Quick
Guide
SDI2DV
North American Office
ADS Tech Inc, USA
12627 Hidden Creek Way
Cerritos, CA 90703, USA
EU Office
ADS Tech
Western Business Park
Shannon, County Clare, Ireland
www.pyroav.com
Pyro
AV
by ADS Tech
561-521
Safety Precautions
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Warning
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING, AND OBJECTS FILLED
WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL NOT BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
Caution
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT, RETAIN THIS
BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety.
Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following
procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE AND VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY, REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Technical Support:
To Contact the PYRO AV product support team call: 562-926-4338
Support via the Web: www.pyroav.com/support/
You can find product F.A.Q.’s documents, helpful hints, etc. on our product support pages.
When calling for support, please have all product information and serial numbers available so we can ensure your
product has been registered.
Limited Warranty:
PYRO AV warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years
from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, PYRO AV, at its option will
either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for
the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, you the Customer, must notify PYRO AV of the defect before the
expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. The Customer
shall be responsible for packing and shipping the defective product to a service center designated by PYRO AV, with
shipping charges prepaid. PYRO AV shall pay for the return of the product to the Customer via ground postal or UPS
shipping if the shipment is to a location located in the same country as the service center. Customer shall be
responsible for paying all shipping charges, insurance, duties, taxes and any other charges for products returned to
any other country.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate
maintenance and care. PYRO AV shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty; a.) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than PYRO AV representatives to install, repair or service the product, b.) to
repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment, c.) to repair any damage or
malfunction caused by the use of non-PYRO AV parts or supplies, or d.) to service a product that has been opened,
modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or
difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY PYRO AV IN LIEU OF OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. PYRO AV AND ITS
SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PYRO
AV’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED
TO THE CUSTOMER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF
WHATEVER PYRO AV OR THER VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Trademarks:
PYRO AV, PYRO, TV Elite and ADS Tech are trademarks of ADS Technologies, inc. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective holders.
Copyright
Copyright © 2007 ADS Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this user guide is subject to change
without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means, electronic or
mechanical including photocopying or recording, without the express written permission of PYRO AV – ADS Technolo-
gies, inc.
DV to SDI with Embedded Audio
Bi-Directional Professional Video Converter
Simplifies Betacam SDI Import into Digital NLEs
RS-422 Machine Control per the Sony protocol spec
SDI2DV Converter supports a variety of 3rd party video capture/editing applications
(i.e.: Avid Xpress DV, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, et cetera)
Embedded audio further simplifies Legacy and Betacam support
SDI2DV Converter is a bidirectional DV to SDI converter with
embedded audio functionality for affiliates, broadcasters,
producers, studios and the portable NLE markets. The embedded
audio transmitter and receiver conform to SMPTE 272M-A (audio at
48kHz, synchronous to video).
OFF
ON
Mode select
Decode/Encode
RS-422
Mode Select
Decode/Encode
RS-422
SDI2DV
Pyro
AV
DC Adapter
12V Power
DV 1394a I/O
SDI IN
SDI OUT
SDI
POWER
DV
DECODE
1=0V Ground
4=+12V
VITC IN
VITC OUT
6-pin
4-pin
Power
SDI/VITC I/O
DV 1394a I/O
RS-422
Enable device control as well as original time code by connecting your deck to the SDI2DV Converter
via the RS-422 port.
Decode/Encode
The SDI2DV Converter switches between “decode” and “encode” modes via the “Decode/Encode”
button.
Power
The SDI2DV Converter can be powered 3 ways:
• 6 Pin FireWire (1394 Bus Power from your computer)
• 12V XLR Pack Battery Input
• DC Power Input
DV 1394a I/O
Connect the SDI2DV Converter to your computer via the 6-Pin or 4-Pin 1394/FireWire Connection. The
FireWire ports are bidirectional and support both the import and export of the video/audio. Note that
the 4-Pin port does not supply power to the SDI2DV Converter.
SDI/VITC I/O
For SDI Input:
• Connect the SDI output of your video source (i.e.: a Betacam Deck) to the "SDI IN" port of the
SDI2DV Converter.
For SDI Output:
• Connect the "SDI OUT" port of the SDI2DV Converter to the SDI input of your video device
(i.e.: Betacam Deck, Monitor, et cetera).
If your deck supports VITC (vertical interval time code), connect the VITC output from your deck to
the "VITC IN" on the Dual Link SDI Converter as well as VITC input from your deck to the "VITC OUT" of
the device.
Features:
1394 bus powered
6-pin and 4-pin 1394 ports
12V XLR Battery Input
Dual BNC's for 10 bit SDI I/O
Dual BNC's for VITC I/O
RS-422 Machine Control via 9 pin D Sub
Low Profile, lightweight design for portability
Bi-directional conversion
Embedded Digital Stereo Audio at 48 KHz
SMPTE time code support
Analog VITC Support
DVITC Support
Seamless operation with Betacam SX equivalents to the Sony
BVW-55, such as the DNW-A25
Includes:
Pyro AV SDI2DV Converter
6' (foot) Six to Six Pin 1394
Power Supply
Carry Case
User Guides
System Requirements:
Windows
Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP
Intel Pentium IV 1.2 GHz or higher
256 MB of RAM
6-pin FireWire/IEEE 1394 interface
Mac
All iMac, iBook, Powerbook or G4
with FireWire/1394 interface
OS: OS 9.x, OS 10, OSX Jaguar
6-pin DV/i.LINK/FireWire/IEEE 1394 interface
Capture Resolution:
Capture Resolution
NTSC: 720 x 480 @ 30 frames/second
PAL: 720 x 576 @ 25 frames/second
Capture in DV video format
Audio capture in 48 KHz (16 bit)
