Kramer DigiTOOLS 7408 User Manual

Kramer Electronics, Ltd.

USER MANUAL

Model:

7408

SDI to Analog Converter

Contents

Contents

1

Introduction 1

2

Getting Started 1

3

Overview 1

4

Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 2

5

Using Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 3

5.1 Connecting Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 3

5.2 Connecting a PC 5

5.3 Setting the Dipswitches 6

6

Technical Specifications 7

7

Communication Protocol 8

Figures

Figure 1: 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 2
Figure 2: Connecting a 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 4
Figure 3: Connecting a PC without using a Null-modem Adapter 5

Tables

Table 1: 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 3
Table 2: Setting the Dipswitches 6
Table 3: Dipswitch Settings (AUTO, PAL, and NTSC) 6
Table 4: Technical specifications of the 7408 SDI to Analog Converter 7
Table 5: Structure of the Protocol 8
Table 6: Instruction Set for the 7408 8

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ADDENDUM (this data is included at the end of the Overview section)

This addendum adds the following information to the user manual:

Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.

Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power

wall adapter that is provided with this unit1.

Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall

before installing or removing device or servicing unit.

1 For example: model number AD2512C, part number 2535-000251

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Introduction

1 Introduction

Welcome to Kramer Electronics (since 1981): a world of unique, creative and
affordable solutions to the infinite range of problems that confront the video,
audio and presentation professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we have
redesigned and upgraded most of our line, making the best even better! Our
350-plus different models now appear in 8 Groups1, which are clearly defined
by function.

Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer DigiTOOLS 7408 SDI to Analog
Converter, which is ideal for broadcast and production video studios,
postproduction and duplication studios, and non-linear editing. The package
includes the following items:

 7408 SDI to Analog Converter
 Power supply
 Null-modem adapter and Windows®-based Kramer control software2
 This user manual2

2 Getting Started

We recommend that you:
 Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging

materials for possible future shipment

 Review the contents of this user manual
 Use Kramer high performance high resolution cables3

3 Overview

The Kramer DigiTOOLS 7408 SDI to Analog Converter is a high quality, full
10-bit SDI to Analog video converter in a Kramer Tool housing. The 7408
SDI to Analog Converter is a multi-standard unit, converting 525-line SDI to
NTSC or NTSC4.43, and 625-line SDI to PAL-B/D/G/H/I/N. Despite its
small size, the converter has many features, including:

 Reclocked and equalized SDI output (loop)
 4 times digital over sampling to minimize digital artifacts

1 GROUP 1: Distribution Amplifiers; GROUP 2: Video and Audio Switchers, Matrix Switchers and Controllers; GROUP 3:
Video, Audio, VGA/XGA Processors; GROUP 4: Interfaces and Sync Processors; GROUP 5: Twisted Pair Interfaces;
GROUP 6: Accessories and Rack Adapters; GROUP 7: Scan Converters and Scalers; and GROUP 8: Cables and Connectors
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3 The complete list of Kramer cables is on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com

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Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter

 Output configuration to Composite Video and s-Video (Y/C), or

component video (YUV)

 User-friendly Windows PC software, provided for ProcAmp control via

RS-232 for adjusting parameters such as contrast, hue, saturation and
sharpness

 NTSC encoding with or without a 7.5IRE setup
 Perforated cover to prevent chip overheating

To achieve the best performance:
 Connect only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding interference,

deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise
levels (often associated with low quality cables)

 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may

adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer 7408 away
from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust

4 Your 7408 SDI to Analog Converter

Figure 1 and Table 1 define the 7408 SDI to Analog Converter:

COMPONENT

PAL

AUTO

PEDESTAL

NTSC

4xOS

PROGRAM

VBI

Figure 1: 7408 SDI to Analog Converter

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