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- Page 1 Model 1476-C SuperQuad HR Installation and Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Content ... 2 System Description ... 3 Features ... 3 Installation ... 4 Internal Setups ... 4 Connections ... 5 RS-232 ... 5 Video Inputs ... 6 Video Outputs ... 7 Front Panel Controls ... 8 General Operation ... -
Page 3: System Description
AD1476 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The AD1476 SuperQuad HR combines a high-resolution quad display, a multi-function video switcher, and a VCR quad playback expander with a microprocessor control unit in a single rack/tabletop enclosure. The VCR playback functions provide jitter-free expanded pictures from full frame recorders and digitally enhanced enlargements from single-field, time- lapse recorders. -
Page 4: Installation
INSTALLATION and INTERNAL SETUP INSTALLATION This installation should be made by qualified service personnel and should conform to all local codes. Safeguards must be taken to avoid unintentional operation by employees and maintenance personnel working about the premises, by falling objects, by customers, by building vibration, and by similar causes. -
Page 5: Connections
AD1476 CONNECTIONS All connections are made on the rear panel of the AD1476, shown in Figure 3 above. Typical connections of the AD 1476 are shown in the Appendix. Video Cabling Use a good grade of 75-ohm coaxial cable such as Belden 8241 or equivalent with BNC connectors for all video signals. -
Page 6: Video Inputs
CONNECTIONS Video Inputs Four pairs of BNC connectors (1-5, 3-7, 2-6, 4-8), located on the rear panel, are used for video inputs to the SuperQuad (see Figure 3, page 3). All video inputs must be RS-170 standard, 2:1 interlaced, composite video signals. The camera video connected to a particular BNC is automatically assigned to the corresponding on-screen camera number. -
Page 7: Video Outputs
AD1476 Video Outputs Two Video Out BNCs, labeled CALL and QUAD, are used for video outputs to monitors, VCRs, etc. Each output must be terminated in 75 ohms at the end of the cable run. The SuperQuad HR can be used with one or two monitors. If only one monitor is used, connect it to the CALL output;... -
Page 8: Front Panel Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS All operator controls for the SuperQuad are located on the front panel, see Figure 11, above. ON/OFF Rocker Switch This switch turns power on and off to the SuperQuad HR. Push 1 for power ON;... -
Page 9: General Operation
AD1476 GENERAL OPERATION OPERATION with 1- 4 Cameras The SuperQuad HR system can be used with one or two monitors. If only one monitor is used, it should be connected to the CALL Monitor output. The CALL Monitor displays either: •... -
Page 10: Vcr Playback
VCR PLAYBACK and SETUP PROGRAMMING VCR PLAYBACK In playback operation, the SuperQuad is used with a Video Cassette Recorder and one or two monitors. The video input from a VCR Quad recording is first displayed on the monitor connected to the CALL output. -
Page 11: Password
AD1476 Entering a Password Number If password is enabled, the Password menu is displayed first to prevent unauthorized access to the programming menus. A password consists of four digits selected from eight numbers. (1 through 8) which are displayed along the bottom of the screen. As shipped, the Password number is 8888. -
Page 12: Call Sequence
SETUP PROGRAMMING CALL SEQUENCE The Call Sequence menu permits setting the dwell time for cameras included in the RUN sequence on the CALL Monitor. The menu display shows a table of all cameras and associated dwell times. The information is arranged in columns, with camera numbers 1, 3, 5, and 7 in the first column, associated dwell times in the second column, camera numbers 2, 4, 6, and 8 in the third column and those associated dwell times in the far right column. -
Page 13: Titles
TITLES The Titles menu permits the entry of separate titles for each Video Input. Figure 19 - Titles Menu To enter on-screen titles for Video Inputs 1 through 8, select the CAMERA INPUT entry using the up or down arrow pushbuttons to position the cursor at the desired camera title. -
Page 14: Time And Date
SETUP PROGRAMMING TIME & DATE The time and date can be displayed on the video monitors. This menu is used to set the format and values of time and date. Figure 21 - Time & Date Menu DATE FORMAT: Defines US or European date format. When this value is changed, the format of the date in the line below changes to match the new format. -
Page 15: Remote Control
AD1476 REMOTE CONTROL One or more SuperQuads may be controlled via RS-232 lines from an AD1475RT keyboard, terminal, or computer using standard, uppercase ASCII codes. The ASCII command codes for the SuperQuad functions are listed in the table below. Function Connect/Login to SuperQuad(s) Disconnect CALL Camera 1...