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Option 2
Running an HD/SDI video signal into the HD-PDL. Output video to an HD/SDI
HD/SDI MONITOR
You are inputting an HD/SDI video signal into the HD-PDL. You will see your input video signal
on your monitor screen, the VPID data briefly indicates the input signal type (*10 seconds) and
you can start exploring the
MENU’s
and settings.
Additional notes for those who use
“quick start” method.
1)
Always re
ZERO
your level when flipping from high to low mode or low to high mode.
Changing sweep direction of the level display is your option and available in the menu
settings.
2)
Allow a 5 minute warm up time before you ZERO your level.
3)
HD-PDL
’s connectors:
COMPOSITE/PWR IN: Connector is for 10.0-33.00 Vdc in.
HD/SDI bnc IN:
3G, HD, SDI video signal types. See supported formats in the
Specifications section at the end of the manual.
HD/SDI bnc OUT:
3G, HD, SDI video signal out. This connector will retransmit that same
input signal with the HD-PDL overlays and outputs a SMPTE HD 1080i
color bar test pattern when the input signal is not recognized.
HD/SDI bnc LOOP
This connector loops through 3G, 3G2K, HD, SDI video formats
present at the bnc connector labeled HD/SDI IN, but without the HD-
PDL overlays or menus. The SMPTE HD 1080i color bar test pattern
is NOT available at this output under any conditions. No 3G/2K down
conversions to FHD is available on the LOOP through.
HDMI out:
Is for future expansion and is currently not operational.
We have preset all the HD-PDL
’s indicators to be on, but they may not be optimized for your
personal preference. The on-screen voltage display needs special attention to be accurate.
There are three
SYSTEM MENU
parameters that deal with the voltage display that need special
attention:
VOLTs DISPLAY, VOLTs THRESHOLD and VOLTs CALIBRATE
.
VOLTs DISPLAY
ON/OFF/ON WHEN LOW
VOLTs THRESHOLD
ADJ UP/DOWN
VOLTs CALIBRATE
ADJ UP/DOWN
We recommend spending 10 minutes or so the first time to calibrate the voltage display correctly.
This will give you correct voltage
indication of your “low battery warning indicator”. A voltmeter will
also be necessary to meter the voltage correctly.
Although we have preset the low battery indicator settings for you, it is an
“estimated average”
based on battery
manufacturer’s recommendations for low voltage draw down on battery packs.
(
1.4 volts below nominal rating on lithium batteries with high current loads
). This maximum
voltage draw down on a battery pack is not representative of all battery chemistries.
In addition, voltage loss over different sled
manufacturers’ sled power wiring can have the
greatest effect on voltage loss in a system.
Another consideration, what do you wish the
“low battery indicator” to actually read? It can be set
up to accurately read different low battery conditions for different sled components.
