Encore3 - Tri-combo input card

2.4.4 Tri-combo input card

DisplayPort: Digital display interface developed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). This interface is primarily used to connect a video source to a display device such as a computer monitor, though it can also be used to transmit audio, USB, and other forms of data.

HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio / video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed / uncompressed digital audio data from an HDMI-compliant device, the source device, to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.

SDI: Serial Digital Interface (SDI) is a serial link standardized by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE). SDI transmits uncompressed digital video over a 75-ohm coaxial cable, typically within studios, and is seen as the most professional video infrastructure equipment.

BNC: Bayonet Neill-Concelman (BNC) is a method of connecting coaxial cables to a BNC connector using a twist lock design. This twist lock ensures that the cable and the connector are in optimal contact and are hard to dislodge by accident. It enables the transmission of serial digital video, timing signals or audio signals.

Overview

The Tri-combo (gen 2) input card allows up to four independent signals to be active. Which four connectors accept a signal can be configured in the Event Master Toolset. For more information, see “TCI mode”. When a valid signal is connected, then the nearest indicator light will turn green.

Tip: By default the top four connectors are active.

A mix of different signals can be used to make up the four possible connections:

DP 1.2 connection, using the DisplayPort connector.
HDMI 2.0 connection, using the HDMI connector.
SD SDI connection, using any of the BNC connectors.
HD SDI connection, using any of the BNC connectors.
3G SDI connection, using any of the BNC connectors.
6G SDI connection, using any of the BNC connectors.
12G SDI (single link) connection, using any of the BNC connectors.
12G SDI (quad link) connection, using all four BNC connectors.

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DisplayPort1.2 connector with indicator LED
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HDMI2.0 connector with indicator LED
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SDI1 BNC connector with indicator LED
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SDI2 BNC connector with indicator LED
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SDI3 BNC connector with indicator LED
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SDI4 BNC connector with indicator LED