HD2014, HD2012, HD2011 Video Passport
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1RU Multi-Path Video Converter, Frame Synchronizer and Decoder
INSTALLATION Revision 0.1 Page 2-3
2.1.3. COM Connections
COM: A standard DB9 connector (female) is used for the HD201x serial port interface. This
serial port is used as an engineering debug port. To enable this serial port, you must be
running firmware revision hd2010-100114-1657 or later. To enable this serial port you
must simultaneously hold down the front panel LOCK and SEL buttons during initial
system boot-up. If those key are not activated during boot-up, this serial COM port will
be inactive. Pin-out for this serial connection as shown below. Pin 1 is the top left pin of
the connector as shown below.
PIN # Name Description
1
N/A Not used
2
TX Transmit Line
3
RX Receive Line
4
N/A Not used
5
GND Ground
6
N/A Not used
7
N/A Not used
8
N/A Not used
9
N/A Not used
2.1.4. AES Audio Connections
AES OUT: Eight (8) unbalanced AES outputs are provided on a DB15 connector.
DB15 to BNC breakout cables are available for AES I/O (Evertz part number WPAES8-
BNCM-6F).
DB15 connector and breakout cable pin-out information is provided in the tables below.
Breakout cables are ordered as an HD201x accessory.
AES IN: Eight (8) unbalanced AES inputs are supported on a DB15 connector.
DB15 to BNC breakout cables are available for AES I/O (Evertz part number WPAES8-
BNCM-6F).
DB15 connector and breakout cable pin-out information is provided in the tables below.
Breakout cables are ordered as HD201x accessory.