The 1260 is an analog video to serial digital (SDI) conversion module with an integral frame synchronizer. The unit is 10 BIT processing that meets broadcast standards for professional use. Composite analog video is converted to 10-bit parallel data and decoded to 4:2:2 digital component video using the state of the art design.

The 1260 features one video I/O signal. One independent analog video input can be converted to two isolated SDI outputs. The card performs as a high performance analog to SDI conversion. An analog black reference input provides timing of the video output.

The H timing range is infinite for precisely timing the signals into the system. In the Gen-lock mode, the 1260 will automatically detect which reference format, NTSC or PAL. In the Freerunning mode, the 1260 defaults to NTSC, and to operate in PAL, an external PAL black burst signal must feed the EXT REF input.

In the event of loss of input signal, the user can select the output to freeze the last frame (four fields), black or SMPTE color bars. The front panel rotary encoder provides adjustments of timing and phase.

The rear panel accepts one analog video input, and provides two isolated SDI outputs. Two BNC=s are provided for black reference input, looping high impedance.

The front card edge 7 segment display provides information about the operating performance. The front card edge has two switches used as Amenu@ and Aescape@ and a rotary encoder for system timing.

The Amenu@ switch is used to select channels for adjustment of each parameter. The rotary encoder is used to browse through the various settings in each channel and make adjustments the Aescape@ switch is used to go back to the previous menu item. The menu selections may be obtained clockwise or counter-clockwise for ease of setup.

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