This document is the user manual for the RD5AD 2-channel Component/Composite Analog to SDI Converter R-series Card Module, describing the features and characteristics of the product.
The AJA RD5AD is a dual-channel universal video A/D converter designed for video/key or video/video applications. It supports two completely separate channels of analog to SDI conversion, accepting inputs such as YPbPr, Betacam, RGB, composite, or Y/C (S-Video). The device automatically configures NTSC or PAL analog inputs to the corresponding 525 or 625 line 4:2:2 component serial digital output.
| Input Format | SMPTE, EBU N-10, RGB, BETACAM, NTSC, PAL, Y/C (S Video) |
|---|---|
| Output Return Loss | 15 db to 300 Mhz |
| Frequency Response (Y) | +/-0.25 db to 5 Mhz |
| Delay (Comb Filter OFF) | 1.3 usec |
| A/D Converters | 8 bits |
| Power Consumption (+6.5V) | 5.7W |
The RD5AD supports SMPTE, EBU N-10, RGB, BETACAM, NTSC, PAL, and Y/C (S Video) inputs.
Yes, a TBC source is required on the RD5AD inputs; operation without a TBC is not recommended for VTRs, laser disks, or DVDs.
The RD5AD supports 2 completely separate channels of analog to SDI conversion.