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Model 2430GDAC 

GLink D to A Converter 

 

Instruction Manual 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

© Copyright 2004-2007 
 
 

EVERTZ MICROSYSTEMS LTD. 

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Version 1.3 May 2007 
 
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is 
intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 2430GDAC GLink D to A Converter.  Evertz Microsystems expressly 
prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Downconverter. 
 
All rights reserved.  No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of Evertz 
Microsystems Ltd.  Copies of this guide can be ordered from your Evertz products dealer or from Evertz 
Microsystems. 

Summary of Contents for 2430GDAC

Page 1: ...material contained in this manual consists of information that is the property of Evertz Microsystems and is intended solely for the use of purchasers of the 2430GDAC GLink D to A Converter Evertz Microsystems expressly prohibits the use of this manual for any purpose other than the operation of the Downconverter All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express...

Page 2: ...IGITAL DEVICE OR PERIPHERAL This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed an...

Page 3: ...nly and are not warranties of future performance either express or implied The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features installation and operation of this product in this manual no warranty is granted nor liabili...

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Page 5: ... Handling and Connecting Fibers 4 2 5 3 Making Sure the Optical Fibers are Clean 4 3 SPECIFICATIONS 5 3 1 COAXIAL GLINK INPUT 5 3 2 FIBER GLINK INPUT 5 3 3 RE CLOCKED COAXIAL GLINK OUTPUT 5 3 4 VIDEO OUTPUT 5 3 5 DVI DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUT 5 3 6 RGB ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUT 5 3 7 ELECTRICAL 5 3 8 PHYSICAL 6 4 STATUS LED S 6 5 USER CONTROLS 7 5 1 INPUT SOURCE SELECTION 7 5 2 VIDEO RESOLUTION 7 6 UPGRADING...

Page 6: ...3 Uploading the New Firmware 9 6 2 4 Part 4 Completing the Upgrade 9 Figures Figure 1 1 2430GDAC Block Diagram 1 Figure 2 1 2430GDAC Module Connections 2 Tables Table 2 1 DVI I Output Connector 3 Table 2 2 COM Port Pinout 3 Table 5 1 DIP Switch Functions 7 Table 5 2 Input Source Switch Settings 7 Table 5 3 Input Source Switch Settings 7 Table 5 4 Fixed Resolution Settings 7 ...

Page 7: ... Evertz 3000PPMV and 3000PPMG Multi video Monitoring Processors Features Display resolution capability up to UXGA 1600x1200 at a 60Hz refresh rate DVI I Digital and Analog video output Autodetection of display resolution with manual override One reclocked GLink coaxial output for connection to a second 2430GDAC or other GLink compatible products Autodetection of GLink signal loss Operation with si...

Page 8: ...ing type power supply cord to the power entry module on the DC voltage adapter The power cord should be minimum 18 AWG wire size type SST marked VW 1 maximum 2 5 m in length The DC cable of the voltage adapter should be connected to the DC power jack on the rear panel A green LED located beside the DVI Out connector will be illuminated when there is power applied to the 2430GDAC 2 2 GLINK IN AND O...

Page 9: ...ta3 21 Data5 6 DDC Clock 14 5V Power 22 Data5 Clock Shield 7 DDC Data 15 Ground 23 Clock 8 Analog VSYNC 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 Clock C1 Analog RED C2 Analog GREEN C3 Analog BLUE C4 Analog HSYNC C5 Ground Table 2 1 DVI I Output Connector 2 4 FIRMWARE UPGRADE PORT COM Serial port connector for upgrading the 2430GDAC firmware This is a female 9 pin D connector used for connecting to a standard compute...

Page 10: ...ly be connected in one way and with very good repeatability The fiber interconnect panel that is provided with each product can be ordered with optional SC PC ST PC or FC PC connectors The customer is required to provide the optical fiber with the correct connectors to connect the modules together SC PC ST PC and FC PC interconnection housing and connectors as well as adapters are industry standar...

Page 11: ...3 3 RE CLOCKED COAXIAL GLINK OUTPUT Connector BNC Signal Level 600mV minimum 3 4 VIDEO OUTPUT Connector DVI I digital analog Output Resolution UXGA 1600x1200 60Hz maximum 3 5 DVI DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUT Voltage Swing 400mV minimum Output Clock Jitter 150ps maximum Differential Skew 50ps maximum 3 6 RGB ANALOG VIDEO OUTPUT Signal Level Video 1Vpp nominal RGB Sync 4V Impedance 75Ω DC Offset 0V 0 5V 3 7...

Page 12: ...th mounting flanges 7 2 L x 5 3 W x 1 0 H 166mm L x 136mm W x 26mm H Weight 0 85 lbs 0 38 kg 4 STATUS LED S The locations of the status indicators are shown in Figure 2 1 POWER Indicates that the 2430GDAC is receiving electrical power FAULT When on indicates that the input GLink signal either coaxial or fiber is not being received ...

Page 13: ...mode DIP 2 Video Source Off Manual Resolution Select On Automatic Resolution Detect Table 5 3 Input Source Switch Settings When in automatic resolution detection mode the 2430GDAC determines the resolution and refresh rate of the incoming GLink video and automatically configures its video output to match When in fixed resolution mode the output video resolution and refresh rate of the 2430GDAC is ...

Page 14: ...E 6 2 1 Part 1 Configuring the Unit for Firmware Upgrades 1 Connect the 9 pin male connector on the straight through serial extension cable to the COM port on the end of the 2430GDAC Connect the 9 pin female connector to the PCs RS 232 communications port 6 2 2 Part 2 Terminal Program Setup 2 Start the terminal program 3 Configure the port settings of the terminal program as follows Baud 115200 Pa...

Page 15: ...ram If you do not start the upload within 10 minutes the 2430GDAC boot code will time out You can restart the upgrade process by cycling the power to the unit 12 The boot code will indicate whether the operation was successful upon completion of the upload For example UPLOAD OKAY 7700PB COLD BOOT 13 The following is a list of possible reasons for a failed upload If you get the message transfer can...

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