Datavideo DAC-2 Supplementary Guide

Configuring a NTSC DAC-2 with Avid DV Xpress 3 on Windows 2000
Button Functions
DV Input
Select/Reset
The DV Button, has two functions:
It selects DV as the input source and is also a reset.
Resetting the DAC-2 will put it into its default setting based on its Firmware version.
Composite
Video, S-
Video, Y.U.V.
This button is for analog input source selection: Composite video (RCA), S-Video
(Y/C), and Y.U.V. (Component)
12/16 bit
Audio/Mode
Selection
The A Encode button has two important functions; it selects the encoding audio
frequency between 12 bit (32 KHz) or 16 bit (48 KHz) and if it is held down for 3
seconds it switches modes.
1. Verify which EPROM is in the DAC-2.
On the underside of the DAC-2 there is a serial number sticker, which has a version number on it, the
version number is stamped or on a sticker.
Please find your version number in the table below:
2. Datavideo NTSC DAC-2 Firmware Table
Firmware Version Preset / Default Mode Details
4.7 Mac/Windows XP Preset Mac/Windows XP
4.8 Windows 2000 Refer to 4.8/5.2 Instructions
5.2 Windows 2000 Refer to 4.8/5.2 Instructions
5.3 or Higher Mac/Windows XP Preset Mac/Windows XP
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Datavideo DAC-2 Specifications

Inputs

S-VHS sources Y/C in	4—pin 75 ohm DIN connector
Composite input	1.0Vp-p 75 ohm RCA connector
Component Y, R-Y, B-Y input	75 ohm BNC connector

Outputs

S-VHS Source Y/C out	4-pin 75 ohm DIN connector
Composite Video Source output	1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm RCA connector
Component Y, R-Y, B-Y output	75 ohm BNC connector

General

Power	DC 9V 10W AC Adapter
Ambient Temperature	32° - 131°F (0° - 55°C)
Dimensions	8.3”(W) × 8.3”(D) × 2.2”(H)