Grass Valley Fiber Media Converter - Manual (Page 17)

Media Converters — Instruction Manual 17
Video Media Converters
Overview
This manual provides basic installation and operation information for the
video media converters (VMCs) and mini video media converters
(MVMCs) available from Grass Valley. Each media converter is a self-con-
tained unit with a BNC and a fiber connector allowing conversion of video
from electrical to fiber/fiber to electrical (receiver or transmitter).
Media converters can be used with SD or HD video and are available in
several different models. A Video Media Converter Rack frame (VMCR) is
also available and can house up to 18 channels. The VMCR frame comes in
two versions: rack mountable and desktop.
BNC to Fiber SD/HD Video Media Converters
The BNC to Fiber video media converters (VMCs) ( Figure 1 ) can transmit
or receive HD or SD video to or from a BNC connector to optical data links
for uni-directional communication over single-mode fiber. These VMC
devices, can be used with any product where video is accessible from a
standard BNC connector. Video is reclocked in these models. Transmitters
have a red cover and receivers are blue for easy identification
The VMCs can be used as stand-alone devices powered by a separate
power supply with wall plug and Mini-XLR connector or up to 18 VMCs
can be installed in a rack mount or desktop converter frame.
Figure 1. Video Media Converters (VMCs)