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READ THIS FIRST!

Save Time and Avoid Damage!

We realize that you will want to start installing your new equipment right away.  But, you will
save time and avoid costly damage by taking a few moments to review the following helpful
information before you proceed.

1. Installation and Cable Connections

Before turning the power on, consult the “Installation” section of this manual to
obtain specific advice about cable connections, switch settings and jumper
configurations.

2. Operation

See the “Operation” section for proper use of your new equipment.

3. Calibration

All Ross Video Terminal Equipment is factory calibrated. Adjustment of sealed
calibration components or any repairs to this unit, are to be performed by an
authorized Ross Video technician.  Unauthorized repairs will void your Warranty.

In Case of Problems

If you encounter any problems with the installation of this unit, please call our Customer
Service Department at (613) 652-4886, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Advice is available, without charge, for the life of this equipment, not just for the warranty
period.

DM-8018-02

Summary of Contents for SMA-8018

Page 1: ...ngs and jumper configurations 2 Operation See the Operation section for proper use of your new equipment 3 Calibration All Ross Video Terminal Equipment is factory calibrated Adjustment of sealed calibration components or any repairs to this unit are to be performed by an authorized Ross Video technician Unauthorized repairs will void your Warranty In Case of Problems If you encounter any problems...

Page 2: ...SMA 8018 Serial Monitoring Amplifier USER S MANUAL DM 8018 02 ...

Page 3: ...eo 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 RossGear are registered trademarks of Ross Video Limited All other product names and any registered and unregistered trademarks mentioned in this guide are used for identification purposes only and remain the exclu...

Page 4: ...provides 1 or 2 composite analog monitoring outputs NTSC or PAL monitoring may be selected The analog monitoring outputs can be set to monochrome if desired In the absence of an input signal a color black monitoring output is produced Moving a jumper to the TEST position can produce a 75 color bar pattern Vertical interval blanking width is jumper selectable for either normal width or narrow width...

Page 5: ...n the rear of the frame are marked for distribution amplifiers having eight outputs However in the case of the SMA 8018 there are six or seven outputs of serial digital and one or two analog composite video outputs It is not necessary to terminate unused outputs Refer to the following 2 Set Jumpers Set the jumper plugs to determine the nature of the analog output signal SYSTEM JP2 PAL For 625 line...

Page 6: ...l digital output A Output 7 will have a composite analog output FAULT REPORT JP1 DISABLE SMPTE 269M Fault Report is disabled ENABLE SMPTE 269M Fault Report is enabled 3 Final User Setup Set the analog output EQUALIZATION RV2 adjustment for the cable length used between the amplifier and destination Plug the board into the frame and apply power The equalization control is calibrated for 8281 cable ...

Page 7: ...w or absent In some circumstances the signal may still be restored correctly but the circuits will be working close to the limit of their capability and reliability cannot be assured MONITOR ERROR This indicator identifies if there is a problem with the input signal or in the analog conversion section of the card There are three states for this indication STEADY RED The signal is present but not t...

Page 8: ...TE document ANSI SMPTE 269M 1994 If the FAULT REPORT jumper JP1 is enabled the output will be a steady low signal if there is no power in the module The output will pulse at a field rate if the input signal is very low or absent In all other situations the output is open high impedance All frame modules having fault reporting capability are connected in parallel to the telco connector Maintenance ...

Page 9: ... dB to 5 MHz Output Isolation 38 dB to 5 MHz Signal Level 1V p p 5 DC Offset 50 mV Frequency Response 0 05 to 4 2 MHz 0 6 dB 5 MHz Differential Phase 0 8 degrees Differential Gain 1 8 Group delay 10 ns to 5 5 MHz Analog Monitoring Outputs RMS noise unweighted 54 dB 0 5 0 MHz Power Consumption 3 9 W Specifications are subject to change without notification Ordering Information SMA 8018 Serial Monit...

Page 10: ...ion of your Ross Gear product If this is a manual for a Ross Gear product from our Analog Terminal Equipment product line you will find it provides all pertinent information for the safe installation and operation of your Ross Gear product Included in this manual if this product does not carry any surface mount devices you will also find schematics bills of materials and layout drawings These are ...

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