Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9232 Utility Analog Video Distribution Amplifier - Manual (Page 7)

9232 Owner’s Manual (V 1.1) 7
Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
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A Word of Thanks
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Overview
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Functional Block Diagrams
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Features
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Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the 9232 Analog Utility Distribution Amplifier. The 9232 is part of a
full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital openGear
®
line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-embedders, distribution amplifiers,
format converters, and much more. Cobalt openGear
® modular conversion gear will meet your signal
conversion needs now and well into the future.
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9232, please contact us at
the numbers listed on the back cover of this manual. We are happy to help with any questions regarding
this or any other Cobalt card.
Overview
The 9232 is an analog general-purpose distribution amplifier. It is very useful in digital systems when
there is a requirement for the distribution of a few analog signals, such as a color black reference.
The 9232 is a general-purpose amplifier for use in the distribution of analog SD-video, Tri-level sync
or AES3id audio. It is intended for use in situations where cable equalization and differential input are
not needed, and clamping is not required. Gain is adjustable over a wide range of
±3dB.
This amplifier is DC-coupled and will faithfully provide all aspects of a video input signal to eight
identical output copies with very low distortion. The use of new generation integrated circuits and
innovative engineering has resulted in excellent performance combined with economy.
The 9232 is designed for use in the openGear ® 8300 series frames (or equivalent 20-slot frame).
Functional Block Diagrams
This section includes functional block diagrams to illustrate the 9232 functions including the looping
feature.