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2. Hardware Orientation
Video Processors
An M/E’s Source Link Output must always be connected to its associated M/E
Source Link Input on the next chassis, and never cross-routed.
SConnect M/E 2’s Source Link Output on Processor 1 to M/E 2’s
Source Link Input on Processor 2.
Please note:
~In a multi-chassis configuration, the link can extend to all chassis.
~In all cases, the looped inputs are “pre-scaler.”
In Chapter 3, refer to the “Program and Source Link Connections” section on
page98 for details on proper conne ct or usage in wide screen configurations.
In AppendixA, refer to the “DVI Connector Pinouts” section on page 369 for
pinout details.
e) Source Link In
One DVI connector is provided for the M/E’s Source Link Input. For wide screen
and multi-screen applications, this connector accepts the looped outputs from the
previous VP or VPx in the chain. An M/E’s Source Link Input must always be
connected to its associated M/E Source Link Output on the previous chassis,
and never cross-routed.
In Chapter 3, refer to the “Program and Source Link Connections” section on
page98 for details on proper conne ct or usage in wide screen configurations.
In AppendixA, refer to the “DVI Connector Pinouts” section on page 369 for
pinout details.
f) DVI Input B
One DVI-I connector is provided for both digital and analog inputs to the M/E’s
Layer B and background channel.
~Digital — connect a digital graphics source directly to this input, or more
typically, connect the output of a digital graphics router.
~Analog — using the appropriate adapter, connect an analog VGA
source or the output of a VGA router directly to this input.
Refer to the “M/E Input Notes” section on page56 for details on the use of this
connector’s analog component. In Appendix A, refer to the “DVI-I Connector
Pinouts” section on page370 for pinout details.
g) HD/SDI Input B
One BNC connector is provided for the HD/SDI input to Layer B. Connect an SDI
or HDTV source directly, or connect the output of an SDI or HDTV router. Refer to
the “M/E Input Notes” section on page 56 for additional information.
h) Analog Input B
One 15-pin D connector is provided for the input to the M/E’s Layer B — visually,
the higher priority of the two by default. Connect a VGA source or the output of a
VGA router. This input can also be used for composite and component video.
See the “M/E Input Notes” section on page 56 for information about video inputs.
In Appendix A, see the “Analog 15-pin D Connector” section on page 371 for
pinout details.