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Documentation Terms
The following terms are used throughout this guide:
• “ Frame ” refers to the DFR-8104A and DFR-8110A frames that house the ADC-
8032A card.
• All references to the DFR-8104A and DFR-8110A also include the
DFR-8104A-C and DFR-8110A-C versions with the cooling fan option. See the
respective User Manuals for details.
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“ Operator ” and “ User ” both refer to the person who uses the ADC-8032A .
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“ Board ”, “ Card ”, and “ Module ” all refer to the ADC-8032A decoder board itself,
including all components and switches.
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“ System ” and “ Video system ” refers to the mix of interconnected digital and analog
production and terminal equipment in which the ADC-8032A operates.
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“ 525-line mode ” refers to broadcast situations using NTSC or PAL-M composite
(analog) signal reference inputs.
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“ 625-line mode ” refers to broadcast situations using PAL-B or PAL-N composite
(analog) signal reference inputs. All references to PAL in this manual imply that
PAL-B is being used.
• All references to PAL-N are “combination N” (ITU-R BT. 470-6)
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations may be used throughout the text:
Abbreviation Definition
ADC Analog to Digital Converter
A-D Analog-to-Digital
D-A Digital-to-Analog
DA Distribution
Amplifier
DAC Digital to Analog Converter
DDR Digital Disk Recorder
DIS Disable
DVR
Digital Video Recorder
EN Enable
LOW SIG
Low Signal
RU Rack Unit
SDI Serial Digital Interface
VCR Video Cassette Recorder
VTR Video Tape Recorder
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