Lynx C DA 5005 Reference Manual

Series 5000

© LYNX Technik AG

Brunnenweg 3

D-64331 Weiterstadt

Germany

www.lynx-technik.com

Reference Manual

C DA 5005

5 Channel SDI to CVBS Converter

CardModule

Version 1.0

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Information in this document is subject to change without
notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or
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© LYNX Technik AG 2003 all rights reserved

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Warranty

LYNX Technik AG warrants that the product will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2)
year from the date of shipment. If this product proves defective
during the warranty period, LYNX Technik AG at its option will
either repair the defective product without charge for parts and
labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the
defective product.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, customer must
notify LYNX Technik of the defect before expiration of the
warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the
performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service
center designated by LYNX Technik, with shipping charges
prepaid. LYNX Technik shall pay for the return of the product to
the customer if the shipment is within the country which the LYNX
Technik service center is located. Customer shall be responsible
for payment of all shipping charges, duties, taxes and any other
charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage
caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. LYNX Technik shall not be obligated to
furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting
from attempts by personnel other than LYNX Technik
representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to
repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to
incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or
malfunction caused by the use of non LYNX Technik supplies; or
d) to service a product which has been modified or integrated
with other products when the effect of such modification or
integration increases the time or difficulty servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY LYNX TECHNIK WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED. LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. LYNX TECHNIK`S RESPONISIBILITY TO REPAIR AND
REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS
WARRANTY. LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTAL
DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER LYNX TECHNIK OR THE
VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.

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Regulatory information

Europe

Declaration of Conformity

USA

FCC 47 Part 15

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.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to the part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense

We LYNX Technik AG
Brunnenweg 3
D-64331 Weiterstadt
Germany
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product

TYPE: C DA 5005

To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following
standards(environments E1-E3):
EN 55103-1 /1996

EN 55103-2 /1996
EN 60950 /2001
Following the provisions of 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC directives.

Winfried Deckelmann

Weiterstadt, November 2003

Place and date of issue Legal Signature

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Contents

Warranty .............................................................................................................. 3

Regulatory information.......................................................................................4

Europe................................................................................................................4

Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................4

USA .....................................................................................................................4

FCC 47 Part 15.............................................................................................4

Getting Started .................................................................................................... 7

Packaging .........................................................................................................7

Product Description .........................................................................................7

Functional Diagram .........................................................................................8

Module Layout .................................................................................................8

Connections ...................................................................................................... 10

Video Connections........................................................................................10

Installation .........................................................................................................11

Settings and Control .........................................................................................12

Control Modes ................................................................................................13

Switch Settings ................................................................................................14

Switch Function Detail .............................................................................15

Factory Preset Condition.........................................................................17

Auto Store ..................................................................................................17

Alarm/LED Status Indicators..........................................................................18

Status Indicators........................................................................................18

Alarm Indicator .........................................................................................18

Locate Function........................................................................................19

Specifications (C DA 5005).............................................................................. 20

Available Options .............................................................................................21

Parts List.............................................................................................................. 21

Service ............................................................................................................... 22

Contact Information ......................................................................................... 23

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Getting Started

Packaging

The shipping carton and packaging materials
provide protection for the module during transit.
Please retain the shipping cartons in case
subsequent shipping of the product becomes
necessary.

Product Description

The C DA 5005 is a 5 channel Monitoring 8 bit video
D/A converter designed primarily for broadcast
and professional applications.

The Module accepts 5 SDI input signals and
provides one CVBS output per channel. The outputs
can be switched to a test signal output (color bars).

The C DA 5005 has a variety of features, which
includes:

• PAL or NTSC operation, auto detect

• Internal color bars

• Internal 2x over sampling (27MHz)

• Local DIP-switches and LED's for control and

status monitoring.

• Microprocessor controlled.

• Remote control interface.

The module has a built in micro-controller with local
controls, status and alarm indicators and well as
internal flash ram for storing setups. Any operational
parameters configured and stored into the module
are recalled when powered up. Remote control
and remote status monitoring is possible when using
the optional rack controller

CardModules are installed in the series 5000 card
frame that can accommodate up to 10
CardModules. All modules are hot swappable and
options include full redundant power and a range
of controller options.

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Functional Diagram

Figure 1 below is the basic functional diagram for
the C DA 5005 CardModule.

Figure 1- C DA 5005 Functional Diagram

Module Layout

Figure 2 shows the physical layout of the C DA 5005
CardModule and also the connection panel which
is fitted to the rear of the rack.