Sierra Video UDC-162 - Manual (Page 6)

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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:

A Word of Thanks

Overview

Functional Block Diagram

Supported Audio and Video Formats

Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGear TM UDC-162 Up/Down/Cross Format Converter. The
UDC-162 is part of a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Sierra
Video Systems openGear
TM
line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-
embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, and much more. Sierra openGear TM modular
conversion gear will meet your signal conversion needs now and well into the future.
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your UDC-162, please contact
us at the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. We are happy to help with any questions
regarding this or any other openGear
TM
card.
Overview
The UDC-162 is a universal input processing card with audio and video support. The video can be up,
down, or cross converted to a different format, and aspect ratio corrected to provide proper output
aspect. The video can be re-timed to a reference signal, and embedded audio will pass through with no
audio glitches, even on frame sync events (drops and duplicates).
The UDC-162 features a scaler card which provides the up, down, and cross conversion using de-
interlacing and motion adaptation for high quality up conversions. The scaler also provides user
adjustable aspect ratio control and zoom control. Separate controls are provided for SD and HD inputs
to allow the card to flexible handle mixed input formats.
The product also provides full color processing control of the output video, with separate controls for
Luma Gain, Luma Lift, Chroma Saturation and Color Phase.
All card configuration is done with a simple front panel menu. There is a four character text display to
view and control parameters, and a toggle switch and two buttons to navigate the menu.
The input and outputs of the UDC-162 are the following: