Datavideo DAC-70 Users Manual
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CONVERTER
DAC-70
Instruction Manual
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Welcome to the DAC-70 Instruction
Manual
Thank you for choosing a Datavideo product, please
visit the support pages on our website for the latest
version of the instruction manual.
http://www.datavideo.info/Converters/DAC-70
Don’t forget to register your product online to qualify for
an additional free one year extension to the standard
warranty, and to receive information from Datavideo on
service & information relevant to your Datavideo product
including new software updates & drivers
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.
• Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or
water is not covered by this warranty.
• All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of
the owner.
• All other claims of any nature are not covered.
• Cables & batteries are not covered under warranty.
• Warranty only valid within the country or region of purchase.
• Your statutory rights are not affected.
Two Year Warranty
on how to register please visit www.datavideo.com or contact your local
Datavideo ofce or authorized Distributors
• Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels, DVD
Drives, Hard Drives are only covered for the rst 10,000 hours, or 1 year
(whichever comes rst).
Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo
office or one of its authorized Distributors before the extended warranty
expires.
• All Datavideo products purchased after 01-Oct.-2008
qualify for a free one year extension to the standard
Warranty, providing the product is registered with
Datavideo within 30 days of purchase. For information
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Contents
Welcome to the DAC-70 Instruction Manual 2
Warranty 2
Standard Warranty 2
Two Year Warranty 2
Disposal 4
Warnings and Precautions 4
Packing List 5
Introdution 6
Features 6
Video Inputs 6
Audio Inputs 6
Video outputs 6
Control 6
Front Panel 7
Rear Panel 8
MINI Switch Mode Selection 9
How to update the DAC-70 rmware 10
DAC-70 Center Utility features 11
Dimensions 14
Specications 15
Service & Support 16
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 Ofce
or dealer.
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Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
This symbol on the product indicates that it will not be treated
as household waste. It must be handed over to the applicable
take back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For more detailed information about the recycling of
this product, please contact your local Datavideo ofce.
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 slightly damp cloth for cleaning.
4.Do not use this unit in or near water.
5.Do not place this unit on an unstable surface, cart, stand, or table. The
unit may fall, causing serious damage.
6.Any slots and openings on the case 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 may become blocked. This unit should never be placed near or
over a heat source 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, damaged 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 case ventilation
slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in risk of re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
onto or into this unit.
12.Except as specically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt
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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 qualied
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
qualied technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e.When the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged;
f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a
need for service.
Packing List
Items Description Q’ty
1 DAC-70 Converter 1
2 Instruction Manual 1
3 Accessory List 1
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Introdution
The Datavideo DAC-70 is a broadcast quality, set and forget, up-down-
cross converter. The unit offers simple mini switch controls and/or a exible
USB 2.0 interface. Whilst the DAC-70 case LEDs quickly conrm, DC power
input, source selection and detection. The DAC-70 makes it easy to share
VGA or HDMI or SDI inputs within your chosen HDMI or SDI workow.
Housed in a rugged case, the DAC-70 is tough enough to meet the knocks
of fast paced set ups in ENG, studio or live production work. Built to the
same dimensions as Datavideo’s range of converters, the DAC-70 can also
be mounted into a standard 19” rack with a mix of other units when using
the RMK-2 module.
That’s Datavideo, sharing the value!
Features
• Supports 3G-SDI technology with full 10 bit processing and low SDI jitter
• DC or AC operation for convenient eld or studio use
• Quick and easy mini switch setup
• Micro USB 2.0 interface for easy rmware updates
Video Inputs
• HD / SD-SDI [BNC] with active SDI loop through
• HDMI
• VGA [15pin D-Sub Female]
Audio Inputs
• Supports HDMI / SDI embedded multi-channel audio
• Unbalanced RCA Phono sockets [ Stereo L&R Chls @ line level ]
Video outputs
• Two HD / SD-SDI [BNC] with embedded audio
• HDMI with embedded audio
• HDMI & SDI outputs are active at the same time regardless of setting
Control
• Windows only software utility for local conguration and control via Micro
USB 2.0 interface
Note: The DAC-70 supports HDCP copy protection. When you supply
protected DVD or BD video the DAC-70 will output no signal.
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