Ross Video Limited
ADC-8032A
ADC-8032A-S
Analog Composite
to SDI Decoder
User Manual
Ross Part Number: 8032AD-004 Issue: 04
Page 1: ...Ross Video Limited ADC 8032A ADC 8032A S Analog Composite to SDI Decoder User Manual Ross Part Number 8032AD 004 Issue 04...
Page 2: ...ing of copyrighted software is prohibited Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment...
Page 3: ...th a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other de...
Page 4: ...the country of use by a qualified electrician is required Alternatively other IEC 320 C 13 type power supply cords may be used provided that they meet all safety requirements necessary for the countr...
Page 5: ...3 Cable Connections 2 3 User Controls 3 1 In This Chapter 3 1 User Controls 3 2 Troubleshooting Checklist 3 4 Using Banks 4 1 In This Chapter 4 1 General Operating Rules 4 1 Selecting Banks 4 2 Using...
Page 6: ...on and Configuration 6 3 Specifications 7 1 In This Chapter 7 1 Technical Specifications 7 2 Ordering Information 8 1 In This Chapter 8 1 ADC 8032A and Related Products 8 1 Warranty and Repair Policy...
Page 7: ...operation of your ADC 8032A please contact us at the numbers listed in this publication Our technical support staff is always available for consultation training or service Overview The ADC 8032A Ana...
Page 8: ...DC 8032A offers a Heads Up Display mode for most board level adjustments This display is especially convenient during setup and for programming several ADC 8032A cards with identical configurations Wi...
Page 9: ...e Synchronization option available Extensive Proc Amp controls Freeze modes Hot switching Horizontal and vertical timing adjustments Programmable vertical interval blanking Setup adjustment Black leve...
Page 10: ...ADC 8032A operates 525 line mode refers to broadcast situations using NTSC or PAL M composite analog signal reference inputs 625 line mode refers to broadcast situations using PAL B or PAL N composit...
Page 11: ...us damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing Always exercise proper grounding...
Page 12: ...c and Frame Sync modes Using the figure above and the card silk screening set Jumper JP3 Ext Ref to determine the location from which you want to obtain external reference Set jumper on pins 1 2 Frame...
Page 13: ...cables to the ADC 8032A when mounted in RossGear 8000 series Digital Products Frames See the following frame rear panel diagram for BNC input and output designations 1 IN 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 Analog Composi...
Page 14: ...the previous section entitled Jumper Setup Note BNC 8 is terminated at 75 ohms on the card If you wish to reference the card from the frame s Master Reference connector ensure that a composite analog...
Page 15: ...Note The ADC 8032A uses card edge controls for changing operational parameters The card defaults with switch access set to the locked position Refer to the Bank A F Lock Unlock Switch Access section...
Page 16: ...ion selection See Chapter 4 Using Banks for complete details SW2 Mode Select Switch The SW2 Mode Select switch is used to enable disable and select specific ADC 8032A functional modes or configuration...
Page 17: ...t the reference standard matches the input standard Selecting Line Sync or Frame Sync modes require that a reference signal is present ERROR Red When lit this LED indicates that conditions for INPUT O...
Page 18: ...presence of power If the power LED is not illuminated verify that the power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power main Confirm that the power supplies are fully...
Page 19: ...s refer to the Bank A F Lock Unlock Switch Access section in this chapter before attempting to make any adjustments For each of the supported video formats NTSC PAL PAL M PAL N the card stores the def...
Page 20: ...used throughout this section The label instructs you to toggle the Mode Select switch SW2 up momentarily The label instructs you to toggle the Mode Select switch SW2 down momentarily The label h instr...
Page 21: ...ase Decrease CHROMA 100 B Hue m Increase Decrease HUE DEG 0 DEG C CB Gain m Increase Decrease C B GAIN 100 D Chroma AGC On Off CHROMA AGC ON OFF OFF E Factory Defaults h Reset All h Reset Proc Amp DEF...
Page 22: ...ease VI END 20 5 SuperBlack m Pass Through Clip SUPER BLK PASS CLIP PASS 6 V Bit Lock m Line 20 Line 10 V BIT LOC 20 10 20 7 N A 8 N A 9 N A A N A B N A C N A D N A E N A F N A Note Functions as liste...
Page 23: ...ze Mode m Frame Field 2 Field 1 FRZ MODE FRAME FLD 2 FLD 1 FLD 1 9 Forced Freeze Freeze Pass Through FREEZE FORCE PASS PASS A Input Loss Mode m Freeze No Output Black IN LOSS RE INIT FREEZE NO OUTPUT...
Page 24: ...pting to make any adjustments Bank A 1 Heads up Display Use the following steps to enable or disable the Heads up display 1 Select Bank A and rotate SW1 Function Select to position 1 2 Choose the desi...
Page 25: ...setting is a black level offset that is not affected by the NTSC Setup function Bank B Position 1 For example with Black Level Offset at 1 IRE and NTSC Setup off the black level will be 1 IRE With NT...
Page 26: ...s that can be reset using Factory Defaults Bank A Position E Bank A B Hue Use the following steps to adjust the ADC 8032A s output hue 1 Select Bank A and rotate Function Select to position B 2 Adjust...
Page 27: ...D Chroma AGC Use the following steps to enable or disable the Chroma AGC 1 Select Bank A and rotate Function Select to position D 2 Choose the desired Chroma AGC state Toggle Mode Select up to enable...
Page 28: ...ll adjustment parameters The lock function should be performed after installation to secure all settings and to prevent anyone from accidentally changing the settings Note the following rules When acc...
Page 29: ...Label Default B 1 On Off SETUP ON OFF ON OFF Indicates default NTSC PAL M setting Indicates default PAL PAL N setting Bank B 3 VI Blanking Use the following steps to blank the vertical interval or al...
Page 30: ...4 Increase Decrease VI END 20 or 23 525 line mode NTSC PAL M default value is selectable from 20 22 626 line mode PAL PAL N default value is fixed at 23 Bank B 5 SuperBlack Use the following steps to...
Page 31: ...re available Looking at it another way the S version provides a full frame of memory whereas the non S version provides a few lines of memory This means that the non S version provides enough timing f...
Page 32: ...ed the threshold point When comparing the input signal with the external reference the threshold point is 4 25 microseconds before the falling edge of the external reference In other words if the inpu...
Page 33: ...e line the output timing will be constant Keep input timing away from the threshold point Frame Delay Use when you have an S version and need constant delay through the card Output timing based on inp...
Page 34: ...Hold Mode Select up to increase H Delay continuously Toggle Mode Select down to decrease H Delay by half a pixel one 27MHz clock period with each toggle Hold Mode Select down to decrease H Delay conti...
Page 35: ...Select to position 4 2 Increase or decrease the V Delay as required Toggle Mode Select up to increase V Delay by one line Hold Mode Select up to increase V Delay continuously Toggle Mode Select down...
Page 36: ...uired to reclock the input signal to the house clock The external reference provides stable output timing Use the following steps to set the Input Mode 1 Select Bank C and rotate Function Select to po...
Page 37: ...st Bank SW1 Function Select SW2 Mode Select Heads Up Display Label Default C 8 Frame Field 2 Field 1 FRZ MODE FRAME FLD 2 FLD 1 FLD 1 Bank C 9 Forced Freeze The output can be manually frozen ADC 8032A...
Page 38: ...is could cause the ADC 8032A to interpret the signal has been lost Since the Input Loss mode overrides the Hotswitch mode setting having one set to freeze and the other set to black could lead to a mo...
Page 39: ...upported in Line Delay Line Sync and Frame Delay timing modes If one of these timing modes is selected and freeze hotswitching is enabled the hotswitch will go to black instead Important Because outpu...
Page 40: ...ct Heads Up Display Label Default C C h On Off FRCD BLK ON OFF OFF Bank C D Forced Mono This selection forces the output to monochrome SDI Use the following steps to enable or disable the Forced Monoc...
Page 41: ...PTE 269M fault reporting The card connects by means of an internal interface circuit to an auxiliary telco connector on RossGear 8000 series frames When the frame connection is interfaced with a custo...
Page 42: ...fully align the card edges with the slots in the frame Then fully insert the card into the frame until the rear connection plug is properly seated Frame Connections The SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting conn...
Page 43: ...differential signal In this situation using a BNC on the frame side the connection is single ended Only the center conductor carries information while the shield is grounded Important Ensure that the...
Page 44: ...The following diagram illustrates a sample connection using a typical pin out configuration for a PC s 9 pin D type connector 4 3 1 9 6 7 8 2 5 Figure 7 D 9 to BNC Connections 1 Connect the center con...
Page 45: ...properly connected set up your PC s serial port parameters as follows 19 2 K baud rate 8 data bits No parity 1 stop bit No flow control 3 On your PC run a program that uses VT 100 terminal emulation...
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Page 47: ...Specifications In This Chapter This chapter contains the Technical Specifications table ADC 8032A User Manual Iss 04 Specifications 7 1...
Page 48: ...5 Component SDI Output Overshoot 10 typical Signal Standards Accepted NTSC PAL PAL M PAL N Number of Inputs 1 Input Impedance 75 Analog Reference Return Loss 40dB to 5MHz Luminance Frequency Response...
Page 49: ...ssor for adding Frame Sync function to standard ADC 8032A EXT 8100 Extender Board module servicing extension DFR 8104A Digital Products Frame and Power Supply PS 8102 1RU holds 4 modules includes 1 po...
Page 50: ...repair or refurbishment of said equipment beyond the FIVE 5 year warranty period In no event shall Ross Video Limited be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages includin...
Page 51: ...Notes ADC 8032A User Manual Iss 04 Ordering Information 8 3...
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