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Routing Switcher Basics
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Monitor
" refers to the monitor attached to the monitor matrix port of a video or audio
router system.
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High Definition
" " refers to all 780p and 1080i formats – as per CEMA definition. The typ-
ical high definition data rate is 1.485 Giga Byte and a 16:9 Aspect Ratio Picture character-
izes this technology.
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Serial Digital
" Interface (SDI)" refers to the serial digital video signal operating at 125 to
270 MB. Utah Scientific data rates for the serial digital router are 143, 177, 270,360 and
540 MB.
Routing Switcher Basics
A routing switcher is a specialized form of broadcast equipment that allows the user to connect
large numbers of source and destination devices together electronically – without patching or
running cables across floors and without significant signal loss.
The routing switcher solves connectivity problems and increases signal qualities in a wide
variety of applications. The technologies of routing switchers now include the standard ana-
logue, digital video, digital audio, and increasingly the high definition formats.
The routing switcher provides the user with the following advantages:
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Many signal levels (determined by the matrix size) may be switched simultaneously.
• A simple route connects (switches) one signal level from one source (for example a
VTR) to one destination (a monitor).
• A complex route would connect multiple signal levels from one source to multiple
destinations, including tie lines. For example, a satellite feed to a group of VTRs and
monitors.
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Audio and video signal levels can be switched in groups (all follow takes) or individually
(breakaway takes). Any input can be switched to any output, limited only by the matrix
size.
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The Routing Switcher may be controlled manually via control panels, or with computer con-
trolled automation.
Summary of Contents for Utah-400 iP
Page 1: ...The Utah 400 Digital Routing Switcher 64x64 Systems System Setup and Operations ...
Page 26: ...Introduction 1 14 The Utah 400 ...
Page 52: ...Hardware Installation 2 26 The Utah 400 ...
Page 122: ...Specifications A 8 The Utah 400 ...
Page 136: ...The Debug Port B 14 The Debug Port ...
Page 142: ...The Utah 400 Digital Audio Breakout Panel C 6 The Debug Port ...
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