of Product and Services

The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in this document for accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained within this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

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 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.

Warranty

Standard Warranty

 Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for

one year from the date of purchase.

 The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be

supplied at the time of any request for repair under warranty.

 The product warranty period beings on the purchase date. If the purchase

date is unknown, the product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day after shipment from a Datavideo office.

 All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without Datavideo logo)

have only one year warranty from the date of purchase.

 Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or

water is not covered under warranty.

 Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered

under warranty.

 Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software

installations, which are not required by our computer systems, are not covered under warranty.

 All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of

the owner.

 All other claims of any nature are not covered.  All accessories including headphones, cables, batteries, metal parts,

housing, cable reel and consumable parts are not covered under warranty.

 Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.  Your statutory rights are not affected.

Three Year Warranty

 All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st, 2017

qualify for a free two years extension to the standard warranty, providing the product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.

 Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD

drives, Hard Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting, Non-PCIe Card and third party provided PC components are covered for 1 year.

 The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website

or with your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors

within 30 days of purchase.

Disposal

For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste

electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page. The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally means "European Conformity". The term initially used was "EC Mark" and it

was officially replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE Marking" is now used in all EU official documents.

1. Introduction

The Datavideo DAC-70 is a broadcast quality up/down/cross converter. The unit allows the user to configure the device using a simple DIP switch or on a USB 2.0 interface utility. The DAC-70 case LEDs indicate the currently selected video source. The DAC-70 gives the user the capability of sharing VGA, HDMI or SDI inputs in an HDMI or SDI environment.

Housed in a metal case, the DAC-70 is tough enough to withstand the knocks of fast-paced live production setups in ENG or any studio. Built to the same

dimensions as Datavideo’s range of converters, the DAC-70 can also be mounted into a standard 19” RMK-2 rack with a mix of other units.

That’s Datavideo, sharing the value!

Features

 3G-SDI technology with full 10 bit processing and low SDI jitter  DC or AC operation for convenient field or studio use  DIP switch setup  Micro USB 2.0 interface for firmware updates

Video Inputs - Choose from:

 HD / SD-SDI [BNC] with active SDI loop through  HDMI  VGA [15PIN D-Sub Female]

Audio Inputs

 HDMI / SDI embedded multi-channel audio  Unbalanced RCA Phono sockets [Stereo L&R Channels @ line level]

Video outputs

 Two HD / SD-SDI [BNC] with embedded audio  HDMI with embedded audio  Simultaneous HDMI & SDI outputs regardless of settings

Control

 Windows only software utility for local configuration and control via

Micro-USB 2.0 interface

Note: The DAC-70 supports HDCP copy protection, i.e. the DAC-70 outputs no signal when the user supplies protected DVD or BD video.

2. Connections & Controls

VGA IN

VGA IN connects the VGA equipment. Supported Resolutions 800x600@60Hz, 1024x768@60Hz, 1280x1024@60Hz 1366x768@60Hz, 1400x1050@60Hz, 1600x1200@60Hz 1280x720@60Hz, 1920x1080@60Hz

HDMI IN

HDMI IN connects the HDMI equipment.

HDCP Copy Protection

For legal reasons, the HDMI input is unable to pass on video from copy protected HDMI sources.

Audio IN Inputs for 2 channels of RCA unbalanced audio

Front Panel

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