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VM-2HDxl - Overview 3
3 Overview
The VM
−2HDxl
is a high
−performance distribution amplifier for 3G HD−SDI
signals. The unit takes one input, provides reclocking and equalization and
distributes the signal to two identical outputs.
In particular, the VM-2HDxl features:
•
Cable equalization up to 300m
300m for SD signals; 200m for 1.5GHz HD signals; 100m for 3GHz HD signals
(measured with Kramer BC-1X 1 Coax RG-6 Super High-Resolution Cable).
•
One input and two identical outputs on BNC connectors
•
A data rate of up to 3Gbps, that enables it to be used for standard definition, high
definition and the 3G high definition serial digital video signals (SDI, HD-SDI and
3G HD-SDI)
•
HDTV compatibility
•
Passing of digital information (embedded audio, Teletext, time code and so
on) during the blanking period
•
SMPTE 292M, 259M, 344M and 424M compliant with data rates of
270Mbps, 540Mbps, 1483.5Mbps, 1485Mbps and 2970Mbps
•
Automatic, multi-rate, equalization and reclocking for losses typical with long
runs of 75
Ω
co-axial cable up to 300m
•
LEDs indicating the SDI resolution (SD or HD)
3.1 Defining the VM-2HDxl
This section defines the VM-2HDxl .