Sierra ADC-124 Owner's Manual
ADC-124
Analog to Digital Converter
Sierra Video Systems
ADC-124-OM
Version: 2.1
Owner’s Manual
ADC-124 •••• HD/SD Analog to Digital Converter Owner’s Manual
• Sierra Part Number: ADC-124-OM
• Document Version: 2.1
• Printed in the United States.
• Last Author: MB
• Printing Date: 11/29/2010 9:32:00 AM
The information contained in this Owner’s Manual is subject to change without notice or obligation.
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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 a commitment by Sierra Video Systems Sierra Video Systems Inc
assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual.
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• All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this
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Important Regulatory and Safety Notices
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety Instructions”
listed below so as to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage.
Products may require specific equipment, and /or installation procedures 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
Warning
Caution
Notice
ESD
Susceptibility
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.
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.
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.
The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual indicates a
situation, which if not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment damage or a
situation which could place the equipment in a non-compliant operating state.
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
Caution
Warning
Warning
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This product is intended to be a component product of the openGearTM frame. Refer
to the openGearTM frame Owner’s Manual for important safety instructions regarding
the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well as it’s component
products.
Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still present a safety
hazard, with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid electrical shock,
disconnect all A/C power cords from the chassis' rear appliance connectors before
servicing this area.
Service barriers within this product are intended to protect the operator and service
personnel from hazardous voltages. For continued safety, replace all barriers after
any servicing.
This product contains safety critical parts, which if incorrectly replaced may present
a risk of fire or electrical shock. Components contained within the product’s power
supplies and power supply area, are not intended to be customer serviced and should
be returned to the factory for repair.
To reduce the risk of fire, replacement fuses must be the same type and rating.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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, Sierra Video Systems 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 Sierra Video Systems for more information on the environmental performances of
our products.
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Contents
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Introduction 6
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................... 6
A Word of Thanks ..................................................................................................................... 6
Overview .................................................................................................................................... 6
Functional Block Diagram ......................................................................................................... 7
Supported Audio and Video Formats ......................................................................................... 7
Input and Output Video ............................................................................................... 7
Documentation Terms ................................................................................................................ 7
Installation and Setup 8
In This Chapter .......................................................................................................................... 8
Static Discharge ......................................................................................................................... 8
Unpacking .................................................................................................................................. 8
Rear Module Installation (Optional) .......................................................................................... 9
Rear Module Available for ADC-124 ...................................................................................... 10
Board Installation ..................................................................................................................... 11
Software Version ..................................................................................................................... 11
Card Control and Status ........................................................................................................... 12
Card Status ................................................................................................................ 12
Menu Navigation ....................................................................................................... 12
Menu Structure ........................................................................................................................ 12
Factory Default Settings ............................................................................................ 14
Remote Control 15
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 15
DashBoard Control System Software ...................................................................................... 15
Technical Specifications 17
Service Information 18
In This Chapter ........................................................................................................................ 18
Troubleshooting Checklist ....................................................................................................... 18
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Ordering Information 19
ADC-124 and Related Products ............................................................................................... 21
Contact Us 23
Contact Sierra Video Systems .................................................................................................. 23
Visit us at the Sierra Video Systems website. .......................................................................... 23
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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
• A Word of Thanks
• Overview
• Functional Block Diagram
• Supported Audio and Video Formats
• Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGearTM ADC-124 Analog to Digital Converter. The ADC-124
is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Sierra Video
Systems openGearTM line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders,
distribution amplifiers, format converters, and much more. Sierra openGearTM modular conversion
gear will meet your signal conversion needs now and well into the future.
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your ADC-124, please contact
us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. We are happy to help with any questions
regarding this or any other openGearTM card.
Overview
The ADC-124 is a high quality analog to digital converter.
The product also provides full color processing control of the output video, with separate controls for
Luma Gain, Luma Lift, Chroma Saturation and Color Phase.
All card configuration is done with a simple front panel menu. There is a four character text display to
view and control parameters, and a toggle switch and two buttons to navigate the menu. Card
configuration can also be done over DashBoard remote control software.
The input and outputs of the ADC-124 are the following:
Input:
Outputs:
One 3-BNC dual-rate HD/SD analog video input
Two dual-rate HD/SD-SDI video outputs
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Functional Block Diagram
ADC
Gain, Lift, Saturation, Phase
The ADC-124 has a very flexible signal flow path and feature set that combines several products into
one compact package. This section diagrams the basic signal flow of your ADC-124 product.
HD/SD
Analog Input
Figure 1. Simplified Block Diagram of ADC-124 Functions
Analog to Digital
Conversion
Video Proc:
-124 Block Diagram
Supported Audio and Video Formats
Input and Output Video
The ADC-124 supports the complete range of modern SMPTE standard SD and HD video formats.
Raster structure Frame Rate
1080psF 23.98, 24
1080p 23.98, 24
1080i1 25, 29.97, 30
720p 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
486i1 29.97
575i1 25
Notes:
1. All rates displayed as frame rates, interlaced (“i”) field rates are two times the number shown.
Serializer and
Cable Driver
HD/SD SDI
Output
Documentation Terms
The following terms are used throughout this guide:
• “Frame” refers to the 8310 frame that houses the ADC-124 card.
• “Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the ADC-124.
• “Board” and “Card” all refer to the ADC-124 card itself, including all components
and switches.
• “System” and “Video system” refers to the mix of interconnected production and
terminal equipment in which the ADC-124 operates.
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