Video Products
Technical Bulletin 30-2013-124

SUBJECT: SDI OUTPUT DISABLED WHEN CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICE

DESCRIPTION

When an external device is connected, SDI output may become disabled on rare occasions, depending on:
 Power supply status to the camcorder or external device, or
 Connection status between the camcorder and external device.

To prevent disabled SDI output, observe the following precaution.

PRECAUTION

Before turning ON power, confirm that a ground is established between the camcorder and external device as follows:

1.  Connect a 75 coaxial cable between the camcorder and external device.

2.  Turn ON power to the camcorder and external device.

NOTE: If the 75 coaxial cable must be connected while power is supplied, connect the cable to the external device first, then to the camcorder.