Chapter 1. Video

This chapter explains

DIVO and GVO Panels

Figure 1-1 shows connectors on the DIVO I/O panel. To aid reading the connector labels, this figure shows the panel sideways.

Figure 1-1. DIVO Ports


The DIVO board's XIO interface transmits the video signals between the connectors and system main memory.

Figure 1-2 shows connectors on the DG5-2/GVO I/O panel. This panel has the connectors for the DG5-2 board and its daughter board, the GVO. The GVO is available only as a daughter board for the DG5-2.


Note: For brevity, the DG5-2/GVO panel is referred to as the GVO panel in the rest of this chapter.

The connectors on the left in Figure 1-2 are actually DG5 connectors; the GVO board itself has only two connectors, labeled 601 A Link and 601 B Link. These are outputs, corresponding to OUT LINK A and OUT LINK B on the DIVO board.


Note: All DIVO and GVO BNCs are 75-ohm.

Figure 1-2. DG5-2/GVO Video Connectors


CCIR 601 to DIVO IN

Figure 1-3 shows connection between CCIR 601 (4:2:2, serial digital interface) and DIVO IN LINK A, plus house genlock in. These connections are directly attached cables from the external devices to the DIVO connectors. The genlock connection is optional.

Figure 1-3. CCIR 601 to DIVO IN


DIVO OUT/GVO OUT to CCIR 601

Figure 1-4 shows the connection between DIVO OUT LINK A and CCIR 601; Figure 1-5 shows the connection between GVO OUT LINK A and CCIR 601. This connection is a direct cable between the DIVO or GVO connector and the external video device.

Figure 1-4. DIVO OUT to CCIR 601


Figure 1-5. DIVO OUT to CCIR 601 and GVO OUT to CCIR 601


Dual-Link Serial Digital Video to DIVO IN

Figure 1-6 shows connections between both DIVO IN BNCs and a dual-link serial digital interface (4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4), plus house genlock. These connections are directly attached cables between the DIVO connectors and the external video devices. The genlock connection is optional.

Figure 1-6. Dual-Link Serial to DIVO IN


DIVO OUT/GVO OUT to Dual-Link Serial

Figure 1-7 shows connections between both DIVO OUT BNCs and a dual-link (4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4) serial digital interface; Figure 1-8 shows connections between both GVO OUT BNCs and a dual-link (4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4) serial digital interface. These connections are directly attached cables between the DIVO or GVO connectors and the external video devices.

Figure 1-7. DIVO OUT to Dual-Link Serial


Figure 1-8. GVO OUT to Dual-Link Serial


Parallel Digital Video Single-Link to DIVO IN

Figure 1-9 shows connections between DIVO IN LINK A and a parallel digital video 4:2:2 (single-link) device.

Figure 1-9. CCIR 601 Single-Link to DIVO IN


Table 1-1 summarizes some parallel-to-serial encoders for DIVO IN.

Table 1-1. Parallel-to-Serial Encoders for DIVO IN Connections

Function

Manufacturer

Product

Web Site

Encodes parallel digital to serial digital; use two for dual-link

Miranda

SER-100E + power supply or SER-FRA

(SER-WSA = 110V power supply)

(SER-WSE = 220V power supply)

www.miranda.com

Rackmount frame with power supply for up to six SER-100E and/or SER-100D

Miranda

SER-FRA

www.miranda.com

Encodes parallel digital to serial digital; use two for dual-link

Leitch

VPS-7000/7001

www.leitch.com


Parallel Digital Video Dual-Link to DIVO IN

Figure 1-10 shows connections between both DIVO IN BNCs and parallel digital video 4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4 (dual-link) encoders.

Figure 1-10. CCIR 601 (Parallel Digital Video Dual-Link to DIVO IN


Table 1-2 summarizes some parallel-to-serial encoders for DIVO IN.

Table 1-2. Parallel-to-Serial Encoders for DIVO IN Connections

Function

Manufacturer

Product

Web Site

Encodes parallel digital to serial digital; use two for dual-link

Miranda

SER-100E + power supply or SER-FRA

(SER-WSA = 110V power supply)

(SER-WSE = 220V power supply)

www.miranda.com

Rackmount frame with power supply for up to six SER-100E and/or SER-100D

Miranda

SER-FRA

www.miranda.com

Encodes parallel digital to serial digital; use two for dual-link

Leitch

VPS-7000/7001

www.leitch.com


DIVO OUT/GVO OUT to Parallel Digital Video Single-Link

Figure 1-11 shows connections between DIVO OUT LINK A and parallel digital video single-link devices; Figure 1-12 shows connections between GVO OUT LINK A and parallel digital video single-link devices.

Figure 1-11. Parallel Digital Video Connections to DIVO OUT


Figure 1-12. Parallel Digital Video Connections t to GVO OUT


Table 1-3 summarizes some parallel encoders for DIVO or GVO OUT.

Table 1-3. Parallel Encoders for DIVO or GVO OUT Connections

Function

Manufacturer

Product

Web Site

Decodes serial into parallel

Miranda

SER-100D + power supply or SER-FRA

(SER-WSA = 110V power supply)

(SER-WSE = 220V power supply)

www.miranda.com

Rackmount frame with power supply for up to six SER-100E and/or SER-100D

Miranda

SER-FRA

 

www.miranda.com

Decodes serial into parallel

Leitch

VPS-7000/7001

www.leitch.com/leitch/
products/sfc/digital.html


DIVO OUT/GVO OUT to Parallel Digital Video Dual-Link

Figure 1-13 shows connections between both DIVO OUT BNCs and parallel digital video 4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4 (dual-link) devices; Figure 1-14 shows connections between both GVO OUT BNCs and parallel digital video 4:2:2:4/4:4:4:4 (dual-link) devices.

Figure 1-13. Parallel Digital Video Connections to DIVO OUT


Figure 1-14. Parallel Digital Video Connections to GVO OUT


Table 1-4 summarizes some parallel encoders for DIVO or GVO OUT.

Table 1-4. Parallel Encoders for DIVO or GVO OUT Connections

Function

Manufacturer

Product

Web Site

Decodes serial into parallel; use two for dual-link

Miranda

SER-100D + power supply or SER-FRA

(SER-WSA = 110V power supply)

(SER-WSE = 220V power supply)

www.miranda.com

Rackmount frame with power supply for up to six SER-100E and/or SER-100D

Miranda

SER-FRA

www.miranda.com

Decodes serial into parallel

Leitch

VPS-7000/7001

www.leitch.com/leitch/
products/sfc/digital.html


Component Analog to DIVO IN (Serial Digital)

Figure 1-15 shows a connection between DIVO IN LINK A and component analog to serial digital (such as Betacam®).

Figure 1-15. Component Analog Connections to DIVO IN


Table 1-5 summarizes some suppliers of component analog converters for DIVO IN.

Table 1-5. Component Analog Converters for DIVO IN Connections

Function

Manufacturer

Product

Web Site

Component analog to
serial digital

Leitch

3501AD/CDC3501

www.leitch.com

Component analog to
serial digital

Nova

ASD-1

www.nova-sys.com

Component analog to
serial digital

Miranda

ASD-100

www.miranda.com


DIVO OUT/GVO OUT to Component Analog (Serial Digital)

Figure 1-16 shows a connection between DIVO OUT LINK A and component analog (such as Betacam); Figure 1-17 shows a connection between GVO OUT LINK A and component analog.

Figure 1-16. CCIR 601 (Serial Digital Interface) Connections to DIVO OUT


Figure 1-17. CCIR 601 (Serial Digital Interface) Connections to GVO OUT


Table 1-6 summarizes some suppliers of component analog converters for DIVO or GVO OUT.

Table 1-6. Component Analog Converters for DIVO OUT or GVO OUT Connections

Function

Manufacturer

Product

Web Site

Serial digital to component analog

Leitch

3501DA/CDC3501

www.leitch.com

Serial digital to component analog

Nova

SDA-1

www.nova-sys.com

Serial digital to analog video

Miranda

SDM-110

www.miranda.com


Composite Analog to DIVO IN

Figure 1-18 shows a connection between DIVO IN LINK A and composite analog (NTSC/PAL).

Figure 1-18. CCIR 601 (Serial Digital Interface) Connections to DIVO IN


Table 1-7 summarizes possible suppliers of this equipment.

Table 1-7. Composite Analog (NTSC/PAL) to DIVO

Function

Manufacturer

Product

Web Site

Composite analog to serial digital

Leitch

DEC-3610N-AS

www.leitch.com

Composite analog to serial digital

Accom

C-Bridge DEC

www.accom.com

Composite analog to serial digital

Nova

ASD-2

www.nova-sys.com

Composite analog to serial digital

Miranda

ASD-201i

www.miranda.com


DIVO OUT/GVO OUT to Composite Analog

Figure 1-19 shows a connection between DIVO OUT LINK A and composite analog (NTSC/PAL); Figure 1-20 shows a connection between GVO OUT LINK A and composite analog (NTSC/PAL).

Figure 1-19. Composite Analog Connection to DIVO OUT


Figure 1-20. Composite Analog Connection to GVO OUT


Table 1-8 summarizes possible suppliers of this equipment.

Table 1-8. Composite Analog (NTSC/PAL) to DIVO or GVO OUT

Function

Manufacturer

Product

Web Site

Serial digital to composite analog

Leitch

CES-3501

www.leitch.com

Serial digital to composite analog

Nova

SDA-2

www.nova-sys.com

Serial digital to composite analog

Miranda

SDM-201i

www.miranda.com

Serial digital to composite analog or D2

Accom

D-Bridge 122

www.accom.com


Third-Party Suppliers

Table 1-9 summarizes contact information for video equipment manufacturers listed in this chapter.

Table 1-9. Video Equipment Manufacturer Contact Information

Category

Information

Manufacturer
Address

Telephone
Fax
Web site

Accom, Inc.
1490 O'Brien Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA
415-328-3818
415-327-2511
www.accom.com

Manufacturer Address

Telephone
Fax
Web site

Leitch Incorporated
920 Corporate Lane
Chesapeake, VA 23320 USA
800-231-9673 or 757-548-2300
757-548-4088
www.leitch.com

Manufacturer
Address

Telephone
Fax
Web site

Miranda Technologies, Inc.
8055 Trans-Canada
St-Laurent, Quebec, Canada, H4S IS4
514-333-1772
514-333-9828
www.miranda.com

Manufacturer
Address

Telephone
Fax
Web site

Nova Systems,
50 Albany Turnpike
Canton, CN 06019 USA
860-693-0238
860-693-1497
www.nova-sys.com