Quick-Start Guide
Part No. 81-9059-0668-0 Rev. B
SL-3G TX M
ODULE
For further information, refer to Chapter 3 in the Vidblox SL-3G TX User Manual
Carefully unpack VidBlox module from shipping container and
verify package contents against contents listed below
Visually inspect for any signs of damage in shipment or transit
If any components are missing or damaged, contact PESA
Customer Service
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SL-3G TX transmitter module accepts input of DVI or analog video
in SDI broadcast or computer graphic formats at resolution up to
1920X1200
Produces a HD or 3G SDI broadcast quality, SMPTE compliant
output at user-selectable resolutions of 720p, 1080i or 1080p
Analog stereo audio input embedded into SDI output signal
SDI output available at two BNC connectors, and two fiber outputs
through a duplex fiber transmitter device
Modules are Ethernet-ready allowing monitoring and configuration
functions over a network with PESA’s Cattrax control application,
or any single module can be connected to the host PC via a USB
connection using Cattrax Cub controller application
I/O connections to SL-3G TX are shown pictorially below
COMP VGA
DVI
LOCK
DL
3G
HD
LOCK
SYS
USB
POWER
Video Input Signal
Status LEDs
SMPTE Video
Signal Status
LEDs
Power On
LED
System
Error
LED
Video Input Signal Status LEDs
- Indicate format and lock status of input video entering module
through DVI-I connector from the source as follows:
- Composite (COMP) – composite analog video
- VGA – VGA (RGBHV) analog video
- DVI – DVI digital video
- LOCK – TX module has detected and locked to format of input signal
System Error LED
- Lights when fault or alarm condition is detected within Vidblox module.
SMPTE Video Signal Status LEDs -
Indicate format and lock status of 3G-SDI digital video signal
leaving module through BNC or fiber connectors as follows:
- DL – Currently not used with Vidblox TX module
- 3G – Digital video signal is SMPTE compliant 3G-SDI (1080p)
- HD – Digital video signal is SMPTE compliant HD-SDI (1080i or 720p)
- LOCK – Output serializers are locked
USB -
”Mini” USB port to connect SL-3G TX module to host PC over standard USB bus
Power On LED -
Lights whenever power is applied to Vidblox module
SL-3G TX modules are shipped from factory in “auto-detect” mode for default operating
parameters
In most installations, no further configuration should be required
Locate each module or extender frame for convenient access to video source signals
Ensure primary power is available and that each module or extender frame has clearance for
cooling air
If mounting modules in extender frame, slide module into position from rear, as shown below, and
secure by tightening thumb screw on front of rack panel
For further information, refer to Chapter 3 in the Vidblox SL-3G TX User Manual
Transmit module accepts input of DVI-D or analog video through DVI-I connector
Accepts input of unbalanced dual channel analog audio through 3.5mm connector
If desired, a local monitor may be connected to Monitor Out connector
User-selectable output of SMPTE 292M compliant HD-SDI or 424M compliant 3G-SDI
broadcast quality video derived from BNC connectors and SFP fiber transmit channels
Both BNC connectors and SFP fiber transmit channels provide identical SDI outputs - for a
total of up to four separate outputs of SDI video
Network ready and support for DHCP
I/O connections for SL-3G TX transmitter module are shown in following illustration and briefly
introduced in following paragraphs
Using illustration for reference, complete I/O connections to module prior to applying power
Power (PWR) -
Operating power (12 VDC, 1.5A) is attached to this connector. When module is
used standalone, power is derived from a furnished external power supply “brick.” If module is
mounted in rack frame, power is derived from frame power distribution module
Fiber –
Dual-channel SFP fiber transmitter device provides identical fiber transport outputs of
SDI video signal which may be distributed to different destinations
BNC Connectors
- BNC connectors OUT 1 and OUT 2 provide identical coaxial cable transport
outputs of SDI video signal which may be distributed to different destinations
Audio In –
Input jack for unbalanced stereo analog audio signals:
3.5mm Connector Pin
Input Audio to Vidblox
Embed Channel
Tip
Audio Channel 1 - Left Stereo
Channel 1 of Group 1
Ring
Audio Channel 2 - Right Stereo
Channel 2 of Group 1
Sleeve
Common Gnd
SL-3G TX – Input Resolutions
480i
480p
576i
576p
720p/50
720p/60
1080i/50
1080i/60
1080p/50
1080p/60
640x480/60
800x600/60
1024x768/60
1280x800/60
1280x1024/60
1360x768/60
1440x900/60
1600x900/60
1680x1050/60
1600x1200/60
1920x1200/60
Ethernet -
Standard RJ-45 connector for connecting Vidblox to a 10/100 Ethernet network
Monitor Out -
Provides loop-through output of computer graphics input signal for use by local
monitoring device
Video Input -
Connect video input signal to DVI-I connector using cable-end adapters, if
required. Interfacing a source of VGA video to Video Input connector requires use of a VGA-DVI
converter cable. The chart below lists pre-defined input resolutions for use with SL-3G module;
plus up to three custom resolution parameter sets may be defined
For further information, refer to Chapter 3 in the Vidblox SL-3G TX User Manual
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Quick
Start
Guide
USB
Cable
Power Distribution/Fan Module
External Power
Supply Module A
External Power
Supply Module B
(Redundant Power )
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When modules are mounted in extender frame, power is derived from external power supply(s)
and connected to individual modules using connector cables from power distribution module
SL-3G TX modules need not be continuously connected to host PC through a network or USB
connection for operation
DVI-I Video Input Connector
- Digital or Analog Video Input
- Resolutions from 640X480,
up to 1920X1200
DVI-I Looping Output
- Follows Input Signal
Type
Unbalanced Audio
Input Connection
10/100 Ethernet Connectivity
Output Formats :
- 720p/50
- 720p/59.94
- 720p/60
- 1080p/50
- 1080p/59.94
- 1080p/60
- 1080i/50
- 1080i/59.94
- 1080i/60
Vidblox TX Module Scales Source to
SMPTE Compliant SDI Digital Video
Format
PWR
OUT
1 2
OUT 1
OUT 2
AUDIO
IN
ETHERNET
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO INPUT
TX
Digital Television Output
Computer Source Input
PWR
OUT
1 2
OUT 1
OUT 2
AUDIO
IN
ETHERNET
MONITOR OUT
VIDEO INPUT
TX
Input for DVI-D or
Analog Computer
Graphics Video
Output for Local
Video Monitor
Analog Stereo
Audio Input
(Unbalanced)
SDI Coaxial
Output
SDI Fiber
Output
Power Input
12VDC, 1.5A
Network Port
