
Specifications Ordering Information
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J1 J2
J3 J4
J5 J6
J7 J8
J9
FIBER
SD/HD
SDI Out
SD/HD
SDI Out
SD/HD
SDI Out
SD/HD
SDI Out
SD/HD
SDI In
SD SDI
Out
SD SDI
Out
SD SDI
Out
SD SDI
Out
Fiber I/O
Connector
8900WFR-XFR
SD/HD
SDI In Equalizer and
Re-clocker
Only one fiber
option may be
selected
Fiber RX
Fiber RX
Fiber RX
Fiber TX
Fiber TX
SD/HD
Optical In
SD/HD
Optical Out
Option
Option
Option
Down-
converter
Aspect Ratio
Control
Auto
Format
Detection
Fiber TX
4X
SD/HD-SDI
Out
4X
SD-SDI
Out
8949MDA-SXF SDI Monitoring Distribution Amplifier
Key Features
Reclocked distribution of SD or HD-SDI•
signals for reconstructed input fan-out
SD-SDI monitoring•
Can distribute both HD-SDI and SD-SDI•
with automatic format detection for
flexible future-proof system architectures
Provides SD monitoring output whether•
input is SD or HD
Very high-density solution•
Accepts optional fiber transmitter to•
provide optical, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI
monitoring outputs for combined local/
remote systems
Configurable as fiber receiver with four•
HD-SDI outputs and SD-SDI monitoring
High-quality downscaled signals with new•
EDH CRC packet generated on outputs
Applications
Where an SD-SDI monitoring feed is•
required
HD-SDI distribution alongside SD-SDI•
monitoring
Rate-agile systems requiring consistent•
SD feed monitoring
A fiber receiver with SD monitoring•
A fiber transmitter with local SD and HD•
monitoring feeds
Supported Frame Types
GeckoFlex frame
Power Rating
8.1 Watts – single slot without fiber optic submodule
8.8 Watts – single slot with fiber optic submodule
Inputs
SD/HD-SDI:
•Inputequalization:upto125mHD-SDI,
up to 330m SD-SDI (Belden1694A)
•Returnloss:>15dB0.004to1.5GHz
Optical: Single-mode (optional)
Formats supported: 1080i @ 59.94, 50,
720p @ 59.94, 50, 480i @ 59.94 (NTSC)
576i @ 50 (PAL-B)
Outputs
SD/HD-SDI: Four outputs
•Returnloss:>15dB,5to270MHz;
>10 dB to 1.5 GHz
•Signallevel:SDI800mVp-p±10%
•Outputjitter:forinputwith<0.1UIjitter,theoutput
jitter complies with the SMPTE 259M & 292M
standards
SD-SDI: Four outputs
•Returnloss:>15dB,5to270MHz
•Signallevel:SDI800mVp-p±10%
•Outputjitter:forinputwith<0.1UIjitter,theoutput
jitter complies with the SMPTE 292M standards
Electrical Length (Delay)
<0.95 ms
Conversion
10 bits representation
Type: Field-based high-speed monitoring to drive 16:9
monitors
Input formats 59.94 Hz: 1080i @ 59.94 Hz,
720p @ 59.94 Hz, 480i @ 59.94 Hz
•Tooutputformat:480i@59.94Hz
Input formats 50 Hz: 1080i @ 50 Hz,
720p @ 50 Hz, 576i @ 50 Hz
•Tooutputformat:576i@50Hz
Manual input selection: Coax In, fiber 1, fiber 2 (with
optional fiber input)
Input format selection: Automatic/manual
Control and Monitoring
SNMP: Yes
Web page configuration: Yes
Local configuration: Yes
Newton support: Yes
NetConfig support: Yes
NetCentral support: Yes
The 8949MDA-SXF is a monitoring distribution
amplifier with SD-SDI monitoring outputs. This
module is ideal for low-cost monitoring of HD-SDI
signals. The 8949MDA provides four monitoring
outputs and four reclocked outputs and can
be used to distribute either SD-SDI or HD-SDI
making it ideal for mixed format applications or
installations where an upgrade is planned. Aspect
ratio controls are active on the downscaled
outputs with an HD input signal.
With its fiber-ready architecture the 8949MDA
can be configured to support up to two fiber
connections in addition to its eight coax outputs.
Applications include use as an HD-SDI fiber
transmitter with additional monitoring and
reclocked coax feeds. Or the module can have
a dual receiver (two fiber inputs) or a transceiver
(one fiber input and one fiber output).
All parameters can be adjusted directly from
the module itself or via standard HTML Web
browsers or via the Newton Control Panel (when
installed in network-equipped frames). In addition
NetConfig and NetCentral can be used for remote
configuration and signal health monitoring.
This is a monitoring
device so, in order to
provide the fastest
possible conversion,
the module does not
perform de-interlacing
and consequently it
has an extremely short
processing delay of
0.95 ms.
This module can be mounted in a GeckoFlex
frame but not in other 8900 series frames
including Gecko-A or Gecko-V frames.
8949MDA-SXF
SD/HD monitoring distribution amplifier SDI output –
fiber ready front and rear module set. Fiber optic kit
option includes one fiber optic submodule, mounting
bracket, and fiber cable assembly for mounting on the
module circuit board.
SFP-13103G-M1DRX-K
Dual input fiber receiver kit. For one-signal-per-fiber
and CWDM fiber systems
SFP-13103G-M1DTX-K
Dual output fiber transmitter kit. For one-signal-per-
fiber systems
SFP-13103G-M1TRX-K
Fiber transceiver kit. For one-signal-per-fiber systems
Please note that the 8949MDA-SXF provides 16:9 anamorphic
monitoring outputs for HD signals and 4:3 outputs for SD inputs.
You should use the 8949MDA-CXF for composite outputs. To
provide the fastest possible conversion, this module does not
perform de-interlacing and consequently it has an extremely short
For detailed specifications, installation, and setup
instructions see:
www.grassvalley.com/docs/modular