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Broadcast Pix
V5
The Granite Switcher consists of a modular design allowing for easy expandability
and serviceability. There are a total of 8 modules on the rear of the Granite Switcher,
as shown below. There are 2 slots for SDI Input/Output boards, either I/O board
accepts Serial Digital Interface (SDI) or High Definition-SDI (HD/SD-SDI). Each I/O
board has 11 inputs and 6 outputs with BNC connections. Sources can be
synchronous and/or asynchronous, and auto detect 1080i/59.94,
720p/59.94,1080i/50, 720p/50, 486i/29.97 and 576i/25. The Granite Switcher
supports the standards:
SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 274M, ITU-R BT601-5, SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 292M.
The DVI-D outputs are used for monitoring Program, Preview or Clean Feed on
inexpensive monitors or for feeding a video projector. The DVI outputs support the
video standard of 1920x1080i at 59.94/50Hz. Note that depending on your device the
DVI signal may or may not be accepted.
The Granite Switcher does not have a power switch, and may be left on even if the
Granite Server is powered off. It is important that the Granite Switcher is turned on
first prior to booting on the Granite Server.
Back Panel Connections:
1.1 Granite Switcher
1.1
NOTE:
It is not recommended to have long cable runs over 200 meters (655 feet) for SD and 100 meters
(325 feet) for HD, as signal quality will be degraded. For longer runs, it is necessary to install video
amplifiers/reclockers to boost the signal, although external components may increase overall system
delay.
SDI Video I/O – 2 Slots
Analog Audio I/O
Tally & Communication
Reference & DVI Out
PCIe
to Server
Power Supply
Future
