v15-SD/HD Caution: Before you set up and operate your switcher, see the

“Important Safety Instructions” in your Setup manual. QuickStart

Video Inputs/Outputs/Reference Ports, Pinouts, and Diagnostics

USB Tally Network

Input BNCs Output BNCs 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 17 18 19 20 21 22

x36 Frame Status IN

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 17 18 19 20 21 22
LEDs 1 2 3 4
TALLY
5 6 7 8
PANEL
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14
OUT
15 16

FRM UPGD
POWER 2
UPGRADE PS2
IN

POWER
PANEL
12345678 GPIO

PS1
PS2
ON
1

MC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 16
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PS1
TALLY PANEL OUT
PS2 2 SERIAL
LTC AES OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OUT1 OUT2 IN REF
GPIO 12

Reference
1

Linear
PS1

LTC AES
SERIAL
Power Switch DIP Power GPI I/O Serial
Timecode In
OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OUT1 OUT2 IN REF
12

Switches
Input MultiViewer Output BNCs Reference LTC- AES+
AES Audio Out (2) Out
Outputs LTC+ GND

MultiViewer LTC- AES-

Input BNCs Out (3) Output BNCs*
x36+ Frame
GPI I/O Tally
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 17 18 19 20 21 22

DashBoard
Power
IN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 16
(female DB37) (female DB37) Display
Switch
TALLY PANEL OUT
PS2 2

Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Tally Pin Tally Serial

GPIO
1 MV 3 4 5

Linear Reference (rear)

PS1

1 GPI I/O 1 20 GPI I/O 20 1 Common (2-6, 20-25) 20 Tally 18 (female RJ-45)
SERIAL
LTC AES

Timecode In
OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OUT1 OUT2 IN REF
12

2 GPI I/O 2 21 GPI I/O 21 2 Tally 1 21 Tally 19

Input MultiViewer Output Reference Ethernet
3 GPI I/O 3 22 GPI I/O 22 3 Tally 2 22 Tally 20 Pin RS-422
AES Audio Out (2) BNCs Out 4 GPI I/O 4 23 GPI I/O 23 4 Tally 3 23 Tally 21 1 Tx+
Outputs 5 GPI I/O 5 24 GPI I/O 24 5 Tally 4 24 Tally 22 2 Tx-
OSD
6 GPI I/O 6 25 Ground 6 Tally 5 25 Tally 23 3 Rx+ Remote
7 GPI I/O 7 26 GPI I/O 25 7 Tally 6 26 Tally 24 4 n/c
Notes: 8 GPI I/O 8 27 GPI I/O 26 8 Tally 7 27 Tally 25 5 n/c
9 GPI I/O 9 28 GPI I/O 27 9 Tally 8 28 Tally 26 6 Rx-
• The number of available input and output BNCs depends on the 10 GPI I/O 10 29 GPI I/O 28 10 Tally 9 29 Tally 27 7 Ground
frame you ordered. 11 GPI I/O 11 30 GPI I/O 29 11 Tally 10 30 Tally 28 8 Ground
12 GPI I/O 12 31 Ground 12 Tally 11 31 Common (7-12, 26-30)
• The 2 base MultiViewers are assigned to outputs 1 and 2, but can 13 GPI I/O 13 32 GPI I/O 30 13 Tally 12 32 Tally 29
be re-assigned to outputs 3 and 4, respectively. 14 GPI I/O 14 33 GPI I/O 31 14 Tally 13 33 Tally 30 (front) Power
15 GPI I/O 15 34 GPI I/O 32 15 Tally 14 34 Tally 31 Power
• The 3 additional MultiViewers on the x36+ frame are fixed to 16 GPI I/O 16 35 GPI I/O 33 16 Tally 15 35 Tally 32
outputs MV3-5. 17 GPI I/O 17 36 GPI I/O 34 17 Tally 16 36 Tally 33
• Only Media-Store audio can be output on the AES audio outputs. 18 GPI I/O 18 37 -- 18 Tally 17 37 Tally 34
19 GPI I/O 19 19 Common (13-18, 32-37)
Audio is not embedded in the MultiViewer output.
• Output BNCs* 11-22 on the x36+ frame have dedicated format
converters and color correctors for each BNC. Note: The tally pin must be connected to the proper common to complete the circuit.
For example, tally 6 on pin 7 must be connected to the common on pin 31.
Specifications
SDI Input Formats Default Values Power Consumption Input Voltages Video Input Specifications Video Output Specifications AES Output Specifications
480i 59.94Hz Frame IP (LAN1) 192.168.0.123 x36 Frame 120W 2.5A 48V Frame 100 - 120V~ Equalization >100m at 1.5 Gb/s Return Loss < -23dB at 1.5GHz Audio Depth 24-bit in HD
576i 50Hz Frame IP (LAN2) 0.0.0.0 x36+ Frame 180W 3.75A 48V 220 - 240V~ (using Belden 1694 cable) >300m at 270 Mb/s (5°-40°C) < -18dB at 3GHz 20-bit in SD
720p 59.94Hz FTP User name user x36+12G Frm 206W 4.3A 48V 47-63Hz Impedance 75 ohm, terminating Rise and Fall Time 800ps +/- 10% (SD) Channels 1 Stereo Pair
720p 50Hz FTP Password password Video Inputs, SDI SMPTE 259M/292M serial digital 240ps +/- 10% (HD) File Format Multi-Channel
1080i 59.94Hz (non-looping) Signal Level 800mV +/- 10% Waveform Audio File
Tally Rating
1080i 50Hz Reference Inputs Standard Definition — analog black DC Offset 0 Volts Impedance 110 Ohms, differential
Input Voltage: 24VAC (rms) / 40VDC
1080pSF 23.98Hz (non-terminating, looping) High Definition — tri-level sync Overshoot < 10% Min/Max Output Voltage 1.5/6V peak-to-peak
Maximum Current: 120mA
1080pSF 25Hz HD Mode 10-bit SMPTE-292M serial digital Swing
Impedance: < 15 ohms
1080pSF 29.97Hz Rise and Fall Times 20ns (typical)
1080p 29.97Hz Temperature Sample Rate 48kHz
1080p 50Hz Level A Operating: 0 - 40°C (32 - 104°F) Synchronization Locked to Video
1080p 59.94Hz Level A Storage: -20 - 85°C (-4 - 185°F)

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 v15-SD/HD Caution: Before you set up and operate your switcher, see the
“Important Safety Instructions” in your Setup manual.

Rack Mounting Power and Control Cabling Frame Door Opening

1
Connect video 1
inputs as needed
22
21

Locked
20
19
18

36
17
16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 17 18 19 20 21 22
35 15
34 14
33 13 OUT
32 12
IN
Unlocked
31 11
30 18
29 17
28 16
27 15 REF
IN
26 14
25 13
OUT1
OUT2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 12 13 14 15 16
24 12 10 TALLY PANEL OUT

Rack
23 11 9
21
22
9
10
2 7
8
PS2 2
20 8 6
EL
19 7 PAN 5
6 4 GPIO

Mount
5 1
3
IN
3
4 LY
TAL 2 1
2 OUT
1
PS1
1 IAL
GPIO SER

Arm
PS2 AES
12 SERIAL
LTC AES OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OUT1 OUT2 IN REF
PS1 LTC 12

Connect external 2
reference or use
2 internal reference
POWER

Connect Program, Preview, ON

OFF
UPGRADE

FRM UPGD
and aux outputs as needed

POWER
PANEL
1 2 3 4 12345678
5 6 7 8

PS1
MC

PS2
22
21

To external
20
19
18
17
36 16
35 15
34 14
33 13 OUT

serial device
32 12
31 11
30 18
29 17
28 16
27 15 REF
IN
26 14
25 13 OUT2

To control
24 12 OUT1
10
23 11 9
22 10 8
21 9 7
20 8 2
EL 6
19 7 PAN 5
6 4
1

panel
5 3
IN 4 LY 2
3 TAL
1
2 OUT

Retaining
1 IAL
GPIO SER
PS2 AES
12

Bolts
PS1 LTC

Ethernet To
Rail Guide
DashBoard
Rack Mount
Arm To external
3 ethernet devices Frame Dust Filter

Remove frame door before cleaning the dust filter.

22
21
20
19
18
17
36 16
35 15
34 14
33 13 OUT
32 12
31 11
30 18
29 17
28 16
27 15 REF
IN
26 14
25 13 OUT2
24 12 OUT1
10
23 11 9
22 10 8
21 9 7

Note: It is recommended that you always connect the AC Power

20 8 2
EL 6
19 7 PAN 5

Frame Dust
6 4
5 1
3
IN 4 LY 2
3 TAL
1
2 OUT
1 IAL
GPIO SER

Adapter to the device before connecting to Mains Power. Filter

PS2 AES
12

PS1 LTC

Mains
Power

5/16 Hex
Nuts
4
Black Cable Adapter between Serial
port on frame and RJ12 Telco Cable
22

10m RJ12
21
20
19
18
17
36 16
35 15
34 14

Telco Cable
33 13 OUT
32 12
31 11
30 18
29 17
28 16
27 15 REF
IN

Remote Aux Panel

26 14
25 13 OUT2
24 12 OUT1
10
23 11 9
22 10 8
21 9 7
2

Note: The Dust Filter located inside the frame door

20 8 6
EL
19 7 PAN 5
6 4
5 1
3
IN 4 LY 2
3 TAL
1
2 OUT
1 IAL
GPIO SER

should be kept clean and free of dust buildup to

PS2 AES
12

PS1 LTC

ensure proper cooling of the frame. Always ensure

Threaded that the Dust Filter is covering all the holes in the
Rubber
Bumpers To more door.
Remote
Aux Panels

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