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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Welcome
Congratulations! By purchasing DDA-106 HD/SD Digital Distribution Amp you have entered the
world of FOR-A and its many innovative products. Thank you for your patronage and we hope
you will turn to FOR-A products again and again to satisfy your video and audio needs.
FOR-A provides a wide range of products, from basic support units to complex system
controllers, which have been increasingly joined by products for computer video based systems.
Whatever your needs, talk to your FOR-A representative. We will do our best to be of continuing
service to you.
1-2. Features
The DDA-106 is a half-1U-size HD/SD-SDI signal distributor. It accepts HD-SDI, SD-SDI, or
DVB-ASI signal and distributes the input into six outputs.
Accepts and distributes digital component signals in both SD and HD. (Auto switching)
Cable compensation function allows the input-side cable length to be as long as 200 meters
when BNC 5C-2V or equivalent cable is used for SD-SDI, and 100 meters when BNC 5C-FB
or equivalent cable is used for HD-SDI.
Reclock function minimizes signal jitter.
HD and SD Input Signal Auto Detection/Auto Switching
Bypasses signal input when unit power is off.
DVB-ASI signal format supported.
Can be mounted into 1RU EIA racks using an optional rack mount bracket set.
1-3. About This Manual
This manual is intended to help the user easily operate this product and make full use of its
functions during operations. Before connecting or operating your unit, read this operation
manual thoroughly to ensure you understand the product. After reading, it is important to keep
this manual in a safe place and available for reference.
