Cobalt Digital BLUE BOX GROUP Analog to SDI HD_SD Analog Component_Composite-to-HD_SD-SDI - Manual

The BlueBox™ Analog-To-SDI Converter (hereinafter “BlueBox™ Analog>SDI”) provides a
small “throwdown” package that offers HD/SD analog video-to-SDI conversion. Component
and composite inputs are supported, with support for NTSC/PAL CVBS, and PAL-M CVBS
inputs. The processing provides 12-bit video ADC, and additionally 3D comb filtering for SD
inputs. The supported analog input formats are listed below.
Note: BlueBox™ Analog>SDI does not perform format cross, up, or down-conversions.
Selected video input mode must be set to be compatible with input (e.g., CVBS modes are
compatible only with SD CVBS input). The unit receives its DC power from either connecting
its USB port to associated equipment, or by the supplied AC adapter.
Connecting BlueBox™ Analog>SDI
1 Connect BlueBox™ Analog>SDI to DC power using either or both the USB port or the
supplied AC adapter. Dual source (simultaneous) use provides power redundancy.
Note: USB connection derives only DC operating power from USB port. This connection
does not provide remote control or monitoring.
2. Connect SDI input and analog output. This provides the basic conversion connections.
Other connections do not require termination if unused.
Video Input Modes
BlueBox™ Analog>SDI provides highly flexible input mode selection using DIP switch
positions SW1 thru SW4, offering the modes listed below. Refer to diagram on rear page or
unit label for switch positions. All video inputs are differential and isolated from chassis
ground. Connector port functions depend on mode selection (see unit label).
1
YPbPr Video In; SMPTE
YPbPr Video In; Betacam
YPbPr Video In; MII
RGB Video In
Composite Video In; CVBS
Composite Video In; Y/C
SD Composite; Pedestal Off
SD Composite; Pedestal On
Disable Audio Embed
Embed AN-AUD L/R
1 2 3 4 5 6
On
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6
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• 1920 x 1080i 50/5994/60
• 1920 x 1080psf 2398/24/25/2997/30
• 1280 x 720p50/5994/60 • 720 x 480i5994 (SD-NTSC)
• 720 x 576i50 (SD-PAL)
HD Modes SD Modes
• YPbPr
• RGB • YPbPr, SMPTE levels
• YPbPr, Betacam™ levels
• YPbPr, MII levels • Y/C (NTSC/PAL and PAL-M)
• CVBS (NTSC/PAL and PAL-M)
Note: Selectable NTSC pedestal On/Off for CVBS modes.
Analog-To-SDI Converter
HD/SD-Analog Video-to-SDI Video with Audio
Embedder
Video
A/D
SDI
Transmit
Audio
Embed
Audio
ADC
SDI OUT
AN-AUD
IN (2-ch)
SDI OUT
Y
Pb
Pr
G
B
R
Y
C
–
CVBS
–
–
Input line-up depends on
mode setting; see text