Thinklogical Q-Series User Manual

High Reliability, Rack-Space Saving,

Dual-Link SDI & SDI 3G Extension Solutions

SDI 3G/Dual Link Exchange Module

For use in the Q-4300, Q-2300 & Q-1300 Chassis

®

Thinklogical, LLC®

100 Washington Street

Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A.

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.thinklogical.com

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Subject: Q-Series SDI 3G-Dual Link Exchange Module Product Manual
Revision: B, January 2014

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Table of Contents

PREFEACE ................................................................................................................................ 4

Conventions Used in this Manual .................................................................................... 4

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 4

1.1. Product Overview ....................................................................................................... 4

1.2. System Features ......................................................................................................... 5

2. THE Q-SERIES CHASSIS ..................................................................................................... 6

3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................ 6

3.1. Supported Frame Rate Formats ................................................................................ 6

3.2. General Technical Specifications.............................................................................. 7

4. SDI APPLICATION DIAGRAM .............................................................................................. 7

5. FPGA DOWNLOADS ............................................................................................................ 8

6. REGULATORY & SAFETY COMPLIANCE ........................................................................... 8

6.1. Symbols Found on Our Products .............................................................................. 8

6.2. Regulatory Compliance ............................................................................................ 8

6.2.1. North America .................................................................................................... 8

6.2.2. Australia & New Zealand ................................................................................... 8

6.2.3. European Union ................................................................................................. 9

6.3. Supplementary Information ....................................................................................... 9

6.3.1 Product Serial Number ..................................................................................... 10

7. HOW TO CONTACT US ....................................................................................................... 10

7.1. Customer Support .................................................................................................... 10

Website ............................................................................................................... 10

Email.................................................................................................................... 10

Telephone ........................................................................................................... 10

Fax ....................................................................................................................... 11

7.2. Product Support ....................................................................................................... 11

7.2.1. Warranty ............................................................................................................ 11

7.2.2. Return Authorization ........................................................................................ 11

APPENDIX A: Quick Start Guides .......................................................................................... 13

FPGA Upgrade Procedure .............................................................................................. 13

Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................ 14

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PREFACE

Conventions Used in this Manual

Throughout this manual you will notice certain conventions that bring your attention to important
information. These are Notes and Warnings. Examples are shown below.

Note: Important Notes appear in blue text preceded by a yellow exclamation point symbol,

as shown here.

A note is meant to call the reader’s attention to helpful information at a point in the text that is relevant to
the subject being discussed.

Warning! All Warnings appear in red text, followed by blue text, and preceded by a red

stop sign, as shown here.

A warning is meant to call the reader’s attention to critical information at a point in the text that is relevant
to the subject being discussed.

1. Introduction

1.1. Product Overview

Conveniently convert a dual link SDI signal to a 3G SDI signal over a single-link, or
convert one 3G SDI signal to a dual-link signal in a single unit.

The Thinklogical SDI 3G/Dual Link Exchange is a compact broadcast quality, SDI converter. The system
allows the user to seamlessly convert a 3G SDI signal to a pair of Dual Link SDI signals, or vice versa,
with or without embedded audio and data. All other outputs, HD-SDI and SD-SDI are bypassed to the
outputs without conversion. Not only does the SDI 3G/Dual Link Exchange convert video signals in real­time, it also provides the highest quality images for professional audio-visual and broadcast end users.

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The SDI 3G/Dual Link Exchange provides industry leading performance and reliable media conversion
for a wide variety of applications. Therefore, it is an ideal solution for Pro A/V, broadcast and corporate
studio applications, including video production and editing, sports television production, field production,
cross-town fiber links, cross–campus production, pre–fibered venues, courtesy feeds and many more.
This compact unit is fully compliant with SMPTE 292, 372M, 424M and 425M levels A & B. Each module
can be configured as a stand-alone unit or with up to four modules in a convenient, rack-mount chassis
and is compatible with all Thinklogical SDI Xtreme 3G Extension Products.

Typical application using the SDI 3G/Dual Link Exchange with an SDI Loop-out Module and an MX48 Router

1.2. System Features

The following features are available in one, convenient, modular unit:

• Converts Dual Link SDI to 3G SDI

• Converts 3G SDI to Dual Link SDI

• Input and output formats supported: progressive, interlaced, PsF

• Supports Closed Captioning and Time Code

• Automatic video input detection

• 3G Outputs are Level A, Level B Selectable

• Supports eight channels of embedded audio

• SMPTE standards supported: 292, 372M, 424M, 425M levels A & B

• Compatible with all Thinklogical SDI Xtreme 3G Extenders

• Available in stand-alone or rack-mount chassis configurations

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