Comprehensive CVG-10ARxl User Manual

USER MANUAL
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Video Audio Distribution Amplifier
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Contents
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Introduction 1
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Getting Started 1
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Overview 1
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Your CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier 2
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Installing on a Rack 4
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Using the CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier 5
6.1 Connecting a CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier 5
6.2 Increasing the Outputs 6
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Technical Specifications 8
Figures
Figure 1: CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier 2 Figure : Increasing the Outputs: Arranging a 1:30 Video Audio DA 7
Tables
Table 1: Front Panel CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier Features 2 Table 2: Rear Panel CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier Features 3 Table : Technical Specifications of the CVG-10ARxl 8
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1 Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier. This product is ideal for:
Audio video duplication studios Rental/staging, CCTV, and home theater use
The package includes the following items CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier, power cord and this user manual.
2 Getting Started
We recommend that you:
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging
materials for possible future shipment
Review the contents of this user manual
3 Overview
The CVG-10ARxl is a state-of-the-art 1:10 video audio distribution amplifier using BNC connectors for composite video, and RCA connectors for unbalanced stereo audio signals. The CVG-10ARxl accepts a composite video input and distributes the signal to 10 identical outputs.
In particular, the CVG-10ARxl:
Includes looping connectors for connecting to a local monitor, other
acceptor, or for forming larger systems1
Has a video bandwidth of 360MHZ, ensuring transparent performance
with typical video and audio sources
Can function as unbalanced stereo audio or balanced2 mono audio
(selected via an audio control button)
Can output video signals that are DC or AC coupled for maximum
flexibility (selected via a coupling button)
Has front panel video trimmer controls3 for output level and cable
1 For example, you can connect 3 CVG-10ARxl units to make a 1:30 video audio distribution amplifier (see section 6.2)
2 Recommended for low signal transmission over long distances or in audio b roadcasting studios for high quality signal
recreation
3 The video outputs are arranged in two blocks of 5 outputs (outputs 1 to 5, and outputs 6 to 10). Each block can be separately
trimmed for output level and cable equalization (EQ.) thus achieving different compensations for different cable lengths
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equalization (EQ.), as well as audio trimmer controls for left and right gain, with an enable / disable control button
Achieving the best performance means:
Connecting only good quality connection cables, thus avoiding
interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables)
Avoiding interference from neighboring electrical appliances and
positioning your CVG-10ARxl away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
4 Your CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier
Figure 1 and Tables 1 and 2 define the CVG-10ARxl:
Figure 1: CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier
Table 1: Front Panel CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier Features
# Feature Function
1 Power Switch Illuminated switch supplying power to the unit
2 Left Gain Trimmer Adjusts1 the audio signal level for the left channel
3 BAL/ST Button Pushing in selects balanced mono audio operation, releasing selects
4 Right Gain Trimmer Adjusts1 the audio signal level for the right channel
AUDIO
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6 EQ. Trimmer Adjusts1 the video EQ. (equalization) compensation of outputs 6 to 10
7 LEVEL Trimmer Adjusts1 the video signal level of outputs 6 to 10
8 EQ. Trimmer Adjusts1 the video EQ. (equalization) compensation of outputs 1 to 5
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CONTROL
Enable/Disable Button Pushing in enables audio gain trimmer control, releasing bypasses it
VIDEO
CONTROL
LEVEL Trimmer Adjusts1 the video signal level of outputs 1 to 5
unbalanced stereo audio operation
disabling audio gain trimmer control
1 Insert a screwdriver into the hole and carefully rotate it, to trim the level
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Table 2: Rear Panel CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier Features
# Feature Function
1 VIDEO IN BNC Connector Connects to the video source
2 VIDEO LOOP BNC Connector For looping to increase output availability
3 Term Button
4 Coupling Button Pushing in selects DC coupling2, releasing selects AC coupling
5 VIDEO OUT BNC Connectors Connect to the video acceptors
6 AUDIO IN RCA Connectors Connects to the stereo audio source
7 AUDIO LOOP RCA Connectors For looping to increase audio output availability 8 AUDIO OUTPUTS RCA Connectors Connect to the stereo audio acceptors
9 Power Connector with Fuse AC connector enabling power supply to the unit
Pushing in selects 75, releasing selects Hi-Z1
(removing the DC offset of the input signal)
1 For looping select Hi-Z
2 Achieving the best linearity and signal fidelity
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5 Installing on a Rack
This section describes what to do before installing on a rack and how to rack mount.
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6 Using the CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier
You can connect:
A single CVG-10ARxl unit (see section 6.1) Several CVG-10ARxl units to increase the number of outputs (see section
6.2)
6.1 Connecting a CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier
You can connect a single CVG-10ARxl Video Audio Distribution Amplifier unit as a 1:10 video audio DA, in which audio is unbalanced stereo audio (left and right) or balanced mono audio (+ and -).
To connect the CVG-10ARxl as a 1:10 video unbalanced stereo audio DA, do the following1:
1. Connect a video audio source (for example, a composite VCR) to the VIDEO IN BNC connector and to the left and right AUDIO IN RCA connectors.
2. Connect the 102 VIDEO OUT BNC connectors and the 10 left and right AUDIO OUTPUT RCA connectors to the video audio acceptors3 1 to 10.
3. Connect the power cord to the mains electricity.
4. Push in the Term button to terminate the line to 75.
5. Release the BAL/ST button to select unbalanced stereo audio operation.
6. Adjust4 the video trimmer controls5 for output signal level and/or cable compensation equalization level, if required.
7. If audio control adjustment is required for left and/or right gain, push in Enable/Disable button, and then adjust3 the trimmer controls.
1 Switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your CVG-10ARxl. After connecting your CVG-10ARxl,
switch on its power and then switch on the power on each device
2 As required. Up to 10 outputs can be connected on the CVG-10ARxl. Not all outputs need to be connected
3 For example, VCR units
4 Insert a screwdriver into the hole and carefully rotate it, to trim the level
5 The video outputs are arranged in two blocks of 5 outputs (outputs 1 to 5, and outputs 6 to 10). Each block can be separately
trimmed for output level and cable equalization (EQ.) thus achieving different compensations for different cable lengths
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6.2 Increasing the Outputs
You can increase the number of outputs by interconnecting CVG-10ARxl units. The example in Figure 2 illustrates how to connect 3 units to increase the number of outputs from 10 to 30.
To form a 1:30 video and unbalanced stereo audio DA, do the following1:
1. Connect a video audio source (for example, a composite VCR) to the VIDEO IN BNC connector and to the left and right AUDIO IN RCA connectors of the first CVG-10ARxl unit.
2. Connect the video LOOP BNC connector of the:
First CVG-10ARxl unit to the VIDEO IN BNC connector of the second
CVG-10ARxl unit
Second CVG-10ARxl unit to the VIDEO IN BNC connector of the third
CVG-10ARxl unit
3. Connect the left and right AUDIO LOOP RCA connectors of the:
First CVG-10ARxl unit to the left and right AUDIO IN RCA connectors
of the second CVG-10ARxl unit
Second CVG-10ARxl unit to the left and right AUDIO IN RCA
connectors of the third CVG-10ARxl unit
4. Connect the 10 VIDEO OUT BNC connectors and the 10 left and right AUDIO OUTPUT RCA connectors of the:
First CVG-10ARxl unit to the video audio acceptors2 1 to 10  Second CVG-10ARxl unit to the video audio acceptors2 11 to 20  Third CVG-10ARxl unit to the video audio acceptors2 21 to 30
5. On the first and second CVG-10ARxl units, release the Term button. On the third CVG-10ARxl unit, push in the Term button to terminate the line to 75.
6. On each CVG-10ARxl unit:
Connect the power cord to the mains electricity Release the BAL/ST buttons to select unbalanced stereo audio operation Adjust3 the video trimmer controls4 for output signal level and/or cable
1 Switch OFF the power on eac h device before connecting it to your CVG-10ARxl units. After connecting the CVG-10ARxl
units, switch on their power and then switch on the power on each device
2 For example, VCR units
3 Insert a screwdriver into the hole and carefully rotate it, to trim the level
4 The video outputs are arranged in two blocks of 5 outputs (outputs 1 to 5, and outputs 6 to 10). Each block can be separately
trimmed for output level and cable equalization (EQ.) thus achieving different compensations for different cable lengths
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compensation equalization level, if required
If audio control adjustment is required for left and/or right gain, push in
the Enable/Disable buttons, and then adjust1 the trimmer controls
Figure : Increasing the Outputs: Arranging a 1:30 Video Audio DA
1 Insert a screwdriver into the hole and carefully rotate it, to trim the level
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7 Technical Specifications
Table 3 includes the technical specifications:
Table : Technical Specifications1 of the CVG-10ARxl
INPUTS:
OUTPUTS:
MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL: VIDEO: 1.6Vpp AUDIO: 26.5 Vpp
BANDWIDTH (-3dB): VIDEO: 360 MHz AUDIO: >100 kHz
DIFF. GAIN: 0.07%
DIFF. PHASE: 0.05 Deg.
K-FACTOR: <0.05% S/N RATIO: VIDEO: 77dB AUDIO: 87dB
CONTROLS: Front panel accessible trimmers for video level (-1.2dB to +6dB) and EQ. (0dB
COUPLING: VIDEO: DC/AC AUDIO: AC
AUDIO THD + NOISE: 0.023%
AUDIO 2nd HARMONIC: 0.001%
POWER SOURCE: 230 VAC 50 / 60Hz (115V U.S.A.), 4.7VA
DIMENSIONS: 19-inch (W), 7-inch (D), 1U (H) WEIGHT: 2.1kg (4.7 lbs.) approx.
ACCESSORIES: Power cord
1 composite video, 1 looping, 1Vpp/75 with termination switch on BNC connectors 2 audio, stereo or balanced mono, 2 looping, on RCA connectors
10 composite video, 1Vpp/75 on BNC connectors 10 audio, stereo or balanced mono, on RCA connectors
to +8.1dB), audio left and right control trimmers (0dB to +6dB), balanced/stereo selector switch and audio controls enable switch
1 Specifications are subject to change without notice
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