Lynx D VA 5120 L Reference Manual

Series 5000

Reference Manual

D VA 5120 L

Dual Analog Video Distribution Amplifier

CardModul

Version 1.3

Brunnenweg 3

D-64331 Weiterstadt

Germany

www.lynx-technik.com

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LYNX Technik AG may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property rights covering the subject matter in this document. Except as expressly written by LYNX Technik AG, the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property of LYNX Technik AG or any of its affiliates.

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Warranty

LYNX Technik AG warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) year from the date of shipment. If this product proves defective during the warranty period, LYNX Technik AG at its option will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, customer must notify LYNX Technik of the defect before expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by LYNX Technik, with shipping charges prepaid. LYNX Technik shall pay for the return of the product to the customer if the shipment is within the country which the LYNX Technik service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for payment of all shipping charges, duties, taxes and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure, or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. LYNX Technik shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than LYNX Technik representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non LYNX Technik supplies; or d) to service a product which has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY LYNX TECHNIK WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LYNX TECHNIK`S RESPONISIBILITY TO REPAIR AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER LYNX TECHNIK OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Regulatory information

Europe

Declaration of Conformity

USA

FCC 47 Part 15

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to the 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

We LYNX Technik AG Brunnenweg 3 D-64331 Weiterstadt Germany Declare under our sole responsibility that the product

TYPE: D VA 5120 L

To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards (usage in environments E1-E3: EN 55103-1 /1996

EN 55103-2 /1996 EN 60950 /2001 Following the provisions of 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC directives.

Winfried Deckelmann

Weiterstadt, October 2003

Place and date of issue Legal Signature

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Contents

Warranty ..............................................................................................................3

Regulatory information.......................................................................................4

Europe................................................................................................................4

Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................4

USA .....................................................................................................................4

FCC 47 Part 15.............................................................................................4

Contents............................................................................................................... 5

Getting Started ....................................................................................................7

Packaging .........................................................................................................7

Product Description .........................................................................................7

Functional Diagram .........................................................................................8

Module Layout .................................................................................................8

Connections ......................................................................................................11

Video Connections........................................................................................11

Installation .........................................................................................................12

Settings and Control ......................................................................................... 13

Switch Settings ................................................................................................13

Switch Function Detail .............................................................................14

Factory Preset Condition.........................................................................14

Link Settings .....................................................................................................15

Input coupling...........................................................................................15

Input Clamp ..............................................................................................15

Adjustment Procedures.................................................................................... 17

Set Dual 1:4 or 1:8 mode .........................................................................18

Set Video Gain ..........................................................................................19

Set Equalization.........................................................................................20

Set Unity Gain ............................................................................................21

Set Unity Equalization ...............................................................................22

Auto Store ..................................................................................................22

Alarm/LED Status Indicators............................................................................. 23

Channel Condition Indicators ................................................................23

Front Panel Alarm Indicator ....................................................................23

Locate Function........................................................................................24

Specifications (D VA 5120 L)............................................................................25

Available Options ............................................................................................. 26

Parts List..............................................................................................................26

Service ............................................................................................................... 27

Contact Information .........................................................................................28

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Getting Started

Packaging

The shipping carton and packaging materials provide protection for the module during transit. Please retain the shipping cartons in case subsequent shipping of the product becomes necessary.

Product Description

The D VA 5120 L is a high quality analog video distribution amplifier designed primarily for broadcast and professional applications.

Flexible configurations allow the module to be used in dual 1 to 4 applications or single channel 1 to 8 applications. Independent gain and equalization adjustments are provided for each channel. The module is microprocessor controlled and all settings are stored in internal flash ram. Presence detection is provided via status LED’s and a front side alarm LED is also provided. Optional remote control / status reporting and SNMP error reporting is supported when using the LYNX central control system. The LYNX control system is set up to do this most of the time

The D VA 5120 L is part of the 5000 series of CardModules, which offer high quality, modularity and flexibility in a small form factor ideal for applications where space is at a premium.

CardModules are installed in the series 5000 card frame that can accommodate up to 10 CardModules. All modules are hot swappable and Options include full redundant power and a range of controller options.

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Functional Diagram

Figure 1 below is the basic functional diagram for the D VA 5120 L CardModule.

Figure 1- D VA 5120 L Functional Diagram

Module Layout

Figure 2 shows the physical layout of the D VA 5120 L CardModule. Video I/O is made on the supplied connection plate through standard BNC video connectors. Module configuration is set via a small dip-switch and a up-down push button located on the front of the PCB. When used in single mode (1x1:6) IN 1 is used as the input signal.

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Figure 2 – Module Layout

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