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VEA-1023  Analog Video Auto Equalizing DA 

Guide to Installation and Operation 

M477-9500-110 

 October 2016

 

 

VEA-1023

 

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VEA-1023 

 

Description  

The VEA-1023 is an analog video distribution amplifier with 
8 outputs providing differential input, clamping, automatic 
equalization and gain adjustments. Equalizing up to 300 m 
(1000’) of Belden 8281 cable, the gain and equalization can 
be controlled from the frame control panel, the remote 
control system (with menu type adjustments) or 
automatically (using a test signal at the input). A multi-
colored LED, visible with the door closed, reports the card 
status. The differential input provides rejection of hum and 
other artifacts on incoming signals. The VEA-1023 is 
housed in a Densité frame and a single or double width rear 
connector panel is required. 

 

Features  

  Analog video differential input with passive loop-through 

 

Eight 75 Ω outputs 

  Signal presence and 525/625 detection and reporting 

  Supports NTSC and PAL video signal formats  

  Handles AES-3id audio signal format 

  50 MHz analog video bandwidth 

  Equalization up to 300m (1000’) 

  Status LED and remote reporting 

 

FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM 

 

Video 

Outputs

Video 

Input

Microcontroller

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Rem Control

Select

Status

Gain

Loop

Equalization

Signal 

Detection

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

INPUT 

Video signal: ................................ Any 1 Vpp nominal signal 
Return loss:  ................................. > 40 dB up to 5 MHz 
Coupling: ...................................... DC or AC with Clamping 

(Hard/Soft/None) 

Level: ........................................... 0.3 to 1.5 Vpp  
Impedance: .................................. 75 

Ω bridging 

Max. Common mode signal: ........  28 Vpp  
Common mode rejection:  ............ > 65 dB to 10 kHz  
 

OUTPUTS (8) 

Video signal:  ............................... 1 Vpp nominal, adjustable 
Return loss:  ................................. > 50 dB up to 10 MHz 
Impedance:      ............................. 75 

Ω 

Phase match between outputs: .... < 0.1

°

 @ 4.43 MHz 

Output isolation signal:................... > 40 dB @ 10 MHz 
Response variation (1-8 loads):  < 0.1 dB, 20 MHz 

 

PROCESSING

 

PERFORMANCE 

Gain range:  

 ± 3 dB 

Freq. response:  

<±0.02dB up to 5MHz,  

 

±0.05dB up to 10MHz 

EQ range: 

0-300 m Belden 8281,  

 

0-200 m Nokia 0.6/2.8 

EQ response: 

<±0.05dB up to 5MHz,  

 

±0.15dB up to 10MHz, 

Diff. gain:  

< 0.15% 

Diff. phase:  

< 0.15

°

 (8 loads),  

 

< 0.1

°

, (2 loads) 

Horizontal tilt:  

< 0.25%, DC coupling 

Vertical tilt:  

< 0.25%, DC coupling 

Signal to noise ratio: 

> 70 dB rms/0.714V, flat 15 MHz  

Chroma/luma delay error:  < ±1 ns 
Chroma/luma gain error:   < ±0.02 dB 
Hum: 

< 1 mV 

Processing delay: 

15 ns 

Power: 

single 2 W, dual 2.5 

W

 

Summary of Contents for Grass Valley VEA-1023

Page 1: ...signal format 50 MHz analog video bandwidth Equalization up to 300m 1000 Status LED and remote reporting FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM Video Outputs Video Input Microcontroller 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rem Control Select Status Gain Loop Equalization Signal Detection SPECIFICATIONS INPUT Video signal Any 1 Vpp nominal signal Return loss 40 dB up to 5 MHz Coupling DC or AC with Clamping Hard Soft None Level 0 3 ...

Page 2: ...ill free up slots in the Densité frame Choose the SRP rear panel to get 4 outputs but no loop through or the SRP L panel to get three outputs plus the loop through Overview The DENSITÉ frame incorporates a central controller card located in the center of the frame which is equipped with an LCD display and a control panel The controller handles error reporting and local and remote control for all c...

Page 3: ...o activate the STATUS led REAR PANEL ERROR Indicates an absence of the rear panel or an incompatibility between the module and the rear panel The STATUS led turns on flashing red AUTO CALIB Indicates automatic calibration is set jumper LK2 position 3 4 MANUAL CALIB Indicates manual calibration is set jumper LK2 position 1 2 OK 525 Indicates a valid 525 line incoming signal OK 625 Indicates a valid...

Page 4: ...tabilize to the current gain and EQ adjustments The LED is yellow Using the measuring equipment to observe the result slowly turn the GAIN CAL potentiometer P3 situated on the card edge to adjust the white level to 100 Format 100 white level NTSC with setup 714 mV or 100 IRE NTSC no setup 714 mV or 100 IRE PAL 700 mV NOTE The output reacts slowly when the potentiometer is turned and it is constant...

Page 5: ...ly after the next auto calibration If this happens the First time Calibration and Auto calibration procedures described above must be redone NOTE if you push on the Select button during the calibration until the led returns green the final value will replace the factory default value According to the video input signal NTSC or PAL the card will store two different factory default values one for NT...

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