12G-SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter
VC486 User Manual
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Page 1: ...12G SDI to HDMI 2 0 Converter VC486 User Manual www aten com...
Page 2: ...cations 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 FCC Caution Any...
Page 3: ...defective following their purchase the buyer and not the manufacturer its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damag...
Page 4: ...VC486 12G SDI to HDMI 2 0 Converter 1 Power Adapter 1 HDMI LockPro 4 Foot Pads 1 User Instructions Note Make sure that all of the components are present and in good order If anything is missing or was...
Page 5: ...lation 3 Requirements 3 Considerations 3 Components 4 Front View 4 Rear View 5 2 Hardware Setup Mounting the VC486 Unit 7 Rack Mounting 7 Connecting the VC486 Unit 8 3 Operation Selecting the Audio Ch...
Page 6: ...VC486 User Manual vi Technical Support 20 International 20 North America 20 Specifications 21 Supported SDI Resolutions 23 Limited Warranty 26...
Page 7: ...Operation explains the source input operation using the source switch pushbutton and RS 232 commands and its limitations Chapter 4 The Firmware Upgrade Utility explains the source input operation usin...
Page 8: ...ndicates keys you should press For example Enter means to press the Enter key If keys need to be chorded they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them Ctrl Alt 1 Numbered list...
Page 9: ...eal time It supports various transmission distances depending on different SDI formats including 45 m 12G SDI 60 m 6G SDI 90 m 3G SDI and 150 m HD SDI offering the flexibility for professional video p...
Page 10: ...DI 90 m 3G SDI and 150 m HD SDI Supported SDI formats HD SDI SMPTE 292M 296M up to 1 485 Gbps 3G SDI SMPTE 424M 425M level A and B up to 2 97 Gbps 6G SDI SMPTE 2081 1 SMPTE 2081 10 up to 6 Gbps 12G SD...
Page 11: ...output device 2 SDI cables 1 HDMI cable 1 HDMI display 1 speakers Considerations The maximum transmission distance varies at different parts of the transmission Connection Interface Distance SDI sour...
Page 12: ...nent Description 1 HDMI Output Status LED When LED lights green it means the HDMI signal is stable 2 SDI Input Status LED When LED lights green it means the SDI signal is stable 3 Power LED When LED l...
Page 13: ...ity page 11 3 Audio Channel Switch Use the switch to set an audio channel from 0 7 See Selecting the Audio Channel page 9 4 HDMI Out Port Connects to the HDMI In port on the display device 5 SDI Input...
Page 14: ...Chapter 1 Introduction 6 This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
Page 15: ...he VE RMK 1U Rack Mount Kit to rack mount the VC486 For more information about this accessory go to www aten com products 1 Please review the safety information regarding the placement of this device...
Page 16: ...se a coaxial cable to connect an SDI source device to the SDI Input Port on the VC486 4 Use a coaxial cable to connect an SDI display device or SDI router to the SDI Output Port on the VC486 5 Connect...
Page 17: ...nel Switch the Audio Channel Switch on the VC486 to switch the audio channel from 0 7 Each audio channel support 2 analogs see the table below for more information SDI Audio Selection Switches Support...
Page 18: ...Chapter 3 Operation 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Switches Supported Analog...
Page 19: ...upgrade packages are posted on our website Check the website regularly to find the latest information and packages Downloading the Firmware Upgrade Package To download the firmware upgrade package 1 O...
Page 20: ...e a Micro USB cable to connect a USB Type A port on your computer and the other end to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your VC486 3 Plug the power adapter into Power Jack on the VC486 4 If successful the...
Page 21: ...opening a command line and entering the full path to it The Firmware Upgrade Utility welcome screen appears Note The screens shown in this section are for reference only The wording and layout of the...
Page 22: ...rmware Version the Utility compares the device s firmware level with that of the upgrade files If it finds that the device s version is higher than the upgrade version it brings up a dialog box inform...
Page 23: ...nd a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn t appear it means that the u...
Page 24: ...e upgrade is manually aborted When the mainboard firmware upgrade fails When the I O firmware upgrade fails To perform a firmware upgrade recovery do the following 1 Power off the device 2 Connect the...
Page 25: ...ed in a built in enclosure unless adequate ventilation has been provided Never spill liquid of any kind on the device Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aeroso...
Page 26: ...hort out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock Do not attempt to service the device yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel If the following conditions occur unplug...
Page 27: ...to or out of a rack the slide rails can pinch your fingers After a device is inserted into the rack carefully extend the rail into a locking position and then slide the device into the rack Do not ove...
Page 28: ...nd Product model number serial number and date of purchase Your computer configuration including operating system revision level expansion cards and software Any error messages displayed at the time t...
Page 29: ...d Resolutions 720p50 720p59 94 720p60 1080p23 98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29 97 1080p30 1080p50 1080p59 94 1080p60 1080PsF25 1080PsF29 97 1080PsF30 1080i50 1080i59 94 1080i60 2K DCI 23 98p 2K DCI 24p 2K D...
Page 30: ...MPTE 2081 1 SMPTE 2081 10 SMPTE 2082 1 and SMPTE 2082 10 up to 12Gbps Connectors Power 1 x DC 5V 3A Locable Power Consumption DC5V 5 69W 27BTU Environmental Operating Temperature 0 40 C Storage Temper...
Page 31: ...Resolutions The VC486 supports the following SDI resolutions Video Format Resolution Color Space Scan Frequency HD 720p YCbCr 422 10bit 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 1080i 50 59 94 60 1080sF 23 98 24 25 29...
Page 32: ...it 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 720p YCbCr 444 10bit RGB 444 10bit 25 29 97 30 50 59 94 60 1080i YCbCr 444 10bit RGB 444 10bit YCbCr 444 12bit RGB 444 12bit YCbCr 422 12bit 50 59 94 60 1080sF YCbCr 444 10bit...
Page 33: ...12bit YCbCr 422 12bit 50 59 94 60 1080sF YCbCr 444 10bit RGB 444 10bit YCbCr 444 12bit RGB 444 12bit YCbCr 422 12bit 23 98 24 25 29 97 30 6G 1080p YCbCr 444 10bit RGB 444 10bit 50 59 94 60 2160p YCbC...
Page 34: ...de a repair service without charge during the Warranty Period If a product is detective ATEN will at its discretion have the option to 1 repair said product with new or repaired components or 2 replac...
