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Atlona AT-SDI81 manual

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Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    A tl onA 8x1 HD/SD-SDI Swit ch A T-SDI81 User Manu al[...]

  • Page 2

    T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction .................................................. 1 2. Features .................................................. 1 3. Specications & Package Contents .................................................. 2 4. Panel Descriptions .................................................. 3 4.1. Front Panel ..........[...]

  • Page 3

    This A T -SDI81 receives, equalizes, and reclocks* up to 8 SDI inputs, perfectly switches the desired input to SDI equipped monitors or receivers. The switch supports both HD/SD-SDI bit rates, and the re-transmitted quality is guaranteed. Through RS-232, IR remote, or front panel push button, the control of the SDI switch becomes versatile and easi[...]

  • Page 4

    Specifica tions & P ack age Contents 2 Model Name A T -SDI81 A T -SDI81 A T -SDI81 A T -SDI82M T echnical Role of usage 5x1 switch 5x2 matrix switch 8x1 switch 8x2 matrix switch SDI standards SD-SDI & HD-SDI Auto HD/SD-SDI detection Y es Supported protocols SMPTE 259M / SMPTE 292M Video bandwidth Single-link [1.485Gpbs & 1.485/1.001Gbps[...]

  • Page 5

    3 P anel Descriptions 2 Front Panel 1. Chosen input channel LED 2. Input channel auto detection LED 3. Output HD/SD detection LED 4. IR remote receiver 5. Power indicator LED 6. Push button for input channel switch Rear Panel 7. Power switch 8. 5V DC power jack 9. Synchronized SDI signal input 10. RS-232 control port for PC control 1 1. SDI output [...]

  • Page 6

    4 RS232 Commands RS-232 transmission format: Baud rate : 1 15200 bps Data bit : 8 bits Parity : None ASCII Command Mode Command ACK Description VR V2.01a Read V ersion V2.01a [Firmware V ersion] I1~8 Input Select ( A T -SDI81 & A T -SDI82M [1~8]; A T -SDI51 & A T -SDI52M [1~5]) ST OUTPUT1 Read Selected Source OUTPUT1 Input one selected ( A [...]

  • Page 7

    4 5 0x08 0x53 0x57 0x30 0x08 0xff 0x05 0x01~0Xf f 0xf0~ 0xee 0xaa Set Machine Number: 0x08: Command Length 0x53 0x57 0x30 0x08: Check Code 0xff :Machine number 0x05: Command ID 0x01~0xff: Machine Number ( 1 to 0xff) 0xf0~0xee: Check sum Ack 0xaa: Header (a)Read command : Command code Response Description DA T A *CHECK SUM ACK SET 0x08 0x53 0x57 0x3[...]

  • Page 8

    6 IR Remote Control I Menu F1 F4 F2 F5 F3 F6 I Menu F1 F4 F2 F5 F3 F6 Reserved T o the right Channel 5 Reserved Channel 1 Channel 6 Reserved Channel 2 Channel 7 Reserved Channel 3 Channel 8 T o the left Channel 4 0x08 0x53 0x57 0x30 0x08 0xff 0x04 0xed 0xaa 0x03 0xff 0x02 Read Machine Number 0x08: Command Length 0x53 0x57 0x30 0x08: Check Code 0xff[...]

  • Page 9

    7 Hardware Inst alla tion 1. Connect SDI enable equipments to the output of A T -SDI81. 2. Connect the SDI input sources to the inputs of A T -SDI81. 3. Plug power adapter cable into 5V DC power jack. 4. Use IR remote, RS-232, or front panel push button to switch between input channels. HD/SD SDI Display HD/SD SDI Recorder HD/SD SDI Recorder HD/SD [...]

  • Page 10

    8 SAFETY INFORMA TION Safeguards T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. If the wall plug does not t into your local power socket, hire an electrician to replace your obsolete socket. Do not modify the wall plug. Doing so will void the warranty and safety features. This equipment should be installed[...]

  • Page 11

    8 W ARR ANTY 9 1. LIMITED W ARRANTY Atlona T echnologies warrants that (a) its products (the “Product”) will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of 3 YEARS from the date of receipt and (b) that the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for[...]

  • Page 12

    10 A TL ONA PRODUCT REGISTR A TION Thank you for purchasing this Atlona product — we hope you’ll enjoy it. We also hope that you’ll take a few moments to register your new purchase. Registration creates an ownership record if your product is lost or stolen and helps ensure you’ll receive notication of performance issues and rm - ware [...]