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8949MDA-CXF/-SXF — Instruction Manual

Introduction

The two models must be installed in a GeckoFlex frame and require the
presence of an 8900WFR-XFR rear module. Parameters can be set with local
onboard controls or using remote controls (web browser or Newton
Control Panel when an 8900NET (Net Card) module is present in the frame.

Features

The 8949MDA-CXF and 8949MDA-SXF module features include:

Multi-format HD/SD video input on one electrical input or one of two
optional fiber optic inputs (only one input active at a time),

Outputs for the 8949MDA-CXF module include:

Four reclocked SD/HD electrical outputs and two optional
reclocked SD/HD fiber optic outputs distributing the original input
signal (all outputs can be active at the same time),

Four electrical composite outputs for monitor viewing downscaled
HD or SD video and a color bars test signal and NTSC setup con-
trols, with aspect ratio controls for HD video signals,

Outputs for the 8949MDA-SXF module include:

Four reclocked SD/HD electrical outputs and two optional
reclocked SD/HD fiber optic outputs (with optional fiber sub-
module) distributing the original input signal (all outputs can be
active at the same time),

Four electrical SDI outputs for monitor viewing (generating a new
EDH CRC packet on the output signal) with aspect ratio controls for
HD video signals,

Aspect ratio controls include Anamorphic, LetterBox, 4x3 Center Cut,
or 14x9 Center Cut for downscaled HD video,

One strap-mount SFP fiber optic submodule option can be installed to
add up to two fiber optic inputs (only one input active at a time) and up
to two fiber outputs (both active) depending on the option model. Refer
to the list of available options in

Table 2 on page 16

,

Auto cable equalization for up to 330m of cable in the case of SD signals
and for up to 125m of cable in the case of HD signals,

Alarm (signal presence detection) and status management,

SNMP and product health monitoring is supported through the
8900NET (Net Card) module with applications such as NetCentral, and

Remote control and monitoring support: web pages, Newton control
panel, NetConfig management system.

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