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SINCE 2003 USA Operation Manual Composite, S-Video and Component Video and Stereo Audio to SDI Video Converter AT-SDI220 www.atlona.com | toll free: 1-877-536-3976 for International: 1-408-962-0515[...]
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MODEL: AT-SDI220 1. Introduction ....................................................................................... 2. Package Contents ............................................................................. 3. Features ............................................................................................ 4. Specifications ........[...]
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ANALOG VIDEO INPUT Output interface Impedance System Max cable length ANALOG VIDEO INPUT Output interface Impedance DIGITAL VIDEO OUTPUT Output interface Impedance Format Eye pattern Rise time Fall time The difference between rise and fall Jitter Status indicator Reserved net port Power consumption Power Dimension (inch) 3*BNC connection (Can be us[...]
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2 OUTLOOK PANEL DESCRIPTION FRONT P ANEL MODE SET is DIP dial switch; Users can set the DIP to get more functions according to their actual demand. Please refer to the specific meanings switch table: DC: 12V 1.5A POWER: Power indicator LED lights green when the power is on INPUT : Signal input indicator lights green when the input signal is in norm[...]
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 ON ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON ON OFF 10 Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment Adjustment 8 OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON 7 OFF ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF OFF 6 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON [...]
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4 Atlona’s AT-SDI220 has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, these units should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect yourself or others from possible injury and to minimize the risk of dama[...]