2.5 Connecting Picture Sources
The Bay Cat X accepts inputs from many different sources, depending on configuration
Which Configuration Do You Have?
The Bay Cat X can be ordered in one of three configura- tions: Base Model, Video Model, or Broadcast Model. The Video Model and Broadcast Model have similar input ports, which are described below.
Base Model Inputs
The base model has one analog computer video input port and two
Video Model and Broadcast Model Inputs
The Video Model and Broadcast Model each have a total of five different video inputs. Of these five, four are the same for both models: Analog, Composite,
The fifth connector on the Video Model is a DVI input port that accepts all video and graphics signal inputs up to 165MHz pixel clock.
The fifth connector on the Broadcast Model is an HD- SDI (Serial Digital Interface) input port, which accepts all video inputs.
Computer sources
Connect analog computer sources to the analog connec- tor., or on Video Models, connect digital computer sources to the DVI connector.
Since computer sources are RGB, you must set the Col- orspace to RGB in the Picture menu.
Video sources
Connect composite video sources to the yellow RCA connector,
Component and
✎For some customers and field upgrades, video boards are shipped separately and must be installed prior to use. For more information, see “Installing the DVI Board or SDI Board” on page 6.
YPbPr sources
Component video sources, such as those provided by some DVD players, should be connected to the component connectors. These connectors accept 480i and 576i signals (480p and HD signals are not accepted).
Most DVD players have red, green, and blue RCA con- nectors for component video output.
Connectors and Locations
The locations of the connectors are shown in the illustra- tion on page 15.
✎For exact locations and dimensions of connectors, see “Connector Locations and Diagrams” on page 114.
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