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Monitors
It is possible to use the DVK-200 with just one monitor, connected to one of the output sockets, but many
users prefer to monitor the Camera (Foreground) and the Background Video in addition to the main keyed
output.
Monitors can be connected using either S-Video or Composite Video cables. Many monitors do not feature
an S-Video input, and therefore must be connected using Composite Video cables. The DVK-200 allows you
to use Composite Video monitors even if you are using S-Video inputs from your camera and background
source.
To connect the output monitor to the DVK-200 use one of the Composite Video Outputs.
If your monitor does not have a BNC Video Input connector you may need to purchase a BNC
to RCA / Phono adaptor, as shown here.
Use either one of the Composite Video outputs to feed your master monitor.
Output
The final connection is the output to a deck, or recorder. This could be a VCR, DVD Recorder, HDD recorder,
or perhaps a Converter to stream DV to a PC for a live webcast, a distribution amplifier to several live
monitors and a recorder, or simply a live monitor.
The connections are much the same whatever you intend to connect to. As there are a number of different
possibilities we will describe the item you intend to connect as your “recording device”
Most DVD Recorders, VTRs, and DV Converters have inputs like
these, although the layout may differ slightly. There is a mini 4 pin din
socket for S-Video (Y/C) In, and a RCA / Phono socket (almost
always colour coded yellow) for Composite Video In. In addition there
will be two RCA / Phono sockets for left and right audio (almost
always colour coded white and red).
Some DVD Recorders and VCRs (mostly in Europe) may use a
SCART connector instead of the above. A SCART connector carries
many different types of signal in one multi pin socket. The easiest
thing to do if you have a SCART connector is to purchase a SCART
to RCA / Phono Adaptor as illustrated below.
SCART ADAPTOR
with In / Out Switch
A SCART Adaptor simply plugs into the SCART Socket and
breaks it out to RCA / Phono Sockets. Some adaptors have an
Input / Output switch which changes the direction of the
connections, whereas others are specified as In or Out.
Some adaptors have an S-Video Socket whereas others do not.
If you are buying a SCART adaptor for your recording device
make sure that it is an IN adaptor.
N.B. If your Recording Device does not support S-Video input via
the SCART, using an S-Video port on a SCART Adaptor will only
give you a black & white picture.
