8960DEC Instruction Manual
7
8960DEC NTSC/PAL to 4:2:2
Adaptive Decoder
Introduction
The 8960DEC module is a low cost, high density decoder for converting
multi-standard composite video signals into a component 4:2:2 serial
digital video signal. Featuring 12-bit A-to-D and full-adaptive decoding,
the 8960DEC provides transition from analog to broadcast quality serial
component digital video. Adding the 8900FSS Frame Sync submodule
option provides a full-frame synchronizer or a frame delay when no refer-
ence signal is present.
The 8960DEC features:
•
12-bit A-to-D quantization for high quality digital video,
•
Adaptive filters for optimal 2D decoding,
•
Processing amplifier controls to adjust remote analog feeds (luma,
black level, chroma, and hue),
•
Error Detection and Handling (EDH) to track signal errors,
•
Dual reference inputs for multi-format applications,
•
8900FSS Frame Sync/delay submodule (option) for low cost system
timing,
•
Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI and data line) processing,
•
Built-in test signal generator,
•
Audio delay control signal to drive Grass Valley auto-tracking audio
delay DAs,
•
Up to ten 8960DEC decoders in a 2 RU Gecko™ 8900 frame (capacity
varies with frame type), and
•
Remote control and monitoring using the 8900NET GUI (graphical user
interface) in Gecko 8900TF or TFN frame versions.
