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Chapter 2: Hardware Overview
O
SPREY
-300 I
NPUT
B
REAKOUT
B
OX
(
OPTIONAL
)
The breakout box has inputs for composite
video, S-Video, balanced and unbalanced audio,
and professional digital audio. The breakout
cable/box has a set (L/R) of unbalanced RCA
style audio connectors and a set (L/R) of
balanced (XLR) audio connectors. Additionally,
the right XLR balanced input also is used as the
professional digital audio input for the Osprey-
500 PRO and Osprey-500 DV PRO.
The input breakout box is ViewCast Part Number
95-00157-01.
C
ONNECTING
A
C
OMPOSITE
S
OURCE
If your video source provides only composite
video, connect the source’s output cable to the
Composite Video In connector.
Connecting an S-Video Source
If your video source supports S-Video, connect
the source’s output cable to the S-Video In
connector. Compared to composite signals, S-
Video provides a sharper image with better color
separation. S-Video uses a four-pin mini-DIN
connector that provides separate Y (luminance)
and C (chrominance) signals. Refer to Chapter
6 - Osprey-300 Video Control Dialog for
instructions on configuring the driver for S-Video.
Connecting an IEEE 1394/DV Source
The Osprey-300 has two DV inputs, 1394a and
1394b. DV carries digital audio and video and
both can be independently used by the Osprey-
300. The DV inputs include a 9-pin for 1394b,
and 6-pin for 1394a connections.
The Osprey-300 Input Rack-Mount Panel
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Osprey-300 Input Breakout Box
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Summary of Contents for Osprey-300
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