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OPERATION MANUAL UFM-15VDA Analog Video Distribution Amplifier UFM-18VDA Analog Video Distribution Amplifier Edition - Rev.1...
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Upon Receipt Unpacking UFM-15VDA/18VDA and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment. Operation can be performed immediately upon completing all required connections and operational settings. Check your received items against the packing lists below. ITEM REMARKS UFM-15VDA...
Table of Contents 1. Prior to Starting ........................1 1-1. Welcome ........................... 1 1-2. About the UFM-15VDA/18VDA ..................1 1-3. About This Manual ......................1 2. Panel Descriptions ........................2 2-1. Front Panel ........................2 2-2. Rear Panel ........................3 3.
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2. Panel Descriptions 2-1. Front Panel UFM-15VDA POWER INPUT BY-PASS (OPTION) OPERATE UFM-15VDA GAIN INTERFACE UFM-18VDA (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) POWER INPUT BY-PASS (OPTION) OPERATE UFM-18VDA GAIN INTERFACE (1) Power indicator The power indicator lights green whenever power is applied to the unit.
This connector can be also used as a loopthrough connector (VIDEO IN signal loopthrough) by internal settings. (3) VIDEO OUT 2, 3, 4, 5 (*UFM-15VDA) Used to output video signals. (4) VIDEO OUT 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (*UFM-18VDA)
CAUTION Refer to figure below for connecting the UFM-15VDA/18VDA to other devices. Note that before installing the UFM-15VDA/18VDA into the universal frame, you should thoroughly read the operation manual for the Universal Frame (UF-106A or UF-112) where you will be installing.
4. Operation 4-1. Front Panel Switche and Control The UFM-15VDA/18VDA front panel switch and control can be used to select and change operational settings and levels. UFM-15VDA POWER INPUT BY-PASS (OPTION) OPERATE UFM-15VDA GAIN INTERFACE UFM-18VDA POWER INPUT BY-PASS (OPTION)
4-2. Front Panel Controls 4-2-1. GAIN Control Description < UFM-15VDA > POWER INPUT BY-PASS (OPTION) OPERATE Used to adjust the VIDEO OUT UFM-15VDA GAIN INTERFACE output level. < UFM-18VDA > Setting range: -3dB to +3dB POWER INPUT BY-PASS (OPTION) OPERATE...
5. Internal Settings The following settings can be made at the switches and jumpers on the front module and rear module of the UFM-15VDA/18VDA. Switch settings must be made prior to installing any module to the UF-106A/UF-112 universal frame. 5-1. Jumper Locations...
5-2. Operation Mode The jumpers in the Main and I/O cards are used to switch OUT1 between bypass and loopthrough. (1) MAIN CARD MAIN CARD Jumper Settings Operation Mode OPERATE 1-2 short 1-2 short /BY-PASS 2-3 short 2-3 short Loopthrough *The factory default setting is OPERATE / BY-PASS.
5-3. Clamp Setting The MAIN CARD SW1 and SW2 are used to set clamp ON/OFF for the output video signal. CLAMP OFF CLAMP ON MAIN CARD Switch Setting Coupling / Clamp AC position AC coupled (default) CLAMP OFF position DC position DC coupled AC position CLAMP ON position...
6. Block Diagram A block diagram of UFM-15VDA/18VDA is shown below: ・Gain Adjust VIDEO IN ・Input Detection ・Clamp Setting OUT 1 / BY-PASS -15VDA OUT 2 OUT 3 -18VDA OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8...
UFHM-IFB are configured. Otherwise, the system may not operate properly. If your UFHM-IFB is installed at the factory, the dipswitch settings are factory configured. UFHM-IFB DIP SW S1 Settings (UFM-15VDA) UFHM-IFB Switch S1 UFHM-IFB DIP SW S1 Settings (UFM-18VDA) UFHM-IFB Switch S1 7-1.
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2) Set the supplied four spacers on the UFM-15/18VDA (circled in a white rectangle) and secure them from the backside of the card, using the supplied screws. 3) Return the removed shield board to the original position and secure it with the six screws removed in step 1).
8. Specifications and Dimensions 8-1. Specifications UFM-15VDA UFM-18VDA Video input Analog composite 1.0V (p-p) 75Ω or high impedance loopthrough selectable BNC 1 input Analog composite 1.0V(p-p) Analog composite 1.0V(p-p) Video output 75Ω BNC 5 outputs 75Ω BNC 8 outputs (4 outputs when in loopthrough...
8-2. Dimensions (All dimensions in mm.) UFM-15VDA UFM-18VDA 108.5 108.5 POWER INPUT BY-PASS UFM-15VDA OPERATE (OPTION) GAIN INTERFACE POWER INPUT BY-PASS OPERATE (OPTION) UFM-18VDA GAIN INTERFACE...
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Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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