BrightEye 10 Optical/SDI to Analog/SDI Converter
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The BrightEye™ 10 is a digital to analog video converter with both SDI (electri-
cal) and fiber optic inputs. Output formats include Beta and SMPTE component,
RGB, and composite (with simultaneous S-Video Y/C). Video processing, encoding,
and analog conversion are performed digitally at 12 bits of resolution with 8 times
sampling.
Front panel controls select between the optical and SDI input, choose the analog
output format, and adjust gain. The BrightEyeControl application is provided to
allow remote control of the unit from a personal computer with USB support.
The reclocked SDI output follows the input selector, thus providing optical to elec-
trical conversion when the optical input is selected. BrightEye 10 combines fiber
to SDI conversion and QC monitoring in one compact unit.
A glossary of commonly used video terms is provided at the end of this user guide.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
As shown in the functional block diagram below, serial digital video is fed to the
converter on a single BNC connector. Or, an optical input can be connected to the
standard SC connector provided. Selection of the input type is made with the
front panel controls.
The SDI input is routed directly to the SDI Out BNC and the reclocking and dese-
rializing circuitry before entering the D to A converter. The optical input, if
selected, also passes through the reclocker and deserializer before being converted
to analog video.
The converted analog signal is then encoded to the desired output format as
chosen on the front panel or with the BrightEye Control application. During this
stage, gain can be adjusted for the correct output levels.
BrightEye 10 is powered by a 12 volt DC universal power supply. This power
supply can accept an input voltage between 90 and 230 volts, at 50 or 60 Hertz. It
uses a standard IEC line cord and can be used anywhere in the world. It is
normal for the converter to be quite warm to the touch when operating.
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