Ross SHC-9642 User Manual

SHC-9642

SDI to HDMI Converter

User Manual

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SHC-9642 User Manual

• Ross Part Number: 9642DR-004-03

• Release Date: October 4, 2013.

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

Copyright

© 2013 Ross Video Limited. All rights reserved.

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

• SAM-BA® is a registered trademark of Atmel® Corporation or its

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

• All other product names and any registered and unregistered

Video Limited.

subsidiaries, in the US and/or other countries.

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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“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.

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Introduction

SDI

IN

RECLOCKER

SDI TO HDMI

HDMI OUT

AUDIO

DECODE /

SELECT

AUDIO LEFT

AUDIO RIGHT

SDI

OUT

EQ

Overview

The SHC-9642 SDI to HDMI Converter is a high-quality signal conversion
solution within the family of GearLite compact, self-contained modular
products. The SHC-9642 is the ideal solution for converting an SDI input signal
to output an HDMI Type A signal to another device.

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.

Simplified Block Diagram

Figure 1 Simplified Block Diagram of SHC-9642 Functions

Features

The SHC-9642 SDI to HDMI Converter includes the following features:

• One HDMI Type A connector

• One BNC connector for an SDI input

• One BNC connector for a reclocked SDI output

• One USB port for upgrades

• Two RCA connectors for analog audio output

• Supports major SDI formats up to 1080p 60Hz

• Automatically applies correct color spaces for SD, HD, and 3G video
formats

• User-selectable RGB and YC

• User-selectable HDMI or DVI formatting, allowing use with a wide
variety of monitors

• Power and SDI Input Status indicator LEDs

• Small brick form factor

• 5V universal adapter with locking DC connector

• 3-year warranty

output

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