Miranda HDA-1801 Instruction Manual

HDA-1801 High Definition Digital Video Distribution Amplifier
Guide to Installation and Operation
M459-9900-100
(DENSITÉ) SERIES
March 2002
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HDA-1801
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
DESCRIPTION
The HDA-1801 is a high definition serial digital
video distribution amplifier. The HDA-1801 has
one input, and 4 outputs, with automatic
equalization for up to 110 meters of cable
(Belden 1694a) at 1.485 or 1.485/1.001 Gbps. The
amplifier offers signal presence detection and
remote reporting. While primarily designed for
distribution of HD serial digital signals (SMPTE
292M), the HDA-1801 provides convenient
support for SD serial digital signals (SMPTE
259M) as well. This multi-rate feature makes the
HDA-1801 ideal for applications where HD and
SD signals may coexist. The HDA-1801 is
designed for use in the DENSITÉ frame.
FEATURES
•
(1) HD SD input
•
(4) HD SDI outputs
•
Supports HD SDI (1.485, 1.485/1.001 Gbps)
•
Supports SD SDI (143-540 Mbps)
•
110 m automatic cable equalization
•
Signal presence detection with remote
reporting
Outputs
Input
Attention
Status
Microcontroller
Remote
HD
SDI
1
2
3
4
HD SDI
IN
Signal Presence Detect
& Auto EQ
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT
Signal: SMPTE-292M
(1.485 1.485/1.001 Gbps)
SMPTE-259M-ABCD
(143, 177, 270, 360, 540 Mbps)
Cable length: 110 m (360') up to 1.5 Gbps fo r
Belden 1694A
Return loss: > 15 dB up to 1.5 GHz
OUTPUTS (4)
Signal: SMPTE-292M
(1.485 1.485/1.001 Gbps)
SMPTE-259M-ABCD
(143, 177, 270, 360, 540 Mbps)
Return loss: > 15 dB for up to 540Mbps
Jitter (wideband): < 0.2 UI p-p
PROCESSING PERFORMANCE
Signal path: 10 bits
Processing delay: 3 ns
Power: 1 W

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UNPACKING
Make sure the following items have been shipped
with your HDA-1801. If any of the following items are
missing, contact your distributor or Miranda
Technologies Inc.
* HDA-1801 Digital Video Distribution Amplifier
* HDA-1801 rear panel
INSTALLATION
The HDA-1801 must be mounted in a DENSITÉ
frame. The installation includes both the HDA-1801
module, and the rear panel module. It is not
necessary to switch off the frame’s power when
installing or removing the HDA-1801.
Detailed instructions for installing cards and their
associated rear panels in the Densité frame are given
in the Densité Frame manual.
OPERATION
Overview
The HDA-1801 is equipped with an on-board LED
status indicator, mounted on the front edge of the
card so as to be visible from the front of the card
frame, even when the frame door is closed. The
functionality of this status monitor is described below.
The DENSITÉ frame incorporates a central controller
card, located in the center of the frame, which is
equipped with an LCD display. The card handles
error reporting and remote control for all cards
installed in the frame. The display shows the error
status of any card in the frame whose SELECT
button has been pushed.
The HDA-1801 is also equipped with the remote
reporting and control capabilities of the DENSITÉ
series. Fault reporting is carried out on a frame-wide
basis. There is no individual rear-panel access to the
fault and status reporting port of the HDA-1801.
Interfacing to the outside world is handled by the
frame’s contoller card. The fault reporting protocol is
standardized across the DENSITÉ series of modules.
Status Monitor LED
The status monitor LED is located on the front card-
edge of the HDA-1801 module, and is visible through
the front access door of the DENSITÉ frame.
HDA-1801
SDA-1101 - SD DIGITAL VIDEO
Select
Status
Status LED
SELECT button
HDA-1801 Rear Connector Panel

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This multi-color LED indicates module status by
color, and by flashing/steady illumination, according
to the following chart. The chart also indicates fault
reporting for this card on the DENSITÉ frame’s serial
and GPI interfaces.
Status Indicator
REPORT COLOR (F=flashing)
SERIAL GPI G Y R FR
No errors 
No Input
Signal 
No rear
panel 
: Factory default.
NOTE: A “Flashing Yellow” Status LED indicates that
the SELECT button on the front panel has been
pushed, and the card is being accessed by the
controller. The LED color assignments for the various
error conditions can be reconfigured by the user.
User Interface
Push the SELECT button on the front edge of the
HDA-1801 to see a report of the current error status
on the DENSITÉ frame’s controller card display. The
HDA-1801 has three possible status messages:
STATUS
ERROR NO REAR
OK
ERROR NO SIGNAL
The STATUS LED will revert to it’s normal state upon
a second push of the button, or after a short delay
otherwise.
Example :
SELECT button pushed when the status LED is
green:
SELECT button pushed when there is no input
signal connected to the rear panel and the LED
is steady red:
H D A - 1 8 0 1
O KS T A T U S
H D A - 1 8 0 1
A LN O S I G N

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WARRANTIES
Miranda’s Warranty and Warranty Policy are explained in full detail in the Warranty Information Sheet.
COMPLIANCE
Radio Frequency Interference and Immunity
This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the unit is not properly installed and used in accordance with this
guide, it may cause interference with radio communications. Operation with non-certified peripheral devices is likely to result in interference
with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits in accordance with the specifications in:
- FCC Part 15, Subpart B
- CE EN50081-1:1992
- CE EN50082-1:1992.
CONTACT MIRANDA
Head Office Miranda Europe Miranda Asia
Miranda Technologies Inc. 222, 226 Rue De Rosny Mita Nexux Bldg. 2F
3499 Douglas B. Floreani 93100 Montreuil 1-3-33 Mita, Minato-Ku
St. Laurent (Montreal), Que.H4S 1Y6 France Tokyo, Japan 108-0073
Canada
Tel (514) 333 – 1772 [phone] 5730 2988
Fax (514) 333 – 6914 [phone] 5730 2973
Toll free: 1-800-224-9828