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  Why does Nitris have two reference inputs if it won’t let me plug blackburst and tri-level in at the same time.

  Posted by David Green on October 8, 2010 at 1:29 am

  My Adrenaline box has separate reference inputs for SD/ Blackburst and HD/ Tri-level, so why doesn’t the new Nitris DX box? What do other people do?

  of the ref in/out, the Manual says, “Either connection can be used for input but the other connection must be terminated externally or connected to a terminated piece of equipment.”

  and

  “the reference sync input must be connected to a valid sync source, either black burst or tri-level at the appropriate frame rate, common with the external equipment. If the loop-through connection is unused, it should be terminated with a 75ohm terminator.”

  So do I manually have to switch cables on the back of my $15,000 box? that would be lame. anyone?

  Thanks

  David Green replied 15 years, 7 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  John Pale

  October 8, 2010 at 3:42 am

  Its a loop through…not a second input.
  It allows you to loop reference through the DX Nitris to other equipment instead of running a full second cable from the sync generator.

  Install a patch bay or switch if you want more than one type of sync connected.
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  David Green

  October 8, 2010 at 3:46 am

  Thanks, what kind of switch? Are blackburst and tri-level analog?
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  Terence Curren

  October 8, 2010 at 1:09 pm

  We have everything done through patch bays as it makes life easier. However, if this is the only thing you are going to be switching, you could try something like this:

  https://www.sjmediasystem.com/kr-4x1vb.html

  Terence Curren
  http://www.alphadogs.tv
  http://www.digitalservicestation.com
  Burbank,Ca
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  David Green

  October 9, 2010 at 12:18 am

  Thanks i just ordered that. I see a big re-wiring/ patchbay job in our future.

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