ASI ADAPTER

KA-AS790G

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing this product. Before beginning to operate this unit, please read the instruction manual carefully in order to make sure that the best possible performance is obtained. For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the body. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. KA-AS790G LST1195-001A

Introduction

FOR USA These are general IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and certain items may not apply to all appliances.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read all of these instructions. Save these instructions for later use. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Do not use this appliance near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. PORTABLE CART WARNING (symbol provided by RETAC) Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for S3125A ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appliance should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided. This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance. Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. b. c. d. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation. e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
17. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 18. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.

Safety Precautions

FOR USA AND CANADA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

POUR CANADA

ATTENTION
RISQUE DELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION:

POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE DELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER. AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE NEST A REGLER PAR LUTILISATEUR. SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME. Le symbole de lclair lintrieur dun triangle quilatral est destin alerter lutilisateur sur la prsence dune tension dangereuse non isole dans le botier du produit. Cette tension est suffisante pour provoquer llectrocution de personnes. Le point dexclamation lintrieur dun triangle quilatral est destin alerter lutilisateur sur la prsence doprations dentretien importantes au sujet desquelles des renseignements se trouvent dans le manuel dinstructions. Ces symboles ne sont utiliss quaux Etats-Unis.
The lightning flash wish arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure thatmay be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA) RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la Class A est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAUTION:

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USERS AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
Safety Precautions (contiuned)

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FOR EUROPE

This equipment is in conformity with the provisions and protection requirements of the corresponding European Directives. This equipment is designed for professional video appliances and can be used in the following environments: Controlled EMC environment (for example, purpose-built broad-casting or recording studio), and rural outdoors environments. In order to keep the best performance and furthermore for electromagnetic compatibility we recommend to use cables not exceeding the following lengths: Port

[ASI OUTPUT]

This unit should be used with 12V DC only. To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOT use any other power source.

AVERTISSEMENT:

POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DINCENDIE OU DELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER LAPPAREIL A LHUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

Coaxial Cable

Length
Ce magntoscope ne doit tre utilis que sur du courant direct en 12V. Afin deviter tout resque dincendie ou delectrocution, ne pas utillser dautres sources dalimentation lectrique
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the unit.

REMARQUE:

La plaque signaltique (plaque du numro desrie) est situe surle cadre infrieur de lunit.
To prevent electric shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Due to design modifications, data given in this instruction book are subject to possible change without prior notice. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed close to the apparatus.

Caution:

Where there are strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism, for example near a radio or TV transmitter, transformer, motor, etc., the picture and the sound may be disturbed. In such case, please keep the apparatus away from the sources of the disturbance.
Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment

Attention:

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

[European Union]

This symbol indicates that the electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead, the product should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for proper treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of this product correctly, you will help to conserve natural resources and will help prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more information about collection point and recycling of this product, please contact your local municipal office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

(Business users)

If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit our web page http://www.jvc.eu to obtain information about the take-back of the product. [Other Countries outside the European Union] If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so in accordance with applicable national legislation or other rules in your country for the treatment of old electrical and electronic equipment.
Dear Customer, This apparatus is in conformance with the valid European directives and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety. European representative of Victor Company of Japan, Limited is: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach Friedberg Germany Sehr geehrter Kunde, sehr geehrte Kundin, dieses Gert stimmt mit den gltigen europischen Richtlinien und Normen bezglich elektromagnetischer Vertrglichkeit und elektrischer Sicherheit berein. Die europische Vertretung fr die Victor Company of Japan, Limited ist: JVC Technical Services Europe GmbH Postfach Friedberg Deutschland

Contents

Main Features.3 Precautions for Proper Use.4 Names of Parts and Functions.5

Installation

Attaching this Unit to the Camera Recorder.6 Outputting DVB-ASI Signal.7 Troubleshooting.7

Others

Specifications.8
How to use this manual Symbols used Note Memo : Describes precautions concerning the operation of this product. : Describes reference information, such as functions and usage restrictions of this product. : Indicates the reference page numbers and reference items.
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Main Features

This adapter can be attached to the GY-HM790 series and GY-HM750 series for it to be used as a HD/SD studio camera recorder. It may be necessary to update the software version of the GY-HM790 series. For details, please consult JVC's authorized dealers. GY-HM700 series cannot be connected.

DVB-ASI Output Terminal

Outputs DVB-ASI signal. Converts to DVB-ASI signal in the same MPEG format as the IEEE 1394 output of the camera recorder. Supports 1080i, 1080p and 720p HD formats. Outputs at 35 Mbps in HQ mode during Camera mode.

Connection

Cableless connection. Can be connected to camera recorder using a special 68-pin connector.

Compatible formats

DVB-ASI signal can be output in the following video formats. CAM MODE (LIVE)
Camera Recorder Setting Video Format Recording MODE SP HQ SP HQ HQ SP OUTPUT Availability NO ^ MPEG2 Video Encode Format Rate [Mbps] 18.35 ^ VBR/ CBR CBR VBR CBR VBR VBR ^ ^ ^ MPEG1 LayerASI Audio Encode Format Rate [kbps]
1280720/60p/30p/24p/50p/25p 14401080/60i/50i 19201080/60i/50i/30p/25p/24p 720480/60i/50i

MEDIA MODE (PLAYBACK)

Camera Recorder Setting Video Format Recording MODE SP HQ SP HQ HQ SP OUTPUT Availability NO NO NO NO NO NO Video Encode Format ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Rate [Mbps] ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ VBR/ CBR ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ASI Audio Encode Format ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Rate [kbps] ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
Precautions for Proper Use

Transportation

Do not drop or hit this unit against a hard object when transporting.
Storage and Usage Locations
Avoid using or placing this unit in the following places. Places subject to extreme heat or cold Places with excessive dirt or dust Places with high humidity or moisture Places subject to smoke or vapor such as near a cooking stove Places subject to strong vibrations or unstable surfaces In a parked car under direct sunlight or near a heater for long hours. Allowable ambient temperature and humidity Be sure to use this unit within the allowable temperature range of 0 f to 40 f and a relative humidity of 30 % to 80 %. Using this unit at a temperature outside the allowable range may result in malfunction of the product. Strong electromagnetic waves or magnetism Noise may appear in the picture or audio and/or the colors may be incorrect if this unit is used near a radio or television transmitting antenna, in places where strong magnetic fields are generated by transformers, motors, etc., or near devices emitting radio waves, such as transceivers or cellular phones. Use of wireless microphone near this unit When a wireless microphone or wireless microphone tuner is used near this unit during recording, the tuner could pick up noise. Do not place this unit at places that are subject to radiation or X-rays, or where corrosive gases occur. Protect this unit from being splashed with water. (Especially when shooting in the rain) Protect this unit from getting wet when shooting on a beach. In addition, salt and sand may adhere to the body. Be sure to clean this unit after use. Protect this unit against penetration of dust when using it in a place subject to sandy dust. When transceiver or mobile phone is used near this unit, noise may enter the intercom speaker or appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
Moving this unit with the supporting tripod attached may cause the unit to fall off if they are subject to external impact or vibration. This may cause injuries. Make sure to remove the unit from the tripod before moving it.

Maintenance

Turn off the power before performing any maintenance. Wipe the external cabinet of the unit with a soft cloth. Do not wipe the body with benzene or thinner. Doing so may cause the surface to melt or turn cloudy. When it is extremely dirty, soak the cloth in a solution of neutral detergent, wipe the body with it, and then use a clean cloth to remove the detergent.

Power Saving

Turn off the power of the system when the unit is not in use to save energy.
Names of Parts and Functions
A ASI OUTPUT Terminal (BNC)
Output terminal for DVB-ASI signal.

D ASI OUT LED

Lights up when DVB-ASI signal is being output.
B Camera Recorder Connector (68-pin)
For connecting to the accessory terminal at the rear of the camera recorder.

E POWER LED

Lights up when power is supplied from the camera recorder.

C LINK LED

Lights up when the link between the camera recorder and IEEE 1394 is established.
Attaching this Unit to the Camera Recorder
Attach this unit to the camera recorder after removing the battery adapter from the camera recorder. Two separate types of battery adapters are used respectively for IDX and Anton Bauer Batteries. Either one of them is attached depending on the region. U model : Gold Mount for Anton Bauer Battery E model : V Mount for IDX Battery
3 Attach this unit to the camera recorder
A Connect Connector A (one location only) of the camera recorder to that of this unit B Store the connected connector in the storage compartment of the camera recorder, and fasten using the supplied Velcro fastener Note: Make sure that the connection wires and connectors are properly stored and do not protrude out. C Attach the hook of this unit to the guide on the camera recorder D Connect Connector B of this unit to that of the camera recorder E Fasten this unit to the camera recorder using the screws (x2)
1 Remove the battery from the camera recorder 2 Remove the battery adapter from the

camera recorder

A Unfasten Screw A (x4) to remove the adapter B Remove the connectors (x2 or x3) C Unfasten Screw B (x4) to remove the plate (IDX Battery only) Memo: Do not remove the rubber sheet of the camera recorder. The plate is only available on IDX Batteries.

Battery Adapter

B Storage

Compartment

Velcro Fastener

C Guide

Hook KA-AS790G

Screw B

A Screw A
Connector A Mount the screws (x2)
Connector B Rubber Sheet Plate (IDX Battery Only)

B Connectors

Screw A
Battery Adapter for Anton Bauer Battery
Attaching this Unit to the Camera Recorder (continued)
4 Attach the battery adapter to this unit
Align the screw holes at the back of the memory recorder with the holes on the rubber sheet. Next, follow the steps illustrated in A _ C to attach the rubber sheet, plate (for IDX adapters only) and battery adapter.
Battery adapter Rubber sheet (included with KA-AS790G) A Mount screw B (x4) Screw B C Mount screw A (x4) Screw A Screw A
Outputting DVB-ASI Signal
A Set the [INT/EXT] switch of the camera recorder to INT. B Set the POWER switch of the camera recorder to ON. The POWER LED lights up. C The LINK LED lights up when the IEEE1394 link between the camera recorder and KA-AS790G is established. D Set the video format of the camera recorder. ( A Page 3) The ASI OUT LED lights up and DVB-ASI signal is output from the ASI OUTPUT terminal.

Troubleshooting

Plate (for IDX adapters only) Connector B Connect the connector (x2) D Storage Compartment Battery adapter for Anton Bauer

(For Anton Bauer)

Note: Store the connection wires and connectors properly so that they do not protrude from the groove or recess. Memo: Battery adapters manufactured by Anton Bauer do not come with a plate.
The LINK LED is lighted but the ASI OUT LED remains unlit. B Is the adapter in a mode which is not of a compatible format with the camera recorder? ( A Page 3) B Is the camera recorder in the CAM MODE? ( A Page 3) LINK LED and ASI OUT LED do not light up. B Is the [INT/EXT] switch of the camera recorder set to INT?

5 Attach the battery

Note: Do not connect a battery other than those designated. For details on the type of battery that can be connected, refer to the INSTRUCTIONS of the camera recorder.
6 Set the switch of the camera recorder
Set the [INT/EXT] switch of the camera recorder to INT. For details, please refer to the instruction manual of the camera recorder. Memo: Make sure that the attachment and setting of switches are performed with the power turned off.
Others KA-AS790G ASI ADAPTER

Specifications

General
Allowable operating temperature Allowable operating humidity Allowable storage temperature Power supply voltage Power consumption Mass Accessories : 0 f to 40 f : 30 %RH to 80 %RH : -20 f to 60 f : DC 12 V (10.5 V to 17 V) : Maximum 1.5 W : Approx. 320 g : Rubber Sheet.. 1 Instructions...1 Warranty Card (for USA & Canada)..1

DVB-ASI

DVB-ASI : Compliant with EN 50083-9
Dimensional Outline Drawing (Unit: mm)

91.6 87.4

* The specifications and appearance of this unit are subject to changes for further
improvement without prior notice.
2011 Victor Company of Japan, Limited

LST1195-001A