DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) 63
Chapter 5 - Video setup

5.2.1 Digital connectors

SDI signals

The SDI (SD) output signal is according to SMPTE 259M with a maximum of 4 audio channels
(24-bit) embedded in the DSC signal according to SMPTE 272 M-A, and Error Detection and
Handling (EDH) signals according to SMPTE RP 165.
The HD-SDI (HD) output signal is according to SMPTE 292M: Bit-Serial Digital Interface for
High Definition Television Systems with a maximum of 4 audio channels (24-bit) embedded in
the DSC signal according to SMPTE 299M, and Error Detection and Handling (EDH) signals
according to SMPTE RP 165.

Embedded time code standard

The (HD-)SDI inputs and outputs are capable of extracting or inserting embedded time code
from or to the (HD-)SDI signal according to:
– HD-SDI: RP188-1999: Transmission of Time Code and Control Code in the Ancillary
Data Space of a Digital Television Data Stream,
– SDI: SMPTE-266M-2002: 4:2:2 Digital Component Systems Digital Vertical Interval
Time Code.

Viewfinder output signal

The viewfinder signal can be selected in the SYSTEM/HARDWARE/PORTS menu for output as a
HD-SDI signal on the digital video connector. When selected, the message VF is shown in the
viewfinder. The viewfinder signal is only output when the video format of the camcorder is set
to a HD standard.
All display messages, menus and markers, and the viewfinder signal processing (zebra, focus
assist, VF detail) are applied to the output signal. Crispening of the viewfinder signal is not
applied.
If the Option switch on the viewfinder is set to the On position, only selected markers are
shown. VF detail is still applied.

5.2.2 Analog connectors

Analog video

The Analog Out connector provides a 1Vpp CVBS analogue output signal. This signal is only
present if the connector is terminated correctly with 75 Ω. A linear time code signal according
to SMPTE 12M-1999 can also be provided for locking external units to the time code generator
of the camcorder.
The Analog In connector accepts a 1Vpp CVBS external video signal for genlocking the
camcorder and for recording. This signal can also be viewed in the viewfinder. A black burst
signal can be used for genlocking.
A linear time code signal according to SMPTE 12M-1999 can also be supplied to this connector
for locking the time code generator of the camcorder to an external unit.