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Ordering Information 

In This Chapter 

This chapter contains ordering information for the VTA-8060 and related products. 

VTA-8060 Video DA and Related Products 

Standard Equipment 

• 

VTA-8060

 Precision Video Equalizing Amplifier 

Optional Equipment 

• 

8060D-004

 Precision Video Equalizing Amplifier User Manual 

(User Manual, provided with every 5 cards purchased) 

• 

VRC-7000 

Video Truck Amp. Remote Control Module 

(mounts in VRP-7000 Remote Control Panel) 

• 

VRP-7000 

Video Truck Amp. Remote Control Panel  

(1RU, holds up to 22 VRC-7000 modules) 

• 

DFR-8104A

 Digital Products Frame and Power Supply (PS-8102) 

(1RU, holds 4 modules, includes 1 power supply) 

• 

DFR-8104A-C

 Digital Products Frame with Cooling Fan Module  

and Power Supply (PS-8102) 
(1RU, holds 4 modules, includes 1 power supply) 

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DFR-8110A

 Digital Products Frame and Power Supply (PS-8102)  

(2RU, holds 10 modules, includes 1 power supply) 

• 

DFR-8110A-C

 Digital Products Frame with Cooling Fan Module 

and Power Supply (PS-8102) 
(2RU, holds 10 modules, includes 1 power supply) 

Your

 VTA-8060 Video Equalizing Amplifier 

is part of the RossGear family of products. Ross Video 

offers a full line of RossGear terminal equipment including distribution, conversion, monitoring, 
synchronizers, encoders, decoders, keyers, switchers, as well as analog audio and video products

.

VTA-8060 User Manual (Iss. 01A) 

Ordering Information  

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  5-1 

Summary of Contents for VTA-8060

Page 1: ...Ross Video Limited VTA 8060 Video Truck Amplifier User Manual Ross Part Number 8060D 004 Issue 01A ...

Page 2: ...ted software is prohibited Notice The material in this manual is furnished for informational use only It is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Ross Video Limited Ross Video Limited assumes no responsibility or liability for errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Trademarks is a registered trademark of Ross Video Limited Ross ROSS ROSS and...

Page 3: ...equipment damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non compliant operating state ESD Susceptibility This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event Important Safety Instructions Caution This product is intended to be a component product of the RossGear 8000 series frame Refer to the RossGear 8000...

Page 4: ...th Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de classe A est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada EUROPE This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of CE Directive 93 68 EEC INTERNATIONAL This equipment has been tested to CISPR 22 1997 along with amendments A1 2000 and A2 2002 and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Digital device Notice...

Page 5: ...ural resources Ross Video encourages you to use the appropriate take back systems These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials from your end of life equipment in an environmentally friendly and health conscious manner The crossed out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use these systems If you need more information on the collection reuse and recycling systems please contact your local ...

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Page 7: ... Control Installation 2 3 BNC Labels 2 7 Cable Connections 2 7 Board Installation 2 8 VRP 8060 Gain Settings 2 8 VRP 8060 Equalization Settings 2 8 Remote Control by a Voltage Source 2 9 Specifications 3 1 In This Chapter 3 1 VTA 8060 Technical Specifications 3 2 Service Information 4 1 In This Chapter 4 1 Troubleshooting Checklist 4 1 Warranty and Repair Policy 4 2 Ordering Information 5 1 In Thi...

Page 8: ...ii Contents VTA 8060 User Manual Iss 01A ...

Page 9: ... Video s experience in engineering and design expertise since 1974 You will be pleased at how easily your new VTA 8060 fits into your overall working environment Equally pleasing is the product quality reliability and functionality Thank you for joining the worldwide group of satisfied Ross Video customers Should you have a question pertaining to the installation and operation of your VTA 8060 ple...

Page 10: ...ribution frames of some other manufacturers for installation flexibility The VTA 8060 fills a unique role within the full line of RossGear video distribution products engineered to satisfy the highest quality broadcast standards and the most demanding requirements of your facility Features The Truck Amp provides a heavy duty solution to the problems that can occur when connecting external video so...

Page 11: ...04A and DFR 8110A frames that house the VTA 8060 card Operator and User both refer to the person who uses the VTA 8060 cards Board Card and Module all refer to the VTA 8060 cards including all components System and Video system refers to the mix of interconnected production and terminal equipment in which the VTA 8060 cards operate VTA 8060 User Manual Iss 01A Introduction 1 3 ...

Page 12: ...1 4 Introduction VTA 8060 User Manual Iss 01A ...

Page 13: ...s as described in the following note ESD Susceptibility Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive semiconductor devices Avoid handling circuit boards in high static environments such as carpeted areas and when wearing synthetic fiber clothing Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards and related equipment Unpacking Unpack each VTA 8060 card you receiv...

Page 14: ... and equalization potentiometers or it can be operated with the VRC 7000 remote control gain and equalization knobs as installed in a VRP 7000 remote control panel Local Control If you are using the VTA 8060 card edge controls set both JP1 Gain and JP3 Equalization jumpers to LOCAL Then set RV1 Gain and RV2 Equalization as required for your system and cable length Use any suitable test signal that...

Page 15: ...er for more detail on this component 2 fiber washers 2 lock washers 2 nuts 2 knobs With each VRP 8060 panel ordered you receive 1 panel plate 1 Allen wrench 42 plastic hole plugs 1 Truck Amp Owner s Manual There are two stages to installing the Truck Amp The first stage is installing the control modules The second stage is installing the Truck Amp card into the rack frame and connecting the inputs...

Page 16: ...The Control Module PCB The Truck Amp s remote control panel was engineered to perfectly line up with its associated jackfield The panel may be installed between the jackfield and scope selector You won t be guessing which incoming jack is connected to which DA 1 Install a fiber washer on each potentiometer bushing 2 Position the control module PCB in the panel ensuring that the GAIN potentiometer ...

Page 17: ...red is less than 500 ohms gently turn the knob counterclockwise until the potentiometer shaft is unable to continue turning Continuing turning the knob you should be able to feel the knob s hold on the potentiometer shaft give and from this point on the knob will slip turn on the potentiometer shaft If you do not feel the knob slip turning on the potentiometer shaft loosen the knob s setscrew with...

Page 18: ... The knob will slip turn on the potentiometer shaft 6 Rotate the knob fully clockwise until the potentiometer reaches its turning limit If the knob is in the proper position it will be pointing just past the 1000 foot mark on the panel If the knob indicates a distance of 1000 feet or less gently turn the knob clockwise until it points to just past 1000 feet The knob will slip turn on the potentiom...

Page 19: ...les that you require to BNC outputs 1 6 Be sure to terminate any unused outputs 1 4 Do not terminate outputs 5 and 6 if not used 3 Assemble two coax cables long enough to connect the rack frame to the control modules Prepare enough cables for each Truck Amp installation 4 Connect coax cables to BNC outputs 7 and 8 5 Run the coax cables to the equipment rack where the Truck Amp panel will be instal...

Page 20: ...on plug is properly seated VRP 8060 Gain Settings Fine adjustment of the gain control on the VRP 8060 remote panel should now be made to obtain proper white levels as viewed on a waveform monitor During normal operation the 0 5dB range Gain control will compensate for any small errors that may be present For non standard level inputs pulling the Gain control increases the Gain potentiometer range ...

Page 21: ...uency response will automatically be flat to 10 MHz without the necessity of using a sweep signal Remote Control by a Voltage Source In some situations it may be desirable to control the Truck Amp without using the remote panel It has been successfully used in several installations where remote control was provided by a computer with a digital to analog interface To assist in the design of such sy...

Page 22: ...2 10 Installation and Setup VTA 8060 User Manual Iss 01A ...

Page 23: ...Specifications In This Chapter This chapter contains the VTA 8060 Technical Specifications table VTA 8060 User Manual Iss 01A Specifications 3 1 ...

Page 24: ... 10 C Frequency Response 0 02dB to 10MHz typically 0 3dB at 20 MHz Line Rate Window Tilt 0 2 Field Rate Window Tilt 0 2 50 60Hz Square Wave Tilt 0 3 Bounce black to white 0 3 Differential Gain 10 90 APL 0 15 Differential Phase 10 90 APL 4 outputs 0 15 Differential Phase 10 90 6 outputs 0 25 RMS Noise 0 5 MHz unweighted 62dB Chrominance Luminance Delay 2 0ns Performance all outputs loaded K Rating ...

Page 25: ...wer Check Check the power indicator LED on the distribution frame front panel for the presence of power If the power LED is not illuminated verify that the power cable is connected to a power source and that power is available at the power main Confirm that the power supplies are fully seated in their slots If the power LED is still not illuminated replace the power supply with one that is verifie...

Page 26: ... Products line provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your RossGear Product Ross Video policy dictates that all repairs to the RossGear VTA 8060 are to be conducted only by an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representative Therefore any unauthorized attempt to repair this product by anyone other than an authorized Ross Video Limited factory representati...

Page 27: ...ower Supply PS 8102 1RU holds 4 modules includes 1 power supply DFR 8104A C Digital Products Frame with Cooling Fan Module and Power Supply PS 8102 1RU holds 4 modules includes 1 power supply DFR 8110A Digital Products Frame and Power Supply PS 8102 2RU holds 10 modules includes 1 power supply DFR 8110A C Digital Products Frame with Cooling Fan Module and Power Supply PS 8102 2RU holds 10 modules ...

Page 28: ...After hours Emergency 613 652 4886 ext 333 PHONE Fax 613 652 4425 General Information solutions rossvideo com E MAIL Technical Support techsupport rossvideo com Ross Video Limited 8 John Street Iroquois Ontario Canada K0E 1K0 POSTAL SERVICE Ross Video Incorporated P O Box 880 Ogdensburg New York USA 13669 0880 Visit Us Please visit us at our website for Company information Related products and ful...

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