The Video Input
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Video Format
Loop Thru
Power Switch
75R Video
Video In
75R Video
On/Off
Off
Sync Out / Loop Thru
Power In
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1V DC
Luma Out
O-1V DC
Luma In
5V DC 1.2A
The Video Input has few controls, but it is a vital piece of Vidiot’s circuitry. When an external video
source is connected, Vidiot synchronizes its own signal generators and video outputs to the external
source’s timing. This function is known as genlock, and is the feature that makes Vidiot a truly
expandable, modular instrument.
Vidiot is fully compatible with the signal specifications of video synthesis
modules in EuroRack format made by LZX Industries and others. Any of its
input and output patch points - the ones labeled 1V DC or 0-1V DC in this
manual - may be patched directly to these modules or even another Vidiot!
However, you need to make a connection related to video synchronization
to make that work.
OPTION #1: Vidiot Synchronizes To EuroRack Modular
Patch any sync or video output from your EuroRack system (such as from a
Visual Cortex module) to Vidiot’s Video In with an RCA cable.
OPTION #2: EuroRack Modular Synchronizes To Vidiot
Patch the Sync Out / Loop Thru from your Vidiot to the sync input (such as
Visual Cortex’s Y input) of your EuroRack Modular.
Expansion With EuroRack Modular
Enabling Loop Thru
allows pass thru of
your external video or
sync source to other
video devices.
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