Extron electronic MDA 5V, 5A RCA, 5SV User Manual

User’s Guide

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VersaTools™ MDA 5V, 5SV,

5A RCA

Mini Distribution Amplifiers

Printed in the USA

68-614-01 Rev. B

08 02

User’s Guide

Introduction

Extron Electronics, USA

1230 South Lewis Street

Anaheim, CA 92805

USA

714.491.1500

Fax [phone]

Extron Electronics, Europe

Beeldschermweg 6C

3821 AH Amersfoort

The Netherlands

+31.33.453.4040

Fax [phone]

Extron Electronics, Asia

135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01

PM Industrial Building

Singapore 368363

+65.6383.4400

Fax [phone]

Extron Electronics, Japan

Daisan DMJ Building 6F

3-9-1 Kudan Minami

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074 Japan

+81.3.3511.7655

Fax [phone]

www.extron.com

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The Extron MDA 5 Series of Mini Distribution Amplifiers (MDAs)
are a family of three video and audio distribution amplifiers. The
MDA are members of the Extron VersaTools™ line of basic
distribution amplifiers, switchers, and associated video
accessories.

The MDA 5V distributes buffered composite video, the MDA 5SV
distributes buffered S-video (luminance (Y) and chrominance
(C)), and the MDA 5A RCA distributes amplified stereo audio, on
RCA outputs.

The MDAs ship with external, desktop 12V power supplies,
which accept 100-240VAC input.

Installation

The MDA 5V, 5SV, and 5A RCA can be mounted on a rack shelf,
under a desk or tabletop, or on a projector bracket.

Rack mounting

For optional rack mounting, mount the MDA on a VersaTools 19"
1U Rack Shelf (Extron part #60-190-20) (figure 1) or a standard
Universal 1U Rack Shelf (Extron part #60-190-01) (figure 2). On
the standard rack shelf, the MDA mounts in one of four locations
to the rear of the rack or in one of four locations to the front of the
rack.

3. Install blank panel(s) or other unit(s) to the rack shelf.

4. Insert the shelf into the rack, aligning the holes in the shelf

with those of the rack.

5. Secure the shelf to the rack using the supplied machine
screws. This shelf can be mounted in the front or in the rear
of the rack.

Only products in the VersaTools line can be mounted to a
VersaTools shelf. Any 1U rack-mountable Extron product

can be mounted on the standard shelf.

Figure 2 — Mounting the MDA on the standard shelf

Furniture or projector mounting

Furniture mount or projector mount the MDA using the optional
mounting kit (Part #70-212-01, furniture, or 70-217-01, projector)
as follows:

1. Attach the mounting brackets to the MDA with the machine
screws provided (figure 3).

Figure 1 — Rack mounting the MDA 5V, 5SV, or 5A
RCA on the VersaTools shelf

1. If feet were previously installed on the bottom of the MDA,

2. Mount the MDA on the rack shelf, using two 4-40 x 3/16

remove them.

screws in opposite (diagonal) corners to secure the MDA to
the shelf.

Figure 3 — Desk and projector mounting the
MDA 5V, 5SV, or 5A RCA

MDA 5V, 5SV, 5A RCA • InstallationMDA 5V, 5SV, 5A RCA • Installation

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Installation

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2

3

CAUTION

Return

+12V

End view of power
supply output cord.

Captive Screw

Connector

DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER

MDA 5SV

POWER

12V
.5A MAX

4

3

5

INPUT

IN

HIGH Z

75 Ohm

LOOP

2

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OUTPUTS

5

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MDA 5V

POWER

12V
.5A MAX

4

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INPUT

IN

HIGH Z

75 Ohm

LOOP

2

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OUTPUTS

1

2

3

5

6

MDA 5A RCA

POWER

12V
.34A MAX

INPUT

OUTPUTS

1

2

3

4

5

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8

3

3

Front Panel
All Models

Rear Panel
MDA 5V

Rear Panel
MDA 5SV

Rear Panel
MDA 5A RCA

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2. If feet were previously installed on the bottom of the MDA,
remove them.

3. For furniture mounting, hold the MDA with the attached
brackets against the underside of the table or other
furniture. Mark the location of the screw holes of the
bracket on the mounting surface.

4. For furniture mounting, drill 3/32” (2 mm) diameter pilot
holes, 1/4” (6.3 mm) deep in the mounting surface at the
marked screw locations.

5. For furniture mounting, insert #8 wood screws into the four
pilot holes. Tighten each screw into the mounting surface
until just less than 1/4” of the screw head protrudes.

6. For furniture mounting, align the mounting screws with
the slots in the brackets and place the MDA against the
surface, with the screws through the bracket slots.

7. For furniture mounting, slide the receiver slightly forward
or back, then tighten all four screws to secure the MDA in
place.

8. For projector mounting, secure the MDA to a projector
mount or other surface by inserting the mounting bolt
through the bracket’s slotted hole.

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Figure 4 — Power connector wiring

Do not tin the stripped power supply leads before
installing the captive screw connector. Tinned wires are
not as secure in the captive screw connectors and could
pull out.

The two power cord wires must be kept separate
while the power supply is plugged in. Remove
power before continuing.

To verify the polarity before connection, plug in the power
supply with no load and check the output with a voltmeter.

Connections and Indicator

Refer to figure 5.

Video Input connector — (MDA 5V - composite video and
MDA 5SV - S-video) Connect an input to this connector.

Video Outputs (1 through 5) connectors — Connect up to
five video devices to these connectors. (MDA 5V ­composite video and MDA 5SV - S-video).

Power connector— Plug the external 12V power supply
into this 2-pole captive screw connector. The power supply

is included with the unit. Figure 4 shows how to wire the
connector.

When connecting the power supply, voltage polarity
is extremely important. Applying power with
incorrect voltage polarity could damage the power
supply and the MDA. Identify the power cord
negative lead by the ridges on the side of the cord.

Figure 5 — MDA 5V front and rear panels

MDA 5V, 5SV, 5A RCA • SpecificationsMDA 5V, 5SV, 5A RCA • Connections

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Specifications

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CAUTION

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Return

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End view of power
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Captive Screw

Connector

DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER

MDA 5SV

POWER

12V
.5A MAX

4

3

5

INPUT

IN

HIGH Z

75 Ohm

LOOP

2

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OUTPUTS

5

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MDA 5V

POWER

12V
.5A MAX

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5

INPUT

IN

HIGH Z

75 Ohm

LOOP

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OUTPUTS

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MDA 5A RCA

POWER

12V
.34A MAX

INPUT

OUTPUTS

1

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Front Panel
All Models

Rear Panel
MDA 5V

Rear Panel
MDA 5SV

Rear Panel
MDA 5A RCA

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Video

Gain ................................................... Unity

Bandwidth

Differential phase error .................. 0.05º, 0 to 50 MHz

Differential gain error .................... <0.05%, 0 to 50 MHz

Video input

Number/signal type

Connectors

Nominal levels ................................. Composite video and Y of S-video: 1V p-p

Minimum/maximum level(s)

Impedance ........................................ 75 ohms

Return loss ........................................ <-40dB @ 0 to 10 MHz for MDA 5V

Maximum DC offset ....................... 1.0V

Power LED — Indicates power is applied.

Loop connector — Provides passive loop-through for signal

High Z / 75 Ohm switch — Select 75-ohm termination on

or off.

High Z — Select this position (up) if you are
connecting a terminated device to the Loop connector.

75 Ohm — This position (down) terminates the Input
connector with 75 ohms of impedance. Select this
position if you are not using the Loop connector, or if
you are connecting an unterminated device to the
Loop connector.

Audio input (left and right) connectors — Connect
unbalanced stereo to this RCA connector

Audio output (1 through 5, left and right) connectors —
Connect up to five audio (stereo) devices to these RCA
connectors.

Specifications

MDA 5SV ............................. 270 MHz (-3dB)

MDA 5V ............................... 435 MHz (-3dB)

MDA 5SV ............................. 1 NTSC/PAL/SECAM S-video

MDA 5V ............................... 1 NTSC/PAL/SECAM composite video

MDA 5SV ............................. 1 4-pin mini DIN female

MDA 5V ............................... 1 BNC female

MDA 5SV ............................. Y: 0.4V to 2.0V p-p with no offset

MDA 5V ............................... 0.4V to 2.0V p-p with no offset

MDA 5V, 5SV, 5A RCA • Specifications

C of S-video: 0.3V p-p

<-25dB @ 0 to 10 MHz for MDA 5SV

Video output

Number/signal type

MDA 5SV ............................. 6 S-video: 5 buffered for distribution, 1

passive loop-through

MDA 5V ............................... 6 composite video: 5 buffered for

distribution, 1 passive loop-through

Connectors

MDA 5SV ............................. 6 4-pin mini-DIN

MDA 5V ............................... 6 BNC female

Nominal levels ................................. Composite video and Y of S-video: 1V p-p

C of S-video: 0.3V p-p

Minimum/maximum level(s) ....... 0.4V to 2.0V p-p

Impedance ........................................ 75 ohms

Return loss ........................................ -30dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset ........................................... ±5mV maximum with input at 0 offset

Sync

Standards .......................................... NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM

Audio — MDA 5A RCA

Gain ................................................... Unity (0dB)

Frequency response ........................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.05dB

THD + Noise .................................... 0.03% @ 1 kHz at nominal level

S/N .................................................... >90 dB, at rated maximum output drive

Stereo channel separation .............. >80 dB @ 1 kHz; >60 dB @ 20 kHz

CMRR ................................................ >75 dB @ 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Audio input — MDA 5A RCA

Number/signal type ...................... 1 stereo unbalanced

Connectors ....................................... 2 RCA connectors

Impedance ........................................ >10 kohms unbalanced, DC coupled

Nominal levels ................................. Compatible with -10dBV (316mV), +4dBu

(1.23V), 0dBu (0.775V), -20dBV (100mV)

Maximum level ............................... +18 dBu unbalanced at 1%THD+N

Audio output — MDA 5A RCA

Number/signal type ...................... 5 stereo, unbalanced

Connectors ....................................... 10 RCA connectors

Impedance ........................................ 50 ohms unbalanced

Gain error ......................................... ±0.1dB channel to channel

Nominal levels ................................. Compatible with -10dBV (316mV), +4dBu

(1.23V), 0dBu (0.775V), -20dBV (100mV)

Maximum level (Hi-Z) ................... >+18dBu, unbalanced at 1%THD+N

0dBu = 0.775 volts (RMS).

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User’s Guide

Extron Electronics, USA

1230 South Lewis Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
USA

714.491.1500
Fax [phone]

Extron Electronics, Europe

Beeldschermweg 6C
3821 AH Amersfoort
The Netherlands
+31.33.453.4040
Fax [phone]

Extron Electronics, Asia

135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01
PM Industrial Building
Singapore 368363
+65.6383.4400
Fax [phone]

Extron Electronics, Japan

Daisan DMJ Building 6F
3-9-1 Kudan Minami
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074 Japan
+81.3.3511.7655
Fax [phone]

www.extron.com

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Power ................................................ 100VAC to 240VAC, 50/60 Hz, 5 watts,

external, auto-switchable; to 12VDC,
1 A (max.) power supply. Product requires

0.4 A (max).

Temperature/humidity ................. Storage -40° to +158°F (-40° to +70°C) / 10%

to 90%, non-condensing
Operating +32° to +122°F (0° to +50°C) / 10%
to 90%, non-condensing

Rack mount ...................................... Yes, with optional 1U rack shelf, part #60-

190-01,

or the VersaTools rack shelf, part #60-190-20

Enclosure type ................................. Metal

Enclosure dimensions .................... 1.7" H x 4.3" W x 3.0" D (1U high, quarter

rack width)

4.2 cm H x 11.0 cm W x 7.6 cm D

(Depth excludes connectors and knobs.)

Product weight ................................ 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)

Shipping weight .............................. 3 lbs (1.4 kg)

Vibration ........................................... ISTA/NSTA 1A in carton (International Safe

Transit Association)

Listings .............................................. UL, CUL

Compliances .................................... CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, AS/NZS, ICES

MTBF ................................................. 30,000 hours

Warranty ........................................... 3 years parts and labor

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

FCC Class A Notice

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded
cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

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