Ross openGear SEA-8803, User Manual

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SEA-8803 User Manual (Iss. 02) Configuration • 3–5
Configuring the SEA-8803
This section briefly outlines how to configure the SEA-8803 using the options available in
DashBoard.
Configuring the Equalizer
You can choose to enable or bypass the equalizer on the card. The equalizer enables the card to
compensate for noise and signal losses inherent in long coaxial cable runs. Refer to the chapter
“
Specifications ” on page 5-1 for information on the cable equalization specifications for your
card.
To enable the equalizer
1. From the Device View , select the Setup tab.
Setup Tab — Enabling the Equalizer
2. Select the Enable Equalizer box. The box displays a check-mark.
To bypass the equalizer
1. From the Device View , select the Setup tab.
2. Select the Enable Equalizer box to clear the box contents.
Note
— You must bypass the equalizer when using signals of less than 125Mbps (such as
SMPTE 310 signals). For signals 125Mbps and greater (such as SDI signals), you must enable
the equalizer.