Introduction, Overview – Cobalt Networks OPEN GEAR 9002 User Manual
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Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter includes the following sections:
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A Word of Thanks
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Overview
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Functional Block Diagram
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Supported Audio and Video Formats
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Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGear
TM
9002 HD/SD Distribution Amplifier. The 9002 is part of
a full line of modular conversion gear for broadcast TV environments. The Cobalt Digital openGear
TM
line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embeders and de-embeders, distribution amplifiers,
format converters, and much more. Cobalt openGear
TM
modular conversion gear will meet your signal
conversion and distribution needs now and well into the future.
Should you have questions pertaining to the installation or operation of your 9002, 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 openGear
TM
card.
Overview
The 9002 is a high quality HD/SD Distribution Amplifier. It is capable of equalizing and reclocking an
SDI signal in HD or SD.
The 9002 can equalize an incoming SDI signal using up to 300m of cable at 270 Mbps and up to 120m
of cable at 1.485 Gbps.