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Broadcast Pix V7.3
1.1.2 HD I/O
The High Definition I/O connectors on the Slate board set are BNC connectors. All inputs
and outputs can either be HD-SDI or SD-SDI for standard definition. The bottom
connector is a HD output and the remaining 4 connections are HD inputs. The Slate
system supports high definition video in:
1080i/60/59.94, 720p/60/59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/50, 486i/29.97 and 576i/25 modes and
supports the standards:
SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 274M, ITU-R BT601-5, SMPTE 259M and SMPTE 292M.
The Slate HD boards down-convert the signal coming in and then up converts the signal
going out. The system can also down-convert going out for standard definition on any of
the other Slate outputs while outputting a HD signal on the HD output card.
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1.1.3 Optional DVI I/O
The Slate video switcher is primarily used for broadcast television applications, although
the system can be used in virtually any production scenario. Every Slate switcher can
optionally support up to two DVI-D computer inputs and up to two DVI-D outputs (VGA
adaptors are included to convert the signal) through dual DMS-59 connectors. This is
ideal for corporate, faith or event productions where a computer source is needed, for
example to run a PowerPoint slideshow. Although it is possible to use a S-Video input or
a scan converter to bring in computer signals with SD configurations, the DVI-I option
gives the highest quality computer signal. Each DMS connector has an input and output
as labeled on the breakout cable. The DVI input can support resolutions VGA (640x480)
to DVI WUXGA (1920x1200). The DVI output can support resolutions VGA (640x480) to
DVI WUXGA (1920x1200), as well as HD 1080p through the optional DVI to HDMI cable.
Depending on your input/output device, some DVI/VGA resolutions may not operate
properly. The DVI-I card is optional on only HD Slate systems and uses inputs 4 and/or 8
and outputs D and/or E from the HD card, selectable in the Slate I/O Assignments
window. If two DVI ports are needed, then two HD I/O cards are necessary. You can not
output through the DVI card and the HD card simultaneously.
1.1.2
4 HD/SD SDI
Inputs
1 HD/SD SDI
Output
Input 4 &
Output D
Input 8 &
Output E
Input 4 or 8
&
Output D or E
Bottom connector
not used.