Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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Connecting the VC486 Unit
Follow the steps below to connect the VC486 to a source, and other controls as
required.
1. Ground the VC486 by connecting one end of a grounding wire to the
Grounding Terminal and the other end to a suitable grounded object. The
Grounding Terminal is located on the left side of the unit.
Note:
Do not omit this step. Proper grounding helps to prevent damage to
the unit from power surges or static electricity.
2. Use an HDMI cable to connect an HDMI-enabled monitor to the HDMI
Output Port on the VC486.
3. Use 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 your audio output device (e.g. speakers) to the Audio Output
Ports on the VC486.
6. Plug the provided power adapter into an appropriate power source; plug
the power adapter cable into the Power Jack on the VC486.
7. (Optional) Use the Audio Channel Switch to switch your audio output
channel.
8. Check that the Power LED, HDMI Output Status LED, and SDI Input
Status LED light green to indicate that the VC486 is receiving power and
ready to operate.
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SDI Router
Speakers
SDI Input Source
or
Local Monitor with
HDMI Input
Local Monitor with
Coaxial Input
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