2430DAC-HD HDTV Digital to Analog Converter Manual
Revision
1.2
2430DAC-HD - 1
1. OVERVIEW
The 2430DAC-HD is a professional quality digital to analog converter for HDTV. The 2430DAC-HD
supports all signal standards specified in SMPTE 240M, SMPTE 274M and SMPTE 296M.
DIP switch control allows the user to select between YPrPb, RGB or VGA style analog outputs with a
variety of sync output options. User controlled 4:3 alignment markers also allow for convenient framing of
the video signal. With the supplied VGA to BNC breakout cable the 2430DAC-HD can easily interface to
either standard broadcast monitors or VGA computer monitors.
Features:
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Support for all SMPTE 240M, 274M and 296M video formats
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Full 10 Bit Broadcast quality
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4:4:4 interpolated component output
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DIP switch selectable YPrPb, RGB or VGA outputs with bi-level or tri-level sync
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15 pin VGA connector plates for use with VGA computer monitors
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Front panel LEDs indicate video presence, module faults
Serial In
(1.5 Gb/s)
SMPTE 292M
H Sync
V Sync
Y/G
Pb/B
Pr/R
Video
D/A
Color
Space
Converter
Interpolator
Sync
Generation
Sync D/A
DB-15
VGA
Pinout
DB-9
Upgrade Port
Serial
Reclocked
Output
CPU
Reclocker
Video
Present
DIP Switch
Control
Timing
Extraction
Figure 1-1: 2430DAC-HD Block Diagram
