Barco Matrix-PRO HD-SDI manual

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    The MatrixPRO Digital Series offers three models of serial digital matrix switchers for routing of SDI and HDSDI video signals: 8X8, 16X16 HD-SDI and 16X16 SDI. The HD-SDI models allow users to route either HD-SDI or SDI signals. The SDI unit will only pass SDI signals. Each input and output is individually isolated. These inputs can be switched to[...]

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    MatrixPRO Digital Series Specifications VIDEO ROUTING Signal Speed Return Los s Maximum Cable Length VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT ENCLOSURE GENERAL C ONTROL / REMO TE Number/signal type 8 or 16 Unbalanced serial data Number/signal type 8 or 16 Unbalanced serial data Connectors 8 or 16 BNC f emale Amplitude 800mV +- 10% Impedance 75 ohms Output Jitter [...]