Crystal Vision Indigo VDA210M HD User manual

Crystal Vision Ltd., Lion Technology Park, Station Road East, Whittlesford, Cambridge, CB22 4WL, England.
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VDA210M
Analogue video distribution amplifier

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Contents
1 Introduction 2
2 Card edge operation 4
3 Hardware installation 5
3.1 Universal rear connectors 5
Rear module connections with RM01 6
Rear module connections with RM15 6
Rear module connections with RM18 7
Rear module connections with RM02 8
3.2 General purpose interface 9
3.3 Configuration 11
Changing the input termination 11
Changing the channel mode 11
Changing the GPI output drive 12
4 Problem solving 13
5 Specification 15

Crystal Vision Introduction
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1 Introduction
The VDA210M is a dual analogue video distribution amplifier with two inputs and up to
two loop-through and eleven outputs depending on the mode and rear module fitted. It has
adjustable gain and equalisation.
The VDA210M may be used with the RM01 single slot rear connector, the RM02
quadruple slot rear connector and the RM15 and RM18 double slot rear connectors.
The rear module used determines the number of loop-though and main outputs. Passive
loop-through is independent of the amplifier; the module may be removed without losing
the looped-through source.
It is very compact with 12 modules fitting in a 2U frame when a single slot rear connector
is used. Frame default is 5 equalised outputs. Input termination is link selectable. Five
extra outputs and input loop-through are available with alternative frame rear modules.
The unit plugs into the front of the rack frame, and the universal connection system
allows a mixture of Crystal Vision modules in the frame. The hinged front panel of the
case reveals LED indication of input status and controls for cable equalisation and gain.
VDA210M dual analogue video DA

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The VDA210M can be configured in one of two ways:
•2 channels - channel 1 is 1-in 6-out; channel 2 is 1-in 5-out
•1 channel - channel 1 in 11 out
The VDA210M has LED and GPI indication of input presence/failure for each channel.
The main features are as follows:
•Dual 1 in 6/5-out or single 1 in 11 out video distribution amplifier
•Continuously variable equalisation for up to 300 metres of coaxial cable.
•GPI/LED input presence indication
•Card edge control
Note: Only the RM18 rear connector allows access to all 6 outputs of channel 1 (or all 11
outputs in single channel mode).
This manual covers the VDA210M. The VDA110R with Statesman/remote control is
also available.

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2 Card edge operation
The front edge of the VDA210M card provides power rail monitoring, signal status and
gain/EQ adjustments for each input. There is no provision for remote control.
VDA210M front edge view
LED Location/colour Meaning when lit
IN 1 Green (top) 525/625-line signal present on input 1
IN 2 Green (bottom) 525/625-line signal present on input 2
Red (top) Not used
PSU Green (bottom) Power supply OK.
Adjusting cable equalisation
Cable equalisation is continuously variable from 0m to 300m using the EQ controls for
input 1 (EQ1) and input 2 (EQ2).
Adjusting input gain
Gain is continuously variable ±3.0dB using the GAIN controls for input 1 (Gain1) and
input 2 (Gain2). The VDA210M is supplied with a factory-set gain of 0dB.
Video monitoring test point
A 75Ωmonitoring output is provided on two test hooks at the board edge. White is
Monitor Out and black is Ground.
On-board jumper link settings
Please refer to section 3.3 Configuration to set the following options when using card
edge control:
•Changing the input termination – 75Ωor high impedance loop through
•Changing output 2 input source – single (1 x 10) or dual (2 x 5) channel
operation

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3 Hardware installation
The VDA210M single channel video distribution amplifier fits into all Crystal Vision
rack frames. All modules can be plugged in and removed while the frame is powered
without damage.
3.1 Universal rear connectors
When used with a single height rear connector, the 2U Indigo or FR2AV frame will house
up to 12 modules and dual power supplies, the 1U Indigo or FR1AV frame will house 6
modules and a single power supply. The 1U DeskTop Box has a built-in power supply
and will house up to 2 modules with a single height rear connector.
The 2U and 1U frames have a hinged front panel that gives access to the PSU and all
modules. The DeskTop Box has a removable front. The universal frame wiring system
allows any of the interface range of modules to be fitted in any position with the use of
removable rear modules.
The VDA210M may be used with the RM01 single slot rear connector, the RM02
quadruple slot rear connector and the RM15 and RM18 double slot rear connectors.
The following table summarises the rear connectors available and their recommended use
with either the single channel VDA110 or the dual channel VDA210.
Connector No of
Slots
No of
Cards *
Loop-
through
VDA110 VDA210 Differential
inputs
RM01 1 1 No 1 in 5 out 2 in 2 x 2 out No
RM09 1 1 1 1 in 4 out Not used Yes
RM15 2 1 2 Not used 2 in 2 x 4 out Yes
RM16 2 1 1 1 in 10 out Not used 1st input only
RM18 2 1 No 1 in 10 out 2 in 5 out / 5 out 1st input only
RM02 4 3 No 1 in 8 out 2 in 3 out / 4 out 1st input only
RM10 4 3 1 1 in 10 out Not used Yes
Notes: *Table shows no of cards per rear connector.
Passive loop-through is independent of the amplifier; the module may be removed
without losing the looped-through source.

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Rear module connections with RM01
RM01 fits in all frames Description
RM01
•12 modules in 2U, 6 in 1U &
2 in a DTB
•All frame slots can be used
BNC Single-channel configuration Dual-channel configuration
IN Ch A Input Input 1
OUT 1 Ch A Output Output 1
OUT 2 Ch A Output Output 1
OUT 1 Ch B Output Output 2
OUT 2 Ch B Output Output 2
IN Ch B Output Input 2
Rear module connections with RM15
RM15 fits in all frames Description
RM15
•6 modules in 2U , 3 in 1U, 1 in a
DTB
•1 module per rear connector
•6 connections available
•Card fits in upper slot
•No card fits in lower slot
BNC Single-channel configuration Dual-channel configuration
Channel A In Input 1 Input 1
Channel A Loop Input 1 Loop-Through Input 1 Loop-Through
Channel A 1 Output 1 Output 1
Channel A 2 Output 1 Output 1
Channel A 3 Output 1 Output 1
Channel A 4 Output 1 Output 1
Channel B In Output 1 Input 2
Channel B Loop No connection – see note Input 2 Loop-Through
Channel B 1 Output 1 Output 2
Channel B 2 Output 1 Output 2
Channel B 3 Output 1 Output 2
Channel B 4 Output 1 Output 2
Notes: Do not make a connection to both Channel B In and B Loop in single mode, as this will
double terminate that output.

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Rear module connections with RM18
RM18 fits in all frames Description
RM18
•6 modules in 2U , 3 in 1U, 1 in a
DTB
•1 module per rear connector
•6 connections available
•Card fits in upper slot
•No card fits in lower slot
BNC Single-channel configuration Dual-channel configuration
AOutput Output 1
BInput Input 1
COutput Output 1
DOutput Output 2
EOutput Input 2
FOutput Output 2
GOutput Output 2
HOutput Output 2
IOutput Output 1
JOutput Output 2
KOutput Output 1
LOutput Output 1

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Rear module connections with RM02
RM02 fits in a 2U Indigo or FR2AV frame Description
RM02
•9 modules per 2U frame
•3 modules per rear connector
•9 connections available
•Card 1 fits in slots 1, 5 and 9
•Card 2 fits in slots 2, 6 and 10
•Card 3 fits in slots 4, 8 and 12
•No card fits in 3, 7 or 11
BNC Single-channel configuration Dual-channel configuration
A input Input Input 1
B input Output Input 2
A out Output Output 1
B out Output Output 2

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3.2 General purpose interface
GPI outputs use switch-closure to indicate VDA210M status. When closed circuit, the
GPI line is connected to Frame Ground.
Each GPI output can drive a 24V bulb (max current 500mA).
GPI Closed-circuit (Ground) Open-circuit
‘a’ Input 1 present Input 1 absent
‘b’ Input 2 present Input 2 absent
‘c’
‘d’
‘e’
‘f’
The following tables show the GPI pinout for each frame:
2U frame GPI Connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of four rear remote connectors as follows:
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
38 (3) 9 (3) 18 (3) 26 (3) 19 (4) 20 (4)
47 (3) 16 (3) 17 (3) 25 (3) 10 (4) 11 (4)
55 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
64 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
75 (3) 6 (3) 15 (3) 24 (3) 1 (4) 2 (4)
84 (3) 14 (3) 13 (3) 23 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4)
93 (1) 12 (1) 22 (1) 21 (1) 12 (2) 13 (2)
10 10 (1) 11 (1) 19 (1) 20 (1) 21 (2) 22 (2)
11 3 (3) 12 (3) 22 (3) 21 (3) 12 (4) 13 (4)
12 10 (3) 11 (3) 19 (3) 20 (3) 21 (4) 22 (4)
Table shows Pin number (Remote number)
Note: Remote 1 and Remote 3 are 26 way high density ‘D’ type female sockets and frame
ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA is pin 1 in each case.
Remote 2 and Remote 4 are 26 way high density ‘D’ type male plugs and frame ground is
pin 6 and +5V @500mA is pin 15 in each case.

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1U frame GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to one of two rear remote connectors as follows:
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
18 (1) 9 (1) 18 (1) 26 (1) 19 (2) 20 (2)
27 (1) 16 (1) 17 (1) 25 (1) 10 (2) 11 (2)
35 (1) 6 (1) 15 (1) 24 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2)
44 (1) 14 (1) 13 (1) 23 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2)
53 (1) 12 (1) 22 (1) 21 (1) 12 (2) 13 (2)
610 (1) 11 (1) 19 (1) 20 (1) 21 (2) 22 (2)
Table shows Pin number (Remote number)
Note: Remote 1: 26 way high-density D-type socket. Frame ground is pin 2 and +5V @500mA
is pin 1.
Remote 2: 26 way high-density D-type plug. Frame ground is pin 6 and +5V @500mA is
pin 15.
DTB GPI connections
GPI lines ‘a’ to ‘f’ of each card connect to the rear remote connector as follows:
Slot no. ‘a’ pin ‘b’ pin ‘c’ pin ‘d’ pin ‘e’ pin ‘f’ pin
1123456
291011121314
Note: Remote connector is 15 way normal density D-type socket. Frame ground is pin 15.

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3.3 Configuration
The VDA210M is equipped with on-board jumper links for input termination and
input/output channel configuration.
VDA210M showing configuration jumpers and GPI drive resistors
Changing the input termination
Move jumper PL2 (Ch1) and/or PL5 (Ch2) to the appropriate position to set the input
termination to either 75Ωor high impedance loop through.
Input 1 termination
PL 2 position Termination
75R position (top) Terminated 75 Ω
Loop-through position (bottom) High-impedance
Input 2 termination
PL 5 position Termination
75R position (top) Terminated 75 Ω
Loop-through position (bottom) High-impedance
Changing the channel mode
In dual-channel (standard) configuration, the VDA210M is configured as 2 inputs, 5 of
each out. In single-channel configuration, the VDA210M is configured as Input 1 only, 10
out and input 2 is not used.
Mode PL3 and PL4 position PL6 position
Dual channel B IN position (top) B OUT position (Bottom)
Single channel A OUT position (bottom) A OUT position (top)

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Changing the GPI output drive
As supplied, each GPI output can drive a 24V or 48V bulb. For 5V LED drive, resistors
R1 and R2 (near edge connector) must be changed from 0Ωto 680Ω0805 surface-mount
types.
Note: Other adjustments on the card should normally be left in the factory default positions.

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4 Problem solving
The front edge of the card provides useful power rail and video monitoring in addition to
card-edge controls and status LEDs.
VDA210M front edge view
The top red LED is not used. The lower left hand PSU green LED indicates good power
rails when lit.
The upper right hand green LED lights when input 1 is present and the lower right hand
green LED lights when input 2 is present.
Video monitoring test point
A 75Ωmonitoring output is provided on two test hooks at the board edge. White is
Monitor Out, black is Ground.
LED indication
LED Location/colour Meaning when lit
IN 1 Green (top) 525/625-line signal present on input 1
IN 2 Green (bottom) 525/625-line signal present on input 2
Red (top) Not used
PSU Green (bottom) Power supply OK.

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Basic fault finding guide
The Power OK LEDs are not illuminated
Check that the frame PSU is functioning – refer to the appropriate frame manual for detailed
information
Check that the card is seated correctly in the frame
There is no video output
Check that a valid video input is present and that any cabling is intact
Input 2 does not work
Check that a valid video input is present and that any cabling is intact
Check that the input source set for the second set of BNC outputs is set for Input 2 - dual channel
mode (2 x 5)
The video output is low quality
Check that the cable equalisation is correct for the input cable and that the maximum length has not
been exceeded
The card no longer responds to card edge control
Check that the card is seated correctly and that the Power OK LEDs are lit
If necessary re-set the card
Re-setting the card
If required, the card may be reset by simply removing the rack power and re-applying power after a
few seconds or by removing the card from the rack and then re-inserting the card
It is safe to re-insert the card whilst the rack is powered

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5 Specification
General
Dimensions 100mm x 266 mm module with DIN 41612 connector
Weight 140g
Power consumption 1 W
Inputs
Video 2 analogue. Input loop-through available with selected rear
modules
Outputs
Number and type: 11 (maximum) cable-equalised analogue
Gain adjustment
Continuous adjustment: ± 3.0dB per channel
Cable Equalisation
Continuous adjustment: 0 to 300m Belden 8281 or equivalent per channel
Performance
Frequency response: ± 0.05dB 0 to 6MHz.
Differential phase: < 1o
Differential gain: < 1%
Signal to noise ratio: < -60dB weighted
GPI lines
Outputs: 2 ( D-type on frame )
Input presence/absent for each input
Status monitoring
LED display Front of card edge visual monitoring with LED indicators to
indicate:
PSU rails present
Input present

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Ordering information
VDA210M Analogue dual video distribution amplifier w/manual control
Indigo 2 2U frame without active control panel for up to 12 modules
Indigo 1 1U frame without active control panel for up to 6 modules
Indigo DT 1U Desk top box without active control panel for up to 2 modules
Indigo 2A 2U frame with active control panel for up to 12 modules
Indigo 1A 1U frame with active control panel for up to 6 modules
Indigo DTA 1U Desk top box with active control panel for up to 2 modules
Indigo 2S Statesman enabled only 2U frame for up to 12 modules
Indigo 1S Statesman enabled only 1U frame for up to 6 modules
Indigo DTS Statesman enabled only 1U Desk top box for up to 2 modules
RM01 Single slot rear module with 6 BNCs
RM02 Quad slot rear module with 27 BNCs for 3 boards
RM15 Dual slot rear module for 1 dual VDA with 12 BNCs. Allows loop-
through
RM18 Dual slot rear module for 1 VDA with 12 BNCs. Accesses all 11
outputs.