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Chapter 1: Introduction
The 3 Gb/HS/S/R serial digital video routing switcher can accommodate an
external sync input on the rear panel so that synchronous switching can be
achieved. The sync signal can be NTSC or PAL.
The 3 Gb/HS/S/R can be monitored and controlled locally or remotely.
• It can be controlled locally via the front panel control option.
• It can be controlled remotely via serial, Harris X-Y coax control, or
Ethernet.
The 3 Gb/HS/S/R is capable of operating on a range of all SMPTE-defined
standard and high definition data rates. See Table 1-9 on page 33 for a list of
data rates for 3 Gb/HS/S/R serial digital video routing switchers
The 3 Gb/HS/S/R is offered in a one-rack unit (1RU) and a two-rack unit (2RU)
frame. (For those applications that require larger matrices, consider using the
Integrator Series routing switcher system.) The supported matrix sizes are listed
in Table 1-7 on page 28 and Table 1-6 on page 27.
Multiple copies of the output(s) are available on some matrix options. For
example, in a 1RU, you can select a 16×4 to operate as a normal 16×4, as a
16×2 with dual outputs, or as a 16×1 with quad outputs. Similarly, in the 2RU
frame, you can select a 32×4 to operate as a normal 32×4, as a 32×2 with dual
outputs, or as a 32×1 with quad outputs.
Submatrices, Separate Mode, and Married Mode
Main Features
You can partition 3 Gb/HS/S/Rs into smaller submatrices. For example, you can
partition a 32×4 into two 16×2s, four 8×1s, dual 32×2s, or quad 32×1s. When
you partition a routing matrix, you can also select the submatrices to function as
separate or married units.
• When you set the submatrices to perform in separate mode, the individual
submatrices are operated and controlled as smaller, separate routers.
• When you set the submatrices to perform in married mode, the individual
submatrices operate in unison. This means when an input or output is
selected on any one of the submatrices, the corresponding input or output is
selected on all submatrices. This mode of operation can be very convenient
when routing component video, for example. It is also possible to mix and
match signal formats. This way, a video matrix and an audio matrix can be
housed in the same frame. Multiformat configurations can only be achieved
in a 2RU frame. When configured as a multiformat product the maximum
matrix size for each format is 32×4.
• High quality multirate and standard definition serial digital video routing
with enhanced control and monitoring capabilities
• Reclocking available as an option
• Multi-format matrix configurations
• Supported signal types (270 Mb/s to 2.97 Gb/s):
• SMPTE 259M - 143, 177, 270, and 360 Mb/s
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