Ross GearLite ADC-9032 User Manual

ADC-9032

Analog Composite to SDI Video

Converter

User Manual

ADC-9032 User Manual

• Ross Part Number: 9032DR-004-05

• Release Date: October 11, 2012.

The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.

This work is proprietary and confidential to Ross Video Limited, its subsidiaries and its other affiliated corporations and may not be copied, distributed, sold or otherwise used or relied upon without the express written permission of Ross Video Limited. Reproduction or reverse engineering of copyrighted software is prohibited.

Patents

This product is protected by the following US Patents: 4,205,346; 5,115,314; 5,280,346; 5,561,404; 7,034,886; 7,508,455; 7,602,446; 7,834,886; 7,914,332. This product is protected by the following Canadian Patents: 2039277; 1237518; 1127289. Other patents pending.

Notice

The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only. It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as commitment by Ross Video Limited. Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.

Trademarks

• is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited.

• is a trademark of Ross Video Limited.

• Ross, ROSS, ROSS ®, and MLE are registered trademarks of Ross

• VELCRO® is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V.

• All other product names and any registered and unregistered

Video Limited.

trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.

Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to Service Personnel

Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.

Product may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call attention to these specific requirements.

Symbol Meanings

Protective Earth — This symbol identifies a Protective Earth (PE)

terminal, which is provided for connection of the supply system’s protective earth (green or green/yellow) conductor.

This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or equipment.

Warning — The symbol with the word “Warning” within the

equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution — The symbol with the word “Caution” within the

equipment manual indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Warning Hazardous Voltages — This symbol is intended to alert

the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons.

ESD Susceptibility — This symbol is used to alert the user that an

electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Warning – Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. The safe operation of this product requires that a protective earth

connection be provided. A grounding conductor in the equipment's supply cord provides this protective earth. To reduce the risk of electrical shock to the operator and service personnel, this ground conductor must be connected to an earthed ground.

6. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A

grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit in to your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinching particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and point where they exit from the apparatus.

7. Warning – Indoor Use: WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or

electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

8. Do not block ventilation openings. Install in accordance with

manufacturer's instructions.

9. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Do not use this apparatus near water.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

13. Clean only with a dry cloth.

14. To avoid electrical shock, disconnect the A/C power cord before any

servicing.

15. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug damage, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

EMC Notices

United States of America FCC Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A Digital device, pursuant to 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.

Notice — Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly

approved by Ross Video Limited could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CANADA

This Class “A” digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appariel numerique de la classe “A” est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

EUROPE

This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93/68/EEC.

INTERNATIONAL

This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22:1997 along with amendments A1:2000 and A2:2002, and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

Digital device.

Notice — This is a Class A product. In domestic environments, this

product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may have to take adequate measures.

Maintenance/User Serviceable Parts

Routine maintenance to this GearLite product is not required. This product contains no user serviceable parts. If the module does not appear to be working properly, please contact Technical Support using the numbers listed under the

“Contact Us” section on the last page of this manual. All GearLite products are covered by a generous 3-year warranty and will be repaired without charge for materials or labor within this period. See the “Warranty and Repair Policy” section in this manual for details.

Environmental Information

The equipment that you purchased required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment.

To avoid the potential release of those substances into the environment and to diminish the need for the extraction of natural resources, Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner.

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems.

If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration.

You can also contact Ross Video for more information on the environmental performances of our products.

Introduction

Overview

The ADC-9032 Analog Composite to SDI Video Converter is a high-quality signal conversion solution within the growing family of GearLite compact, self-contained modular products. Supporting NTSC, PAL-B, PAL-M, PAL-N (combinational) analog composite video standards, the ADC-9032 is the ideal analog to SDI converter for virtually all composite video conversion requirements.

The ADC-9032 provides high-quality conversion into four separate 270Mbps SDI coaxial outputs. The use of a 10bit A to D converter and circuitry, along with a high-quality 3-line adaptive comb filter, ensures clean conversion of composite signals. Proc amp controls on the front edge enable adjustments to the signal in the digital domain. The chassis front edge also provides power, error, and function LEDs for visual reference.

A universal power adaptor and line cord, suitable for the country of use, is supplied with each module. Various mounting options are included that enable a wide range of installation choices.

The GearLite ADC-9032 is a high-quality universal analog to SDI video converter making it a perfect solution for existing analog facilities in a growing SDI world.

Functional Block Diagram

This section provides a functional block diagram that outlines the workflow of the ADC-9032.

ANLG

VIDEO

IN*

* NTSC, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N

AMPLIFER

INPUT

3-LINE

ADAPTIVE

VIDEO

DECODER

Figure 1 Simplified Block Diagram of ADC-9032 Functions

EDH

INSERTION

& SDI

SERIALIZER

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SDI OUT 1

SDI OUT 2

SDI OUT 3

SDI OUT 4

Features

The ADC-9032 has the following features:

• Supports NTSC, PAL-B, PAL-M, PAL-N (combinational) composite analog video input signals

• 1 line + processing delay (refer to specifications)

• 10bit A to D quantization and signal path

• 3-line adaptive comb filter

• 2x over-sampling for excellent frequency response

• 4 SDI outputs

• Extensive proc amp controls

• Programmable vertical interval blanking

• User-selectable Setup for NTSC and PAL-M standards

• Black Level Offset

• Low jitter

• Input and conversion status indicator LEDs

• Small brick form factor

• 5V universal adapter with locking DC connector

• 3-year warranty

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Installation

Static Discharge

Whenever handling the ADC-9032 and other related equipment, please observe all static discharge precautions as described in the following note:

ESD Susceptibility — Static discharge can cause serious damage

to sensitive semiconductor devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments, such as carpeted areas, and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing. Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment.

Unpacking

Unpack each ADC-9032 you received from the shipping container and check the contents to ensure that all items are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your sales representative or Ross Video directly.

Mounting and Installation

The ADC-9032 self-contained module can be mounted in any convenient location. However, to ensure long life for these products, observe the following precautions and operating requirements:

• Maintain an ambient temperature of 20°C to 40°C.

• Allow for air circulation around the chassis for convectional cooling.

Many different mounting positions are possible with the included mounting hardware. Some installation options are permanent and require careful consideration of the final positioning before installation. Please note that in some mounting locations, the power adaptor must be affixed in a similar manner as the chassis.

Other possible options include the use of adhesive magnetic sheets (not included) affixed to the chassis and the power adaptor, for removable mounting on metal cabinets etc.

Cable ties may be necessary in some applications to relieve strain on the mounting hardware and the BNC connectors.

Surface Mount Strips

The included VELCRO® brand strips allow the ADC-9032 and power supply to be affixed to a permanent location during use and easily removed for adjustments. Carefully consider the installation location before proceeding; the

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