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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Contents Preface Manual Information ..............v Unpacking/Shipping Information ..........vii Safety Standards and Compliances ........... viii Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ..................1 Product Description ..............2 Typical Broadcast and Production Applications ....2 Main Features .................
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Contents Alarms .................. 14 Other LED Descriptions ............14 Installing 6800+ Modules ............15 Required Frames and Back Connector Types ...... 15 Installing VRG6800+ Modules ..........15 Removing VRG6800+ Modules .......... 15 Making Connections ..............
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Preface Manual Information Purpose This manual details the features, installation procedures, operational procedures, and specifications of the VRG6800+ analog video remote gain and EQ distribution amplifier. Audience This manual is written for engineers, technicians and operators responsible for the installation, setup, and/or operation of the VRG6800+ analog video remote gain and EQ distribution amplifier.
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Preface Writing Conventions To enhance your understanding, the authors of this manual have adhered to the following text conventions: Table P-2. Manual Style and Writing Conventions Term or Description Convention Bold Indicates dialog boxes, property sheets, fields, buttons, check boxes, list boxes, combo boxes, menus, submenus,...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Preface Unpacking/Shipping Information This product was carefully inspected, tested, and calibrated before shipment to ensure years of stable and trouble free service. 1. Check equipment for any visible damage that may have occurred during transit.
6800+ series product. This document is provided in the Manuals and Product Resources DVD, and is available on the Imagine Communications website. Safety Terms and Symbols This product manual uses the following safety terms and symbols to identify certain conditions or practices.
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Preface Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive Directive 2011/65/EU (ROHS 2)—commonly known as the European Union (EU) Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)—sets limits on the use of certain substances found in electrical and electronic equipment.
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Preface Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive The European Union (EU) Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) deals with the collection, treatment, recovery, and recycling of electrical and electronic waste products.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The VRG6800+ is an analog video remote gain and EQ distribution amplifier. The following topics are described in this chapter: • “Block Diagram” on page 6 •...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 1: Introduction Product Description The VRG6800+ is an analog video remote gain and EQ distribution amplifier. Its gain, cable equalizer, and clamping timing can be adjustable either at card edge, or remotely, using compatible software and hardware control systems.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 1: Introduction Module Descriptions Front Module Figure 1-1 shows the VRG6800+ front module, and the location of LEDs and jumpers. Input termination mode LEDs Signal Soft clamp Hard clamp No clamp Input coupling mode Control mode...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 1: Introduction Back Modules FR6802+ Frame Back Modules Figure 1-2 shows the single-width back module used by the VRG6800+ when installed in an FR6802+ frame. Figure 1-2. Single-Width Back Module for FR6802+ Frames Figure 1-3 shows the double-width back module used by the VRG6800+ when installed in an FR6802+ frame.
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 1: Introduction Signal Input/Output Connections for FR6802+DM Frames Figure 1-4 shows the signal input/output connections used by the Note VRG6800+ when installed in an FR6802+DM frame. In a DM frame, you can create looping inputs by adding a T-connector on the input connection and changing the...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 1: Introduction Block Diagram Figure 1-6 shows the basic block diagram for the VRG6800+. Figure 1-6. VRG6800+ Block Diagram VRG6800+ Installation and Operation Manual...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2 Installation and Operation Overview This chapter describes the VRG6800+ installation process, including Caution the following topics: • “Installing 6800+ Modules” on page 15 Before installing this product, read the Selenio 6800+ Series •...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation and Operation Maximum 6800+ Frame Power Ratings The power consumption for VRG6800+ modules is listed on page Table 2-1 describes the maximum allowable power ratings for 6800+ frames.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation and Operation Unpacking the Module Preparing the Product for Installation Before you install the VRG6800+, perform the following: • Check the equipment for any visible damage that may have Note occurred during transit.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation and Operation Setting Modes Setting Jumpers The VRG6800+ module has three standard jumpers. These jumpers are used to set control, input coupling, and input termination modes. Figure 2-1 shows the standard locations of the jumper blocks.
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation and Operation Setting Input Coupling (AC/DC) Mode Follow this procedure to set the jumper for AC coupling mode or DC coupling mode: 1. Locate the input coupling mode jumper block on the module (see Figure 2-1 on page 10).
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation and Operation Setting the Rotary Selector Switch The VRG6800+ module uses a rotary selector switch (SW1) and a Note toggle switch (SW2) to set gain, EQ adjustment, and clamp modes. These switches are located on the top of the module’s front edge.
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation and Operation Setting Clamp Mode Follow this procedure to set the switches for soft-, hard-, or no-clamp mode: 1. Locate the rotary selector switch (SW1) on the module (near the left top of the module).
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation and Operation LEDs and Alarms Module Status LED The VRG6800+ module has a module status LED that reports the state of the module. See Figure 1-1 for the location of this LED, and Table 2-2 for a definition of the LED colors.
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation and Operation Installing 6800+ Modules Required Frames and Back Connector Types The VRG6800+ modules have single- and double-width back connectors that can be installed in an FR6802+X(F) or a 6000/7000 series frame.
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Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 2: Installation and Operation VRG6800+ Installation and Operation Manual...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3 Specifications Overview The following specification tables appear in this chapter: • “Inputs” on page 18 • “Outputs” on page 18 • “Performance” on page 19 • “Start-Up Time” on page 20 •...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3: Specifications Inputs Table 3-1. VRG6800+ Input Specifications Item Specifications Input Impedance 75 Connector BNC per IEC169-8 Termination Internal/external (looping) jumper selectable Coupling DC/AC jumper selectable Signal type Analog composite component video, analog HD video, RF or any signals within the amplitude and frequency limitation Normal level...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3: Specifications Performance Table 3-3. VRG6800+ Performance Specifications Item Specifications DC offset < ± 50 mV Gain ± 3 dB Frequency response ± 0.05 dB DC-5 MHz ± 0.1 dB to10 MHz –...
Preliminary—Contents are proprietary and confidential. Do not photocopy or distribute. Chapter 3: Specifications Temperature Table 3-4. Temperature Specifications Item Specification Operating temperature 32° to 122° F (0° – 50° C) Performance temperature 41° to 104° F (5° – 40° C) Start-Up Time Start-up time for VRG6800+ modules is approximately 10 seconds.
Index Keywords installing modules power ratings AC/DC mode see Input coupling mode removing modules Alarms required frames Applications unpacking modules Back modules 4–5, 15 Introduction Block diagram applications Clamp mode block diagram Control mode main features Descriptions module description 3–5 LEDs product description module descriptions...
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Index Module specific LEDs RoHS directive Module status LEDs standards viii Modules symbols viii back terms viii back modules 4–5 WEEE directive descriptions 3–5 Setting front jumpers 10–11 installing modules modes 10–13 removing modules switches 12–13 unpacking modules Shipping information Navigation toggle switch Signal flow diagram see Block diagram Operating temperature...
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