What the thread found

• Existing composite video signal cables inside the sled post can be repurposed to carry HD-SDI signals by converting their terminations to BNC connectors instead of their original connectors.
• The process involves disconnecting cables from the signal processing and splitter, routing them directly to BNC connectors at both the nose and bottom electronics sections.
• Two independent HD-SDI connections can be created by keeping the nose-mounted BNC connection and drilling an additional hole on the nose side to install a second BNC connector for the repurposed cable.
• The original cable connections from stage to post and post to bottom electronics can remain unchanged during this upgrade.
• This approach eliminates the need to replace internal wiring; instead, it redirects existing cables to new termination points.

Depends on

• This technique applies specifically to Master series sleds with the configuration described.
• The existing composite video cables must be suitable for SDI signal quality; the thread does not confirm compatibility with all cable types.
• The modification involves drilling holes and soldering, requiring technical skill and familiarity with video connector termination.
• The specific composite video cable gauge and quality are not detailed, which could affect SDI signal integrity.
• No professional testing results are provided to confirm the long-term reliability of repurposed composite cables for HD-SDI use.

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