AJA RD5AD - Manual (Page 3)

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3 AJA RD5AD 2-Channel Analog to SDI Converter User Manual — Introduction
Introduction
The AJA Video RDSAD is a dual-channel universal video A/D converter. The
RD5AD supports 2 completely separate channels of analog to SDI conversion and is
useful for video/key or video/video applications. Both channels can be independently
configured for YPbPr (SMPTE, EBU-N10), Betacam, RGB, composite or Y/C (S-
Video) inputs. The RDSAD automatically configures NTSC (525 line) or PAL (625
line) analog inputs to 525 or 625 line 4:2:2 component serial digital output on each
channel. The full dynamic range of input video values below black and above white
are not clipped. In the NTSC mode, the removal of the 7.5 IRE pedestal can be
disabled by an external dipswitch selection.
Note: A Time Base Corrected (TBC) source is required on the RD5AD inputs.
Operation without use of a TBC is not recommended for VTRs, laser disks, DVDs,
etc.
Features
RD5AD Card Module, Side View
• Low-Cost Universal A/D Conversion
• Two separate A/D channels
• Component or composite analog inputs: YPbPr, EBU-N10, Betacam, RGB,
NTSC/PAL, or S-Video
• SDI outputs, SMPTE 259M
• Automatic NTSC/PAL selection
• Adaptive 3-line comb filter
• Separate User Controls for each channel
• Controls provided for format, pedestal, and H/V blanking
• +/- 0.25 db to 5 MHz frequency response, 2x oversampling
• Compatible with AJA FR1/FR2 and Leitch 6800 Series Frames
User
Controls
LEDs