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Specifications
8949MDA-CXF
PAL/NTSC Monitoring Distribution Amplifier
Key Features
Reclocked distribution of SD or HD-SDI
•
signals for reconstructed input fan-out
PAL/NTSC monitoring output with aspect
•
ratio controls for HD inputs
Distributes both SD-SDI and HD-SDI with
•
automatic format detection for flexible
future-proof system architectures
Provides SD monitoring output whether
•
input is SD or HD
Very high-density solution
•
Accepts optional fiber transmitter to
•
provide optical, HD-SDI, and PAL/NTSC
monitoring outputs for combined local/
remote systems
Configurable as fiber receiver with four
•
HD-SDI outputs and PAL/NTSC monitoring
Applications
Where an PAL/NTSC monitoring feed is
•
required
HD-SDI distribution alongside monitoring
•
in PAL or NTSC
Rate-agile systems requiring distribution
•
and a consistent composite monitoring
feed
A fiber receiver with composite monitoring
•
A fiber transmitter with local HD and
•
composite monitoring feeds
Supported Frame Types
GeckoFlex frame
Power Rating
7.3 Watts – single slot without fiber optic submodule
8.0 Watts – single slot with fiber optic submodule
Inputs
SD/HD-SDI:
• Input equalization: up to 125m HD-SDI,
up to 330m SD-SDI (Belden1694A)
• Return loss: >15 dB 0.004 to 1.5 GHz
Optical:
Single-mode (optional)
Formats supported:
1080i @ 59.94, 50,
720p @ 59.94, 50, 480i @ 59.94 (NTSC)
576i @ 50 (PAL-B)
Outputs
SD/HD-SDI:
Four outputs
• Return loss: >15 dB, 5 to 270 MHz;
>10 dB to 1.5 GHz
• Signal level: SDI 800 mVp-p ±10%
• Output jitter: for input with <0.1 UI jitter, the output
jitter complies with the SMPTE 259M & 292M
standards
Optical:
Single-mode (optional)
Analog video:
Four outputs (75Ω)
• Formats: SMPTE 170M (NTSC), CCIR624 (PAL-B)
• Return loss: > 40 dB to 10 MHz
• Signal level: SDI 800 mVp-p ±10%
• Output jitter: for input with <0.1 UI
Electrical Length (Delay)
<0.97 ms
Conversion
8 bits representation
Type:
Field-based high speed monitoring to drive 16:9
monitors
Input formats:
59.94 Hz, 1080i @ 59.94 Hz,
720p @ 59.94 Hz, 480i @ 59.94 Hz
• To output format: 480i @ 59.94 Hz
Input formats:
50 Hz, 1080i @ 50 Hz, 720p @
50 Hz, 576i @ 50 Hz
• To output format: 576i @ 50 Hz
Manual input selection:
Coax In, fiber 1, fiber 2 (with
optional fiber input)
Input format selection:
Automatic/manual
Control And Monitoring
SNMP:
Yes
Web page configuration:
Yes
Local configuration:
Yes
Newton support:
Yes
NetConfig support:
Yes
NetCentral support:
Yes
This module can be mounted in a GeckoFlex
frame but not in other 8900 series frames
including Gecko-A or Gecko-V frames.
8949MDA-CXF
SD/HD monitoring distribution amplifier PAL/NTSC
output – fiber-ready front and rear module set.
Fiber optic kit option includes fiber optic submodule,
mounting bracket, and fiber cable assembly for
mounting on the module circuit board.
SFP-13103G-M1DRX-K
Dual input fiber receiver kit. For one-signal-per-fiber
and CWDM fiber systems
SFP-13103G-M1DTX-K
Dual output fiber transmitter kit. For one-signal-perfiber
systems
SFP-13103G-M1TRX-K
Fiber transceiver kit. For one-signal-per-fiber systems
Please note that the 8949MDA-CXF provides 16:9 anamorphic
monitoring outputs for HD signals and 4:3 outputs for SD
inputs. You should use the 8949MDA-SXF for SDI outputs. To
provide the fastest possible conversion, this module does not
perform deinterlacing and consequently it has an extremely short
processing delay of 0.97 ms.
J1
J2
J3
J4
J5
J6
J7
J8
J9
FIBER
SD/HD
SDI Out
SD/HD
SDI Out
SD/HD
SDI Out
SD/HD
SDI Out
SD/HD
SDI In
PAL/NTSC
Out
PAL/NTSC
Out
PAL/NTSC
Out
PAL/NTSC
Out
Fiber I/O
Connector
8900WFR-XFR
SD/HD
SDI In
Equalizer and
Re-clocker
Only one fiber
option may be
selected
Fiber RX
Fiber RX
Fiber RX
Fiber TX
Fiber TX
Fiber TX
SD/HD
Optical In
SD/HD
Optical Out
Option
Option
Option
Down-
converter
Encoder
Aspect Ratio
Control
Auto
Format
Detction
4X
SD/HD-SDI
Out
4X
PAL/NTSC
Out
The 8949MDA-CXF is a monitoring distribution
amplifier with PAL/NTSC monitoring outputs. This
module is ideal for low-cost monitoring of HD-SDI
signals. It provides four monitoring coax outputs
and four reclocked coax outputs and can be used
to distribute either SD-SDI or HD-SDI making it
ideal for mixed format applications or installations
where an upgrade is planned. Aspect ratio
controls are active on the downscaled outputs
with an HD input signal.
With its fiber-ready architecture, the 8949MDA
can use one of three types of fiber optic
submodule options. With a dual transmitter fiber
option installed, two fiber outputs are provided in
addition to the eight coax outputs. Applications
include use as an HD-SDI fiber transmitter with
additional monitoring and reclocked coax feeds.
Or the module can have a dual receiver (two fiber
inputs) or a transceiver (one fiber input and one
fiber output.
Parameters can be adjusted with onboard
controls or via standard HTML Web browsers
or via the Newton control panel (when installed
in network-equipped frames). In addition
NetConfig and NetCentral can be used for remote
configuration and signal
health monitoring.
This is a monitoring
device so, in order to
provide the fastest
possible conversion,
the module does not
perform de-interlacing
and consequently it
has an extremely short
processing delay of
0.97 ms.
For detailed specifications, installation, and setup
instructions see:
www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular
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