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Introduction
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include:
s About this Guide
s About the DVC 501 SD Converter
s Features
s Application Diagram
About this Guide
This guide provides information for experienced installers on how to install, configure, and
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About the DVC 501 SD Converter
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the unit is set for component video output.
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medical imaging, and live events that require interfacing of SDI signals from broadcast-type
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Features
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video; a captive screw connector for balanced and unbalanced stereo audio
s Multi-rate SDI signals up to 2.97 Gbps accepted — Accepts data rates from
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s Simultaneous DVI-D and analog RGB or component video outputs — Provides
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streams. Audio can be balanced or unbalanced.
s Balanced or unbalanced audio output
s Audio attenuation control