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Introduction

MCSDI-1 Portable SD/HD-SDI Media Converter
8

Status LEDs

Status LEDs light to indicate when power is ON and which input

stream is active.

Check Camera Documentation For Impedance Requirements

A few cameras require the 600 ohm load and will need the

Low

Impedance

input setting. All other cameras use the typical

High

Impedance

line input.

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Summary of Contents for MCSDI-1

Page 1: ...MCSDI 1 Portable SD HD SDI Media Converter User Guide MANL 1101 04...

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Page 3: ...RMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF PRINTING HOWEVER THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Copyright 2007 Focus Enhancements All Rights Reserved...

Page 4: ...ail support focusinfo com Telephone 1 763 398 1658 Fax 1 763 571 7688 Address Focus Enhancements Inc 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell CA 95008 www focusinfo com EMEA Europe Middle East Africa Office Hours Mo...

Page 5: ...ergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic...

Page 6: ...SDI Media Converter iv Compliance MCSDI 1 is a device marketed for use in industrial or business environments The MCSDI 1 complies with the regulations the following testing agencies Australia and New...

Page 7: ...place for future reference on operating and safety instructions Follow All Operating and Safety Instructions Pay Attention to All Warnings Warnings are provided to protect the operator the equipment a...

Page 8: ...that is available consult your dealer or local power company Do Not Overload Power Outlets Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk...

Page 9: ...alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet...

Page 10: ...earth or ground loops insure that all equipment connected to the MCSDI 1 share a common ground Use a single grounded outlet strip as opposed to separate outlets with the possibility of different groun...

Page 11: ...ructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions The incorrect adjustment of other controls can result in damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified tech...

Page 12: ...turdy level surface away from moisture and dust Heat Locate this device away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other electrical devices including amplifiers that generate he...

Page 13: ...Switch Settings 7 Status LEDs 8 Camera Mounting Top 9 Tripod Mount Bottom 9 Using the MCSDI 1 11 Studio 12 Typical Analog Studio 12 Digital SDI Studio 12 Setup with Camera 13 Mounting Video Camera to...

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Page 15: ...line at the Focus Enhancements web store www focusinfo com webstore Component Part Number Qty 1 MCSDI 1 Portable Media Converter MCSDI 1 1 2 AC Adapter 15V 1 2A and IEC Power Cable PWRS 0038 xx 1 3 Ca...

Page 16: ...Missing or Damaged Components If there are missing or damaged items contact Focus Enhancements Support for assistance USA Email support focusinfo com USA Telephone 1 763 398 1658 EMEA Email techsuppo...

Page 17: ...DI 1 is a compact stand alone media converter that automatically determines the type of HDMI component and Y C composite input and outputs either an HD SDI or SD SDI stream depending on the type of in...

Page 18: ...signal Autosense determines input type in the following order HDMI Component Y C and Composite Analog Digital analog 24 bits conversion at 48kHz digital 24 bits 48kHz Connectors 2 RCA Jacks 2 channel...

Page 19: ...D only 10 bits Connectors 2 RCA Jacks Y C Y C 10 bits SMPTE 125M Resolution NTSC 480 59 94i PAL 576 50i Cabling Use a Y C breakout cable to make the Y C connection A breakout cable connection permits...

Page 20: ...ling For SD SDI or HD SDI use RG11 cable Estimated distances with this cable are HD SDI 656 ft 200 m SD SDI 1148 ft 350 m While RJ59 can be used for short distances it is not guaranteed Audio 20 bit 4...

Page 21: ...e OFF When the audio is present and in range the LED is ON Audio clipping can be compensated using the Audio switch settings below Switch Numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 High Impedance OFF OFF Low Impedance 600 O...

Page 22: ...us LEDs light to indicate when power is ON and which input stream is active Check Camera Documentation For Impedance Requirements A few cameras require the 600 ohm load and will need the Low Impedance...

Page 23: ...op For more information see Mounting Video Camera to the MCSDI 1 on page 14 Tripod Mount Bottom For more information see Securing Assembly to Tripod on page 15 Alignment Pin Mounting Screw Camera Moun...

Page 24: ...MCSDI 1 Portable SD HD SDI Media Converter 10...

Page 25: ...ter provides small video production organizations with a flexible low cost method to upgrade HD camcorders to digital SDI capabilities The MCSDI 1 is designed for Live Video Production Broadcasting Co...

Page 26: ...amera placement in relation to video switchers and mixers Digital SDI Studio SD HD SDI is a digital video technology that frees camera placement in the studio and field It also prepares the studio for...

Page 27: ...a Converter 13 Setup with Camera Follow the steps below to Mount a video camera to the MCSDI 1 Secure the assembly to a tripod Make necessary connections between the camera and the MCSDI 1 Connect the...

Page 28: ...an alignment hole the pin retracts out of the way The front of the camera and MCSDI 1 should point in the same direction 2 Thread the MCSDI 1 s mounting screw into the camera s tripod socket To turn...

Page 29: ...o Tripod 1 Align the tripod s mounting screw with the MCSDI 1 s tripod socket This is the brass head of the camera mounting screw 2 Thread the tripod s mounting screw into the MCSDI 1 s tripod socket...

Page 30: ...the MCSDI 1 unit 1 Determine the camera s type of video output SD HD component composite or HDMI Do Not Change Input Connections During Critical Usage The SDI output stream is disrupted when connectin...

Page 31: ...to route cables from the camera 2 Secure the cable ties to the bottom of the of the MCSDI 1 on the side the cables will be routed For location of mounting holes see Tripod Mount Bottom on page 9 3 Gr...

Page 32: ...the same as the last valid input The last resolution is retained across power cycles For example if a 720 60p component input is connected to the MCSDI 1 when it is disconnected a 720 60p test patter...

Page 33: ...a Converter 19 Operating Conditions and Warranty Operating Conditions Temperature Operating 0 40 C 32 104 F Operating humidity 30 to 90 RH Storage temperatures 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Storage humidity 8...

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