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HDT-1000 User and Technical Manual

Table of Contents

Quick Start .........................................................................................4

Introduction

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Optional Accessories

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Band and Frequency Options

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Operation

...........................................................................................6

Antenna [SMA] .....................................................................................................6

Video Input 1 [BNC]

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Ethernet [Network RJ-45] ....................................................................................6

System I/O [Audio/Data 21-Pin]

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Power [Lemo] .......................................................................................................6

Main Control Panel ..............................................................................................7

SAVE Button

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PRESET Button

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Control Operation Table

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Audio Input Levels

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RF Output Power Level

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Indicator LED Table

.............................................................................................9

PC Network Setup ...........................................................................10

Web Browser Control Interface

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Menu Bar

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Change Password .............................................................................................

Factory Settings .................................................................................................14

Streaming over IP

..............................................................................................15

Livestream .........................................................................................................16

Configuring Presets

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Presets - Recommended Encoder Settings ......................................................19

RangeMaster™ ..................................................................................................

Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................24

Board Information

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Comprehensive List of Web Browser Control Interface Features

.....................26

Heatsinks .........................................................................................

Connector Pin-Outs

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ANT 1 [RF Out SMA]

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Video IN [BNC]

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Ethernet [Network RJ-45] ..................................................................................44

Audio/Data [System I/O 21-Pin]

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DC Power Input [4-Pin Lemo]

............................................................................45

APPENDIX A. Find the IP Address of your Radio

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APPENDIX B. DoubleVision™

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Transmitter Setup ..............................................................................................49

Receiver Setup ..................................................................................................51

Viewing Two Video Streams Simultaneously ....................................................52

Decoding two streams over IP using VLC

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Specifications

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Electrical ............................................................................................................54

Environmental ....................................................................................................54

Mechanical .........................................................................................................54

Glossary

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Notes ...............................................................................................60

Getting Support for Your Vislink Product

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Summary of Contents for HDT-1000

Page 1: ...KAMELYON Series HDT 1000 Compact HD SD Digital Video Transmitter User and Technical Manual Manual Part No 400599 1 Rev E March 2015 ...

Page 2: ...tection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the u...

Page 3: ...4 Streaming over IP 15 Livestream 16 Configuring Presets 17 Presets Recommended Encoder Settings 19 RangeMaster 23 Firmware Upgrade 24 Board Information 25 Comprehensive List of Web Browser Control Interface Features 26 Heatsinks 43 Connector Pin Outs 44 ANT 1 RF Out SMA 44 Video IN BNC 44 Ethernet Network RJ 45 44 Audio Data System I O 21 Pin 45 DC Power Input 4 Pin Lemo 45 APPENDIX A Find the IP...

Page 4: ...r System I O to your telemetry controller or other device if you plan to transmit serial data 6 Connect the RS 232 Control connector System I O to your PC if you wish to use serial link control 7 Connect the DC Power In cable from your 11 32 VDC power source to the front panel DC PWR connector Allow 60 seconds for the transmitter to fully start up NOTE There is no ON OFF Switch Transmitter is ON w...

Page 5: ...DT 1000 transmits DVB T COFDM digital signals consisting of either SD NTSC or PAL or HD video formats Vislink s RangeMaster technology means narrowband transmissions can travel up to four times the distance with very little degradation of quality The transmitter uses the H 264 MPEG video compression format for high quality imagery DoubleVision technology allows for the transmission of two SD compo...

Page 6: ...ice must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Operation Antenna SMA Connects to SMA female connector cable 50 Ohm Provides RF output to antenna Video Input 1 BNC Connects to 75 Ohm female BNC connector cable Carries video input from the camera video source Ethernet Network RJ 45 Connects to RJ 45 connector Supports web browser control interface...

Page 7: ... the task PRESET Button The HDT 1000 has up to 16 pre configured PRESETS in memory that include settings such as frequency and power output mode To select a Preset 1 16 complete the following steps 1 Press the PRESET key The currently selected preset LED illuminates 2 Press the Up or Down arrow keys to choose the new preset you want 3 The preset LED illuminates to indicate which preset was selecte...

Page 8: ...tion mode is canceled RF Output Power Level To set the RF Output Power Level complete the following steps 1 Press the RF HI LOW key to toggle power level 2 Press SAVE to complete Control Operation Table Button Description RF HI LOW Toggle between high and low power output Move UP through presets levels Move DOWN through presets levels AUDIO 1 MIC LINE Press to select Audio 1 to Mic or Line then pr...

Page 9: ...lid video can be NTSC or PAL analog composite as well as ASI or HD SDI digital signal Check the video camera source and cabling to ensure the video signal is reaching the transmitter The Signal has to match what preset is selected and what is configured in that preset ALARM Red when an alarm occurs Dark when no alarm present Connect transmitter to PC via the Ethernet interface to diagnose the sour...

Page 10: ...scribed in the next section you must first configure your PC as described in the steps given below NOTE Windows 7 is shown here Other versions of Windows may vary slightly 1 From Windows Control Panel go to Network and Sharing Center 2 Click on Change Adapter Settings 3 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties The Network Connections window displays ...

Page 11: ...The Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties dialogue box displays Enter the parameters shown below Next click the OK button This is the proper network setup for connecting to your radio via the Web Browser Control Interface IP Address 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Proceed to the Web Browser Control Interface section NOTE Close the Local Area Connection Properties dialogue box to co...

Page 12: ... The transmitter is factory programmed with the user name root and password root To avoid unauthorized access the factory assigned password should be changed by accessing the System Password Change tab See Change Password section 4 If the password to access the radio has been lost the radio can be returned to factory default settings WARNING This will erase all presets encryption keys and other se...

Page 13: ...he transmitter is factory programmed with the user name root and password root To avoid unauthorized access the factory assigned password should be changed by selecting System Password Change from the menu bar Enter your new password in the New Password field The case sensitive password can be up to 18 alphanumeric characters in length Enter the new password in the Confirm Password field then clic...

Page 14: ...ings To access the Factory Settings screen select System Factory Settings on the menu bar The Factory Settings screen is where you can read the Factory Settings directly from your transmitter as shown in the Device Mode section of the screen above 123456789 ...

Page 15: ...To Live are set in the Transport Stream over Ethernet Settings section bottom portion of the Factory Settings screen You can then view the video stream using a client such as VLC Media Player available for free at http www videolan org vlc NOTE When streaming over IP the transmitter does not simultaneously transmit microwave RF 192 168 1 1 Client IP Address must match PC or other device that you a...

Page 16: ... 168 50 10 for this example 5 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Transmitter s front panel RJ 45 ETHERNET connector and to your router or gateway device 6 Connect a second Ethernet cable to an available Ethernet Port on your Windows PC and to your router or gateway device 7 Connect your camera or video source to the Video IN connector on the Transmitter 8 Connect the AUDIO DATA System I O cable Audi...

Page 17: ...itter complete the following steps 1 To access the Presets screen select Presets View Edit from the menu bar 2 The Presets screen displays Select the desired Preset Setting number to be configured 3 Click the Load button The Web Browser Control Interface collects the current data from the transmitter ...

Page 18: ...ired changes to the preset such as RF Channel Frequency noting the 250 kHz step size or Power Output Mode High Low 6 Click the Apply button 7 Finally go back to Presets View Edit from the menu bar and on the Presets screen click the Store button to upload the new settings to your transmitter NOTE You MUST Store the data on the Presets screen to upload any changes to the transmitter Decimal Point F...

Page 19: ...for a PRESET complete the following steps 1 Select Presets Video Settings from the menu bar near the top of the screen The Encoder Settings screen displays 2 Use recommended settings listed in this section appropriate for your application Finally go back to Presets View Edit from the menu bar and on the Presets screen click the Store button to upload the new settings to your transmitter NOTE You M...

Page 20: ...rame Rate Match Input Output TS over Radio Scale Factor No Scaling H 264 Profile High Slices 1 Slice per Frame GOP Length 15 Standard Definition Low Delay Video Settings Input A Composite Input B Disabled Resolution 480i Frame Rate Match Input Output TS over Radio Scale Factor No Scaling H 264 Profile High Slices 1 Slice per Frame GOP Length 0 ...

Page 21: ...e Rate Match Input Output TS over Radio Scale Factor No Scaling H 264 Profile High Slices 1 Slice per Frame GOP Length 0 High Definition Normal Delay Video Settings Input A SDI Input B Disabled Resolution 1080i Frame Rate Match Input Output TS over Radio Scale Factor No Scaling H 264 Profile High Slices 1 Slice per Frame GOP Length 30 ...

Page 22: ...oding Mode MPEG 2 Mic Gain Left 0 Mic Gain Right 0 Embedded Audio Audio Settings Mode SDI Analog Input Line Sample Rate 48 kHz Encoding Mode MPEG 2 Mic Gain Left 0 Mic Gain Right 0 Microphone Audio Audio Settings Mode Analog Analog Input Mic Sample Rate 48 kHz Encoding Mode MPEG 2 Mic Gain Left Adjust Mic Gain Right Adjust ...

Page 23: ... HDT 1000 transmitter complete the following steps 1 Select Preset Modulation Settings from the menu bar The Modulation Settings screen displays 2 Select SCM Q from the Type drop down list 3 Select 1 2 or RS only from FEC drop down list NOTE FEC RS only in the HDT 1000 is the same as FEC 1 1 in the HDR 1000 4 Make your other selections under Modulation Settings 5 Make sure your HDR 1000 receiver i...

Page 24: ... menu bar The Firmware Upgrade screen displays 3 Click the Browse button on the Firmware Upgrade screen and navigate to the firmware image Select the firmware image file then click on the UPGRADE button to start the firmware upgrade NOTE Do not disconnect power during the upgrade process It can take several minutes to complete the upgrade process Click Continue when prompted When the upgrade is co...

Page 25: ...e Board Information screen shows the Status section including the RF channel Bandwidth and the Encoder Target Bitrate The throughput indicated here can sometimes be useful in troubleshooting should a problem occur The Board Information section is also displayed which may provide useful specifics about your transmitter to Customer Service ...

Page 26: ... be changed by following the process for the Change Password Screen A valid password is case sensitive and up to 18 characters long numbers and letters only Login Button Enter the Login name and Password then click the Login Button to gain access to the Web Browser Control Interface Comprehensive List of Web Browser Control Interface Features The following tables provide details about the Web Brow...

Page 27: ...ate Status Section Displays state of encoder as to whether it is running Serial Number Board Information Section Displays the transmitters serial number The serial number is the unique identification number assigned to your transmitter PIC Version Board Information Section Displays information about the Peripheral Interface Controller FPGA Version Board Information Section Displays information abo...

Page 28: ...ork Interface ETH0 Setion Select Enabled or Disabled to select the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol status then click the Apply Button below to set How you would use this is dependent on your application Normal Disabled Static IP Address IP Address Network Interface ETH0 Setion Enter the Internet Protocol Address The default is 192 168 1 200 Subnet Mask Network Interface ETH0 Setion Enter the S...

Page 29: ...r Password Section Click the Change Password Button to set the New Password HDT 1000 Screen Firmware Upgrade Screen EXPERT USER Menu Path System Firmware Upgrade Current Firmware Version Displays the Current Firmware Version number in the transmitter Browse Click the Browse Button to display an Open dialog box allowing you to locate the firmware image for the Upgrade Upgrade With the firmware imag...

Page 30: ...enabling you to select a file name and location Preserve network settings Factory Reset Settings Section Select the Preserve Network Settings checkbox to keep the current Network Settings when performing a Factory Reset see below Reset to Factory Settings Factory Reset Settings Section Click the Reset to Factory Settings Button to erase all current settings and return to factory defaults See Prese...

Page 31: ... Decoder Buffer Length in the field provided in milliseconds ms Apply Device Mode Section Click the Apply button to set the new information in the Device Mode Section to the transmitter Protocol Transport Stream over Ethernet Settings Section Select UDP TCP or Multicast UDP Client IP Address Transport Stream over Ethernet Settings Section Enter the Client IP Address in the field provided This must...

Page 32: ...tton to request verification from Livestream You must comply with Livestream s terms of use Create a Livestream Account free or premium Configure Livestream Tab Livestream Account Settings Section Click the link Create a Livestream Account free or premium to open a browser window offering that feature An is Internet connection required Automatically Go Live When Broadcasting Configure Livestream T...

Page 33: ... Automatically Add Recordings to Auto Pilot Configure Livestream Tab Livestream Channel Settings Section Click the Automatically Add Recordings to Auto Pilot checkbox to setup Livestream for automatic adding of your recordings to Auto Pilot for later viewing Aspect Ratio Configure Livestream Tab Livestream Channel Settings Section Select 3 4 or 16 9 from the dropdown menu to select your Aspect Rat...

Page 34: ... resolve host address Start Broadcast View Livestream Tab Livestream Status Section Click the Start Broadcast Button to begin streaming your broadcast to Livestream Stop Broadcast View Livestream Tab Livestream Status Section Click the Stop Broadcast Button to end streaming your broadcast to Livestream Use Your Livestream Studio Click on the Use Your Livestream Studio link to begin using your Live...

Page 35: ...n Select the desired Preset 1 16 to be configured from the list box Load Preset Setting Section Click the Load button to collect the current data from the transmitter Store Preset Setting Section Click the Store button to upload any changes to the transmitter NOTE Use this button to upload changes from other screens as well ...

Page 36: ... C model dependent RF Channel Frequency RF Settings Section Enter the RF Channel Frequency in MHz Notice the decimal poing between the fields provided The step size is 250 kHz Power Output Mode RF Settings Section Select the Power Output Mode as either High or Low Apply RF Settings Section Click the Apply button to confirm selection of the new information in the RF Settings Section NOTE You must S...

Page 37: ...op down menu 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 RS Only Guard Interval Modulation Settings Section Select the desired setting from the Guard Interval drop down menu 1 4 1 8 1 16 1 32 DVB T Bandwidth Modulation Settings Section Select the desired setting from the DVB T Bandwidth drop down menu 6 MHz 7 MHz 8 MHz SCM Q Bandwidth Modulation Settings Section Select the desired setting from the SCM Q Bandwidth drop do...

Page 38: ...SP Over Ethernet Streaming to Livestream Channel Bandwidth Video Settings Section Enter the desired setting in the Channel Bandwidth field in kilobits per second kbps This is for streaming and ASI Output modes only Scale Factor Video Settings Section Select the desired setting from the Scale Factor drop down menu No Scaling 1 2 1 4 1 8 H 264 Profile Video Settings Section Select the desired settin...

Page 39: ...ng Mode Audio Settings Section Select the desired setting from the Encoding Mode drop down menu MPEG Layer II AAC LC PCM Mic Gain Left Audio Settings Section Enter the desired setting in the Mic Gain Left field such as 30 Mic Gain Right Audio Settings Section Enter the desired setting in the Mic Gain Right field such as 30 Apply Audio Settings Section Click the Apply button to set the new informat...

Page 40: ...ier in the Video PID field such as 258 PES Video Stream ID Transport Stream Information Section Enter the desired identifier in the PES Video Stream ID field such as 0 Audio PID Transport Stream Information Section Enter the desired identifier in the Audio PID field such as 257 PES Audio Stream ID Transport Stream Information Section Enter the desired identifier in the PES Audio Stream ID field su...

Page 41: ...Provider Name DVB Service Information Section Enter the desired identifier in the Service Provider Name field such as News 12 Cam 1 Service Name DVB Service Information Section Enter the desired identifier in the Service Name field such as News 12 Cam 1 Apply DVB Service Information Section Click the Apply button to set the new information in the DVB Service Information Section to the transmitter ...

Page 42: ...ncillary Data Settings Section Select the desired setting from the Parity drop down menu None Even Odd Stop Bits Ancillary Data Settings Section Select the desired setting from the Stop Bits drop down menu 1 2 Apply Click the Apply button to set the new information in the Ancillary Data Settings Section to the transmitter HDT 1000 Screen Encryption Settings Menu Path Presets Encryption Settings En...

Page 43: ...e transmitter and amplifier to direct heat away from the housing There are two optional heat sinks that may be ordered from Vislink WARNING If products are not properly cooled warranty will be voided Large cradle Heat Sink kit PN 909420 1 used for extended temperature range 149 degrees F Small top Heat Sink Kit PN 909419 1 PN 909419 1 PN 909420 1 ...

Page 44: ...ctor provides transmitter output to the antenna SMA Description Center Pin Signal Conn Shell Ground Video IN BNC This 75 Ohm BNC female connector provides composite video input to the transmitter BNC Description Center Pin Signal Conn Shell Ground Ethernet Network RJ 45 Pin Signal Description 1 TX 2 TX 3 RX 4 Not used 5 Not used 6 RX 7 Not used 8 Not used 8 1 ...

Page 45: ...A 11 RS 232 RXD Data 12 Composite Video in B 13 GND Audio 1 Mic 14 Mic 1 Input 15 Mic Bias 2 16 GND Mic 2 Shield 17 Line 1 Input 18 Line 1 GND 19 GND RS 232 20 RS 232 TXD Control 21 RS 232 RXD Control DC Power Input 4 Pin Lemo The following list shows the pin outs for the Lemo FGGOB304CLAD52 POWER IN 4 pin male power connector Vislink supplies a DC power cable assembly with each unit Pin Descripti...

Page 46: ...purpose and simply scan your local network for devices with IP addresses Advanced IP Scanner is a free easy to use utility for Windows Complete the following steps 1 Download Advanced IP Scanner for free at http www radmin com products ipscanner 2 Follow the installation wizard instructions provided in the download 3 Once installed start the Advanced IP Scanner application The Main Screen displays...

Page 47: ...2 168 1 200 The HDR 1000 ships with a factory set IP address of 192 168 1 100 6 If you can access the Web Browser Control Interface the IP address can be viewed by selecting System Network Setup NOTE Do not attempt to make changes to the Network Setup unless you have advanced knowledge of networking You can be disconnected from the radio by making changes here NOTE Both the Transmitter and Receive...

Page 48: ... dual SD composite video streams only NOTE Transmitter Video Input B is located on the System I O Cable In this application audio is not supported with Video Input B You will need the following equipment for this procedure Multiple SD video sources HDT 1000 Transmitter with System I O Cable for Video Input B HDR 1000 Receiver RF HDR DV DoubleVision Expansion Unit Decoder for simultaneous viewing o...

Page 49: ...Composite input from both the Input A drop down list and from the Input B drop down list Click the Apply button NOTE To transmit two video streams over the Ethernet port set Encoder Settings Output TS over Ethernet vs TS over Radio NOTE Do NOT set GOP Length to 0 when using VLC Media Player Setting GOP Length to 0 may cause VLC to perform intermittently NOTE Do NOT set Resolution to greater than S...

Page 50: ...he Presets screen displays Select the desired Preset Setting number to be configured 5 Click the Store button The Web Browser Control Interface sends the current data to the transmitter The transmitter is now configured with two video streams 6 Select Presets Transport Stream to check the transport stream information that is generated ...

Page 51: ...cally disables Video Out B if Video Out A is set to a resolution higher than SD 480i NTSC or 576i PAL 2 In the Video Source section of the Active Preset screen TS Program Selection select Auto use first available channel corresponding to the Transmitter front panel BNC Video 1 Input or Auto use second available channel corresponding to the Transmitter I O Cable B Video Input 3 Click the Apply butt...

Page 52: ...coder 3 Connect a BNC Connector Cable between the Diversity ASI Out Connector on the HDR 1000 Receiver and the ASI In Connector on the HD DV Decoder 4 Connect your resonant antennas to the RF IN connectors on the HDR 1000 Receiver 5 Make DC Power In connections to both units via the LEMO Power Connectors 6 Complete the Transmitter Setup and Receiver Setup instructions given in this section for the...

Page 53: ... Video Settings 4 Set transmitter output to Transport Stream over Ethernet Encoder Settings Output TS over Ethernet Click the Apply button 5 Start VLC Media Player Select Media Open Network Stream 6 On the Network tab enter the Network URL udp 192 168 1 105 1234 this should match the client IP address in the HDR 1000 Receiver Presets View Edit Video Output Client IP Address 7 Verify stream informa...

Page 54: ... 10 Watts nominal Modulation DVB T 6 7 8 MHz COFDM EN300 744 QPSK 16QAM 64QAM RangeMaster Narrow Band programmable 1 10 MHz bandwidth QPSK LMS T 10 MHz COFDM optional consult factory Frequency Stability 2 5 ppm Frequency Step Size 250 kHz Environmental Operating temperature 10 to 55 C 14 to 149 F Relative Humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Storage Temperature 40 C to 75 C 40 F to 167 F Humidity 0 to ...

Page 55: ...e keeping the frequency constant There are 64 possible combinations of phase and amplitude that can be used to carry information 720p 720 represents 720 lines of vertical resolution and the letter p represents non interlaced or progressive scan When broadcast at 60 frames per second 720p features the highest temporal motion resolution possible under the ATSC standard Progressive scanning reduces t...

Page 56: ...DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol for automating the configuration of computers that use TCP IP DNS Domain Name Server Service DVB T Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial FEC Forward Error Correction A type of digital signal processing in which a transmitter encodes redundant data bits in a signal and a decoder in a receiver detects any errors and extracts the original signal FT...

Page 57: ...s to amplify weak signals that are captured by antennas LQ Link Quality A feature provided in MRC COFDM receivers that analyzes signal to noise ratio and other important digital signal parameters as supplied by the COFDM demodulator circuit The Link Quality feature calculates an integer value from 0 no signal to 9 highest possible quality MaxRC Maximal Ratio Combining A method of diversity combini...

Page 58: ... QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying The signal video audio is imposed onto the 70 MHz carrier by varying the phase of the signal while keeping the amplitude and frequency constant There are 4 possible values of phase that can be used to carry information RSSI Receiver Signal Strength Indicator relative RX Receiver SCM Single Carrier Modem or Single Carrier Modulation SDI Serial Digital Interface A...

Page 59: ...ter VAC Volts Alternating Current VBI VBI also known as the vertical blank or VBLANK is the time difference between the last line of one frame or file of a raster display and the beginning of the next During the VBI the incoming data stream is not displayed on the screen VDC Volts Direct Current VITC Vertical Interval Time Code VITC is a form of SMPTE time code embedded as a pair of black and whit...

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Page 61: ...777 9221 In the US or Canada When you contact T echnical Support include the following information Model number and serial number of the unit located on a label on the bottom of each unit Approximate purchase date There are no supported field repairs for this product Return the unit for factory repair NOTE If you attempt field repair you risk damaging your equipment If your equipment is under warr...

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